IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A GREAT CATERER!! THAN LOOK NO FURTHER!!!! I cannot rave enough about the over the top experience given by Tim and his sous chef Lisa!! I hired Tim to cater for my dads 80th bday last weekend. Tim worked with me through the entire process beginning to end, making things easier for me. He's so great at returning calls and e-mails. Showed up on time and KNOCKED IT OUT THE PARK!!! It's like I had two wizards in my kitchen that day! They made 4 delicious appetizers they had circulating for the first hour while guests were arriving. I'll include a picture of our entire menu at the end:) I did the seafood paella and the vegetarian one. Both were just phenomenal! Everyone was so wowed by the presentation, beautiful!! They helped with cake service, refilling waters and they cleaned up after themselves very thoroughly. I'm telling my friends and my neighbors, anyone that will listen that this duo is worth every penny! Thank you Chef Tim:) read more

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Chef Tim and his crew were absolutely wonderful and amazing!! He is more than a caterer, but an incredible and talented chef with a giant passion for his food and the preparation that goes into it. Chef Tim was the highlight of our son's wedding/elopement celebration party that we had at our home. We had a meeting beforehand to discuss details and plans. This process enabled everything to be stress free. The party went perfectly and Chef Tim and his paella creation was a big topic of discussion among our guests. Everyone said it the best food they ever had at a party. He prepared two kinds (chicken and chorizo and a vegetable version) that were both absolutely divine. Each version of paella had perfectly combined flavors that created an extraordinary compilation in every bite. The guests could also watch him put it all together as all of the food was prepared on site on the day of the party! (Not brought in trays to be heated up!) Wow!!! The flavors were incredible, delicious and beyond words. Chef Tim is a true master chef and gem in our city and his kindness and caring, professionalism and talents and passion will be forever treasured by our family, as he made a very special event the best experience possible. Chef will always be our first choice from now on. We highly, highly recommend Chef Tim! read more

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Chef Tim is absolutely amazing! He was the chef for our wedding party of 20 people and left our family raving about the personalized experience. Many of them had not previously experienced Paella which my wife and I did our best to explain in advance. We did not do it justice because it was heavenly. In addition to the amazing food, Tim was personable and took time to interact with our guests. His passion showed while he was explaining the history of Paella and the influence of his tapas. It didn't end there as Tim and his sous chef did a wonderful job of our set up and take down. The place was spotless afterwards. Thank you Chef Tim, we look forward to the next time we meet :) read more

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I had the privilege to try out Chef Meevasin's seafood paella at the Yelp Home away from Home Charity event and I must say it was the best Paella I have ever tasted. His presentation of the whole cooking process was beautiful, all the colors in the dish is an art form, and definitely had me swooning. He uses all fresh ingredients, makes his own seafood stock to cook the paella in and you can tell just watching him and his sou chef that they really put their heart into cooking the paella. My first bite of the paella was heaven. It taste just as good, if not better than it looked. Win! I highly recommend chef Meevasin. Looking forward to the next time I can have his delicious seafood paella again. read more

My daughter and her husband hired Tim for their wedding. We thoroughly enjoyed the food. Tim's servings were generous and delicious! I especially enjoyed the Lobster Paella. Tim and his assistant were very cordial even to the children in attendance. He took his time to walk over where the children were playing and offered them appetizers. They were wonderful with clean-up too. read more

