We used Fire to Fork Catering for the cocktail hour at my daughter's wedding on September 12, 2026,…read morein Los Olivos, and it was a great choice for us. From the minute I began talking with Stacey, she was friendly, accommodating, and easy to work with. We did not have a wedding coordinator, so we were handling pretty much everything ourselves. I really didn't know what to expect when hiring a caterer for an event like this, and Stacey made the process easy. She worked through the menu with me, explained how everything would work, answered my questions, and even made the payment process simple by allowing me to send payments through Venmo. The food was plentiful, beautifully presented, and delicious. We had four different appetizers, including taquito cups, bacon-wrapped shrimp with the perfect combination of sweet and a little heat, mushrooms stuffed with chorizo, and carne asada sliders. My daughter, the bride, actually said, "I don't even like mushrooms, but I love these!" That says a lot! They traveled from Santa Maria to our wedding in Los Olivos, brought the appetizers, set everything up beautifully, provided table coverings, and the service was prompt and efficient. One thing I had completely overlooked was providing plates for our guests. That was something I should have taken care of, but in all the craziness of putting together a wedding without a coordinator, I simply didn't think of it. Stacey came to the rescue and kindly gave us a small stack of plates they had with them. It was a small gesture, but at that moment it was incredibly helpful and very much appreciated. If you are planning an event, especially if you are doing much of the coordinating yourself, I would absolutely recommend reaching out to Fire to Fork. Ask questions, discuss exactly what you need, and let them help you through the process. The food was excellent, the service was professional, and everything worked out wonderfully for our daughter's wedding. Thank you, Stacey and Fire to Fork, for helping make such an important day for our family go so smoothly! Our photographer captured all the food tables. I will add those pictures when they arrive!!

Fine Food.....Wrong Venue?…read more This is the first "less than 5 star" review for Fire To Fork. My comments are not quite the same as all the others because those focused on the catering side of the business. My review discusses Fire To Fork as 1 of 3 food providers for a concert at the Presqu'ile Winery on Saturday, August 8th. My wife and I are vegetarians and menus from the 2 food trucks at the winery's event sponsored by the Oasis Senior Center in Orcutt were 100% meat. Fire To Fork was listed as the 3rd provider so I called earlier that day to ask whether the promised "charcuterie board" would be appropriate for vegetarians. I left a message...kind of incomplete since the tape was only 30 seconds...but a very nice woman called back and said "we'll have a huge box with 10 types of cheese plus nuts, fruit and some meat for people who want it". She was super friendly. We got to the concert early and I was one of the first people at the Fire To Fork booth. My wife and I planned to share a "box" so I simply said "everything but the meat". The paper box was the type used for a couple of hot dogs. The guy in charge gave me 3 strawberries, 8 red grapes, 2 balls of caprese cheese with 2 cherry tomatoes, small chunks of another cheese, a few figs and one other dried fruit. A younger guy put 10 crackers in a smaller box. Since the cost was $35.....yes, $35.....I asked for some more cheese - especially since I didn't get any meat. He reluctantly added one ball of caprese. The contents of my "box" were fine, but worth $12...maybe $15. Since some of the money was probably going to the local non-profit, I could see a charge of $20. But $35 was an insult. Everything at the 2 food trucks was $10-15. The food itself was fine, but the portion meager. For similar events in the future where attendees pay for the food rather than one person or organization footing the bill, either lower the price or raise the amount of food provided.

We hired Ashley as a personal chef while we were in town for a bachelorette party, and she was…read moreabsolutely amazing from start to finish. She was incredibly professional, arrived right on time, came fully prepared with everything she needed, and completely took the stress off our evening. The food was so good (honestly DELICIOUS), and on top of that, she somehow left the kitchen even cleaner than when she arrived! She was attentive, kind, and impressively patient while managing our themed dinner- even after we'd enjoyed a few glasses of wine. The entire experience felt thoughtful and seamless. You will absolutely not regret hiring her!

I recently had catering with Ashley for breakfast and dinner at a private home. Ashley was very…read moreprofessional, arrived early to make sure meals were cooked and served on time and the food tasted great. Everyone was extremely happy with both meals. The incredients tasted very fresh and addressed everyone's dietary restrictions. This is a high value service and Ashley left the kitchen cleaner that it was when she first got there. 100% would recommend and book again. Thank you!

Mattias was integral in making our evening exceptional. From initial email through payment,…read moreMattias was communicative and thoughtful. We had six people for a small birthday get together and everything from the food, decor, timing of courses,etc was spot on. He accommodated our requests including making special items for my youngest daughter. He brings everything - decor, place setting, glassware. We needed nothing as he covered it all. I couldn't recommend him more highly.

