Mattias is simply the best!! If you're thinking of hiring him ... do it!! He prepared one of the best meals my family has ever had in celebration of my dad's 75th birthday. An amazing evening!

Bill - Santa Monica

Don't hesitate. Hire Mattias for your next dinner! Every single aspect of the four course meal exceeded our expectations. The farm bowl with corn and asparagus had this phenomenal flavor that we have never had.

On top of the amazing food, he is one of the most pleasant people I've had the pleasure of coming into contact with. We wanted him to stay and just hang out with us.

His spectacular food, topped with his professional demeanor make Mattias the perfect choice for your next event! Thanks Mattias!!!

Erin - Livermore CA

Mattias prepared an amazing meal for us! Also, he went above and beyond with the tablescape and made everything so beautiful for our celebratory dinner. Thank you, Mattias!!

Mai - Portland OR

“I can’t recommend Mattias highly enough! After some online research, I decided to go with him based on his beautiful website and positive reviews. I hadn’t tasted his food yet but just got a good vibe! And he exceeded our expectations! We had a group of 12 people celebrating my elopement in Santa Barbara and each course was better than the last. He was easy to work with, quick to reply to emails, professional, friendly, and paced the dinner perfectly - not too slow, not too rushed. He explained each course and left the kitchen totally spotless after. He brought a lovely tablescape, all of the tableware, and kept the water filled all night. I don’t know how he does it ALL himself but he did! And the pricing is totally up-front and you don’t get stuck with any “surprises” at the end. We loved every minute of the experience. Highly recommend his short ribs with zinfandel bbq sauce! Great night!

Erica - Los Angeles CA

Mattias did an excellent job with our intimate wedding dinner! The food was delicious, communication throughout the process was quick and helpful, he was on time and paced everything perfectly, and left the kitchen looking spotless. Definitely recommend. Thanks again Mattias!

Will - Los Angeles CA

“Chef Mattias was the consummate professional. We hosted a dinner for a birthday celebration. He was very responsive in helping organize the menu, including accommodating for one of our friends with a dietary restriction. The dishes we selected was very California-influenced, which meant fresh seasonal local ingredients. Overall, the meal was on par with any fine-dining experience, but more obviously far more intimate and rustic. Finally, the chef came with everything including silverware so it felt like a Michelin-starred kitchen and dining room was transported to your home.

David - San Fransisco

Mattias cooked for us (8 people/late October) for my wife’s 50th birthday. He was easy to work with in advance, was prompt on arrival in our rental property, Worked quietly behind the scenes with ease and produced an absolutely fantastic meal. The mushroom soup and duck were Michelin star quality.

He worked around our schedule perfectly. And when done, the kitchen was spotless. Absolutely everything you want in an evening with a private chef.

Could not recommend Mattias enough.

Ryan - Santa Clarita

Matthias was amazing! Three families in Los Olivos… no small feat! He arrived on time, cooked (and managed!) our kids’ dinner. Then turned his skills toward a delightful dinner for the parents. He was exceptionally engaging, fun, talented and professional. His summer squash with mustard sauce was next-level! The Snake River hanger steak was mind-blowing! Overall, the experience was worth far more than we spent… we enjoyed top-rated restaurant quality food, in our home, without any of us touching anything: Heaven! We will work with Matthias for years to come. HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!

Doug - Santa Cruz

10/10, amazing, fantastic! We had gotten an Airbnb at a secluded beach house and booked Mattias to cook our parent's 30th anniversary dinner. Communication went smoothly from start to finish. When he arrived, he took safety precautions and kept his distance and mask on (something that I really appreciated). He brought the dinnerware, table decor, and even printed out a nice menu at our request. Food was amazing and I loved that we were able to mix and match from his Farm Table menus. We had the butter lettuce salad (could eat this everyday!), the sweet corn soup (amazing flavors- sweetness of the corn was complemented with a kick of chili oil), the petit filet, and raspberry torte (with a sparkler to make it celebratory!). Every thing was amazing and perfectly portioned. At the end of dinner, he cleaned up which is such an added plus! Mattias is very personable and made the occasion so special. Will definitely look forward to working with him again :)

Kim - Sunnyvale CA

“Chef Mattias treated us to a wonderful dinner in Santa Ynez to celebrate my 40th birthday. He made everything so easy and we enjoyed a truly delicious dinner in a beautiful setting stress free! Chef Mattias allowed us to create a menu customized to our taste - heirloom tomatoes and burrata, blue crab, filet mignon and a wonderful chocolate tarte. His presentation was lovely and when he left, it looked like no one had even been in the kitchen! I highly recommend his services, and can’t wait for another opportunity to enjoy his food!