I never experienced a personal chef's skills and services nor had the pleasure in someone else's home, but after meeting Tim and tasting his food, I am officially hooked! My girlfriends and I had our annual girls' weekend planned in Truckee and really wanted a no fuss, relaxing weekend. The homeowner had mentioned Tim before, but we did not contact him in time in the past. This time we planned in advance and booked him a good 5+ months ahead of time. He was super nice, accommodating to any dietary needs and restrictions, and very easy to communicate with over email. We confirmed a final menu, gave a deposit (half the amount due, not including tax or tip), and anxiously awaited our weekend. Omg Tim was a dream come true! Not only does he bring ALL of his own tools and equipment, but leaves the kitchen cleaner than when he first arrived! We had no problem cleaning up, but he was a total gem going above and beyond in the kitchen before, during, and after our evening. He presented in a cooking class style, set up stations, and had us make part of the 3rd and 4th courses in addition to teaching us basic knife skills and other cooking/baking tips. 1st course was appetizers: assorted cheeses and crackers, sautéed mushrooms in phyllo cups, and balsamic glazed caprese bites. 2nd course was a poached halibut atop mango salsa on a wanton. 3rd course was chicken Marsala atop fresh pasta we made during the lesson. 4th course was a flourless chocolate cake, we also made during the lesson, with raspberry sauce and amaretto whipped cream. Everything was absolutely delicious and pretty easy to make! We had so much fun and definitely plan on contacting him again for next year's weekend for his paella evening and create a Spanish theme. If you're in the Reno/Tahoe/Truckee area don't miss out on Tim and book him asap for an incredible dining experience! read more

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I was so honored to participate at a yelp home away from home event. So many amazing chefs who have given their time. I really looking forward to Tim's paella. Tim always serves up not only delicious pallet but also beautiful. It's like the pan is a canvas and his paella is the art. The colors and the smell is so amazing. It's so fun watching him putting paella together. Tim is so fun, you can tel he loves what he does. If you have an event I highly recommend hiring Tim to cater tour next party. read more

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Chef Tim, his amazing wife Lori and their crew cooked the most amazing feast for our friends and family at NV beach! 85 of had the pleasure of enjoying 4 different Paellas prepared fresh on the spot including a delicious cheese platter and appetizers. Each dish was outstanding and had it own unique flavor. Seafood Paella included clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari even one pan with squid ink! Vegetarian/pescatarian Paella had purple cauliflower, garbanzo beans, tomatoes and asparagus that was a huge hit. The final giant pan was the most amazing pork Shoulder paella ever created. Each dish was timed perfectly to keep all the food hot as folks moved quickly through the serving stations for their first second and third round. Tim is a true professional who loves what he does. From the first phone call to the final clean up everything was beyond our expectations and made for an incredible party and zero stress. I would highly recommend having Tim and his team cook for any event you are planning. read more

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Chef Tim did a PHENOMENAL job for my graduation celebration with delicious appetizers, his lobster seafood paella, and TWO cakes (olive oil & double chocolate)!!! Everyone enjoyed and raved about the food - and just as important to note is how professional, organized, and very personable he is. The process to develop the menu was collaborative and fun. We all enjoyed watching him make the paella outside in our backyard while enjoying our appetizers and wine. He explained each step and interacted with all of our guests. He made us feel so pampered and cared for throughout the evening! You DEFINITELY want to hire him!' read more

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Tim provided the appetizers for an event we hosted this weekend and he knocked it out of the park! We had the chorizo and chicken paella and everyone was over the moon about how delicious it was. Nobody had anything bad to say, only the highest of compliments from everyone I talked to that night. Tim was a pleasure to work with and was incredibly self-sufficient. We discussed some setup items during a walkthrough. On the event date, I didn't even know he had arrived until I looked over and saw him halfway through set up which was incredibly helpful to our event team so they could go on with their own jobs. I would reccommend Tim and his team to anyone for any event. The food was delicious and I can't think of enough nice things to say! read more

I wanted to do something special for my 30th birthday. I'm so glad that I choose Tim to cook a seafood paella party. Tim made a seafood and a vegetarian paella. Everything was very delicious. It was a such a treat to be able enjoy the party and not have to worry about anything else. Tim is very passionate about cooking. He is very professional, flexible, and accommodating. It was very easy to work with him. He answered all my questions. It was more than enough food and many guests took home leftovers. I would highly recommend Tim. read more