10/10, amazing, fantastic!…read more We had gotten an Airbnb at a secluded beach house and booked Mattias to cook our parent's 30th anniversary dinner. Communication went smoothly from start to finish. When he arrived, he took safety precautions and kept his distance and mask on (something that I really appreciated). He brought the dinnerware, table decor, and even printed out a nice menu at our request. Food was amazing and I loved that we were able to mix and match from his Farm Table menus. We had the butter lettuce salad (could eat this everyday!), the sweet corn soup (amazing flavors- sweetness of the corn was complemented with a kick of chili oil), the petit filet, and raspberry torte (with a sparkler to make it celebratory!). Every thing was amazing and perfectly portioned. At the end of dinner, he cleaned up which is such an added plus! Mattias is very personable and made the occasion so special. Will definitely look forward to working with him again :)

Review of All Purpose Flower/Working with Golzar…read more I rarely write negative reviews, but after our wedding weekend I feel a responsibility to share our experience so other couples can make an informed decision. The issues started weeks before our event. Communication was consistently poor -- we had to repeat ourselves multiple times on things we'd already confirmed, and received unsolicited invoices with zero context or explanation. I was the one who had to initiate conversations about our menu to find out whether it had even been finalized. That's not how a vendor relationship should work leading up to one of the most important weekends of your life. Welcome Party (Night 1): We had made it very clear that our welcome party was a casual gathering. All we needed was a bartender to pour wine at the bar for the hour before the event. Instead, she proposed table service staff -- something we explicitly said we didn't want. After a phone call where she agreed to send a bartender instead, no bartender ever showed up. Wedding Day (Night 2): We had specifically requested a menu change from chicken thigh to chicken breast. That change was never made. The wait staff poured wine for only some tables and then disappeared. In a family-style dinner format, not enough food was dropped at multiple tables -- which is a fundamental failure for that style of service. The alcohol situation was particularly disruptive. They massively underestimated how much was needed for 104 guests, and my father-in-law had to leave our wedding reception to go purchase more. On top of that, two bartenders for 104 guests was completely inadequate -- at points, guests were waiting 15 minutes for a drink. After the event, we heard from our venue that the catering team left the kitchen in an absolute mess and failed to clean up after themselves. Across the board -- communication, execution, staffing, and professionalism -- this was not the experience we were promised or that we paid for. I hope this review helps someone else avoid the stress we dealt with on a weekend that should have been nothing but joyful.

All Purpose Flower did a great job! The dishes were beautifully presented and full of flavor --…read moredefinitely the kind of service you'd expect from a professional personal chef team. Communication was easy, they responded quickly, and everything looked elegant. I'd recommend them for small events or dinner parties if you want something special and stress-free.

Vanessa Loves Food does just that --- She LOVES food, and her passion shows in her creations and in…read moreher presentation. I have the opportunity to enjoy Vanessa's food often, and feel privileged to have her located in my home town of Solvang, CA! She is world class in every way. Using only the freshest of ingredients, everything Vanessa prepares is top notch, from fancy to casual. Having tasted her Veal Tenderloin with Figs and Grapes, aka "The Perfect Dish" -- as said by Food Network's Celebrity Guest Judge, Chef Robert Irvine...I couldn't agree more! Her casual pop-ups at local spots in the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara area are incredibly fun and amazingly delicious! I'm talking Ahi Poke in Citrus avocado with wonton ribbons, Bomb A$$ grilled cheeses, Davy Brown Ale Dip smoked tri-tip sandi, Tuscan Chicken Paninis, Cubanos to die for, and yummy sides and cupcakes!! I suggest you hurry up and treat yourself to her food! Your taste buds will LOVE you for it!

I ate at Vanessa's popup twice at Fig Mtn Brew in Buellton. Both times it was amazing. Every…read moreingredient was so fresh and delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection. There were few options to choose from, but I got one of everything and loved every bite. The pork loin and ham cubano sandwich had me coming back for seconds, the potato salad was possibly the best I've ever had, and the pineapple carrot cupcake was a perfectly sweet ending to a perfect meal. I can't wait to taste what she cooks up next.

As a birthday present, we did a cooking class with Kathryn and had the best time. We chose the…read moreSyrian menu and Kathryn taught us so many fun facts about the region and food. She is a true delight and the meal was excellent. Those spiced potato cakes were to die for! I would love to try one of her other menus or wine pairings in the future. This makes a great gift or special experience when guests visit. Highly recommend!

