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    There are no shortage of great things to say about Chef Josh. We've used him twice now for…read moredifferent celebrations and he has knocked it out of the park each time. In fact, after his latest visit we all agreed we needed to start bringing him in quarterly. Chef's cooking style is best described as transformative. He takes ingredients you'd never dream of being the star of the dish and makes it the most delicious thing you've ever tasted. Our last dinner we reqested to be completely vegetarian and he did not disappoint. Even the non-vegetarian at the dinner was blown away and left being the perfect amount of full. My husband avoids certain veggies in our day to day (texture) and the way Chef Josh cooks - well we've never left a plate bare, I can tell you that much. And when Chef Josh isn't looking.. we may have licked our plates clean. Pickling, crisping, pureeing, caramelizing - everything he puts in front of you "WOWs". Besides the food he serves, which is well worth the money, Josh's service is unparalleled. He is prompt, friendly and wonderful to chat with. He brings everything in and does all clean up as if he was never even there. Whether it's a date night, an intimate gathering or a group to impress - I would recommend hiring Chef Josh 110%. If you're even considering a private chef, look no further because there truly is no better!

    We had Josh serve us for my wife's 60th birthday! Josh did an incredible job and exceeding our…read moreexpectations. This was the first time we have ever used an in house chef for a dinner party. Josh made the entire process seamless and handled all of the details. He arrived on time and left our house cleaner than before he arrived. We had 3 amazing appetizers, a wonderful white fish dish, phenomenal beet salad and over the top steak and gnocchi main course. Josh topped off the evening with a pear fruit and cake desert. Josh was very personable and was very interactive throughout the entire evening. Thank you very much for making my wife's birthday a memorable evening. I highly recommend Josh is you are looking a personal chef.

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    La Jolla Shores, La Jolla

    We have had the pleasure of enjoying exquisite dinners prepared and presented by Personal Chef…read moreYoann Taboyan (chef@yoanntaboyan.com) twice for milestone occasions. Each time, Chef Yoann delighted us and all our guests with an exceptional meal that has become a favorite memory. Chef arrived hours before serving, with specialized equipment and fresh, high-quaiity ingredients. He carefully crafted each dish and we thoroughly enjoyed the complexity and fine taste of his top-notch French cooking. He paced the courses perfectly, explained each dish beautifully,, cleaned the kitchen when he was done --in short, he cared about every aspect of our experience. His policies and costs were fair and clearly stated upfront, with no hidden charges. Complimentary extras included custom menu cards at each place setting, fresh-from-the-oven homemade baguettes, and a referral, if requested, to a sommelier for wine pairings. It's extraordinary to celebrate like this in the comfort and privacy of your own home. We wholeheartedly recommend Chef Yoann and plan to have him at our house again.

    I booked Yoann's catering service for my husband's 50th birthday and I'm so glad I did!…read more From canapés to the dessert, everything looked absolutely beautiful. I cannot believe this isn't some Michelin star restaurant. Everything tasted amazing. Each dishes was seasoned perfectly, not too salty or under salted. I ordered duck for the main, since that's my husband's favorite. I'm not a huge fan of duck normally but I enjoyed every single bite of it. Not to mention his home made baguette was so so good also! I'm still dreaming about every dish I had on this day and cannot wait to book him again for our special occasions.

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    Booked Jason this past weekend for a private catering super last minute. He was extremely…read moreaccommodating and helpful throughout the planning process since I really didn't have a set direction in mind. We only had a few days to prepared for a group of 30+ but he made the experience very easy on my end. We worked together to come up with a menu suitable for buffet style dining. He was communicative and helped take the stress off me planning for a big group with such short notice! As you can see I was so busy day of worrying about our party that I didn't even get photos except 1 starter but it was delicious!

    5 stars + in every way!!! We celebrated my husband's retirement with a 5 course dinner party for a…read moresmall group of friends at our Airbnb in Encinitas. Jason created a fabulous and delightful event, all of our guests raved about the experience. All the planning was done from my home on the east coast--Jason couldn't have made it any easier, with his responsive communication and great menu ideas. He created a fantastic menu, which was only surpassed by the beautiful presentation and delicious food. Everything was amazing--especially The Mexican White Shrimp "Gambas Al Ajillo" and the Maple Pecan Bread Pudding, both were off the charts. Portions were generous and leftovers were meticulously stored to enjoy later! Clean-up was impeccable. I couldn't recommend Flavor Affinity any more enthusiastically, Thanks Jason!

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    I saw a package available on Groupon for a catered four course dinner for 4 people and thought I'd…read moregive this chef a chance. I paid $200 for this dinner, which was supposedly 75% off normal price. By my calculation, that would mean the normal price would be $200 per person and so I thought it should be pretty nice. When I scheduled for my birthday, Ben Root (the chef), gave me two options, chicken or salmon. I asked him how that was an $800 value as the groupon said. This was disappointing to me, but I went ahead and picked the salmon. The week before my birthday, I confirmed with him that we were still all good for the dinner, which I would have expected him to do. He did say we were on for the following week and I was excited to have somebody else cook for my birthday. On the morning of my birthday, he sent an email saying he had to cancel. He also said that he would honor my groupon past the expiration date and we would re-schedule. At this point, it became impossible to reach him and when I did, he never had any dates available. I tried at this point to get a refund for the groupon, but when they contacted the chef, he said he was going to provide me the meal. We finally agreed on a date, which was supposed to be tomorrow night Sept 8. I contacted him a couple days ago to find out, again, if we were all set. I just now received another email canceling on me. I have gotten a refund from groupon. This chef is extremely unreliable and unprofessional, as well as being dishonest with the services he puts out there. If he is going to offer a deal that is an $800 value, he should provide that. My intent was to try him out and then hire him for a larger party in the future. I can guarantee you that I would never hire him.

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