Tim was a great find. I found out about him at a charity for Ronald oMcDonald house. The genius made seafood Paella, how can you go wrong??? If you don't like seafood, well that's a sad state of affair. The seafood Paella had shrimp, clams, mussels, saffron rice, scallops and I can't remember what other wonderous goodies Tim put in it, probably his magic touch. Tim is a private chef, so you won't be able to go experience his wonderous cooking except if you hire him for a private affair or get lucky and find him at a charity affair. His attention to detail distinguishes him, and is well worth it if you can get a group of people together and hire him for a private meal. I think once Tim becomes more established, it will be more difficult to get him to cook for you, so get him now before the wait will be very long to book him. I wish him the best of a prosperous future and hope to experience his cooking magic again. read more

He was so awesome! Great personality and so professional. We were very satisfied by the delicious meal and superior service. He was punctual and stayed out of the way so we could have the private chef experience but then showed us a demonstration of the way he cooked the food and the event was totally elevated. COVID friendly, packed leftovers and cleaned the kitchen before he left for the night. It felt like a friend came over to show us how to cook a gourmet meal. 10/10 would recommend hiring him if you are in the Reno area. read more

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Finally got to try Chef Tim's famous paella after drooling over it on Facebook for years. Let me tell you, it is the best I have ever had! The seafood was perfectly cooked and the paella itself had the perfect spice and season. I highly recommend and look forward to my next time getting the chance to eat it! It's so fun to watch him create in his huge pans as well! I'll be booking a paella party soon! And as a bonus, Chef Tim is the nicest guy and so fun!! Book him now! read more

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We had Tim and his wife cater our Costume party of about three dozen guests. Guests spoke about how engaging Tim was, and his willingness to address questions about his dishes, how they were prepared, and good pairings! In advance, Tim took the time to meet and discuss menu options, and how he would successfully modify dishes to meet dietary needs! If the several fine courses, I enjoined his gumbo the best!!! Delish!!! Then they even cleaned up the kitchen afterwards:-) He is a real gem of a find! I'm hoping to get him again this Halloween! read more

Tim was simply fantastic! We hired him to cater a dinner at our management retreat in Tahoe Donner. He showed up at noon, cooked all afternoon and presented one of the finest meals imaginable: beautiful appetizer, delicious salad and hearty paella (perfect after a day of skiing!), and banana's foster for desert. I can[t recommend enough on the basis of the quality of the food alone, but Tim's engaging and friendly presence in the kitchen put the whole experience over the top. Finally, the fact that Tim and his crew stayed and deep cleaned the kitchen and dishes showed the classy pro we were doing business with. One note: the price to have Tim come and do his magic cost us less per head than any restaurateur option we researched. A big win. HIGHLY recommend and can provide more details of my experience should it be needed. read more

It's time that I embrace it: I am a Tim Meevasin fanboy. I have taken several classes from Tim at a local culinary center (where he occasionally teaches) on everything from braising to sushi. I have been to two events that he has catered for around 100 people each: one featuring grilled tri tip and pasta salad (EXCELLENT) and one with Thai fried rice and turkey lettuce wraps (INCREDIBLE). Literally nothing he has ever made or has helped me make has been anything but excellent. He has inspired me, personally, to cook outside of my comfort zone and with fresh, healthy ingredients. I have heard from other clients how he surpasses their expectations when catering events, how he makes their lives so much easier with his in-home personal chef service (one that I have admittedly not taken advantage of), and--most importantly--how genuine and thoughtful he is when working with them to create a menu that satisfies both their nutritional demands and their appetites. Tim's services are affordable and flexible. His personality is perpetually pleasant and sincere. He has a great sense of humor. His mix of professionalism and fun is so refreshing! read more

I had planned a small family dinner for my husband's birthday, and asked if Chef Tim could prepare a meal for us. With consideration of the palettes of all members of my family, he prepared several dinner options for me to choose from. ALL of them sounded delicious. We ended up combining a few things to make the perfect menu. The meal itself was just as delicious as I had imagined it. The ingredients were fresh. Everything was seasoned so well. Textures were perfect. It was an amazing meal. What made the evening more special was Tim's personality. He's hilarious! Also, my seven year old daughter expressed an interest in what he was whipping up, so he offered to let her help out with decorating the cake. What a great experience for her. Thank you, Tim, for such a fantastic meal! read more

