Personal Chefs in Fairfield, CA

Chef Tom Pace
Chef Tom Pace
4.5
location
Serves Fairfield, CA
calendar
8 years in business
Planning a wedding or special event but feeling overwhelmed by the expense? Let Chef Tom turn your dream gathering into a delicious reality. From intimate Wine Country escapes to VRBOs, Airbnbs, and breathtaking winery venues, I specialize in creating unforgettable culinary experiences for small weddings, bachelorette parties, birthdays, and more. Picture this: after a day of wine tasting, you unwind in the hot tub while I craft a 5-star meal that wows your guests. Or, imagine mingling with friends and family as the aroma of gourmet dishes fills the air, building excitement for the exceptional dining experience to come. With a versatile menu that spans the globe, I cater to every taste and occasion. From classic American and Wine Country cuisine to French, Thai, Italian, Mexican, Indian, Middle Eastern, and vegetarian fare, I’ll customize a menu that perfectly suits your style. For something truly unique, I even offer an exciting Brazilian menu! Whether you’re dreaming of a casual backyard BBQ, a full-service wedding feast, or an elegant plated dinner, Chef Tom Pace is your go-to choice for a stress-free, memorable event. Let me handle the details so you can savor every moment with your guests Contact me today to discuss your vision, customize your menu, and secure your date. Don’t wait—let’s start planning an event your guests will talk about for years to come!
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Dinner + Guided Sensory Experience! PLEASE READ
Dinner + Guided Sensory Experience! PLEASE READ
5.0
location
Serves Fairfield, CA
calendar
4 years in business
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: Thumbtack charges EACH professional $30+ EVERY time someone initially contacts them. If you reach out to 5 chefs, each one of them is paying for you to reach out, no matter if you hire them or not. Please take this into consideration when contacting chefs. Please read each profile thoroughly and only reach out to someone you are serious about hiring. OR reach out to them directly through their instagram or website. Thank you <3 Feel free to reach out directly through my website: healingmamav Nourishment comes in many different forms. Let Cole and Victoria take you on a unique experience with a nourishing Seasonal Farm to Table Catered Dinner & Guided Group Sensory Experience at any type of gathering! Please review the menus that are posted in the photos section here on my profile and contact me with which menu you'd like or if you have a specific menu idea that is not listed in my menus, let me know the details of that in the message and we can curate it together. Celebrate with a sumptuous, nourishing meal that pairs the delicious ingredients of the meal with moments of play, connection, poetry, and guided meditation to deepen our presence with the group and our bodies! Designed for Victoria’s personalized nourishing menus, the flow of the dinner invites us to playfully dive into our senses. These experiences will be curated specifically for you and your group, let’s get creative together! Victoria's dinner creation will leave you feeling satiated, your taste buds enlivened and your bodies nourished. Chef Victoria’s Food Philosophy: Every menu will be personalized to the group’s dietary and flavor desires and based on what ingredients are in season and available at the local farms. Sourcing is very much in the forefront of my food. I specialize in actually farm-to-table & organic meals. Meaning majority of my ingredients come from small farms within 20 minutes of me. I often incorporate wild foraged ingredients or ingredients grown in my garden! This means maximum nutrition for you and minimal negative impact on the environment. I work hard to make decisions that are part of the solution, not the problem - for our children & beyond. Cole's playfulness and structured activities during the guided sensory experience are sure to fill the room with entertainment, spark your heart, bring closer connection between the people in your gathering and be a lasting memory of your celebration. A call with Cole is optional, she can show up with an intuitive plan of sensory guidance OR she can have a call with you to tune in with you and your group