Albert J. Hernandez The Untamed Chef

Albert J. Hernandez The Untamed Chef

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THERE'S ALBERT J THE UNTAMED CHEF & THAN EVERYONE ELSE. I AM NEW ON FASH BUT THE TOP RATED CHEF ON THUMBTACK FOR OVER 8 YEARS IN A ROW....

I do not work on SUNDAY that is for GOD and for Family but Monday through Saturday I will make you and your guests the greatest dining experience they have ever had.

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My approach is no different than that of the Highest Standards you would hope and expect to get in a Michelin 3 Star Restaurant... I show up 2 hours early prepared to cook you the best Dinner Experience you have ever had.

🛑 RESPECTFULLY PLEASE DONT WASTE MY TIME OR YOURS PLEASE ONLY SERIOUS FOODIES 🛑 These Quotes are not cheap to accept but I assure you if you are looking for an Unbelievable Untamed Dining Experience that absolutely eviscerates & Crushes The Michelin Guide, San Pellegrino, Grand Realis Châteaux & James Beard.....WELCOME TO THE UNTAMED CHEF 😎THIS IS SECOND TO NONE GOING TO BE THE GREATEST DINING EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE🔥 I AM NO CATERER I AM THE CREATOR OF THE ULTIMATE UNTAMED DINING EXPERIENCE.

‼️DON'T BELIEVE ME MY 200 + ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reviews are worth an honest read.

GOOD DAY 😎 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 17 year career cooking and competing at the highest level... 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 🎲 2025

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 ~ 

( The UNTAMED EXPERIENCE COST)

Family Style | $150 Min of 8 Guests 5 Courses

5 Course $250 | Min of 5 Guests

7 Course $350 | Min of 4 Guests

10 Course $450 | Min of 2 Guests

❤️ 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

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Highlights

Hired 6 times
2 employees
13 years in business
Serves Merced , CA

Payment methods

Credit Card, Cash, Check, Venmo, Square, Zelle

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Specialties

Dietary restrictions

Vegetarian or vegan, Gluten free or celiac, Dairy intolerant, Nut allergies, Kosher, Halal

Meal preparation location

Meal prepared onsite

Meal preparation frequency

Only once, Monthly, A few times per month

Budget per person

Under $30 (basic), $30 – $40 (basic), $40 – $50, $50 – $75 (mid-range), $75 – $100, More than $100 (premium)

Cuisine types

American - casual, American - formal, Italian, Southern, Mexican / Latin American, Mediterranean / Middle Eastern, Asian, French, Barbecue

Which meal

Breakfast / brunch, Lunch, Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres, Dinner, Dessert

Extras

Dessert, Cold beverages (non-alcoholic), Cold beverages (alcoholic), Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)

Level of service

Standard (basic ingredients), Premium (high end ingredients)

Event type

Date night, Brunch / dinner party, Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.), Shower (baby, bridal, etc.), Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.), Regular meal

Number of guests

1 guest, 2 guests, 3 – 5 guests, 6 – 10 guests, 11 – 20 guests, 21 – 35 guests, 36 – 50 guests

Photos and videos

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    Frequently asked questions

    My typical process is very simple.

    You tell me what you would like to eat and I create a custom menu just for you.

     I shop I prep and I cook on site.

    I am a graduate of Le cordon Bleu Pasadena California I then went to work under 2 Iron Chef America Champions in Scottsdale AZ

    I have Apprenticed in Michelin Restaurants from Los Angeles CA all the way to San Francisco CA

    Certified Pizzaiolo from The 4 X World Champion Good Fellas Pizza School Staten Island NY

    Classically Trained Choclateir in Old World Artisinal Chocolates and Confections... 

    Private Dinners Michelin Style $250 Per Guest Starting On Site Venues / Catering Starting 50 per Guest

    Services offered

    Catering
    Personal Chef