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If you need a creative, classy, and entertaining caterer for your next event, look no further than Chef Tim! Paella is his specialty, and this Thai dynamo has the action research to back it up! Tim has extensively eaten his way through Spain, picking up all the best tips and tricks to bring authentic paella to the Reno/Tahoe area. I had the pleasure of sampling his latest creations at a friend's wedding reception. Everything from the pre-meal appetizer service to the post-meal clean-up was clean and professional. He and his friendly staff brought around appetizers that made my mouth jump for joy! Smoked salmon nachos with tobiko; crostini with fig sauce, prosciutto, and Manchego; lump crab bites with lemon and chive; and sliced chorizo with cilantro pesto and sweet tomato! And I haven't even gotten to the main course yet! The highlight of the night was the ginormous pans of 3 different varieties of paella - Valencia, seafood, and vegan (wild mushroom). Honestly, I only had enough self discipline to take 2 photos of all this culinary craziness before I just had to dive in! (Oh, and I almost forgot to mention the delicate and delicious baby greens dinner salad that was served along with the paella!) Everything from the appetizers to the paella tasted light, fresh, and sinfully delicious, without the heaviness you might expect from such a big production. In addition, Tim and his crew served us all with an enthusiastic smile and sense of humor that shows this is more than just a business - bringing people creative culinary delights is Tim's passion! You may have a foodie friend for life when you hire Chef Tim! read more

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Chef Tim came to our vacation house last week for my husband's bday. There were 8 of us( including my 5 year old grandson) and he captivated all of us! Chef Tim was engaging, funny and patient! We had a cooking lesson, and he created an awesome dinner of apps, squid ink seafood paella, chicken/chorizo paella, and baked a really incredible caramelized banana cake on chocolate ganache for dessert. I cannot say enough about our experience with Chef Tim. If you want a fabulous, special night, he's the man! I wish I could clone him and bring him home with me! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience and fabulous food that was truly a highlight of our vacation! read more

Don't hesitate to hire Tim for your personal chef'ing needs! He is: A great chef! Our group of 13 enjoyed Tim's paella (vegetarian, chicken, shrimp/sausage), chocolate lava cake, and a variety of great apps. He was super accommodating to kosher and vegetarian needs of our group. Communicative: He's responsive on email and on text! Coordinating with him was a piece of cake, and he proactively checked in with me if I had forgotten to respond to him about something time-sensitive. Reliable: We gave Tim access to our rental property in Tahoe for about 4 hours while we were out enjoying the lake and everything was a-okay Finally, Tim has a great attitude and is super fun. Our group was a bachelorette party and Tim cooked amidst a setting of the typical bachelorette decor. He wasn't even phased! read more

Pros: One of a kind experience, stunning flavors, true professionals. Cons: The appetizers went so fast that I didn't even get a chance to try them! Menu: Fig and manchego crostinis with fresh basil Chorizo and tomato bites with cilantro pesto Spanish salad with orange sherry vinaigrette, almonds, and feta Paella Negra with shrimp, calamari, clams, and mussels Valencia Paella with saffron and chorizo-chicken Spiced chocolate truffle cake with green tea whipped cream On December 2nd, Tim and his team catered for my wedding rehearsal dinner at a private venue in Reno, NV. When I arrived, it was evident that the team had already been there for hours preparing for the service because the place was filled with enticing aromas of all kinds. Their timing for service was excellent. As guests arrived, appetizers were served and the guests had plenty of time to converse/ mingle before dinner began. As the night progressed, guests were able to see the team cooking in the back, which was a great experience because many of the guests had never seen paella cooked in 40+ inch pans! It was a beautiful presentation. Moreover, Tim and his team were very attentive to all 50 guests and they even took time in between cooking to serve appetizers, refill the water station, and meet guests. Once dinner was served, there wasn't a single plate that wasn't completely full of paella. The salad was gone in an instant, and the two massive displays of paella were quickly emptied as the guests came back for seconds. And to top it all off, a stunning dessert of spiced chocolate cake with green tea whipped cream was served which, in my opinion, was the perfect ending to a stunning meal. Not only did Tim and his team provide all the set-up and equipment, but they also did a fantastic clean-up job. Overall, my experience with Tim was phenomenal. The staff was professional and kind, the service was timely, and the food was simply exquisite. If you're looking for a private caterer to wow your guests and leave you wanting more authentic paella, then Tim is your guy! read more