Kathryn made my 10th wedding anniversary such a wonderful experience. We celebrated in Pismo Beach…read morewith our kids and my mother in law, and rented an AirBnB right on the beach. From the moment I reached out to Kathryn, she was warm and friendly, detailed, upfront, responsive, and very communicative. She even worked with me to offer something new for the main course which was a new recipe she just tried for a recent event, and asked lots of questions to ensure that the food she was going to make suited our preferences. Kathryn accommodated our request to have dinner on the patio, and her presentation was amazing! Kathryn's warmth and friendly personality extended to the evening of the dinner as well. Kathryn's food was SO delicious!! Everyone gobbled everything up, and my kids couldn't get enough of the tzatziki! The wines that Kathryn chose for the courses paired very well. The fish was soooo good that there was nothing left on anyone's plates! Everything was delicious - shrimp fritter, tzatziki / pita, pomegranate salad, orange roughy with veggies and cous cous, and the chocolate mousse that was so light and yummmmmy! We had the full service meal option, and Kathryn explained all the courses and the wine nicely throughout. A huge plus was that our kitchen was spotless at the end of the evening, which was so nice not to have to worry about cleaning up at the end of the night. What an amazing experience - thank you Kathryn for making our anniversary dinner so memorable! If you are vacationing in Pismo Beach, or even if you live in the area, I would highly recommend that you reach out to Kathryn!

Anthony and Josh deserve 10 stars! Myself and my family have used The Prancing Chef for various…read morefestivities over the last 5 years; from a rehearsal dinner to a surprise 50th birthday bash. Most recently they curated a fantastic family style meal for my birthday dinner. Each dish was so thought out and full of flavor. They did a great job listening to my specific asks, then marrying that with what was in season. Not only is the food spectacular, but both Anthony and Josh are a pleasure to work with. Can't wait for the next event to include The Prancing Chef in!

Anthony and Josh gave my friends and I an absolutely magical birthday dinner experience! We hired…read morethem for a private five-course dinner, and it became the highlight of our trip. The food was fresh, creative, DELICIOUS, and exactly what we had asked for in regards to our dietary preferences. Communication was excellent leading up to our dinner, and Anthony and Josh were so friendly and personable! Would highly recommend the Prancing Chef and would hire him again in a second!

So glad we booked Katie for our private dinner at our Airbnb for my girlfriends bachelorette party…read more We had a delicious strawberry salad, spicy rigatoni pasta and a yummy lemon cheesecake dessert. Love working with Katie and Tia. Will book them again next time we are in Paso!

We had 2 daughters graduating on the same day and this definitely was a reason to have their small…read moreparty catered. I met Katie to discuss the details and she had ideas I loved. We decided to have her cater small bites the day of graduation so family and friends coming in to town had something to eat before, between graduations and after and went with a catered brunch and a full mimosa bar the morning after the graduations. She sets everything up, provided everything and became my "life coach" too...lol. I was able to enjoy sharing the day and all the moments that go along with celebrating your kids big moments without having to have to slay in the kitchen. Her food is to die for, full of flavor and unique and everything was made by her. Brunch was a cool experience because as she cooked & baked, she visited with family and friends and her interactions made it feel like it was my sister from another Mr. helping make this grad party a complete success. Thanks Katie for nailing it, providing a beautiful display of food, hanging out with everyone and most of all creating an amazing party so I could enjoy it all without the stress of cooking or figuring out a menu alone. I'm so bummed out that I didn't get pics to share of the brunch:( Looking forward to having you a part of more family milestones.

Erica was great, detailed, and accommodating to my requests for a private chef for a weekend. She…read morewas nothing short of professional and I appreciate all of the time she took to understand what I wanted. She also provided some great ideas to help alleviate some of the hurdles I was facing with the planning. Would definitely recommend!

I'm not somebody who gives 5 stars for much, but Nick made my sister's bachelorette so special! We…read morerented a house in Paso Robles for her bachelorette weekend and since she's such a foodie, I knew I had to do something special for dinner. Nick was so easy to communicate with and modified his menu for our special requests and needs. He and his wife arrived and did everything while I was busy decorating the home. If they weren't so kind, self sufficient, and absolutely AMAZING at making gourmet food, the night would never have been as special as it was. If you gain anything from this review, know that you will be getting: 1-delicious quality food 2-a chef with experience who is very easy to work with 3-a night you'll remember forever I will defiantly be thinking of Nick for any future trips to Paso Robles