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

Albert J. Hernandez The Untamed Chef

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$250/person
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👋 HI everyone ALBERT J The Untamed Chef @your service... 😃 I specialize in Nouvelle Latin Fusion Comfort Cuisine.... 😍 BY GOD'S GRACE I AM THE 2015 & 2016 Thumbtack Best Chef in CALIFORNIA & 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 & 2024( 7 YEARS IN A ROW) THUMBTACK TOP PRO BEST CHEF IN CA I have proudly earned 50 +🏆COOKING Awards in my 15 Year career while also competing at the highest level. I have had the honor to apprentice & train in some of the best Michelin Restaurants in the Country & my 💯 💯 ➕️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews are worth an honest read. REMEMBER YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. GREAT EXPERIENCES ARE NOT CHEAP BUT ALWAYS WORTH IT TO REAL FOODIES. I do my best to try and work with everyone keeping in mind your budget & I never cut corners with the Quality or Freshness of my ingredients. THIS IS GOING TO BE THE MEAL OF YOUR LIFE ❤️😊 ~Chef Albert J~ ( 2025 PRICES & TIMES ) $150 | 4 Courses 1.5 - 2Hours ( Min 10 Guests) $200 | 5 Courses 1.5 -2 Hours ( Min 6 Guests) $250 | 6 Courses 2.5 Hours (Min 4 Guests) $325 | 7 Courses 2-3 Hours (Min 2 Guests) $425 | 10 Course 3-4 Hours(Min 2 Guests) ❤❤❤ MY GUESTS have said my FOOD & EXPERIENCE especially (MY FLAVORS) are better than these Amazing Establishments & I can definietly back that up as I have eaten at lots of great Restaurants including Most on this list. ALL GLORY TO GOD Every Restaurant on this list was mentioned by name at the end of one of my dinners. MY ANSWER IS SIMPLE SERVE THE BEST QUALITY NO WEIRD FOOD & ALWAYS WORK WITH THE SEASONS 😉 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 🌎 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⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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 | 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 French Laundry | YV CA⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Kitchen | Sacramento CA⭐️ To Be Continued.... 😎 I AM TRULY BLESSED GRATEFUL 🙏 AND HUMBLED ❤MY UNTAMED DINING EXPERINCE❤ This is going to be the Culinary Experience of your life. My passion & motivation is to challenge all Michelin, James Beard, San Pellegrino, Grand Relais & Chateaux Restaurants with every dinner that I do. It seems like once you get into that club you can serve anything you want and it will be praised even if its no good... People are in awe of sitting in one of those establishment when in reality you are nothing more than a number or a charge forced to eat disgusting weird food 😂 With the Untamed Chef YOU are the most important people in the world to me for this special dinner. I want to craft you a menu and create an experience that YOU & YOURS will cherish forever or at least until I come back and do it again. ~Chef Albert J~ ❤ My award winning concept❤ challenges 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 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 with ballads of the 80s Greatest hits playing in the background. LIQUID NITROGEN | FLAME THROWERS | BLINDFOLDS | But most importantly 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... 🔥 I am also the Chef Owner 🔥 Rosas de Mi Madre Maria ( Mobile Taqueria ) Pizzaria Ave Maria ( Mobile Brick Oven Pizzaria ) Grid Iron of St Lawrence Award Winning BBQ Albert J The Untamed Chef Onsite Catering Akita Untamed ( Omakase Sushi Experience ) ( ALL PRICES VERY DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE ) 😎 EXPERIENCE | TRAINING | INSPIRATION 😎 🍎📚 MY EDUCATION 🍎📚 Master Certificate In Culinary Science CORNELL UNIVERSITY 🐻 ( 2024 ) 🍕 Certified Master Pizzaiolo 🍕 THE PIZZA SCHOOL OF NEW YORK🗽 Staten Island NY ( 2021 ) A.S. Le CORDON BLEU COLLEGE OF CULINARY ARTS ( 2008 ) Dominique Crenn ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Atelier Crenn San Francisco CA ( 2017) David Kinch ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Manresa Los Gatos CA ( 2018 ) Laurent Gras ⭐⭐⭐️ Saison San Francisco CA ( 2019 ) Val M. Cantu ⭐️⭐️ Californios San Francisco CA ( 2019 ) Thomas Keller ⭐️La Calenda ⭐️Bouchon Yountville CA ( 2020 ) Josiah Citron / Ken Takayama ⭐⭐ Mèlisse Santa Monica CA ( 2020 ) Michael Cimarusti ⭐ ⭐ Providence Los Angeles CA ( 2020 ) Homoro Cantu ( Mentor & Friend ) ⭐️ Moto Chicago IL ( Moto The Cook Book ) Scot Cosentino / Andrew Scudera 4×🌎🏆Good Fellas Pizzeria (2021) Staten Island NY 🌟2 × Champion Pitmaster 🌟 Under Pit Master Joseph R. Vasquez ~Odessa & Pecos TX Chocolatier / Confectioner 🍦🍬🍫 Reimers Candies & Old World European Chocolates ~ Three Rivers CA 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... DATES ARE ONLY SECURE ONCE A 50% NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT HAS BEEN RECEIVED until then my calender is ( FULLY ) open. ~Chef Albert J ~
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Hired 266 times

Serves Stockton, CA

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10 years in business

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SunClosedMon8:00 am - 11:59 pm

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Bella s.
4 days ago
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Hired on Thumbtack

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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.
5 days ago
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Hired on Thumbtack

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.
3 weeks ago
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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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Emilie B.
3 weeks ago
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We had the most amazing experience with Chef Albert and team. Our NYE dinner was oustanding. The food was molecular, incredibly tasty and well presented. Through the courses, Chef Albert made it fun and interactive. I fell like being at a Michelin star restaurant but with the intimacy of being at home. I would highly recommend Chef Albert.

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • French • Indian • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Chris S.
Nov 18, 2024
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This is the second time Albert has prepared a delicious meal for us, and we are absolutely going to work with him again! Every course was more incredible than the last. The types of dishes were so eclectic and had personal touches that cannot be emulated elsewhere. We are so thankful for our time with him and look forward to the next time!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Barbecue • French • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Italian • American - formal • American - casual • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Albert J. Hernandez