Shevaun - Sunnyvale CA”

Absolutely exquisite! Every dish was incredible, with complex flavors and gorgeous presentation. We all agreed it was the best meal we’ve ever had. Better than a five-star restaurant, the food and ambiance were elevated by the immediacy of each course being prepared and served directly from the chef to the table.

Kathleen - San Diego

“Mattias catered a dinner for 13 people for my 50th Birthday. He was very communicative in the preparation. Provided great detailed information about his pricing and estimates. He arrived at the house on time, made dinner for the kids first so they could play while we had a leisurely dinner. He prepared a 4 course meal. It was beautiful and delicious. He decorated the table and cleaned up like nothing had happened! It was awesome. He was calm and chatted with all of us in the open kitchen. The whole experience start to finish was great. I couldn’t recommend him more.

Stacy - Venice CA”

“I found Mattias on a site for Santa Ynez Vacation Rentals as I was looking for a rental house in that area to celebrate a big birthday with close friends. I wanted a chef to prepare the dinner on September 15. Was able book Mattias and having no other info except for his Yelp reviews, I wasn’t quite sure how it all would turn out. WOW! We all agreed it was one of the best experiences ever. From start to finish, Mattias created a one of a kind extravaganza. He is professional, organized, efficient and an excellent chef. We were amazed how quiet he was and how our dishes came out perfect in every way. I had wanted Creme Brulee as the dessert and he made his own. So very tasty and while we didn’t think we could eat another bite, we enthusiastically finished our plates. He cleaned up, packed up and left a clean kitchen. But we made him stay a little bit longer to sip a celebratory glass of champagne for my birthday and also to thank him for one of the most fantastic evenings ever. Thank you, Mattias, for making my birthday celebration one I’ll never forget. Can highly recommend.

Lynne - Pasadena CA”

“My friends and I hired Mattias to cater a private dinner party for New Years Eve. I have worked with numerous chefs through the years and I can unhesitatingly say that he is one of the best. He was graciously accommodating to a host of dietary restrictions and devised an inspired and creative menu. The presentation was beautiful and each of the seven courses was more delicious than the next. He understands food and what works for people with varying tastes. He is charming and a wonderful addition to any gathering. He helped create one of the best celebrations ever. I wholeheartedly recommend hiring him for any occasion. He will not disappoint.

Leslie - Tarzana CA”

“We just had a wedding in Solvang and Mathias made it even more special. It was a small ceremony with the family so went with the private chef option instead of catering.
We read great reviews but still went into it blindly (didn’t taste the food). We worked on the menu together and he was very flexible and accommodative. We really liked that Mathias uses seasonal ingredients and even incorporated our family cake with his desert. All in all it was amazing. The taste, quality, presentation…everything.

Paige - Studio City CA”

“Mattias is great — highly recommend him! We had Mattias come to a home we rented in Montecito for a family vacation, to prepare dinners for us for three nights. The food was delicious, and each meal was certainly a highlight of our time together as a family. Mattias is very easy to work with and highly responsive. Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a private chef in the Santa Barbara area.

Adriana - Los Angeles”

“This was our first experience with a private chef. My family are big foodies and always wanted to try a private chef, so decided to hire Mattias. The dinner was absolutely fantastic and exceeded all our expectations. From the first course to dessert, we were thrilled (best pound cake we have ever had and it’s one of our favorite desserts). My only regret is that we didn’t hire him for a second time this week as he’s all booked up! If you’re thinking of hiring him, do it!

Rob - Westfield NJ ”

“Last fall Mattias prepared dinner for a family gathering with 9 adults and 3 kids and he exceeded our expectations not just in the food department, but with the way he set up and decorated the table AND found his way around the kitchen. The dinner itself was delicious, thoughtfully prepared, and well timed. Each course came as we finished up the last and there was no shortage (the pizza was incredible and never ending, much to our delight!). We provided our own dessert and he even plated it as if it were his own. He’s friendly, polite and organized (and leaves the kitchen spotless). If we ever rent a house in Montecito again we would surely have him over - that dinner was one of the highlights of our vacation!

