Shef Steff was amazing! We had her for 2 full days and nights with breakfast & dinners for our race team. She showed up promptly, made a ton of food and different delicious meals for us. She even packed up the extras from the night prior and breakfast morning of, and we were able to take them to the track for a lunch snack. 10 of 10 would recommend her again.
Shef Steff
Great value
- 31 hires
- Based in Oceanside, CA
- 2 years in business
- 4 employees
- Responds in about 1 hour
- Background checked
About Shef Steff
To celebrate the season, all new customers receive a special 10% holiday discount up until 12/31/26! At Shef Steff and the team at She/Shefs, we create elevated yet relaxed dining experiences designed to bring people together through exceptional food and effortless hospitality. You might notice we proudly use the spelling Shef—an intentional choice that reflects our mission to build, mentor, and empower a growing network of amazing upcoming female shefs. Led by head Shef Steff, our talented team of “she chefs” serve as our skilled sous chefs while training to become future lead chefs in their own right. From intimate private dinners and Airbnb chef experiences to weddings, brunches, tasting menus, and special events, every menu is thoughtfully curated to match your vision, dietary needs, and occasion style. With experience in luxury catering, private chef services, interactive cooking classes, and large-scale event execution, Shef Steff and her team blend restaurant-quality cuisine with approachable, memorable service. We specialize in California coastal, Mediterranean, Italian-inspired, comfort elevated, and globally inspired menus using fresh seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, family gathering, corporate event, or milestone celebration, our goal is to create a seamless, unforgettable experience from start to finish. We look forward to serving you, and making your upcoming gathering spectacular!
Reviews
Chef Steph was very responsive, professional, and she understood the vibe we were going for. She offered some nice options for us to choose from and they were executed very nicely.
Chef Steph catered the reception we had after my late husband's memorial service. She was very patient and helpful in the planning. When I told her the overall tone I wanted she got it right away and came up with menu items that were very much in line with my goal. She would be a good choice for anyone planning a party.
We had such a wonderful dinner, delicious from start to finish. Truly elevated our vacation and would whole heartedly recommend to anyone looking for a chef. Provided such an amazing menu of choices and executed an amazing dinner and dessert for us.
Chef Steph made our 10 person dinner a smooth, stress-free and elevated experience! Our meal was delicious, innovative, and timely. We had 4 guests that had some combination of vegan/dairy-free/gluten-free dietary restrictions and she handled it like true professional: completely inclusive, no extra questions or alienation, and uniformly delicious meals!
We hired her for a small 10 person baby shower and it was excellent!! She was very kind and a great chef! Would highly recommend.
Chef Steph was absolutely amazing! She prepared dinner for our party of 30 for our family reunion. From the very beginning, she was very responsive and easy to work with, helping us create the perfect menu for our group.The prime rib was cooked to perfection and full of flavor and he mashed potatoes were absolutely out of this world! She truly had something for everyone, from homemade macaroni and cheese and chicken tenders that the toddlers loved to a delicious prime rib dinner for the adults, complete with appetizers and fresh salads. Everything was beautifully prepared, organized, and delicious. Chef Steph made our evening stress free and memorable, and we couldn’t have been happier with our experience. We look forward to using Chef Steph again in the future and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional private chef!
It’s a short list of people who say what they do and then do what they say. Well, last night, in Tehachapi, CA, Chef Steph Events did just that. It catered a surprise party for my wife’s 70th birthday and offered an extensive list of menu choices. From my choices, Chef Steph and Sou Chef MIke prepared a delicious meal for 36 people that included great salmon and coffee rubbed steak. I especially recommend the bacon wrapped dates as one of your menu starters…you could make a meal out of just those. They also grilled plenty of veggies tp accompany our meal along with a Caesar Salad using seasoned and grilled romaine lettuce hearts. Chef Steph even accommodated two vegan guests with a special lasagna dish. They cleaned the grills and washed the dishes and cutting boards they used and helped serve the birthday cake. I was overwhelmed by the quality of the food and its presentation. And get this…they traveled from the San Diego area to Tehachapi to serve us. The guests were impressed…and I was pleased…and I am pleased to recommend Chef Steph Events to anyone seeking a unique party experience. Thank you, Chef Steph…we will meet again.
