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About
Private Chef Services - Seasonal California Cuisine
I create intimate dinner parties in your home featuring seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients from California's best farms and producers. Each meal is thoughtfully designed around what's at peak flavor right now—whether it's early spring asparagus, summer stone fruit, or winter citrus.
This isn't standard catering. I bring restaurant-quality technique and genuine storytelling to your table, turning dinner into a memorable experience for you and your guests. Perfect for:
• Intimate celebrations and milestone dinners
• Anniversary and birthday parties
• Small corporate gatherings
• Family reunions
Menus are customized to your preferences, dietary needs, and the season. I handle everything from shopping to cleanup, so you can relax and enjoy the evening with your guests.
Overview
Hired 80 times
Background checked
1 employee
7 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, and Zelle.
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2025
2021
Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Birthday or anniversary party
Dinner party
Corporate event
Meal
Lunch
Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres
Dinner
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Great 4.7
53 reviews
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Cami D.
Jun 20, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Tim prepared a 5 course dinner for 8 in honor of my daughter’s 8th grade promotion. He is busy, so we had a few communication mishaps during the planning stages, but once he arrived, he truly delivered…and now I know why he’s so busy! We have hired many chefs over the years and this meal was definitely one of the best. The food was fresh, thoughtful, well portioned and delicious. He also seamlessly accommodated two guests with gluten allergies and one with a dairy allergy My kitchen was spotless at the end of the night and Chef Tim navigated the evening with humor and professionalism…I would hire him again!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • French • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Chef Timothy Brice's reply
Thank you so much Cami! I really enjoyed cooking for you and your family.
Personal Chef
Robert I.
Feb 25, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
This review is long overdue. We are repeat clients of Chef Tim and will continue to ask for his help in creating a wonderful experience for our guests in the years to come. In December 2024 he created beautiful menus for back-to-back holiday parties over a single weekend. He was creative and communicative throughout the process of nailing down our menus. He came early and prepared with wonderful waitstaff. And of course Chef Tim with his dry wit charmed all our guests with a few asking for his contact information. The food was amazing, so flavorful and beautiful to look at as well. I wish I took photos but having two parties two days in a row, it was pretty crazy. But I didn’t need to worry about the food: ) Until the next one Chef Tim, Cheers!
Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Robert I.
Feb 25, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Tim made a wonderful dinner for my family in celebration of my Mother who passed unexpectedly a day after Christmas. He prepared a wonderful surf n turf dinner which everyone loved including some very picky guests. I loved how personable and fun Chef Tim was with our guests. My Father just raved about the food and Chef Tim’s very entertaining stories. Thank you Chef Tim for making my Mother’s memorial dinner so special and delicious.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Ken S.
May 7, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Christoph and Chef Oliver were absolutely amazing both as people and as artists. We went way off the reservation with our menu and they handled the additions like champions.
Our Menu:
Beef Carpaccio
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail
Foie Gras
Intermezzo: Homemade Sorbet
Fettuccini Alfredo with Truffles
Filet Mignon & Lobster Tails
Kentucky Butter Cake
They served the 6 of us and dinner was well paced. We had wine pairings so most of us only barely made it to the end.
They straightened up following dinner which was great to see in the morning.
We had an amazing experience with this team and we can't wait to connect with them again.
Thank you both for making our night a very special one!
Ken
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Bea D.
Nov 11, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Tim and his team are a pleasure to work with. He checked all our needs and wants when it comes to catering our wedding! He is very adaptable, professional and his menu has good choices!
His food is really good and all our guests were pleased on the presentation and taste. I highly recommend getting him as your caterer on your upcoming events! It will not disappoint you!
I will definitely add photos once I get our professional photos done.
Details: Wedding • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • American - casual • American - formal • Asian • Italian • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Outdoor venue • No kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Credentials
Background Check
Timothy Brice
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Generally, pricing takes into account the number of guests, the amount of food required, all supplies and serve ware (should any be required), and any additional staff needed for the event.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Since I provide a full range of private chef services, from individual in-home parties to daily meals, taking the time to talk with the customer to fully understand their specific wants, needs, and dietary preferences and restrictions is vital. Then a custom menu is presented that both meet those needs and, hopefully, offers something new as well.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have spent over 25 years in professional kitchens throughout the San Francisco Bay area and cut my teeth the old fashioned way. My start was as a dishwasher working at a small restaurant. From there I was a prep cook, line cook, Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and finally Executive Chef. I have experience in multiple food styles and cuisines.
