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    Beef Wellington bites - BOMB!!!
    Theresa P.

    OMG, Chef Anthony is AMAZING!! Not only does he make fantastic food, but he is such a joy to work with! Everything went smoothly, from planning to execution. They even cleaned up at the end & it was like they were never there!! We rented a house with the beautiful kitchen for a birthday weekend in Paso & decided a private chef would be icing on the cake. It was the best decision ever!! He has an extensive menu to choose from, but I simply gave him likes/dislikes & let him run with it. From the first course to the last, everyone raved about the food, and we were sooo stuffed at the end of the meal. The Sambuca prawns, Beef Wellington, and Chateaubriand were by far our favorites, but everything was absolutely delicious. If you're in search of a private chef or a caterer for your event, definitely give the Prancing Chef a call. You will not be disappointed!!

    Chef Anthony entertaining while he prepares the meal.  Definitely a highlight for many members of our group!

    We hired Anthony for a family reunion at a local ranch. We wanted a 4-course dinner AND an experience. He delivered both! The meal: Two appetizers, salad, dinner and dessert. The experience: For about 2 hours he entertained as he (and his partner Josh) prepared the food. We had a number of our family members that sat in the kitchen and watched while he worked (see photo). Others popped in and out. Anthony answered questions about food prep, seasonings he uses, background information for the recipes and other parts of the meal. He and Josh demonstrated how they cut the vegetables and discussed how (and why) he prepared the meal. He also accommodated the vegetarians in our group that did not want the chicken dish we ordered and prepared a stuffed portabello option. There was plenty of food for all 22 of us. It's hard to tell what the best part of the meal was and it certainly was different for the individual members. One of the biggest problems we had was eating too much of the appetizers because they were so amazing! When we researched the personal chefs in the area we had a number of options. Some were cheaper and had good options for food. But, we ended up going with the Prancing Chef because of the entertainment. He was a willing participant in the experience and was "on" for at least 5 hours. He even took our family photo at the end of the meal for us! We had no complaints. Anthony is worth every penny. If we end up back in the San Luis Obispo area we will definitely use him again.

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    “Communication was excellent leading up to our dinner, and Anthony and Josh were so friendly and personable!”

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    4.5(8 reviews)
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    Jenna and her team were amazing helping to make my wife's birthday celebration so special and…read morememorable. The team from the house made chef hit all the key aspects of a world class meal. From the presentation, the atmosphere that was created, and most importantly the delicious and creative foods. When I first reached out to Jenna and spoke with her we worked on creating a custom menu. She asked what we liked and had some amazing suggestions. On the day of the meal Jenna and her team arrived on time and began setting up. Jenna has a great team with a culinary science student named Ben as well as her husband and daughter to help. They handled everything from the setup to cleanup leaving no trace when they left. Most importantly the food was exceptional. The appetizers included walnuts and goat cheese, martini chicken, and sushi grade ahi tuna spring rolls. The salad was a mix of delicious and fresh micro greens. The main course was either a New York Steak or Sea Bass. Both had creative sides which included riced cauliflower. All of the appetizers had sauces that were next level and unique. All of the food could stand alone, but the sauces made the food even more incredible. The desserts included a deconstructed strawberry cake and a red velvet cake that was perfectly balanced. Jenna was incredibly thoughtful asking ahead of time what my wife's favorite flower was and even brining candles for the cake. This was an experience that will not be soon forgotten and highly recommended.

    Absolute worst! I signed a contract in 8/1/2021 for a dinner on 10/23/2021. I was checking in for…read moredetails on 10/7/2021 and get a response email 10/8/2021 that "Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to close The House Made Chef for the time being. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. If you need recommendations please let us know we would be happy to give those to you." No notice and, at this point, no recommendations. I understand when folks close but you need to honor your commitments or let them know.

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    As a kid I grew up in L.A. in the 1970's fortunate enough to eat at one of the great Jewish Deli…read moreabout every 2 weeks. Wherever you lived in L.A, you likely were partial to the delis nearest to you. For me I was partial to Nate n' Als, Label's Tables, and Langers. Each place had their own style. So it goes without saying that I have my own opinion of what I like in a corned beef sandwich. Get together with a person from New York, and get ready for an argument ;-) It's not always easy to find deli's that serve the kind of corned beet I grew up eating. It's got to be made there, stacked high enough, tender, just the right amount of fat, warm, moist and brined just right. Johnny Boy's nailed it. I got a Reuben, without the cheese. The rye was toasted and buttered or oiled just right, the sauerkraut spot on, and the corned beef delicious and ample. There was some extra spiciness that I liked, which almost made me think it was pastrami. I don't know if it was in the corned beef or in the sauerkraut or Russian dressing. Boy was it tasty. I was delighted they had chopped liver, not something you find everywhere. Nate n' Als used to make the best chopped liver. Light and sweet in both flavor and its appearance. Johnnyboys' was darker in appearance, creamy, and creative in its presentation. They placed cut up pickled cucumbers and onions on top of it. Delicious. Again, I felt it was generous in it's serving size along with some rye bread. And I must say, their prices were much lower compared to many of the better deli's I've been to in bigger cities. We ate outside, and because of the way it faces, we were nicely shaded. For those unfamiliar with Atascadero, it can get pretty hot. I liked that it was off the main drag, and it faced an office machinery store which took me back to my childhood. It's a quaint street with some cute stores and small eateries, a pie place next door, and some coffeehouse. Pull over if you're traveling on 101 and you're ready to eat or want to bring home dinner or lunch. I was on my way North to see my brother and he said, "We don't have a good deli here. Next time bring me a corned beef sandwhich". I will :-)

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