Alexandra - Los Angeles CA”

“I’ve been fortunate enough to eat in a few amazing places around the world. We had Mattias over for my friend’s 40th on a weekend away in Santa Barbara and it was spectacular. Incredible cooking, a wonderfully balanced fusion of creative Japanese coupled with refined French technique… and above all, he’s a GREAT guy.

Christian - Santa Monica CA”

“My girlfriend booked Mattias to come to our rental place in SB for the weekend as out friends had young kids and we could not go out late. The food and service was amazing. We had japanese and french in our group and he amazed both. Don’t book him cos we want to again next summer!

Malcom - Sandy OR”

“Chef Mattias was hired for my fathers 75th Birthday. Our family was going through a difficult time. He showed up and was kind, gentle and took care of the family. We felt at home with him in our kitchen. The table was perfect, the pace was respectful and the soup was a topic of conversation for days to follow. I don’t post on yelp, but making an exception. He was perfect. Happy to recommend.

Rob - Manhattan NY”

Chef Mattias was absolutely wonderful! The menu was absolutely fantastic, he included wonderful decor, and his service was amazing! He was very easy to work with ahead of and during the dinner. I would highly recommend him for any event!

Ryanne - Los Angeles CA

We hired Mattias initially for an event that unfortunately had to be cancelled due to the Covid pandemic. A year and a half later we were able to schedule him for a 50th birthday celebration and we are so glad we did. He literally handled everything from decor to dinner to cleanup. The dinner was excellent! In addition, he was very easy to communicate with, very responsive and just a very nice person! We would absolutely use him again and would definitely recommend him!

Jayne - Scottsdale

Mattias was integral in making our evening exceptional. From initial email through payment, Mattias was communicative and thoughtful. We had six people for a small birthday get together and everything from the food, decor, timing of courses,etc was spot on. He accommodated our requests including making special items for my youngest daughter. He brings everything - decor, place setting, glassware. We needed nothing as he covered it all. I couldn't recommend him more highly.

Matthew - Pasadena CA

Mattias was a great chef. He created a menu that was delicious, forward thinking, and a fantastic way my to celebrate farm to table cooking in the Santa Barbara area.

Todd - Los Angeles

Mattias did an excellent job of creating and serving a delicious farm to table dinner for 10 of us in celebration of my husband's birthday. We all very much enjoyed the dishes he created, and (thanks to Mattias !) I got to relax and enjoy myself with our guests. Mattias brought everything he needed to prepare and serve the dinner, including table decorations. And when Mattias left, our kitchen was spotless ! I am looking forward to working with Mattias again for a special occasion dinner in our home. I can't recommend him highly enough !!

Margaret - Santa Barbara

Mattias created a fantastic dinner for 12. The table was beautiful, he was very organized and efficient and the food was incredible- every dish was beautifully presented and tasted truly amazing. For fine dining in your home, I would highly recommend using Mattias.

Robin - Los Angeles

“Chef Mattias is simply amazing.
We did a “wine country dinner” for a 50th birthday party in Los Olivos and Chef Mattias was a pleasure to work with. His food was divine, his service impeccable, wine choices paired to enhance every bite and he was professional and kind too! If you are looking for an amazing way to celebrate something or someone and to taste divine creations do not look any further; Chef Mattias is the best.

Kimberly - Huntington Beach CA

Such a wonderful intimate night with friends, the most incredible 4 course meal. Couldn’t recommend him enough. Can’t wait to visit Santa Ynez and have another private dinner with friends. Thank you Mattias

Seth - Orange County

Mattias was amazing! We had him come to our airbnb one night of my bachelorette and the experience was everyone’s favorite of the weekend. Very professional, easy to coordinate with, the food was incredible, and we loved that he explained all of the dishes to us. Couldn’t recommend more highly!

Theresa - San Francisco

Amazing! Our meal with Mattias was the best meal we have ever enjoyed. It made our entire trip and will definitely book with him again soon.

Hannah - Los Angeles

We surprised our mom for her birthday with a private chef and Mattias did not disappoint. The food was incredible and he even brought ambiance to our Airbnb. I will be craving the braised short ribs for a very long time. There was not a dish we didn't LOVE. He was so nice, pleasant to chat with, and made a very special memory for our family

Sam - Folsom CA

We had Mattias over last night for my 60th birthday celebration. All six of us unanimously agree it was the best meal we have ever had. He is very professional, courteous and an amazing chef. We were completely blown away. Highly recommend him for any celebration. A+++. Thank you Mattias for making my birthday so special!