I had the privilege of experiencing Tim and his sous chef prepare a meal for a group of 18+ hungry coworkers. From start to finish the guys were freindly, helpful and great to have in the house. The meal was a top 5 feast for me including an amazing desert. I would highly recommend Tim for any occasion if you are looking for a great private experience. Thanks again!! read more

I was in Tahoe over Memorial Day weekend on a bachelor party with 19 other guys. Instead of trying to go out every night on one of the busiest weekends of the year, I decided we should get someone to come cook for us. The second I saw Tim's paella dish, I was hooked. Tim ended up making us 5 courses, all of which were awesome. Of course the paella took the cake though. There was literal silence in the house for a good 10-15 minutes as everyone was eating the paella like it was the first thing any of us had eaten in 3 weeks. Tim was on time, responsive, easy to work with, and most of all delicious! Highly recommended. read more

I am a total foodie and love watch any food related show on TV. One of my old favorites was take home chief! When I heard that Tim taught cooking classes at home I was all over it! I had him over to surprise my husband for his birthday! Tim brought all his equipment, ingredients and even wine! My husband was totally surprised when he walked in and had a chef in our kitchen with a fantastic meal planned out! Tim walked us through a 3-course meal, with wine of course , showing us every step of the way. As we enjoyed each course Tim would clean up our kitchen. It was amazing- we learned how to make a fantastic meal in our own kitchen and didn't have to do any shopping or dishes! Our menu: -Prosciutto wrapped pears with blue cheese,arugula and balsamic reduction -butternut squash ravioli with fried sage -apple pie tart with coconut ice cream Tim totally customized our dinner to our tastes and dietary restrictions! read more

Tim and his sous chef were amazing! We eloped and had them create a plated multicourse dinner for us and our 8 witnesses. The food was absolutely wonderful!! Everything was fresh, flavorful and plated beautifully. Tim was extremely easy to work with and he was very fast at responding to emails and questions. He also edited the menu to accommodate one of our guests who was pregnant. He was a joy to have as part of our perfect evening. All of our guests enjoyed our dinner and the compay of Tim and his Sous chef (so sorry I can't remember her name). They definitely went above and beyond in many ways to make sure we had a great experience. I absolutely recommend them! read more

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Great class great food great energy! Having Paela for the first time was wonderful. Now I can cook something new for my family!!

We just had our second paella with Tim and his wonderful assistant. If you want to have a party your guests will talk about all year, call Tim. The food is outstanding and Tim is second to none. This is an annual event for us. Don't hesitate, call now and be amazed! read more

I can't say enough good about Tim! From start to finish he was thoughtful, accommodating, helpful, (who can say that their chef climbed on a ladder and helped you hang lights!). The food was gourmet, and delicious! The presentation was creative and watching him cook paella was a show in itself! He came through at the last minute to astound my guests both in his kind and engaging demeanor, as well as a with a one-of-a-kind meal that no one will soon forget. Thank you a million times over for your skill as a chef, and your passion to go above and beyond! I highly recommend Tim for all of your catering needs! read more

