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    French chocolate cake

    I wanted to create a special experience for my mother's birthday, and Chef Max did just that. The braised short rib was my favorite dish he prepared. Overall the experience was great! He was punctual and had great communication. Thank you again!

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    Felisa G.

    Highly recommended on all levels of service. Easy to communicate with, arrived on time, and delivered a beautiful and tasty menu of food! For our cocktail hour we had bacon wrapped figs, bruschetta, and a beautiful charcuterie board, all of which were very delicious. For our main entree we had filet mignon and lobster and felt like kings. Max and his team made our wedding day perfect! We will use him again in the future.

    Corynn S.

    Thank you, Max for our exceptional dinner. It was a perfect date night for us and you made everything so easy. The food was delicious and we enjoyed the entire experience!

    Surf and Turf, with filet mignon and lobster. THE best!
    Gordon S.

    All I can say is WOW. I was looking for something to make my wife's 40th birthday special and memorable and contacting The Notorious Chef was the best thing I could have done. We had a total of 8 people and went with a three course meal and bar tending services. We started with Max's famous bruschetta, which went so quickly I didn't get a picture. We then had wedge salads with blue cheese. The pièce de résistance was an 8oz filet mignon with lobster tail, served with mashed potatoes and carrots. Everything was cooked to absolute perfection. Max, you are a very talented chef! Jasmine was an amazing bartender and her whiskey sours were THE BEST. What an amazing and memorable night thanks to The Notorious Chef. Can't wait for our next event together!!!

    Carrots and mashed potatoes were perfect
    Willie H.

    Chef Max ROCKS!! His food is amazing and fresh, he is very personable, and he can accommodate all types of food and drink to your needs. He is very communicative and really helps make your evening memorable. We were supposed to go to Europe for our 29th anniversary. Obviously, we couldn't go this year due to the pandemic. I asked Max for a dinner that would mimic a night in Paris. He suggested a menu and we set a date. He validated the date and time, the menu, and was flexible when I asked for a different meat option. He showed up on time. I had told my wife we had ordered from an app service so she wouldn't question anything when Chef Max showed up with the food. Well, she was very surprised and Chef Max was a great sport. The food: It was amazing to see how difficult it is to cook from scratch. Chef Max had all 6 burners and the oven going at the same time. The cheese plate was a great starter as it included apples, nuts, cheese, grapes, and honey. The next course was french onion soup. The soup was perfect with Chef Max toasting the bread in our oven and then melting the cheese perfectly. There is no packaged or pre-made ingredients ins cooking! The coq au vin was also perfect. It was tender and full of flavor. The duck was amazing. We had never tried duck, but Chef Max prepared it perfectly and now my kids want more. The chocolate cake with raspberry sauce and homemade cream was delectable; best weave ever had. Chef Max made perfect conversation as he cooked, washed the dishes as we ate, and was the perfect gentleman to my 81 year-old mother. Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend Chex Max when you want a special, restaurant-quality meal prepared in front of your eyes which tastes better than any other restaurant you've ever been to.

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    Vince C.

    Yeah this was amazing Max hooked us up for my sister N laws birthday she's a new vegan so for her birthday we thought we would do an all vegan lunch. I can't even begin to tell you how good it was .... couldn't even tell the difference max and his fiancé are very professional all 5 course meals all vegan delicious thank again for your awesome service will recommend to family and friends if you've never had a personal chef come out to you you need to try it so relaxing when someone else is cooking!

    Salad

    Chef Max!!!!!!! You were absolutely amazing and your food was amazing. One thing I truly enjoyed is the conversation engaging and the amazing energy you brought. I changed my mind about 10000 times lol and not once did you complain or seem frustrated... you accommodated my picky self and I really enjoyed you... thank you for taking the job and can't wait to see you at the next event Notorious Chef is the perfect name for you

    Passionfruit Maitai

    We had Max and his team cook up a platter-style feast for around 20+ guests, complete with bartending service. The meal was delicious! Our favorites were the bruschetta, stuffed mushrooms, duck, and asparagus. Jasmine's cocktail menu was also tasty and extremely well received. Moreover, they were all very friendly and professional, and struck up conversations with all of our guests.