Suzanne - Temecula CA

“Mattias is an outstanding professional. He is well-prepared, highly organized, and can deliver and outstanding experience effortlessly and unobtrusively. Very clean and very quiet. He supports your function in an elegant manner, and despite his high level of service, does not make himself the center of attention. He offers a wide variety of food and drink, all of which seemed to be prepared to a standard of excellence.

I would use him again, and recommend him to others without hesitation.

Peter - Los Angeles CA”

“This was such a fun evening for our entire family. While renting a home and visiting my Son, Daughter-in-law and new Grandson we hired Mattias to come cook us a four course dinner. Our Daughter, son-on-law and Grand daughter also came with us so the cousins could meet. What a wonderful treat! He is such a pleasant and personable person. Mattias brought everything needed to cook and serve our dinner. He also brought a gorgeous table scape for us to put on our table. The meal was to die for. All four course were amazing! If ever you want to treat yourself or your family or friends, I would highly recommend Mattias for whatever event you have. Our home was even spotless when he left. What a treat for me! Thank you so very much. We will be using you again, for sure.

Cheryl - Westford MA”

“We just had a fantastic experience with Mattias. We had a group of 12 renting a house for the weekend for my 40th birthday. We wanted a special meal as our last supper. Mattias was very well organized and presented some great options in advance. We agreed on the menu and he took care of the rest - even providing menu cards for each place setting. The meal was amazing. Every single person there was very impressed with the quality and presentation of the food. He cleaned up very nicely after as well as we continued to drink wine and have fun. It was a great night and I would highly recommend Mattias to anyone looking for a high quality meal.

Amy - San Fransisco CA”

“My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary with 10 friends in Santa Barbara, and Mattias prepared a 4-course dinner for the occasion. Friends asked how we knew Mattias, and other than his informative web page and online reviews, we took a chance without having met in person or tasted his food first, and we were not disappointed. Mattias was prompt to respond to our questions and remained communicative up through the event. He is very personable and made the entire process from booking through the end of the event very easy and stress-free.
Everyone raved about the seared scallops with miso truffle butter and the serrano ham wrapped filet mignon. The tablescape he created in our outdoor dining space was beautiful. He described each course tableside and made sure the water carafes were always filled. He cleaned up everything at the end of the evening, even our kitchen was spotless. For this special evening, we could not have asked for a better experience. Everybody had a wonderful time and enjoyed a beautifully prepared and delicious meal. I give Mattias my highest recommendation and hope we get a chance to work with him again.

Anya - Fort Collins CO”

“Absolutely amazing! The best experience I have ever had! Thank you Mattias for making my moms 60th bday!

McClinton - Las Vegas”

Highly recommend Mattias Blom! I was planning my best friends bachelorette and thought having a private chef for one of the nights would be a unique and fun experience. In doing research I came across his website, which is really well curated, and after reading reviews I booked him. The booking process was really easy and he has so many different options to choose from that we had a hard time deciding on the menu. We all loved the food items chosen and the table settings. I am seriously going to try recreate the rigatoni and salad we had at home, it was delicious. Great quality!

Daniela -Thousand Oaks, CA”

We had Mattia’s prepare a private dinner for our group of 6 recently and it was amazing! We had just finished a long bike ride and hoped this would be a relaxing experience and man, did he deliver. We didn’t have to worry about a thing and all the food was beautifully prepared, tasted perfect snd even the table setting was awesome. Just a wonderful experience and we will have him back on our next trip for sure!!

Brent - Steamboat Springs CO

Not sure if you should book Mattias? Just do it! You will not regret it! From start to finish Mattias provides incredible service with top notch professionalism and care. He created a truly fantastic meal for my intimate wedding dinner, serving 11 people with ease and grace. The meal was incredible, roasted cauliflower, tomato soup, blue fin tuna, portobello handkerchief pasta and chocolate pot to finish in all off. Mattias politely announced each dish as it was served explaining with detailed care what we were about to enjoy. This highly experienced chef will curate an unforgettable experience for you! Thank you Mattias!

