I booked Chef Chris Tzorin for a personal chef experience back in March 2025. I put a deposit down of $100. I was told to check in with him a week before the event which is in May 2025, so I checked in with him a week before. He texted me back and reassured me we’re still good, but that we need to jump on a call. He never called me. I’ve reached out to him multiple times through text and Instagram since then over the last few days. He won’t get back to me and now I understand, this guy is a scam artist. Not only did he ruin my event that I planned the week of, he stole $100 from me. What a joke. Do yourselves a favor and steer clear from this guy. His platform and website are completely fake and I’m going to report him.
Taste Collective
- 41 hires
- Based in Aliso Viejo, CA
- 6 years in business
- 2 employees
- Background checked
About Taste Collective
Hi, I’m Chef Chris Tzorin, with over 20 years of experience in the fine-dining culinary world. I bring restaurant-quality cuisine directly to you, whether you’re planning an intimate dinner, private cooking class, wedding, or special event. Featured on shows such as Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games and Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef, I combine creativity, precision, and passion to deliver a memorable dining experience. My small team and I focus on personalized menus, professional service, and attention to every detail. From in‑home chef experiences to full-service catering and food truck/cart services, my goal is to create food that not only tastes incredible, but leaves you and your guests speechless. Let’s talk about your event and customize the perfect menu!
Reviews
Such a fun experience and the food was amazing!! I called the day before NYE and was so surprised that he was available. We booked a party for 15 people and he pulled together the most wonderful meal last minute. The sliders and tacos were out of this world. Will definitely consider hiring him again.
WE LOVE CHEF CHRIS!!!! We had so much fun with him and JC! Chef Chris cooked us an incredible dinner on Christmas Day. He was so responsive throughout the entire process and was incredibly fun to have. His food is absolutely amazing. Just be prepared to eat LOTS! Thank you Chef Chris!!
I received a message from a guy who initially indicated he was available to book a service with me. However, when we spoke on the phone, he mentioned that he would send someone else instead. I was okay with that arrangement at first, but things took a turn for the worse when the person he sent arrived. This individual brought along groceries from the store, claiming he had cooked everything himself. To my dismay, he left the receipt, which showed a total of $12 for the items, even though he insisted that it had cost $20. My family and I were left feeling quite disappointed by the whole experience. This was not enough for 10 people
Excellent service! professional Clean and friendly! And excellent tacos!! Will Definitely hire them again !
This was an incredible experience, Chris and his team went above and beyond. Customized menu, first class service and presentation. This was a personal event but I will be hiring them again for business events in the future as well. Fully recommend!
Exceeded my expectation. We hired Chris for a private dining evening for our work leadership team as part of our retreat. He helped us choose the right menu, then delivered an interactive cooking experience with incredibly delicious food. We’ll done, Chris!
Chris was amazing, he was very professional and the food was wonderful 😀
Chris was super responsive. He replied to my post within an hour and was at our house a few hours later to check the space out for cooking. His food was amazing, he’s super friendly and personable, and we are very happy with the whole experience!
Huge thank you to Chris! He was perfect for our event! He rolled up early and was ready to go! He produced tasty food at a lightening pace and dealt with our lunchtime rush easily. Feedback from our team was awesome with comments like "These tacos are a step above!". Chris is a lively dude and will bring a smile to your guests. Choose this truck now!
I booked Chris super last minute, just 5 days prior to our event. He was very responsive and accommodating! Great food and great service. Would definitely book him again for our next event.
I hired Chris for my wife's birthday. He delivered a fantastic meal that followed all of my specific requests. He was also incredibly responsive in advance of the event, giving me no doubt that he would show up on time and serve our meal at the specified time. Last but not least, Chris an engaging guy who spent time describing each dish as he served it. We very much appreciated hearing about the food and the history of each dish! Highly recommend Chris
Chris provide 5 star service. The food was great and he was very personable. It was really enjoyable watching him prepare our meal and talking with him.
Chris responded promptly to my inquiry. Very professional and great pricing. Looking forward to booking for my next event.
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Taste Collective★ 4.5
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