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Albert J. Hernandez The Untamed Chef

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$50/person
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GOOD DAY EVERYBODY 😎 Albert J The Untamed Chef @ your service. 🇺🇸🪖🫡✈️ I am a Proud Airman In The UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVE & THE CREATOR OF THE ULTIMATE UNTAMED DINING EXPERIENCE.... I am the 2015 & 2016 Thumbtack Best Chef in CALIFORNIA & THUMBTACK TOP PRO 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 & 2025 ( 8 YEARS IN A ROW) I have been very Blessed ❤️🙏 in my 17 year career cooking and competing at the highest level... I specialize in Nouvelle Latin Fusion Live Fire Cuisine with a Comfort approach. My success is followed with 50+🏆 Cooking Awards | 🏆🏆 BBQ Championships. 🏆Certified Master Pizzaiolo & Currently Ranked #9 as one of the TOP 10 IN THE 🌍 IN MY DIVISION ( Pizza Expo Las Vegas NV 2025 ) I ASSURE YOU if you are looking for an Unbelievable Untamed Dining Experience that absolutely Crushes The Michelin Guide, San Pellegrino, Grand Realis Châteaux & James Beard LOOK NO FURTHER.....😎THIS IS GOING TO BE THE GREATEST DINING EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE🔥 😎 DON'T BELIEVE ME MY 200 + 5⭐ reviews are worth an honest read... ❤️ THE ART OF UNTAMED ❤️ Is to challenge what traditional Fine Dining is and what it could be with a fun but very comforting approach that is guaranteed to have you and your guests immersed in a non stop unforgettable Culinary Experience that all of my clients have said is far more greater than any Fine Dining Experience that they have ever had. This truly is the epitome of Dinner Theater that will captivate you & your guests to be inspired beyond GREAT tasting food. LIQUID NITROGEN + FLAME THROWERS + BLINDFOLDS + FOAMS + BUBBLES & SMOKE are just part of the epic experience I want to provide you... The most important part of this is a Chef with the energy to match and execute Culinary Perfection... 🔥 My food is passionately curated by supporting Small Farms and growers who work tirelessly to help me create you the perfect Untamed Experience. I only use USDA PRIME House Dry Aged cuts of Beef, Air Chilled never frozen Poultry, Fowl & Seafood, Organic Vegetables. Fresh Hand Made Pastas, House Made Cultured Butter, Breads & Cheeses as well as Masterful Sauces, Fun Confections & Candies, Fresh House Churned Ice Creams & Sorbets. Only the best quality all the time 100% from scratch & always cooked on site. I BRING ALL THE FOOD, NAPKINS, DISHES, SILVERWARE AND PLACE SETTINGS FOR THIS DINNING EXPERIENCE 😎 MY GUESTS HAVE SAID MY DINING EXPERIENCE & MY FLAVORS ARE FAR GREATER THAN EVERY RESTAURANT ON THIS LIST ABaC | Barcelona Spain ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Acqurello | SF CA⭐️⭐️ Addison | San Diego CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alinea | Chicago IL ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Arzak | Spain⭐️⭐️⭐️ Atelier Crenn | SF CA ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Aubergine | Carmel CA ⭐⭐ Benu | SF CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Blue Hill at Stone Barns | NY ⭐️⭐️ Bouchon | Yountville CA⭐️ Californios | SF CA⭐️⭐️ Canlis | Seattle WA (JBF Winner PNW) Central | Lima ( San Pelegrino #1 🌎 2023 Chez Panisse Berkeley CA ⭐ ( New ) Club 33 Disneyland CA Coi | SF CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Coastal Kitchen | Monterey CA ( MG 2025) Commis | Oakland CA⭐️⭐️ Daniel | NYC⭐️ Eleven Madison Park | NYC⭐️⭐️⭐️ Esmè | Chicago IL⭐️ Ever | Chicago IL⭐️⭐️ Gramercy Tavern | NYC ⭐️ Jean Georges | NYC ⭐ ⭐ L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon | LV⭐️⭐️⭐️ La Calenda | Yountville CA ( MB 2025 ) Lazy Bear | SF CA⭐️⭐️ La Pergola | Rome Italy⭐️⭐️⭐️ L'antica Pizzeria da Michele | Naples Italy Le Bernardin | NY ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Localis | Sacramento CA⭐️ Manresa | Los Gatos CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meadowood | Saint Helena CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mèlisse | Santa Monica CA⭐️⭐️ Michael Warring | Valejo CA ( MG 2025) Minibar By Jose Andres | WSH DC ⭐ ⭐ Morimoto | Napa CA Mugaritz | Spain⭐️⭐️ Osteria Francescana | Italy⭐️⭐️⭐ Per Se | NYC ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Plummed Horse | Saratoga CA ⭐ Protège Palo Alto CA ⭐ Providence | Beverly Hills CA⭐️⭐️ Pujol | MX City (San Pelegrino #13) ⭐ ⭐ Quince | SF CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ Restaurant Vermeer | Amsterdam ⭐ Saison | SF CA⭐️⭐️ Single Thread | Healdburg CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ State Bird Provisions | SF CA⭐️ The Inn at Little Washington | VA ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ The French Laundry | Yountville CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Kitchen | Sacramento CA⭐️ To Be Continued.... 😎 I AM TRULY BLESSED GRATEFUL 🙏 AND HUMBLED... As I mentioned I am active in the United States Air Force Reserve and I do book very fast & WORK ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED SYSTEM... I AM ALSO THE PROUD OWNER OF THESE AMAZING BUSINESS 😎.... STILL UP HOLDING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS & RESPECT FOR GASTRONOMY & THE CULINARY ARTS Albert J Untamed & Onsite ( Catering ) Pizzaria Ave Maria ( Mobile Wood Fire Pies ) Grid Iron of St Lawrence ( Award winning BBQ ) Akita Untamed ( Omakase ) Porcus de Sanctus Antonius (Whole Latin Hogs) Miki Miki Teppanyaki ( HIBACHI) FIRE SHOW Taqueria Ave Maria Untamed Haute TACOS
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 311 times

Serves Stockton, CA

Background checked

10 employees

10 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon8:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Samsung Pay and Stripe.

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2024

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2023

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2018

Services offered
Event type
Meal

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

Reviews

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

Exceptional 5.0

266 reviews

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Sreekanth R.

1 day ago

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Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Greg P.

3 days ago

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Trung D.

Oct 4, 2025

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Chef Albert brought us an incredible experience for my wife's birthday. The 10-course meal was way above my expectation. I really like the diversity in Chef. Albert's cuisine. We travelled the world throughout the whole dinner. Not only the food, the overall experience was memorable. My wife and I are both impressed and will definitely ask him to come back for a future event. Thank you!

Details: Date night • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Dessert • Asian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Stephanie L.

Aug 20, 2025

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Asian • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Natalie F.

Aug 4, 2025

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The Untamed Chef was phenomenal! The flavors, the quality, and the amazing dishes- just blew us away! It wasn’t just a meal- it was an entire fabulous dining experience! Highly recommend Albert for your catering needs. The food smelled so delicious- we even got a bear to join us. No one can resist the aromas or the spectacular tastes….

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.

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Albert J. Hernandez

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