Chef Robért was absolutely amazing. What a great experience, our friends really enjoyed the meal…read more Chef was very professional from start to finish. The presentation was beautiful and the food was absolutely delicious with every course as amazing as the previous. We will definitely do it again. It felt good to be so pampered in our own home.

I put in an inquiry for a private chef through Santa Barbara Chef Collective and was lucky to have…read morebeen paired with Chef Aspyn. We were a group of 8 friends and 3 babies traveling to Solvang for a weekend getaway, and we wanted to enjoy a quiet, delicious meal once the babies went down for the night. Booking through Santa Barbara Chef Collective was such a breeze--simple, straightforward, and catered to all our needs. Choosing the menu was super fun as we were given so many tasty options for each course. Chef Aspyn and her sous chef Alexis (who was so fun and sweet!) arrived right on time and quickly started preparing our feast. It was so nice how they set the table so we could enjoy an al fresco twilight dinner. Not only was every course delicious, but so, so beautifully plated. They also made us cocktails and mocktails (for the pregnant ladies), and kept our wine glasses full throughout the entire evening. It was clear that these chefs are not only skilled but passionate about their craft. To top it all off, they left our kitchen spotless - even washing baby bibs which we really appreciated. This dining experience was the highlight of our trip, and we couldn't have asked for a better meal. If you're considering a personal chef, I highly recommend Chef Aspyn!

Some of the best, most creative food and baked goods. From salads to appetizers to the absolute…read morebest chocolate chip cookies I've ever had.

I've hosted many parties over the years and worked with excellent caterers from Beverly Hills to…read moreSanta Barbara, but Beans BBQ & Catering truly stands out. For my husband's birthday, we wanted something casual yet still special, and Beans BBQ was perfect. From the start, Kristi was incredibly responsive and helpful in planning the menu. She and Dave even came hours early to work around our limited parking and make sure everything was perfectly set up. They were an absolute pleasure--warm, cheerful, attentive, and genuinely committed to making sure everyone, including the hostess, was enjoying the party. And the food was FABULOUS! Our guests raved about everything, from the appetizers and BBQ to the incredible apple crumble. If you want delicious food, wonderful people, and the chance to actually relax and enjoy your own party, call Beans BBQ & Catering. They are exceptional--and they book up quickly! Lynn

Amazing! Beans BBQ was a food truck at my coworker's wedding party. The service was exceptional and…read morethe food was absolutely delicious. The ambiance was phenomenal as well. I am actually working with them to cater our corporate events.

Not all heros wear capes! With less than 24 hours to go until a farewell party I was throwing, and…read moremy caterer fell through--I reached out to all of my friends and someone new Tamara. With little hope, I sent her an email asking if she could put together a meat and cheese platter for us. She responded right away and not only put together an amazing platter, she brought it to us, and even jumped through some hoops to get us copies of her business license and insurance for the venue. The food looked as lovely as it tasted, and we were able to continue on with the party without the stress of figuring out the food situation. Thank you to Tamara and her team for being so helpful and reliable! We appreciate you!

First off - the food is very good. My husband and I booked Tamara's Catering because our tasting…read morewith her was the best out of the (many) we sampled, and everyone who mentioned the food at our wedding said it was delicious. This should really be a one star review, but I'm giving an extra star because the food was tasty. However, the overall experience of working with this company was very poor. Tamara is very disorganized, so the process of confirming the order and making sure the proper items were in place for our wedding was very difficult. Even after "confirming" things, she would forget and have to call or email to go over them again. This would have been fine if it were once or twice, but I just counted 18 emails (that are on top of the standard quote/confirmation emails). All of those conversations wouldn't have been so bad, but she also made a large mistake at the wedding, and did not seem to be entirely focused on our event during the day of. She made an effort to remedy the situation the next day, which we appreciated, but we were still very disappointed. Overall, I would recommend going with a more professional organization for a wedding or large event.

