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.

Overview

Hired 41 times

Background checked

2 employees

5 years in business

Business hours

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Payment methods

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

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Services offered

Event type

Date night

Brunch

Holiday meal

Shower

Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

Projects and media

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Projects and media

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Reviews

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

Great 4.7

25 reviews

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Karla F.

Aug 24, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Tony from California Dining was so easy and amazing to work with! My husband and I hired him for my mother-in-law’s 60th birthday and we are so happy we did. Chef Tony responded to us right away and was very helpful in planning a very delicious Peruvian dinner for 9 people. This was the first time my family and I hired a private Chef so we were a little worried about how this would work, but Chef Tony was very patient with us and was there to answer all of our questions. He even put together a last minute cake for my mother-in-law. More importantly, the food was DELICIOUS! Each course had so much flavor and was plated beautifully. My favorite was the dessert called Alfajor. You can tell Chef Tony has an enormous passion for cooking. He was wonderful to work with from start to finish. My mother-in-law was elated with her private dinner. We will definitely be hiring Chef Tony again for more private dinner parties.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • American - casual • Mexican / Latin American • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef

Jackie A.

Feb 25, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

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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Hired on Thumbtack

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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Jaime R.

Jul 31, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Date night • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef

Credentials

Background Check

Antonio Cardenas

FAQs

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.