    Great quality food. Had this shrimp fajita bowl and it's the best bowl I've ever had! Definitely recommended!
    Andretti C.

    Amazing food! Really did enjoyed my bowl. Will recommend this company for any events. Hired them for a small work event. It was definitely better than your usual catering services you order. Food is fresh and service is great!

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    The Notorious sauce is a very professional and classy business. I highly recommend them for weddings or a bbq.

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    The food I ordered was definitely freshly delicious,delivered with care and Max is super cool Thanks Again for hooking me up

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    Ask the Community - The Notorious Chef

    Can you do an every day service healthy Brunch and dinner for a few weeks about a month? I am in the riverside area.?

    Hello Mike, Absolutely, please send me your email and I will send over our pricing and menu options.… Read more

    Hi do you cook at our home or do you bring the food already cooked? I'm looking for someone to come cook an intimate dinner for 12 at my home.…

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    I'm looking to host a a Late lunch early dinner for family visiting in July. It would be about 8 people. How can I get a quote and more information?

    Hello Joanna, Please send me your email and I will send over our pricing and menu options.… Read more

    Hi, My name is Jackie. I was thinking of hosting a dinner for my husbands birthday on Mar 18th. How much would it be for 10 people?

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    Review Highlights - The Notorious Chef

    We had Max and his team cook up a platter-style feast for around 20+ guests, complete with bartending service.

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    Your Sous Chef. Personal Chef & Caterer - Iceberg salad

    Your Sous Chef. Personal Chef & Caterer

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    Chef Daniel recently gave me one of the most memorable experiences I've ever had. For my birthday,…read morehe prepared a custom four-course meal for my husband and me in our home, and it was truly incredible. To start, he created the most amazing charcuterie board with bacon-wrapped dates, fresh fruit, and a wonderful selection of meats and cheeses. We also enjoyed a delicious caprese salad with buttered toasted baguettes, followed by flavorful chicken masala served with rice, roasted veggies, and naan bread. For dessert, he made my favorite: yellow cake with chocolate frosting, made even more spectacular with fresh whipped cream and berries. Beyond the food, Daniel is so personable and fun--he created a warm, relaxed, and entertaining atmosphere throughout the evening. He even cleaned the kitchen afterwards, which was such a thoughtful gesture. I will never forget this experience, and I can't recommend Chef Daniel enough if you want to make your event truly special!

    Hiring Chef Daniel was the best decision we made for hosting a special birthday dinner at our home…read more After just one phone call, he created an unbelievable menu completely tailored to our guests' preferences. We had made it clear how important it was that we had to do minimal setup and clean up (because we didn't want the birthday girl to be working on her birthday), and Chef Daniel and his talented crew made it so easy. He brought exactly what he needed, and they left the place spotless. And the food! Every guest raved about each course. Guests who didn't like fish raved about the seafood. Others who usually don't like bacon-wrapped dates said they finally found a version they loved. And Daniel was thoughtful enough to tailor kid-friendly chocolate sauce for the kids who couldn't have coffee with their affogatos. Don't hesitate when choosing a private chef to make your occasion special - hire Chef Daniel and enjoy an amazing night!

