As the owner of a luxury inn where we have discerning guests looking for a culinary treat, I cannot…read morebegin to express how excited my husband Tony and I are about having Chef Matthew Meyer, owner of Matteo's Gourmet as a new chef in the area. Hailing from great work in Las Vegas, I liken Matt's style and many beautifully designed courses to Jenson of Cass House ( who we miss very much out in Cayucos!) Matthew exudes passion in his presentation and creativity in what he delivers. We look forward to offering intimate dinners here at The Casitas Estate with Matt. We recently enjoyed a 10 course dinner paired with Chamisal Vineyards reserves and it was a culinary delight! Congratulations to all of us on Matt's move here to the central coast --we are excited to share his talents with our lodging and event driven guests!

Chef Matt is not to be missed! WRITE THAT DOWN, PICK UP YOUR PHONE AND BOOK HIM. Now…read more I am a professional wedding planner and have had the pleasure of tasting dishes from some of the best chefs/caterers/restaurants in SLO county. However, I actually started my career in restaurant and bar consultations in Los Angeles. Having originally come from a place where the restaurant industry is tough and teeming with amazing talent, at times it has been a little rough on my ever-hungry stomach to find overhyped food, that totally underwhelmed. I am so very glad to share that Chef Matt of Matteo's Gourmet Food Services is the answer to so many fantasies of amazing dining. Chef Matt's food speaks for itself, embodying his wonderful skills, passion and creativity. I enjoy his approach to dining, creating refined, well-balanced and well-executed menus, however successfully brushing away pretentiousness. I can compare his dishes in a way to French dining, in the layering of flavors, yet the beauty of his ingredients and allowing them to meld together, is so simple and true, that I automatically am taken back to honest flavors of Italy. It is such a nice blend of the refined without the bullsh*t. I can write a piece about the amazing 10-COURSE DINNER he created, but one simply must try his food to truly understand what an asset Chef Matt is to our lovely county. Without a doubt, his dinners would be perfect for intimate parties that would absolutely keep every guest praising for days. Chef Matt IS NOT TO BE MISSED.

Rich's Kitchen is a personal chef service specializing in fine Italian food. Rich comes to your…read morehome and prepares a meal customized to your preferences from appetizers to dessert. Four, five, six course meals, it's all up to you. As an added bonus, he has a classically trained singer who serenades you with Italian love songs as you dine. If you have ever wanted to treat yourself or someone else to an intimate and delicious dinner in the privacy of your own home, give Rich a call. You'll thank me. Check him out at: www.facebook.com/RichskitchenItalianDinners/

Having never experienced a personal chef before, Rich was awesome! We hosted a surprise 40th…read morebirthday dinner (for 7 adults, 2 kids) and wanted to have an intimate dinner without having to take everyone out to a restaurant. He was knowledgeable and flexible when it came to planning the menu and the evening. We were renting a beach house for the week and he brought an extra table and tablecloths to make the dinner a little extra special. The food was flavorful and fresh and just exactly what we were hoping for. I would highly recommend Rich as a personal chef. If we are in the area for another celebration of this type we will definitely call Rich!!

We had the absolute BEST experience with Chef Danelle for our bachelorette party dinner in Paso…read moreRobles! From start to finish, she was professional, warm, and so easy to work with. She created a customized menu that was not only delicious but beautifully presented--every course felt like something out of a fine dining restaurant. The flavors were incredible, and she used such fresh, local ingredients that really elevated the whole experience. She handled everything seamlessly, allowing us to relax and enjoy the evening without lifting a finger. The kitchen was spotless when she left, which was such a bonus! Having her cook for us turned a fun girls' weekend into something truly unforgettable. If you're looking for a private chef in Paso Robles, look no further than Chef Danelle--she's an absolute gem. Highly recommend for any special occasion!

What an amazing evening. Chef Danelle arrived early and got straight to it. Our meal was served in…read morethree courses, multiple amazing appetizers, followed by our hearty entrees and after we couldn't eat another bite, brownies à la mode for dessert! Timing was perfect, our entrees were plated as the sun was setting. Such a thoughtful presentation. We awoke to find breakfast biscuit sandwiches we reheated for an additional morning of deliciousness. Enough leftovers to make steak sandwiches for the ride back home. Great memories with our new friend in the central coast. Professional, accomplished, accommodating and profoundly delicious. Chef Danelle is an essential part of any weekend adventure to the Paso area. *****

We cannot say enough good things about Zest It Up. They did an incredible dinner (apps, plated…read moresalad, amazing buffet, dessert bar and late night pizza!) for our wedding. We still 2 months later hear people saying how incredible the food was. They were incredibly professional, reasonably price and just so wonderful to work with. We really cannot say enough good things about these lovely ladies and would happily recommend them to any couple contemplating them as a wedding caterer. Thanks again ladies. You helped make our wedding absolutely perfect and we hope to get to work with you again some day!!! :) - Hilary and Earl

A year ago we met the owners of Zest it Up to experience a tasting of their foods and discuss our…read moreplans for my daughters wedding in San Lois Obispo scheduled for September 2015. The tasting was so much more than we anticipated as they served us two complete meals and explained specific ingredients and foods that they use. The food was beyond our expectations. We decided on their chicken dish, tri tip, and lasagna. The side dishes we're green salad, green beans, and quinoa. The quality of service, food, and the recipes used were beyond any restaurant in the area. So many of our guests remarked on how much they enjoyed everything from the salad to the little cupcakes and everything in between. Their serving staff was very professional and catered to every guests special needs and requests. They made sure that all the appetizers were served well before the ceremony along with the bar being stocked and opened as guests arrived. My family and I would like to thank them for making Kelsey and Andy's wedding a very memorable experience and we would have NO hesitation to refer them to anyone for any size event or celebration. Your whole team was flawless and awesome.

