Occasions San Diego by Chef Taylor Dennis

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Introduction: I am a U.S. Navy veteran that specializes in fine dining and making unique culinary creations. I love to make people happy as well as go above and beyond to achieve the wow factor! I am a outgoing and personable chef with an abstract flair to my dishes. I strive to create the best time for my clients and make it an overall friendly experience!

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Hired 49 times

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10 employees

6 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Google Pay, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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This pro delivers exceptional culinary experiences with impeccable professionalism. Customers praise the team's responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to cater to various dietary needs. They also appreciate the pro's flexibility and accommodating nature. The food is consistently described as delicious and beautifully presented.

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Linda C.

Nov 29, 2023

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What a treat! Truly a wonderful experience! Chef Taylor and his staff were amazing. Very professional, yet friendly and engaging! Chef Taylor and his Sous Chef and manager/bar tender made our Thanksgiving a delight. The 3 of them handled everything with ease. I told Chef what I wanted with the comment that “I want you to be a guest in my own home.” So that I could enjoy my grandchildren, and family members… some of whom I hadn’t seen for a long time. That’s exactly what it was. Every detail was attended to, we loved having him and his staff in our home. We had 28 guests ranging g from ages 2 to 74. I highly recommend Chef Taylor, and will definitely hire him for future events! Thank you Chef Taylor!

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • American - casual • Buffet • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 40 - 49 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)

Occasions San Diego by Chef Taylor Dennis's reply

Thank you! We had an amazing time! I look forward to the next event!

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Laura A.

Aug 2, 2021

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Chef Taylor sent 2 bartenders to my party…Shelby and Nicole. Nicole did the bartending and Shelby did the serving/cleaning up. They were great. Thank you!!

Details: 11 - 25 guests • Cocktail party • Low key / casual • Private residence • Liquor / mixed drinks • Beer • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars not allowed • Setup / cleanup

Occasions San Diego by Chef Taylor Dennis's reply

Thank you Laura!

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Mallory R.

Jul 28, 2021

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The bartenders and service provided were above & beyond what we had hoped for! Thank you all so much! Everyone at the wedding complimented the service and loved that the ladies dressed up to match our Peter Pan theme! Perfect service for an awesome event!

Details: 51 - 75 guests • Wedding reception • Upbeat / lively • Public venue • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars allowed • Setup / cleanup • Ice • Disposable cups • Glassware

Occasions San Diego by Chef Taylor Dennis's reply

Congratulations! Thank you!

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Cristina M.

Apr 8, 2023

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Chef Taylor helped make a memorable evening for a bride-to-be and a group of 11 other people! The food was exceptional and beautifully presented, and the clean-up was pristine (pretty sure the Air BnB was cleaner than when Chef Taylor started cooking). Thank you so so much!

Details: Bridal or baby shower • Dinner • American - casual • Italian • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Buffet • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

Occasions San Diego by Chef Taylor Dennis's reply

Thank you! It was my pleasure!

Wedding and Event Catering

Jasmine S.

Dec 24, 2022

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Chef Taylor Dennis was spectacular. This is the very first time I have worked with hiring a private chef for a dinner and he went above and BEYOND my expectations. My guest raves about the food. He is truly a professional. If you are on the fence about who to work with, go no further, there is a REASON why he is top rated on this platform. He is great!

Details: Holiday party • Dinner • Dessert • Alcoholic drinks • Non-alcoholic drinks • Coffee or tea • Italian • American - formal • French • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)

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Case to case.
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Talk one on one to create the perfect menu for their event.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

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