Libby - Pismo Beach CA

“Mattias was fantastic, really easy to work with, down-to-earth and friendly! The food was delicious and he was really well organized right down to the amazing table decor! We have never hired a personal chef before and it was great, we got to relax and not worry about cooking or clean-up. I would definitely recommend him

Nicole - Burlingame CA”

“Where do I begin?! Mattias was super responsive from the start - very easy to work with to organize the event and plan the menu. We had a lot of food issues in our party - allergies and food dislikes and he was able to adjust no problem. Everything he made was absolutely delicious. He arrived on time and started preparing the meal while we were still out and about. The setting on the table had succulents on it, which was such a nice touch. All the food was superb. Carrot Salad with farro, squash soup, prosciutto wrapped halibut, chocolate pot de creme. We are still talking about that meal and it’s 3 days after. He was also fantastic with my three year old son. Super personable and able to talk sports with my brother. He cleaned up after himself like he was never there. That was also much appreciated. He made mine and my dad’s birthday so special. We would definitely hire him again.

Julia - Los Angeles”

“Matias arrived at a house I rented in Santa Ynez for my birthday dinner with 12 friends. He was exceptionally professional, well prepared and very friendly! The food was phenomenal! Each course was so well thought out and carefully prepared. The flavors were delicious! What a successful birthday dinner! I would recommend him to everyone! You will not be disappointed. Well done Chef Blom!!!

Erica - Pasadena CA”

“Mattias was absolutely amazing! The service was spot on, the food was A+, he is a professional in every way. Definitely something to do on out next vacation here in the SB area!

Good Job Mattias, keep up the awesome work!

Mati - Stratford CT”

“Chef Blom did a superb job, from setting the table to cooking the food, presenting it to the table and cleaning up at the end of the evening. The food was delicious. He has a fun personality and is a real pro. We use chefs regularly and he performed at the top of our list

Henri - Los Altos CA”

“Mattias helped my husband and I celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary with a wonderful beachfront dinner. The food was excellent, service was on point and professionalism was outstanding. Mattias inquired as to what I wanted and made my vision come to fruition. It was a pleasure working with him and I highly recommend his services.

Lydia - Stanwood WA”

“Mattias cooked for 10 of us for my birthday dinner and we were all so impressed with everything: the food, his manner, the ease of it all. I would not only recommend him, but hope to have occasion to hire him again. Thank you again for helping to make my 40th birthday so memorable.

Ana Maria - Dallas TX”

Mattias cooked an amazing meal for our family in our AirBnb in Santa Barbara to celebrate a special event. He took all the hassle out of having a gourmet meal at home, was very professional, and it only takes one bite of his food to know he is a very talented chef! He was punctual and left the kitchen spotless when he was done. It will definitely be an experience we will always remember! Highly recommend.

Patrick - San Fransisco

Mattias is a true artist in the kitchen. We enjoyed our private chef experience, the incredible meal and his pleasant company. Our next escape to Santa Barbara will definitely include an evening with him.

Choppy - Los Angeles

Mattias cooked for our group of six in our beautiful Santa Ynez rental. It was an amazing meal down to the table decor. The food was an incredible experience of fresh locally sourced produce and fish. We couldn’t have had a better meal in a restaurant!!! Would absolutely recommend Mattias for your next event or private dinner!!!

Nash - Steamboat Springs CO

We were visiting Santa Barbara and asked Mattias to cook a big family dinner for us at our Airbnb... and it did not disappoint in the slightest!! Great communicator, food options, and he was very personable. Everything was so smooth from set up to clean up... and the dishes were SO incredibly tasty. It was hard to pick a favorite course. Would absolutely recommend Mattias, and would book again!

Anna - Boston MA"

“It was such a unique experience to have a chef cook for my friends and I. Mattias did a fabulous job in preparing my birthday meal. He was very cool and collected in cooking and honestly I don’t know when he prepared everything. It was a true chef’s job! His European style of food is what I liked very much and the portions were just right. I highly recommend Mattias for your next private chef occasion. Thank you Mattias!

Benita - Buena Park CA”

On our final evening of an already perfect friends & family get together in Montecito, our hosts surprised us with a dinner catered by Chef Mattias Blom. It could not have been more perfect -- from his beautiful table setting to each and every delicious bite. The menu was perfectly balanced with the freshest of ingredients and the service was friendly and professional. Dinner by Chef Mattias Blom was the highlight of our trip. HIGHLY recommended.

Jan - Los Angeles

Mattias did a great job. The whole family thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the ambiance.

Stephen - San Diego

Mattias Blom is widely considered one of the best private chefs in Santa Barbara, with a reputation for high-quality farmhouse cuisine and a long-standing career in the local culinary scene as a private chef He is often cited as the top-rated private chef in the area.

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