Personal Chefs in Napa, CA

Albert J. Hernandez The Untamed Chef
Albert J. Hernandez The Untamed Chef
4.9
location
Serves Napa, 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 Napa, 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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Rochelle's Kitchen
Rochelle's Kitchen
4.5
location
Serves Napa, CA
calendar
7 years in business
Hello, We are Rochelle's Kitchen, where a fantasy becomes a reality. Our chefs are able to customize a menu exclusive to your liking. We use nothing but the best ingredients from local farmers to bring the most succulent and savory dishes from around the world to your plate. Our motto is Love On A Plate! This not only shows with our food but how we do business and interact with our clients.
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Chef Roxy
Chef Roxy
4.5
location
Serves Napa, CA
calendar
4 years in business
Hi, my name is Roxy. I offer personal chef, private event, and meal prepping services as well as cooking classes in the Bay Area. I love cooking and entertaining and have spent the better part of my career doing one or the other. I am also a sommelier and am happy to include wine pairings and cocktails with your menu. My culinary philosophy revolves around creating memorable food experiences through a thoughtful blend of flavors and a commitment to quality. I value the importance of listening to the preferences and desires of my clients, curating each experience to meet my clients' expectations. I use fresh, rich ingredients that are in season and can accommodate all sorts of allergies and dietary restrictions If you're seeking a chef who brings a sense of professionalism, creativity, great food, and fun, I would be honored to create something special for you.
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Leandro’s Cucina Italiana
Leandro’s Cucina Italiana
4.5
location
Serves Napa, CA
calendar
5 years in business
Hello there, We are thrilled to introduce you to Leandro's Cucina Italiana, where we proudly serve delicious food to the greater community. Our restaurant combines the emotion of Italian high style with a new type of menu, featuring ingredients of the highest quality and seasonal products that create simple yet sophisticated pasta, appetizers, and main courses. At Leandro's Cucina Italiana, we spare no effort in creating an authentic Italian dining experience. Everything, from our ingredients to our decor, has been brought in directly from Italy to ensure that you enjoy the true essence of Italian cuisine. We invite you to join us and indulge in the delightful flavors and aromas that our dishes have to offer. Come and experience the passion and tradition of Italy right here in our community. Buon appetito!
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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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