Chef Tim is a perfect example of somebody who takes pride in what they do and honestly enjoys doing it! We hired Tim to cook for our wedding of about 30 people in a rental house in South Lake Tahoe, and he went so far above and beyond of what we could have hoped for in a personal chef! About six months before the wedding we had a Skype chat with Tim to discuss menu options and logistics, and all of our worries about the food were immediately gone. Tim is such an easy guy to get along with and his enthusiasm really made it apparent that he was the right person for the job. Just during the first meeting with Tim we could tell he had a great understanding of how different menu items would bring different moods and tastes to the event. He was very willing to accommodate menu tweaks and even willing to create special dishes for diet and allergy guests at our wedding. For the big day of our wedding Tim was very well prepared, friendly, and helpful! It was very easy to tell that he had a handle on the food preparation and we were in good hands. Tim was able to bring everything he was going to need to cook with into the rental house and prepare the food in the kitchen there. He had a well thought out prep and cooking schedule done ahead of time so that he and his assistant could stay on schedule. The day of the wedding is where Tim and his assistant really went so above and beyond! Small things like having an extra pair of scissors to help with wedding setup, to being willing to do napkin rolls for us, to even surprising us with an amazing cake at the end! His energy and happiness in the kitchen just made everybody in the house a lot more at ease and a lot happier. And most importantly THE FOOD! Oh my gosh the food was so good!!! When Tim and his assistant arrived to the house to cook dinner they arrived with baskets full of fresh produce and meets. It looked like a farmers market just unloaded in our kitchen. We picked a summer themed menu which included grilled peach crostini as well as pineapple, pepper, sausage skewers for appetizers. The dinner included spinach strawberry salad, wild rice pilaf, grilled lemon butter asparagus, and grilled tri-tip that was freshly carved for each guest. Every part of the menu was perfectly prepared and served hot even though we arrived at the reception late! Tim was also kind enough to save a set of the appetizers for us since we were taking pictures after the wedding ceremony! Every person at the wedding raved about how great the food was! Everybody ate to their hearts delight and was blown away with the quality of the food! For the dessert we ordered cupcakes from a bakery in Sacramento, but Tim setup the whole dessert display after the dinner was done. He also even made a small triple dark chocolate cake for us just as a surprise at the end of the night! That's truly just the kind of excellent service he has! Any time that we would get bummed out about wedding planning hassles, we would always remind ourselves that Tim was going to be cooking for us and it always made us happier! I can't write enough good things about Chef Tim and I really hope we can invite him to cook for us another time! There should be no doubt about hiring Tim if you're looking for a high quality Chef and person! I'll add some pictures to this review once we get them from our photographer! read more

Awesome experience! Cooked and served paella for Christmas party. The food was delicious but it was so much more than that. He gave knife demos and explained his cooking process. Extremely personable and very interactive. Cleaned the kitchen afterwards which was above and beyond expectations. Highly recommend for a wonderful evening in and a very unique experience! read more

Simply put, Tim is amazing, and I couldn't rate his services higher. - He's a pleasure to work with, leading up to the event, during, and after. - His food is DELICIOUS, and he was able to accommodate a few dietary restrictions (a pregnant, gluten-free gal, etc.) I heard about Tim from a friend who hosted a dinner with him last year, and was thrilled to get the tip. He put on a 3-course meal with delicious appetizers and dessert for our group of 10 ladies on a bachelorette weekend in Tahoe. He was a joy while he was preparing the food-- was happy to be as engaged in conversation as the group wanted. He also gave us some great tips and tricks as he worked. He also helped guide my wine selections as I chose wines to pair with each course. I would 100% work with Tim again! read more

We recently used Tim to cater the opening of our new building. Tim and his crew were professional, went above and beyond, and I received numerous compliments and emails from our guests praising his food and service. They provided 3 kinds of paella, passed appetizers, and a phenomenal dessert (spiced chocolate in phyllo cups). Highly, highly recommend Tim to anyone looking for amazing food and a unique experience. read more