to create a personalized experience based on who you are, why you're gathering and what you'd like to experience! EXAMPLES of curated experiences for your unique group: For a family dinner with children, more child-like play and connection can be invited in with things such as a treasure hunt, nature games, a song circle, or sharing the experience by feeding a each other a bite of each course. For a business group dinner, playful ways of incorporating team building activities, communication modalities and team bonding can be guided! For a bachelorette party, a more edgy experience with topics on sacred sexuality, blind folded tastings and creating face or hair care care products could be fun!
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Dinner + Guided Sensory Experience! PLEASE READ
Dinner + Guided Sensory Experience! PLEASE READ
4.5
location
Serves Fairfield, CA
calendar
4 years in business
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: Thumbtack charges EACH professional $30+ EVERY time someone initially contacts them. If you reach out to 5 chefs, each one of them is paying for you to reach out, no matter if you hire them or not. Please take this into consideration when contacting chefs. Please read each profile thoroughly and only reach out to someone you are serious about hiring. OR reach out to them directly through their instagram or website. Thank you <3 Feel free to reach out directly through my website: healingmamav Nourishment comes in many different forms. Let Cole and Victoria take you on a unique experience with a nourishing Seasonal Farm to Table Catered Dinner & Guided Group Sensory Experience at any type of gathering! Please review the menus that are posted in the photos section here on my profile and contact me with which menu you'd like or if you have a specific menu idea that is not listed in my menus, let me know the details of that in the message and we can curate it together. Celebrate with a sumptuous, nourishing meal that pairs the delicious ingredients of the meal with moments of play, connection, poetry, and guided meditation to deepen our presence with the group and our bodies! Designed for Victoria’s personalized nourishing menus, the flow of the dinner invites us to playfully dive into our senses. These experiences will be curated specifically for you and your group, let’s get creative together! Victoria's dinner creation will leave you feeling satiated, your taste buds enlivened and your bodies nourished. Chef Victoria’s Food Philosophy: Every menu will be personalized to the group’s dietary and flavor desires and based on what ingredients are in season and available at the local farms. Sourcing is very much in the forefront of my food. I specialize in actually farm-to-table & organic meals. Meaning majority of my ingredients come from small farms within 20 minutes of me. I often incorporate wild foraged ingredients or ingredients grown in my garden! This means maximum nutrition for you and minimal negative impact on the environment. I work hard to make decisions that are part of the solution, not the problem - for our children & beyond. Cole's playfulness and structured activities during the guided sensory experience are sure to fill the room with entertainment, spark your heart, bring closer connection between the people in your gathering and be a lasting memory of your celebration. A call with Cole is optional, she can show up with an intuitive plan of sensory guidance OR she can have a call with you to tune in with you and your group to create a personalized experience based on who you are, why you're gathering and what you'd like to experience! EXAMPLES of curated experiences for your unique group: For a family dinner with children, more child-like play and connection can be invited in with things such as a treasure hunt, nature games, a song circle, or sharing the experience by feeding a each other a bite of each course. For a business group dinner, playful ways of incorporating team building activities, communication modalities and team bonding can be guided! For a bachelorette party, a more edgy experience with topics on sacred sexuality, blind folded tastings and creating face or hair care care products could be fun!
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Inner Temple Foods
Inner Temple Foods
4.5
location
