1. No results to show.
Explore Services
Join as a pro
Log in
  1. No results to show.
  1. No results to show.
Explore Services
Sign up
Log in

ARCHIVE by kelsoulo

$50/person
Starting price

Scheduling
Budget per person

Online now

Thumbtack Guarantee

If you hire this pro, you’re covered by a money-back guarantee. Learn more

If you hire this pro, you’re covered by a money-back guarantee. Learn more

About
ARCHIVE est. 2023 Archive was founded by me as a way to bring together a circle of close chef friends who share the same passion for food and hospitality. We are a collective of chefs who excel in every aspect of private dining—whether it’s intimate dinner parties, bespoke catering, or in-home personal chef experiences. At the heart of Archive is a devotion to quality ingredients, thoughtfully curated menus, and creating warm, intimate settings. Our focus is not only on the food itself but on the story it tells and the experience it leaves with you.
Overview

Hired 5 times

Serves Chula Vista, CA

Background checked

4 employees

2 years in business

Business hours

Sun7:00 am - 7:00 pmMon7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, and Venmo.

Social media

Instagram

Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

Cold beverages (alcoholic)

Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

Projects and media

27 photos

Projects and media

27 photos

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and punctuality.

Exceptional 5.0

6 reviews

5

100%

4

0%

3

0%

2

0%

1

0%

Read reviews that mention:

pro avatar
Athena B.

1 month ago

•

Hired on Thumbtack

I contacted Chef Kel on Thumbtack about a birthday dinner for four, for my husband. Kel was very responsive, and made things easy for me. I have never worked with a professional Chef, and the planning was stress-free, with Kel making expert suggestions. We communicated by text and by phone call, and a week or so before the dinner, he texted me a fancy menu card. It is the little things like this that made me feel that this was going to be an awesome event, and my husband and I were very excited. Chef Kel and Chef Tannar came over last night with food to prepare and beautiful dishes for the meal. They were very polite, warm and professional, and you could tell that they were experts in their field. Our two guests arrived and we had an amazing appetizer, with wine, a pasta dish that was out of this world, a main course, and beautiful dessert. Everything was handmade and salmon and steak was cooked to our preferences. Each dish was beautifully presented and so good! The service was exceptional and it was hard to believe that this meal was made in our tiny condo kitchen. Chef Kel and Tannar left the kitchen clean, and we have some leftovers from this wonderful event. I highly recommend Kel and Tannar for providing an elevated, yet down to earth dining experience!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef
pro avatar
Riley D.

Oct 13, 2025

•

Hired on Thumbtack

I hired Chef Kel and his team to cook dinner for my mom’s 60th birthday, and they absolutely exceeded every expectation. From the start, Chef Kel went above and beyond to create a personalized menu based on ingredients and dishes my mom would love. He kept me in the loop throughout the planning process, which really put me at ease knowing everything was in great hands. The day of the event, Chef Kel and his team arrived right on time, were incredibly professional and polite, and prepared an absolutely fantastic dinner. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. He even printed personalized menus and brought his own serveware, which made the whole experience feel extra special. At the end of the night, they took care of all the cleaning which is something I truly appreciated after hosting. I can’t recommend Chef Kel enough and will definitely be using his services again in the future.

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef
pro avatar
Greg K.

Oct 2, 2025

•

Hired on Thumbtack

Kel gave us an amazing experience for our anniversary. The food was delicious. He exudes a fantastic blend of professionalism and a kind heart. We’ll definitely use him again in the future and would recommend him to anyone.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Barbecue • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef
pro avatar
Rachel W.

Sep 20, 2025

•

Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef
pro avatar
Jasmine T.

Jul 6, 2025

With such a small high quality food scene in San Diego, this experience was truly a one of a kind. From the initial introduction, to taste preferences, and breakdown of each dish. Chef knew how to push the boundaries of curiosity and playfulness, while never putting a plate in front of me I didn’t like. As someone’s who’s been in the industry, I can say this is something special. 10/10 recommend.
Credentials
Background Check

Kelton Vun

  • Loading

Related cost information

Popular in Chula Vista

You might also like

In other nearby areas

Thumbtack
Consider it done.
Customers
Pros
Support
© 2025 Thumbtack, Inc.
Thumbtack Guarantee