On October 30th, I attended Daily Greenz Pop-Up Open House. For some time I had heard wonderful…read morethings about this catering and meal delivery company, so I was looking forward to experiencing it for myself. I had the pleasure of meeting both Chef Cristina Gonzalez ("back of the house") and her life and business partner, Elsa Cisneros ("front of the house"). Together as one they run this sustainable, local and organic-focused business. To begin, both women are extremely talented and experienced. Chef Cristina attended the School of Culinary Arts at SBCC and then later worked under Wolfgang Puck and for Bon Appetit. On the other hand, Elsa focused on catering at Philip's College in San Antonio, later to find herself at Bon Appetit elbow-to-elbow with Cristina. Next, viewing the exterior of where Daily Greenz shared kitchen is located is unassuming. However, after entering you quickly realize that this is home to one of Santa Barbara's cleanest kitchens. Everything from the ovens to the pans were sparkling clean and new. Daily Greenz Pop-Up allowed me the opportunity to taste a few items. To begin, there was a refreshing Jamaica "Blood" Tea (for Halloween) and a perfectly-balanced Margarita. They provided a fresh Caesar Salad as a starter, followed by a choice of two tacos. The tacos included Achiote Chicken (refried beans, caramelized onion, cheese, and avocado-tomatillo drizzle) and Pork Chile Colorado (Pork Palace Heritage Pasture pork, refried beans, and queso fresco). Both tacos were small and bite size, yet huge and full of delicious flavors. Each ingredient could be tasted individually and enjoyed immensely. I learned and appreciate that Daily Greenz gives you the option to reserve your chef-created meal service between 48 hours to 2 weeks in advance. Not only that, they allow you to choose a flexible meal plan for lunches/dinners (either or both) for one to every day of the week. Bottom line: If you are seeking a meal delivery service for your family, or a caterer for your business, please contact and give Daily Greenz a try.

I kept hearing about Daily Greenz on Facebook and thought I'd check it out. It's an unassuming…read morestorefront so keep an eye out! But there's an awesome curbside pick up option. However, I pulled into the small parking lot. Plenty of parking spots for easy in and out. The kitchen is brand new and clean. It's a very large, open space; neat and organized. It appeared to be a very high standard of food and safety in this kitchen! When I arrived, my order was being labeled and packed up. Everyone was so sweet and answered all of my questions about where everything was sourced from and when. Extremely fresh ingredients!! I love that everything is organic and locally sourced. When we first ordered, we thought it was a little pricey just for a couple of salads, but once we were home and sitting down to eat, we realized we got our money's worth in quality AND quantity!! These salads are HUGE!! The flank steak my husband added to his salad was a generous serving. Fortunately, the salads were prepared with the dressing on the side, so I'll have fresh, crisp greens for round 2 tomorrow! The vinaigrette alone would have been amazing, but the peanut sauce drizzle it also came with made it superb! I was so impressed. The whole menu sounds delicious! I was told it changes regularly, depending on what's in season, so I plan to hustle back for the Chile Colorado, the Brunch Strada, and the sun-dried tomato goat cheese spread. I'm drooling just thinking about it!!

An update just for the cheesecakes...over the past year I've been getting Louise's cheesecakes for…read morefriends and family and without exception everyone tells me these are the best cheesecakes they've ever had! Thank you Louise for these amazing creations (and damn you for what you do to my diet each time)!!! I've had heated debates about which is better, the classic or the chocolate, and I admit that I've come down on both sides of the argument, depending on my mood. Oh, and did I mention the pumpkin cheesecake last fall was to die for?!?! Please keep them coming, and more often.

Fantastic restaurant with consistently great food and service. The staff paid attention to every…read moredetail, and our meals were fresh and delicious. It's easy to see why this place has such a great reputation.

Coco was fantastic. The food was as good as any 5 star restaurant. She has a wonderful…read morepersonality and worked with our family to adapt to the needs of everyone. I would highly recommend her as a private chef for any event. We created a menu for the week and the experience was fantastic. She came daily, prepared the food and when she left the kitchen was immaculate. Thank God she had left overs because the food was so good. Our week would not have been as great had we not been lucky to have Coco as our chef for all our dinners.

Chef Coco was amazing!! We found her on Yelp and hired her for a family dinner. We loved her so…read moremuch we asked for another night and she was able to accommodate us. She has love, soul and an amazing talent to make everything wonderful and delicious. Very much recommend her and will use again.

We had our wedding at Montecito Club and I live out of town and so having a local planner was…read moregreat! Dalina listened to what we wanted and helped to execute that day when we had so many things going on! I was able to relax with my bridesmaids and family and friends and she worked behind the scenes with all our vendors to make our day beautiful! We had the best time and so did our friends and family! She also has a very calming energy and she makes sure everything comes together!

Dalina assisted me as I was planning my daughter's Bat Mitzvah party. We explored different ways of…read moresaving money, as we were on a fairly tight budget, but also wanted to make the party feel special and elegant. The night of the party (which was outdoors), there was a light sprinkle in the air, and Dalina helped to make sure we had things set up properly and that the kids all had the best of times. Together, we worked through all the day-of-details, and we were able to have an affordable, beautiful and memorable celebration for my daughter's momentous occasion. I would highly recommend Dalina. She is a master of parties big or small, is a wealth of information and is super dependable. Having someone like her in your corner, who has many years of experience, a great rapport with so many vendors, and who can help with ideas and decisions, is priceless. Don't wait-- hire her now!