Tim came in for our family reunion in Lake Tahoe to make his delicious paella. Our family of foodies and cooks enjoyed everything that he made! He prepared everything in our kitchen, was open to answering questions and didn't mind us looking over his shoulder to watch. His easy going personality, ability to relate and converse with all ages, specifically 1-78, and his awareness of knowing how much to engage and when to step back all made for a very personable evening! Our family cooks a lot and feels pretty confident that we can attempt to replicate most meals. Tim's paella was so layered in flavor and full of quality ingredients that trying to replicate it wouldn't come close. It was a treat to have him prepare this for us. In addition, the starters he prepared hit the spot and the dessert nachos were a perfect end to an incredible evening. The entire experience was a very memorable part of our family reunion! read more

Yesterday, Tim came over to my friend's house and hosted a wonderful dinner/cooking class for our small group of five. We were hesitant and unsure if it would be a good experience as we'd never hired a personal chef before. Tim is amazing! He made everything fresh, and patiently taught us how to make homemade pasta and a flourless chocolate cake. He also went above and beyond by setting the table, plating our food, serving us, and then cleaning the entire kitchen before going home. He is kind, patient and funny (and well worth the price). We'll be hiring him again for our next girls' weekend.:) read more

Tim's personal chef service is amazing for busy families who don't have time to cook every day. We love having fresh healthy food and we get to enjoy mealtime with our family so much more since he has been cooking at our house! read more

Chef Tim prepared meals for me and my husband for a month while I was recovering from shoulder surgery. He was simply wonderful! Incredibly easy to work with, super efficient and a fabulous chef. You get a LOT for your money. I also hired him to give a cooking lesson to my husband and his two twenty-something sons as a Christmas present. The lesson took place on New Year's Day and they prepared Tim's famous Paella. The result was a fabulous meal for us and guests including appetizer, entree and dessert, and the boys had a ball. Tim's a natural teacher (in fact he does teach classes locally), and much fun to be around. I highly recommend him and can't wait for our next project! read more

Tim is great!! His dishes are sooo good and he takes care of his guests! It truly is an experience. Tim goes above and beyond. Thank you for capping our trip off!! read more

I admit it: I'm one of those secret Yelpers who has 512 bookmarks and 2 reviews. Living in the Bay Area, I often spend hours on Yelp just deciding where to eat lunch for the day. So, when it came to hiring a chef for my Tahoe wedding, you bet I spent weeks on here researching my options. In the process, I contacted at least 15 other local chefs/catering companies, and found some to be downright rude, and none were as accommodating or easy to work with as Tim. Due to his lack of street cred (judged solely on the number of Yelp reviews), I was initially reluctant to choose Tim to cook for our small wedding of 32 guests. But I'm so glad I trusted my gut instinct and worked with Tim. From my first email with Tim, up to our wedding day, I could sense his passion for cooking and eagerness to help us with our event. After seeing some of Tim's work, I decided to go with a Spanish-themed meal, with paella as the main course. After a few emails, we talked on the phone about some of the flavors I liked, and Tim took the time to come up with great appetizers that complemented the paella perfectly. I loved that the menu planning process was a collaborative effort: I made some requests, and Tim made edits and suggestions with a chef's perspective. We had phyllo cups filled with sherry-glazed mushrooms as well as roasted potatoes with chorizo and aioli. Both were beautifully-plated and delicious. I would've been happy just eating those! Luckily, Tim also cooked two types of paella (one seafood version and another chicken and chorizo version), which accommodated our guests' dietary needs perfectly. Tim used authentic burners and paella pans, which was a great source of entertainment, as our guests gathered around to watch him cook. His sous chefs were also really sweet and professional: they filled our cups with water, walked around the tables offering seconds, and even took pictures of our guests while we ate dinner. In the end, Tim and his two sous chefs quietly cleaned the dishes, packed up their gear, and stored the leftovers for us in the fridge. If you're looking for a great dining experience, friendly and professional service, I highly recommend going with Tim and his team! Tim is a classically-trained chef with the skill set to create the menu you envision, and his hardwork and kindness made the whole process enjoyable. read more