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.

Chef Kelly was AMAZING! We hosted a dear friend's bachelorette party at a VRBO in Paso Robles and…read moreshe came and put together a delicious and beautiful Mexican food feast! She offered options for our vegan, vegetarian and GF friends. More than her incredible food, her energy and enthusiasm was infectious. Would definitely recommend her.

Chef Kelly is AMAZING!! She is an incredible chef and she made the most beautiful table scape with…read moreflowers for my friend's bachelorette party. She matched the flowers to the wedding color scheme. Her taco bar with two meats was so delicious. And she made three yummy desserts from scratch. I would highly recommend chef Kelly!!

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!!

An Exceptional 5-Star Experience "Nonna approved!" ---…read moreGuests "Beyond our imagination." -- Mother of the Bride "Exceeded expectations." -- Bride "Flawless, even in the rain." -- Guests Working with Andrei was nothing short of extraordinary. From the very beginning, his presence brought a sense of ease, confidence, and quiet luxury to every moment. Fresh hand made ingredients created the most savored tastes. Better thab we imagined. Everyone loved the food. Andre seamlessly executed the rehearsal dinner, tended bar and hosted horsdeouvres, drinks and canolli for deserts at our Santa Barbara wedding--each delivered with remarkable precision, intention, and grace. His ability to read the room, adapt in real time, and execute flawlessly (even under unexpected conditions) speaks to a level of professionalism that is truly rare. The unexpectes rain during our wedding reception did not stop his flawless execution. We are grateful to Andrei and I LOVE TO CATER for bringing this Italian flare to our very special wedding day.

I contacted this company 5 months in advance of a Luau themed party. They were to provide…read moreappetizers, main course and desert with a server and all necessary items like plates, cutlery, napkins, etc. All in the written contract. I confirmed the timing several days before the event. Andrei showed up (on time) with no server, no plates, etc. Sent him to the store to get these items. He set up all the food at the same time and left. We had to do the serving ourselves. He didn't return until the next morning to pick up his stuff which we had to put out of the way. Only received two of the three main courses we ordered, food was mediocre at best. Very disappointing.

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 :)

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 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.

If you're looking for a beautiful and edible work of art, then look no further. Amy creates a…read morebeautiful charcuterie board using local, artisanal products. They are always the highlight to every gathering. Thank you Amy!

My boyfriend and I came to Calipaso Winery for what was supposed to be a relaxing weekend getaway,…read moreand it has honestly been such a disappointing experience. When we checked in and got to our room, the property felt completely empty. We were the only guests we could see, which made the whole place feel eerie and uncomfortable. We walked around the entire property and saw no one. There were only three cars in the parking lot, including ours and the front desk employee's car, yet we were told they were "fully booked" when we asked about moving to a larger room. The room itself was not great. The bed is extremely hard and squeaks with every movement. On top of that, the AC does not work. We told the front desk before leaving for dinner about the AC and were told someone would come fix it. When we returned, the room was even hotter than before & it felt like walking into a sauna. The windows don't open, so the only way to get air in is by opening the doors, which obviously lets bugs in. The "free wine tasting" was also frustrating. At check-in, we were told that we would get complimentary tastings at the tasting room. When we went to the tasting room, we were told they were "too busy" for tastings and that we would need to buy glasses of wine instead. We didn't want to make a scene, so we ended up purchasing a bottle and a glass, which came out to $85 & we never received the tastings we were told were included with our stay. Overall, this has been a terrible experience. Between the uncomfortable room, broken AC, lack of guests/staff on the property, and being denied the complimentary tasting we were promised, I would not recommend staying here. Do not let the 4.6 rating fool you.

Great property it reminds me of Seinna Italy. They have , amazing service and great wine. Ruth and…read moreSienna were amazing.