We hired Hola Paella for our son's rehearsal dinner at our home last weekend and it was a huge…read moresuccess. Everything was perfect!! The presentation of making the paella in front of our guests was so unique and fun! Everyone enjoyed watching the process and then of course eating the delicious paella. Fernando was very flexible with the dinner schedule that was delayed due to traffic. Fernando and his wife were a complete joy to work with. We had leftovers and everyone fought over who was able to take some home. The next time a party is planned at my house Hola Paella will be at the top of my list to hire!!

I cannot say enough nice things about this extremely unique experience. This beautiful couple came…read moreto our Airbnb and set everything up and cooked out by the pool for me and 20 of my friends while we relaxed and enjoyed a pool day. Their setup, supplies, and food handling are so clean and professional. Can't wait to recreate this experience next time we are in town. Pricing is really reasonable as well, we had a lot of leftovers for a late night snack :)

I hired Roxanne for my sister's bachelorette in Paso Robles and she was an absolute gem to work…read morewith! She came to our Airbnb and provided a wonderful cooking class experience where she had each of us (10 women total) working on different parts of the dinner, such as seasoning and preparing whole Branzino for grilling, chopping vegetables and herbs for salad, and kneading dough for flatbread. She was also so thoughtful to bring a few appetizers, including delicious romesco and spinach dips, for us so that we could snack on them while preparing dinner. I didn't have to do any shopping for this dinner either. She came prepared with all the ingredients we needed for the dinner (from farmer's markets and her own garden!) and brought some of her own kitchen tools for us to use. After dinner, she cleaned up the kitchen and even went to the store to pick up some takeaway containers since we didn't have them. Roxanne went above and beyond in making this experience an unforgettable one for my sister and her friends! I would absolutely hire Roxanne again!

We had such a fun time during our cooking class during a bachelorette weekend in Paso Robles! She…read morewas incredibly sweet and made the entire experience so fun and memorable. We made so many delicious dishes, including branzino, salad, tapenade, flatbreads, couscous, and more! She even surprised us with appetizers, which I thought was very thoughtful. Everything was delicious, and she truly made our celebration that much more special. Highly recommend!

I usually dont do reviews but both Carla and Eric were amazing that I just had too. See i planned a…read moresmall little surprise dinner for my husband birthday and Plate made sure to make our experience mouthwatering. I ordered us their 4 course seafood delight, and I have to say Im floored with how amazing everything came out. Eric cooks with all organic locally grown ingredients that he buys himself. With that being said he definitely cooks from the heart and cares about quality which I truly appreciate. I definitely recommend Plate to everybody and anybody. It's an experience you wont regret.

Eric and Carla are wonderful. Eric truly has a gift, he knows his stuff when it comes to food. We…read moreasked him to surprise us, and cook what he wanted to, and boy were we surprised! The flavors are amazing, and he skillfully paired dishes that compliment each other. Tried dishes we've never had before and were pleasantly surprised. We've had the pleasure of hiring them on two occasions now and will continue to call them anytime we need a catering or a personal chef. They did a fantastic job of catering our company christmas party with 12 people feeling very satisfied, and happy. The came in early prepped the food, cooked, served all courses, then cleaned up and left. It allowed us to have an intimate dinner without any of the stress. They also helped us with an open house event serving some 60+ attendees. Everyone left feeling pampered by their appetizers and amazing small deserts and cookies. Eric's food does not disappoint and Carla's service was excellent. Carla is a great communicator, she thinks of all aspects of your event, and makes sure you won't miss any important details. You will not be disappointed with what Plate has to offer. Call them today and I assure you Carla will be on top of making sure you have all the bases covered.

My husband and I came across Órale taqueria while looking for caterers for our wedding and I'm so…read moreglad we did. The pictures of food looked so good, we knew we had to try them! When we reached out, Kristin responded so quickly. Each time we had a question, she was quick to answer them. We even added little customizations and they made it so easy! And at a great price. We scheduled a tasting and everything was delicious! The chicken, carnitas, al pastor, flautas, taquitos, salsas. I mean everything! The passed appetizers made casual food appear fancier at our wedding. The guests loved the food, not to mention how friendly the staff was. They even made effort to come feed me and my husband during pictures because they were worried we weren't going to have time to eat during the wedding. It's those little moments you can't forget! Thank you for being a part of our day, we wouldn't have it any other way.

I ordered the shrimp taco plate and grabbed a beer from the frig. It's the kind of place that you…read moreorder first and then go grab a seat. They have a salsa bar! So good! The server brought some chips out first and then my food came out. I sat on the patio outside, beautiful day and nice view of the park. Bonus, FREE parking out front! The bathroom was very clean also. I would definitely come back here when I come through Paso Robles again.