    Personal Chef Peter - Caviar Party

    Personal Chef Peter

    (74 reviews)

    Chef Peter is the real deal. I contacted him to cater our firm's holiday party this year. From…read morefirst contact to the two months leading up to the event, he was responsive and kind. He worked with me on a menu and he delivered my vision. Even with extreme circumstances (another vendor broke our garage door 24 hours before the event) Chef Peter and his crew took it in stride. They were on time and hauled their heavy equipment in and got straight to work. He was basically cooking/grilling on one side of our building (back patio), having to run back forth to the interior kitchen and sink. He and his crew worked SO hard that night. They are very professional. Every plate was perfect, they cleared the tables and made sure everything was spotless when they left. I also hired Jacob the Bartender (he works with Chef Peter) and WOW! Crafted cocktails and excellent service. Every person who was late to my party was sat and had a drink in their hand in less than a few minutes. Jacob was a pleasure to work with. Great bartender. I could not ask for a better duo for the night. Also big thanks to Tomas and Erick - their waitstaff. Amazing night they pulled off. I'm a perfectionist. Type A host. I'm very particular on how I throw my parties and Chef Peter surpassed my expectations & more. My entire firm will not shutup about how amazing the food and service was. The party was a hit and I believe it was because of the food & bar. I will 100% hire this team again for future events.

    Exceptional service, easy to work with and very responsive. Everything you look for in working with…read morea private chef for an event. The food and presentation were outstanding! So glad I was lucky enough to find Chef Peter. Our event couldn't have gone better!

    Hibachi Catering - So entertaining!

    Hibachi Catering

    (314 reviews)

    We used this hibachi catering company for my husband's 30th birthday at an Airbnb and it was an…read moreabsolute hit. From start to finish, the experience was seamless - communication leading up to the event was clear, friendly, and super reassuring. I did some other research on different companies in the area and this was the easiest to order from and get estimates. Day of, the chefs showed up early, got set up quickly, and were ready to go right on time. The food was fantastic and there was so much of it - we were still enjoying leftovers for many meals afterwards. Beyond the food, the entertainment really made the night. The chefs were hilarious, engaging, and kept the whole group laughing with plenty of surprises sprinkled throughout the evening. This is such a great option for a big group and made the celebration feel extra special without having to leave the house. Highly recommend booking two chefs if you can - it keeps service moving quickly and doubles the entertainment value. Would absolutely book again and recommend to anyone looking to do something fun and memorable.

    We hired Hibachi Catering as a post Thanksigivng surprise while family was in town and boy did they…read moredeliver! Not sure how we didn't think to do this sooner, but everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we plan to use them again. For reference our grouped from age 5-83 and everyone was happy with the entertainment and food. They went above and beyond to make this a special event for our family. Thank you Hibachi catering!

    Alex's Personal Chef Service - Graduation Party for 100+

    Alex's Personal Chef Service

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    I have so much to say about Alex and his staff!!! Alex was extremely professional and very helpful…read morethroughout the process of planning my sister's and cousin's joint graduation party. EVERYTHING was delicious! I had contacted Alex 4 weeks prior to the event and expected to an outline of everything 2 weeks prior. He did just that! He was extremely easy to contact since I had so many questions. We scheduled the tasting 2 weeks before the event and HONESTLY, everything was soooooo good! It was hard to eliminate a dish from the event! Alex and his staff arrived 30 minutes early, which I really appreciated. They set up everything ready to go before guests arrived. They were ready to serve exactly when they said they would be. He catered Italian Food for a 100+ party. Most importantly, the food - Pesto Penne, Shrimp Alfredo, Baked Ziti, Roasted Vegetables, Roasted Potatoes, Bread Rolls - was incredibly DELICIOUS. Pricing was great and Alex was able to work within my budget. In addition to providing wonderful dishes, he provided plates, napkins and silverware for our guests. Since we had our own Bar, we did not need him to provide drinks or cups (though he did offer as well!). I will definitely recommend him to all my family, friends, and EVEN ACQUAINTANCES!