Serves Fairfield, CA
calendar
9 years in business
We are a proud woman-owned and operated catering business based in the heart of Sebastopol, dedicated to crafting exceptional culinary experiences. By sourcing the finest local and organic ingredients, we honor the beauty and flavors of each season. Our services cater to a wide range of events, from intimate private dinners and rehearsal dinners to after-wedding brunches and corporate gatherings. While we currently do not cater weddings, we focus on delivering memorable meals for all your other special occasions Please note that our minimum for private events is $1000, and our food delivery minimum is $500.
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Albert J. Hernandez The Untamed Chef
Albert J. Hernandez The Untamed Chef
4.9
location
Serves Fairfield, CA
calendar
10 years in business
🛑 RESPECTFULLY PLEASE DONT WASTE MY TIME OR YOURS THESE QUOTES ARE NOT CHEAP PLEASE ONLY SERIOUS FOODIES & FOOD LOVERS GOOD DAY EVERYBODY 😎 Albert J The Untamed Chef @ your service. I AM NO CATERER I AM THE CREATOR OF THE ULTIMATE UNTAMED DINING EXPERIENCE.... I am the 2015 & 2016 Thumbtack Best Chef in CALIFORNIA & THUMBTACK TOP PRO 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 & 2025 ( 8 YEARS IN A ROW) I have been very Blessed ❤️🙏 in my 17 year career cooking and competing at the highest level... I specialize in Nouvelle Latin Fusion Live Fire Cuisine. My success is followed with 50+🏆 Cooking Awards | 🏆🏆 BBQ Championships. 🏆Certified Master Pizzaiolo & Currently Ranked #9 as one of the TOP 10 IN THE 🌍 IN MY DIVISION. ( Pizza Expo Las Vegas NV 2025 ) I ASSURE YOU if you are looking for an Unbelievable Untamed Dining Experience that absolutely Crushes The Michelin Guide, San Pellegrino, Grand Realis Châteaux & James Beard LOOK NO FURTHER.....😎THIS IS GOING TO BE THE GREATEST DINING EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE🔥 😎 DON'T BELIEVE ME MY 200 + 5⭐ reviews are worth an honest read... ❤️ THE ART OF UNTAMED ❤️ Is to challenge what traditional Fine Dining is and what it could be with a fun but very comforting approach that is guaranteed to have you and your guests immersed in a non stop unforgettable Culinary Experience that all of my clients have said is far more greater than any Fine Dining Experience that they have ever had. This truly is the epitome of Dinner Theater that will captivate you & your guests to be inspired beyond great tasting food. LIQUID NITROGEN + FLAME THROWERS + BLINDFOLDS + FOAMS + BUBBLES are just part of the epic experience I want to provide you... The most important part of this is a Chef with the energy to match and execute Culinary Perfection... 🔥 My food is passionately curated by supporting Small Farms and growers who work tirelessly to help me create you the perfect Untamed Experience. I only use USDA Prime House Dry Aged cuts of Beef, Air Chilled never frozen Poultry, Fowl & Seafood, Organic Vegetables. Fresh Hand Made Pastas, House Cultured Butter, Breads & Cheeses as well as Masterful Sauces, Fun Confections & Candies, Fresh House Churned Ice Creams & Sorbets. Only the best quality all the time 100% from scratch & always cooked on site. I BRING ALL THE FOOD, NAPKINS, DISHES, SILVERWARE AND PLACE SETTINGS FOR THIS DINNER... MY GUESTS HAVE SAID MY DINING EXPERIENCE & MY FLAVORS ARE FAR GREATER THAN EVERY RESTAURANT ON THIS LIST ABaC | Barcelona Spain ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Acqurello | SF CA⭐️⭐️ Addison | San Diego CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alinea | Chicago IL ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Arzak | Spain⭐️⭐️⭐️ Atelier Crenn | SF CA ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Aubergine | Carmel CA ⭐⭐ Benu | SF CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Blue Hill at Stone Barns | NY ⭐️⭐️ Bouchon | Yountville CA⭐️ Californios | SF CA⭐️⭐️ Canlis | Seattle WA (JBF Winner PNW) Central | Lima ( San Pelegrino #1 🌎 2023 Coi | SF CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Coastal Kitchen | Monterey CA ( MG 2025) Commis | Oakland CA⭐️⭐️ Daniel | NYC⭐️ Eleven Madison Park | NYC⭐️⭐️⭐️ Esmè | Chicago IL⭐️ Ever | Chicago IL⭐️⭐️ Gramercy Tavern | NYC ⭐️ Jean Georges | NYC ⭐ ⭐ L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon | LV⭐️⭐️⭐️ La Calenda | Yountville CA ( MB 2025 ) Lazy Bear | SF CA⭐️⭐️ La Pergola | Rome Italy⭐️⭐️⭐️ L'antica Pizzeria da Michele | Naples Italy Le Bernardin | NY ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Localis | Sacramento CA⭐️ Manresa | Los Gatos CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meadowood | Saint Helena CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mèlisse | Santa Monica CA⭐️⭐️ Michael Warring | Valejo CA ( MG 2025) Minibar By Jose Andres | Washington DC ⭐ ⭐ Morimoto | Napa CA Mugaritz | Spain⭐️⭐️ Osteria Francescana | Italy⭐️⭐️⭐ Per Se | NYC ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Plummed Horse | Saratoga CA ⭐ Providence | Beverly Hills CA⭐️⭐️ Pujol | MX City (San Pelegrino #13) ⭐ ⭐ Quince | SF CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Restaurant Vermeer | Amsterdam ⭐ Saison | SF CA⭐️⭐️ Single Thread | Healdburg CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ State Bird Provisions | SF CA⭐️ The Inn at Little Washington | VA ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ The French Laundry | Yountville CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Kitchen | Sacramento CA⭐️ To Be Continued.... 😎 I AM TRULY BLESSED GRATEFUL 🙏 AND HUMBLED... I do book very fast & WORK ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED SYSTEM... so please don't hesitate to contact me as soon as possible to guarantee & secure your date... I AM ALSO THE PROUD OWNER OF THESE AMAZING BUSINESS 😎.... STILL UP HOLDING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS & RESPECT FOR GASTRONOMY & THE CULINARY ARTS Albert J Untamed & Onsite ( Catering ) Pizzaria Ave Maria ( Mobile Wood Fire Pies ) Grid Iron of St Lawrence ( Award winning BBQ ) Akita Untamed ( Omakase ) Porcus de Sanctus Antonius(Whole Latin Hogs) Miki Miki Teppanyaki ( HIBACHI) FIRE SHOW Taqueria Ave Maria Untamed Haute Latin
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Albert J. Hernandez The Untamed Chef
Albert J. Hernandez The Untamed Chef
4.5
location
Serves Fairfield, CA
calendar
10 years in business
🛑 RESPECTFULLY PLEASE DONT WASTE MY TIME OR YOURS THESE QUOTES ARE NOT CHEAP PLEASE ONLY SERIOUS FOODIES & FOOD LOVERS GOOD DAY EVERYBODY 😎 Albert J The Untamed Chef @ your service. I AM NO CATERER I AM THE CREATOR OF THE ULTIMATE UNTAMED DINING EXPERIENCE.... I am the 2015 & 2016 Thumbtack Best Chef in CALIFORNIA & THUMBTACK TOP PRO 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 & 2025 ( 8 YEARS IN A ROW) I have been very Blessed ❤️🙏 in my 17 year career cooking and competing at the highest level... I specialize in Nouvelle Latin Fusion Live Fire Cuisine. My success is followed with 50+🏆 Cooking Awards | 🏆🏆 BBQ Championships. 🏆Certified Master Pizzaiolo & Currently Ranked #9 as one of the TOP 10 IN THE 🌍 IN MY DIVISION. ( Pizza Expo Las Vegas NV 2025 ) I ASSURE YOU if you are looking for an Unbelievable Untamed Dining Experience that absolutely Crushes The Michelin Guide, San Pellegrino, Grand Realis Châteaux & James Beard LOOK NO FURTHER.....😎THIS IS GOING TO BE THE GREATEST DINING EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE🔥 😎 DON'T BELIEVE ME MY 200 + 5⭐ reviews are worth an honest read... ❤️ THE ART OF UNTAMED ❤️ Is to challenge what traditional Fine Dining is and what it could be with a fun but very comforting approach that is guaranteed to have you and your guests immersed in a non stop unforgettable Culinary Experience that all of my clients have said is far more greater than any Fine Dining Experience that they have ever had. This truly is the epitome of Dinner Theater that will captivate you & your guests to be inspired beyond great tasting food. LIQUID NITROGEN + FLAME THROWERS + BLINDFOLDS + FOAMS + BUBBLES are just part of the epic experience I want to provide you... The most important part of this is a Chef with the energy to match and execute Culinary Perfection... 