Chef Woody's Dinnertime Theatre

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Introduction: With the humble introduction into the culinary arts washing dishes, as a diversion to high school, Chef Woody worked his way up through the ranks of many professional kitchens to an award-winning working chef. Having trained under European culinary masters, Iron Chef champions and , locally re-nouned chefs in 4 / 5 diamond / star properties in Beverly Hills, La Jolla, Santa Barbara, Scottsdale, Chef Woody has cooked for dignitaries , social and sports elite, Hollywood legends, music greats, and has a loyal following from Ventura to Lake Tahoe. Chef Woody's ability to design your special menu coupled with his spontaneity and versatility to create many styles of cuisine along with his unique approach to cooking is unlike anything you have previously experienced. Allow Chef Woody to create your next memorable dining experience.

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13 years in business

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Chef Woody worked with me on more than ten events.

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Debra B.

Nov 4, 2020

We really enjoyed our evening with Chef Woody this past summer. We also felt safe in this pandemic having him delight our family as we celebrated my nephew’s graduation from college. We officially ordered a four course meal but it felt like more due to each course having several elements and flavor profiles. Our appetizer was a tasty piece of chicken wrapped around zucchini and prosciutto and nicely seasoned. The salad was a simple but elegant Caprese. We had perfectly cooked Tri tip as the entree and dessert was a wonderful warm apple tart with rich ice cream and caramel topping. Chef Woody was also very helpful in suggesting the various refreshments throughout the evening. We never felt rushed and his timing between courses was perfect. We are definitely planning on another family event with him over the holidays.

Maryse M.

Oct 30, 2020

Chef Woody is a quality professional with a wide food and beverage experience. His knowledge of creating gourmet dishes is outstanding. He designed a four course menu for a private party of ten people at my residence. The whole experience was outstanding. I highly recommend chef Woody for any catering event. Maryse Martinez

Demos P.

Oct 30, 2020

7/22/2018 Chef Woody of Chef Woody’s Dinnertime Theatre was invited to our home in July of 2016 and again in 2018 to prepare a 4-course meal to an intimate group of clients we were entertaining from Greece and France. With each event it was my wife and myself along with 4 couples. While Chef Woody was preparing the entire meal from scratch he was demonstrating, educating, and entertaining us with descriptions of what he was doing, answering questions, and sharing his experiences of his career. He was courteous to everyone, provided recipes and kept the kitchen clean and organized. Our dinner experiences with Chef Woody were spectacular. Each course was plated and presented in a manner where you would think you were in a 5-star restaurant. As a retired restaurant director in some of the finest dining rooms in France and the United States; including Michelin 3-star Maxim’s in Paris where I was the Maître d’ hotel in the 70’s before becoming a citizen of the United States. Chef Woody’s impeccable service far exceeded my expectations. What we all found more amazing was everything was accomplished by Chef Woody himself, no assistants. Each event lasted about 6 hours. Chef Woody’s presence was delightful and very pleasant, well worth the cost. With-out hesitation I will be contacting Chef Woody when I return to the United States. Demos Petropoulos

Ken R.

Nov 23, 2020

We hired Chef Woody to prepare dinner for our 20th anniversary while we were staying in the Palm Springs/Palm Desert area. We could not have been more pleased with the entire evening. The food was all from scratch and on par with some of the finest dining we have ever done....

Taylor W.

Nov 10, 2020

Chef Woody was absolutely fantastic & the perfect addition to our trip! He was amazing to work with while picking out a menu, accommodated to our needs for a gluten/dairy free requirement for one of our guests, arrived on time & served right when promised. The meal was absolutely delicious!!! He was respectful, professional & a gem to talk to. I have already recommended him to friends visiting in a few months & will definitely give him a call should we ever go back.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I consider myself to be more than fair with my pricing. When I see what other chef's charge for their service, I have often thought of raising my price to reflect that of other chef services. I have refused to do so and consider myself and my services to be most reasonable and customer friendly.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I listen to what the client is looking for and follow their lead. If they need help in designing a menu I offer an extensive list of menu selections for the client to choose from. If my assistance is requested I will help the client design their special menu to fit and compliment the occasion. I am an easy going Chef, no attitude or ego.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been in the culinary arts for over 30 years. I started off as a dishwasher and worked thru the ranks up to an Executive Chef. I currently have my Manager Serv Safe certification which is a nation-wide recognized certification. It is valid thru 2024.

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