California Dining

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Hello we are California Dining we specialize in bringing exceptional fine dining experiences to the comfort of your home. We upstarted May of 2020 and we are passionate bringing you a Personal fine dining experience. We shop for you prep and cook for you and even clean up afterwards so you don't have to. We do Family style dinners and Tailored Plated dinners your choice. Our amazing service and great quality will leave you 100% Satisfied.

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Hired 37 times

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2 employees

5 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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

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Jackie A.

Feb 25, 2025

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I hired Chef Tony for a dinner reunion with friends, and he did a phenomenal job! He was professional, organized and very kid. More importantly, his food was absolutely delicious. Thanks to his hard work and culinary talents, my dinner party was a hit!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Mexican / Latin American • American - casual • American - formal • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Jurnee C.

May 15, 2024

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Stacy b.

Apr 8, 2024

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Chef Tony Cardenas of California Dining created one of the most exceptional journeys of food and wine pairings we've ever experienced. My girlfriends wanted a unique menu with Peruvian and Spanish flair and he not only delivered, but he captivated our senses with incredible imagination and thoughtfulness. The tasting profiles he put together were heavenly. His sauces are off the chart, and his dishes are true culinary art. Our menu: 1.) Ahi Tuna w/ avocado, sesame seeds, ponzu topped w/soy cured egg yolk. 2.) Yellowtail Sashimi Anti-Cucho w/ crispy prosciutto bites. 3.) Fennel Orange Salad. 4.) Seared shrimp and asparagus. 5.) Berries and Cream with the most divine homemade cream ever!!!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Lambros L.

Jul 13, 2022

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Asian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Katie M.

Jul 5, 2022

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I decided to look for a chef to do a dinner for a small group - only my family - on the 4th of July. As much as I do like to cook, I didn’t want to spend any time in the kitchen and wanted a relaxing day with my family. When I first spoke to him, I liked Chef Tony right away. He is a really nice guy, has an enormous passion for cooking and food and great people skills. He has great menu ideas, he listens and we had a great plan to do a casual (but special) al fresco dinner for my family. The meal was absolutely amazing - Chef prepared TriTip Wagyu, flank stank and short ribs, with an excellent Chimichurri Sauce on the side, Roast Stuffed Bell Peppers, Corn on the Cob, Arugula and Spinach Salad, Roasted Smashed Baby Fingerling Potatoes, He made guacamole two ways and Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream with a Wild Berry Compote and Fresh Whipped Cream. It was just awesome! He and his crew were so pleasant, so professional and very chill. They are perfect as home chefs, private event chefs/staff (which was our situation) as they are just so easy going, have such great people skills and are so great to have in my kitchen and I cannot stress enough that the dinner he prepared was absolutely phenomenal!!! I’ll definitely be asking Chef Tony to do more for us, he’s an amazing find!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • American - casual • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Antonio Cardenas

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing is determined by my two service styles. Family style dinner or Tailored plated style.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Getting them on a phone appointment so we can determine what style of serviced best fits their needs.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. 7 years in the restaurant industry 5 years as a head chef.