Y'all... if you're on the fence about hiring Chef Stef, let me save you some time. Do it. Chef Stef and her sous chef, Mike, catered my dear friend's 50th birthday, and from start to finish they absolutely knocked it out of the park. I always host elaborate dinners, but my friend asked for her bday I hire a caterer instead of cook, so I could be present and enjoy myself.. I may never cook again. We hosted a plated dinner for 40 guests with passed hors d'oeuvres, and everything felt polished, effortless and genuinely special! The food was incredible. I'm still getting texts days later from guests asking about the crab cakes and those melt-in-your-mouth short ribs. They were that good. Every course was beautifully presented, perfectly timed and absolutely delicious. What impressed me even more was how thoughtful they were behind the scenes. They worked with every food allergy and dietary restriction without making anyone feel like an afterthought. They even prepared extra vegetarian portions just in case someone changed their mind. That's the kind of foresight you don't think about until you need it. Service was flawless. Stef and Mike passed appetizers, served every plated course, cleared dishes, kept the kitchen spotless and somehow managed to make the entire evening feel relaxed. I never had to wonder if something was getting done because they were already on it. And then... the cake. The bakery decided it was a brilliant idea to send a beautiful two-tier birthday cake via Uber Courier. It arrived, as predicted, on its side. I was somewhere between anger and tears, and without hesitation Stef rolled up her sleeves, stood beside me and helped save the cake. Both of us cook but neither of us are cake decorators, together we pieced it back together well enough that nobody at the party had a clue anything had happened. She didn't have to do that. It wasn't her responsibility. But that's exactly the kind of person she is. Chef Stef and Mike genuinely cares about making your event successful. Five stars isn't enough. ❤️
My daughter’s bday was in 2 days and I was looking for a chef to cook for a brunch I had planned. Chef Steph replied almost instantly. She was very good with communicating and asked questions to make sure we would have the menu we wanted that would taste good but also fit our budget. Chef Steph arrived early to our BNB to help set up. We requested a simple menu of eggs, waffles, bacon, shrimp n grits, and mimosas. Everything tasted good and we were especially surprised about the shrimp n grits. My daughter said it was “candy!” Lol. For a last minute plan she did very well and everyone left the plates clean with no crumbs. We are excited to work with her again and maybe try her dinner next time !
Chef Steph was fantastic, really easy to work with, came up with wonderful menu options, the dinner was delicious and she cleaned it all up to allow us to enjoy our dinner. I would definitely recommend using her.
Chef Steph was amazing!! Not only is her food wonderful but she was such a pleasure to work and communicate with! She drove a hefty drive on short notice to make an incredible meal for my boyfriend and I’s anniversary! We will definitely be booking again! Thank you!
We hired Chef Stephanie for a special anniversary breakfast to celebrate our 10 years, and she made the morning truly memorable. From our very first conversation, she was warm, kind, and incredibly easy to work with. She was responsive throughout the entire planning process, answering all our questions and happily adjusting the menu to fit exactly what we were looking for. The breakfast was outstanding, but what really stood out was how thoughtful and accommodating she was every step of the way. She took the time to understand what we wanted and delivered beyond our expectations. Our anniversary breakfast was everything we hoped for and more, and Chef Stephanie was a huge part of what made it so special.
We hired Chef Steff for a birthday party of 50. We had a very clear vision of east meets west meet south which was achieved with skewers of ribeye, shrimp, tofu & chicken thigh. We offered 7 “sauces” from tzatziki to salsa verde to macadamia hummus to peanut sauce. The flavors great I didn’t have one complaint and I had some complainers. Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to work with Chef Steff. Definitely a hard worker who cares about the quality of her food. And her staff Mike was amazing as well. The only thing is I think we didn’t give him a big enough tip. Oh well, next time.
Chef Steph did an amazing job working with me to create an extra special bday menu for my wife and group of friends. She even hooked up the kids - got them fed and back to playing so the parents could enjoy a peaceful dinner with great food and a lot of laughs! Thanks Chef Steph...Nailed it!
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Shef Steff★ 4.9
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