Albert J. Hernandez The Untamed Chef
Albert J. Hernandez The Untamed Chef

Albert J. Hernandez The Untamed Chef

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$100/person
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GOOD DAY & WELCOME 😎 Albert J The Untamed Chef @your service. I AM NO CATERER I AM 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 15 year career cooking and competing at the highest level & My 💯 💯 + ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reviews are worth an honest read. QUESTION ❓ WHY GO TO LOUD OVERCROWDED RESTAURANTS WHERE YOU ARE GIVEN RUSHED SERVICE AND ARE TREATED AS NOTHING MORE THAN AN EMPTY CHARGE. TO ME YOU ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT GUESTS IN THE WORLD & COOKING FOR YOU IS NOT JUST MY PASSION BUT SOMETHING THAT I TAKE VERY SERIOUS WITH GREAT RESPECT & APPRECIATION ❤️ I WANT TO TRANSPORT YOU ON A CULINARY JOURNEY OF DINNER THEATER.... THAT CAN ONLY BE CALLED UNTAMED 😎  ~ Chef Albert J ~  I specialize in Nouvelle Latin Fusion Cuisine with a Comfort approach. My success is followed with 50+🏆 Cooking Awards | 🏆🏆 BBQ Championships & I am a Certified Master Pizzaiolo.... I AM The only Private Chef in the U.S.A. to be invited to Compete @ The World Pizza Championship In Fabulous Las Vegas 🎲 ❤️ MY AWARD-WINNING CONCEPT❤️ My Goal is to challenge all Michelin | San Pellegrino | Grand Realis Châteaux & James Beard Establishments on 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 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 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 DINNER... 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 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 | Washington DC ⭐ ⭐ Morimoto | Napa CA Mugaritz | Spain⭐️⭐️ Osteria Francescana | Italy⭐️⭐️⭐ Per Se | NYC ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Plummed Horse | Saratoga 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... I do book very fast & WORK ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED SYSTEM... so please don't hesitate to contact me as soon as possible to guarantee & secure your date... 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 Brick Oven Pies ) Grid Iron of St Lawrence ( Award winning BBQ ) Akita Untamed ( Omakase ) Porcus de Sanctus Antonius(Whole Latin Hogs)
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 270 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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Reviews

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

Exceptional 5.0

239 reviews

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Jacq A.
1 month ago
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Hired on Thumbtack

We hired Chef AJ for our rehearsal dinner. Communication leading up to our event was great. He was always quick to respond and accommodate. After our initial conversation he came up with the menu which we stuck with and it did not disappoint. Everything was full of flavor and delicious! It's hard to choose a favorite dish. He even included an additional dessert which was to die for. I would definitely hire him again in the future.

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

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Suzanne H.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack

We had an incredible dinner prepared by The Untamed Chef. The food was meticulously cooked and presented. We also did a blind food tasting that we all really enjoyed. We highly recommend hiring The Untamed Chef for anyone looking for an fun experience and delicious meal.

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Indian • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Bella s.
Jan 17, 2025
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If you are a foodie or are looking for a special, high end meal, I cannot recommend Chef Albert more. He helped me coordinate a combo tortilla cooking class and 5 course surprise dinner for my partner’s birthday. The food was smoky and spicy - exactly the way we enjoy food. Im still thinking about the paella he made for us. He was engaging, was happy to discuss how the food was made, and wonderfully candid. He knows his craft, how to hustle, and how to make his guests feel special. We look forward to working with Chef Albert again!

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

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Randy T.
Jan 16, 2025
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What an incredible evening of amazing food and world class entertainment! Chef Albert more than delivered on his promise of Michelin star beating food and experience. The 12 of us celebrating my wife’s 60th birthday will never forget the experience. Nine courses of amazing food from all over the world paired with lots of wine made for a truly memorable experience. Chef Albert delivers more than just good food, he creates an experience. Thank you Chef for making our celebration such a success!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Gluten free or celiac • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Cindy G.
Jan 5, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack

Wow is all I can really say! Chef AJ "wowed" us all as we had a Christmas get to gather with some of our adult children. We surprised them with the menu but we did share with them the wines that the Chef advised us would pair well with each course, and his choices and recommendations were spot on. There were many fun events during the dinner including being blindfolded so we could taste with our senses vs our eyes. I would 100% recommend Chef AJ for any special event you may have planned as you will not forget the experience. Cindy and Randy Gustavus

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Mexican / Latin American • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Albert J. Hernandez