Chef Kel and his team, Chefs Austin and Brian were the dream team. Chef Kel curated a menu tailored to my event- a surprise birthday party for my mom. He was creative with the menu and was sure to feature her favorite flavors. They were on time, respectful, and so kind. Their food was the hit of the party!! I’m so glad I have some leftovers- I’ll be dreaming about the meal for some time to come! Thank you, Chef Kel, for making my mom’s experience so memorable!
ARCHIVE
- 6 hires
- Based in Encinitas, CA
- 3 years in business
- 1 employee
- Background checked
About ARCHIVE
ARCHIVE est. 2023 Archive was founded by me as a way to bring together a circle of close chef friends who share the same passion for food and hospitality. We are a collective of chefs who excel in every aspect of private dining—whether it’s intimate dinner parties, bespoke catering, or in-home personal chef experiences. At the heart of Archive is a devotion to quality ingredients, thoughtfully curated menus, and creating warm, intimate settings. Our focus is not only on the food itself but on the story it tells and the experience it leaves with you.
Reviews
I contacted Chef Kel on Thumbtack about a birthday dinner for four, for my husband. Kel was very responsive, and made things easy for me. I have never worked with a professional Chef, and the planning was stress-free, with Kel making expert suggestions. We communicated by text and by phone call, and a week or so before the dinner, he texted me a fancy menu card. It is the little things like this that made me feel that this was going to be an awesome event, and my husband and I were very excited. Chef Kel and Chef Tannar came over last night with food to prepare and beautiful dishes for the meal. They were very polite, warm and professional, and you could tell that they were experts in their field. Our two guests arrived and we had an amazing appetizer, with wine, a pasta dish that was out of this world, a main course, and beautiful dessert. Everything was handmade and salmon and steak was cooked to our preferences. Each dish was beautifully presented and so good! The service was exceptional and it was hard to believe that this meal was made in our tiny condo kitchen. Chef Kel and Tannar left the kitchen clean, and we have some leftovers from this wonderful event. I highly recommend Kel and Tannar for providing an elevated, yet down to earth dining experience!
I hired Chef Kel and his team to cook dinner for my mom’s 60th birthday, and they absolutely exceeded every expectation. From the start, Chef Kel went above and beyond to create a personalized menu based on ingredients and dishes my mom would love. He kept me in the loop throughout the planning process, which really put me at ease knowing everything was in great hands. The day of the event, Chef Kel and his team arrived right on time, were incredibly professional and polite, and prepared an absolutely fantastic dinner. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. He even printed personalized menus and brought his own serveware, which made the whole experience feel extra special. At the end of the night, they took care of all the cleaning which is something I truly appreciated after hosting. I can’t recommend Chef Kel enough and will definitely be using his services again in the future.
Kel gave us an amazing experience for our anniversary. The food was delicious. He exudes a fantastic blend of professionalism and a kind heart. We’ll definitely use him again in the future and would recommend him to anyone.
10/10 private dining experience. Kel and the team were the highlight of our bachelorette weekend in San Diego. The food was amazing and the experience was above and beyond. Do not hesitate to book them for your next event!!
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ARCHIVE★ 5.0
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