    I read so many great reviews about Alex and his great service with great prices. I was planning out…read moremy 30th birthday party and was absolutely so excited to even be looking up the information. I contacted them and immediately someone called me back, I believe it was Michael. He told me he was leaving the office but he would get back to me in the morning. He did! He sent me questions about what I wanted, the location, and what I wanted as far as my menu. I was in the dark and I told him that budget meets classy is what I was going for, but I didn't want seafood. He emailed some great ideas, but then 2 out of the 3 appetizers had sea food. I told him about it and I said he could leave one. He said he would send me updates and pricing. From there it took a turn, he was not getting back to me. Finally when I did call him he was apologetic and said he was busy with other events/ clients. I said no problem, but I needed to make sure everything was going to be taken for my event. He said he would revise, 2 weeks go by and I heard nothing ( I tried to be patient and give him the benefit of the doubt). Finally I ended up calling and said don't bother getting back to me. I was disappointed because I really was looking forward to using them and being apart of those great reviews.

    California Dining - Sourdough Crouton, Bone marrow aioli, citrus grilled baby octopus, baby leeks, romesco sauce.

    California Dining

    (23 reviews)

    Dining this exceptional is an experience worth having. Not only was the food absolutely amazing,…read morewhich was a Latin American fusion experience complete with surf and turf and an out of this world Keylime pie, but we were able to enjoy each other's company in our own backyard. Simply amazing. The entire staff that came out was just great! Something our family will remember forever!

    I recently had the pleasure of hiring Chef Tony for my medical school graduation house party, and I…read morecan't express enough how incredibly impressed I was with his culinary skills and the overall dining experience he provided. From the moment he arrived until the final bite, Chef Tony's talent and passion for food shone through in every dish he prepared. The Mexican Corn Salad was an absolute revelation. The vibrant colors and fresh ingredients made it a visual delight, and the combination of flavors left me craving for more. What a star dish! The balance of sweet & tangy was simply divine. Similar goes for the ceviche shots! It was undoubtedly a delightful start to an extraordinary culinary journey. Next up was the Lobster Bisque, and words fail to capture its richness and depth of flavor. The velvety texture was a personal favorite and was added after a menu-tasting session with Chef Tony. It goes to show that he takes clients' opinions seriously! Each spoonful was like a symphony of taste, leaving me in awe of Chef Tony's expertise in creating such a heavenly soup. Then came the pièce de résistance--the Ribeye steak with lobster tail, Creamed spanich, mac n cheese, with chimichurri sauce. The perfectly cooked sous vide Ribeye steak, tender and bursting with succulent flavors, paired beautifully with the luscious lobster tail. The combination was pure indulgence and a true testament to Chef Tony's skill in elevating classic dishes to extraordinary heights. I had halal guests, so Chef Tony made sure to source the meat from Halal markets. One of them reported that this is the best steak of his life. And let's not forget the mac n cheese--it was the ultimate comfort food, with its creamy, cheesy goodness providing the perfect complement to the main course. One guest licked the plate :) Lastly, the Tres Leches cake was a delightful finale to this remarkable culinary journey. Moist, decadent, and infused with just the right amount of sweetness, it was an absolute delight for the senses. The rum-rubbed berries were an absolutely fantastic touch, and alcohol versions were prepared specially for our Halal guests. Chef Tony's attention to detail in crafting such a perfect dessert was evident, and it was the ideal ending to an unforgettable dining experience. Beyond the phenomenal food, Chef Tony's professionalism and attention to detail were truly commendable. He was punctual and organized and ensured that each dish was presented beautifully. He arrived 7 hours early and spent the whole day preparing. His warm and friendly demeanor added to the overall enjoyment of the event, and his passion for his craft was contagious. If you're searching for an exceptional private chef who can transform your event into a gastronomic adventure, Chef Tony is the perfect choice. His culinary expertise, creativity, and dedication to providing an unforgettable dining experience are unparalleled. I wholeheartedly recommend Chef Tony to anyone looking to add that extra touch of magic to their special occasions. Thank you, Chef Tony, for making my medical school graduation party an extraordinary and memorable event. Your talent and passion for cooking truly shine through, and I look forward to experiencing your exceptional cuisine again in the future.

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