Occasions San Diego by Chef Taylor Dennis

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About

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!

Overview

Hired 53 times

Background checked

10 employees

8 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

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2021

Services offered

Event type

Wedding reception

Birthday party

Special occasion

Cocktail party

Event vibe

Low key / casual

Formal / elegant

Upbeat / lively

Club scene

Beverage types

Beer

Liquor / mixed drinks

Wine

Non-alcoholic beverages

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Reviews

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

Exceptional 5.0

48 reviews

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Kari R.

Nov 28, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Taylor Dennis did an outstanding job catering a fabulous Thanksgiving feast for our family. It was the best prepared tender and moist turkey accompanied by delicious side dishes. Every dish was expertly prepared and full of flavor. My nephew is allergic to pumpkin so he made a decadent chocolate mouse and chocolate chip cookies for him for dessert. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal and everyone had seconds. I highly suggest you contact Chef Taylor Dennis for your next catering event. He was very professional and a pleasure to work with on the menu. I give him a 10 star rating!!

Details: Holiday party • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • American - formal • American - Southern • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Mallory R.

Jul 28, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

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!

Bartending

Laura A.

Aug 2, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

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!

Bartending

Tracy M.

Oct 6, 2020

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • French • Mexican / Latin American • Italian • Barbecue • American - formal • American - casual • Indian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • Asian • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Jeaniqua F.

Jun 25, 2021

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Chef Taylor and his team were great to work with. They arrived early, their set-up looked good and they were professional in all arrangements and with our guests. We will definitely hire Chef Taylor and his team again.

Details: 51 - 75 guests • Cocktail party • Upbeat / lively • Public venue • Liquor / mixed drinks • Beer • Wine • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars allowed

Occasions San Diego by Chef Taylor Dennis's reply

Thank you!

Bartending

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Case to case.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
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

Occasions San Diego by Chef Taylor Dennis

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