🔥 My food is passionately curated by supporting Small Farms and growers who work tirelessly to help me create you the perfect Untamed Experience. I only use USDA Prime House Dry Aged cuts of Beef, Air Chilled never frozen Poultry, Fowl & Seafood, Organic Vegetables. Fresh Hand Made Pastas, House Cultured Butter, Breads & Cheeses as well as Masterful Sauces, Fun Confections & Candies, Fresh House Churned Ice Creams & Sorbets. Only the best quality all the time 100% from scratch & always cooked on site. I BRING ALL THE FOOD, NAPKINS, DISHES, SILVERWARE AND PLACE SETTINGS FOR THIS DINNER... MY GUESTS HAVE SAID MY DINING EXPERIENCE & MY FLAVORS ARE FAR GREATER THAN EVERY RESTAURANT ON THIS LIST ABaC | Barcelona Spain ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Acqurello | SF CA⭐️⭐️ Addison | San Diego CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alinea | Chicago IL ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Arzak | Spain⭐️⭐️⭐️ Atelier Crenn | SF CA ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Aubergine | Carmel CA ⭐⭐ Benu | SF CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Blue Hill at Stone Barns | NY ⭐️⭐️ Bouchon | Yountville CA⭐️ Californios | SF CA⭐️⭐️ Canlis | Seattle WA (JBF Winner PNW) Central | Lima ( San Pelegrino #1 🌎 2023 Coi | SF CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Coastal Kitchen | Monterey CA ( MG 2025) Commis | Oakland CA⭐️⭐️ Daniel | NYC⭐️ Eleven Madison Park | NYC⭐️⭐️⭐️ Esmè | Chicago IL⭐️ Ever | Chicago IL⭐️⭐️ Gramercy Tavern | NYC ⭐️ Jean Georges | NYC ⭐ ⭐ L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon | LV⭐️⭐️⭐️ La Calenda | Yountville CA ( MB 2025 ) Lazy Bear | SF CA⭐️⭐️ La Pergola | Rome Italy⭐️⭐️⭐️ L'antica Pizzeria da Michele | Naples Italy Le Bernardin | NY ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Localis | Sacramento CA⭐️ Manresa | Los Gatos CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meadowood | Saint Helena CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mèlisse | Santa Monica CA⭐️⭐️ Michael Warring | Valejo CA ( MG 2025) Minibar By Jose Andres | Washington DC ⭐ ⭐ Morimoto | Napa CA Mugaritz | Spain⭐️⭐️ Osteria Francescana | Italy⭐️⭐️⭐ Per Se | NYC ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Plummed Horse | Saratoga CA ⭐ Providence | Beverly Hills CA⭐️⭐️ Pujol | MX City (San Pelegrino #13) ⭐ ⭐ Quince | SF CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Restaurant Vermeer | Amsterdam ⭐ Saison | SF CA⭐️⭐️ Single Thread | Healdburg CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ State Bird Provisions | SF CA⭐️ The Inn at Little Washington | VA ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ The French Laundry | Yountville CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Kitchen | Sacramento CA⭐️ To Be Continued.... 😎 I AM TRULY BLESSED GRATEFUL 🙏 AND HUMBLED... I do book very fast & WORK ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED SYSTEM... so please don't hesitate to contact me as soon as possible to guarantee & secure your date... I AM ALSO THE PROUD OWNER OF THESE AMAZING BUSINESS 😎.... STILL UP HOLDING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS & RESPECT FOR GASTRONOMY & THE CULINARY ARTS Albert J Untamed & Onsite ( Catering ) Pizzaria Ave Maria ( Mobile Wood Fire Pies ) Grid Iron of St Lawrence ( Award winning BBQ ) Akita Untamed ( Omakase ) Porcus de Sanctus Antonius(Whole Latin Hogs) Miki Miki Teppanyaki ( HIBACHI) FIRE SHOW Taqueria Ave Maria Untamed Haute Latin
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1. What services do personal chefs provide?

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Personal chefs prepare customized meals in clients' homes or deliver ready-made dishes tailored to dietary preferences, special occasions, and nutritional needs.

2. How much do personal chefs typically cost?

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Costs vary widely depending on menu complexity, number of meals, and location, generally ranging from $40 to $100+ per person or $200-$600+ per event.

3. How far in advance should I book a personal chef?

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Booking at least 1 to 2 weeks early is recommended to ensure availability and allow for menu planning.

4. Can personal chefs accommodate dietary restrictions?

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Yes, most personal chefs specialize in accommodating allergies, special diets (gluten-free, vegan, keto), and personal preferences.

5. What should I provide for the personal chef's service?

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Generally, you need a clean kitchen with basic appliances; some chefs bring their own equipment. Clear communication about kitchen access and preferences is important.

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