Connecting to Delight and Nourish through the Story of Food

A fusion of Californian - Local and Seasonal, Mexican, Filipino and Southern styles

Raised in the Bay Area, shaped by a mixed Filipino, Black and Hispanic heritage, I take inspiration from travels and explorations of California, Mexico, South East Asia, Spain and Italy

Unique culinary experiences around authentic and intentional fusions of food, drinks and ambiance. paired cocktails, delightful combinations and conversation create a unique private dining event


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Services

  • Experience the ambiance of a perfectly curated dinner party culinary experience

    • Detailed - Ingredient level menu customization with Customized invitations and table decor insure every detail is perfect for your private dining experience

    • Creative - Eat with your eyes, my unique fusion menu pops with color, texture through elevated plating and drink pairings

    • Customized - Curated aesthetic to let your individual personality and flair shine in a special dining setting

  • Girls Night Out Cookout

    • Gather with your best girlfriends, where everyone knows everyone’s tea, and bond with a night of themed cocktails, a cooking class by Chef Sebastian and recipe development to bring to your next family gathering

    TeAuntie Service

    • Individually, with a group of friends or on a video call, take my years of experience catering Filipino, Black and Mexican family parties to develop recipes and techniques to bring your authentic dish to your next family gathering. No more worrying about the the tea the Aunties will spill about your potluck “effort.” Stun them in their tracks and delight everyone’s taste buds

  • Autism Spectrum Food Experience

    Creating:

    • Food Preferences Evaluation and Guide

    • Sensory Profile

    • Sensory Food Adaptations

    Building Independence, Reducing Fear, and Expanding Food Possibilities

    • Event and party menu and recipe planning

    • Emergency help chat

“Hiring Chef Sebastian was an absolute highlight, delivering an unforgettable evening with food that was nothing short of spectacular. The menu was a delightful adventure, featuring a fun and inventive fusion of flavors that kept us guessing and smiling with every course. Every aspect of the service felt deeply considered and intentional, coming together to create a truly fantastic culinary dining experience”
— Carmen, Pleasanton, CA

Signature Dishes

  • Sisig Carnitas Lumpia

  • Rolled Lumpia Tacos 

  • Kara Carne / Sisig Carnitas California Burrito 

  • Rosé Green Apple Shrimp Aguachile

  • Kara Carne Cabbage Rolls

  • Potlikker Mac&Cheese 

  • Miso Glazed Californian Lingcod

  • Grilled Californian Spiny Lobster 

  • Cali-Asiantino Soup 

  • Mixed Salad

  • Chilichurrami Sauce 

  • Ube Leche Flan Parfait

Sample Menu’s

Dinner Party

  • Roasted Beet, Beet Pureé, Arugula, Raddichio, Goat cheese, Pepitas, Pumpkin Spiced Pecan

  • Rosé and Green Apple Shrimp Aguachile served with handmade tortilla chips 

  • Shio Koji marinated Carne Asada Tacos

  • Halibut, in a Mango/Coconut/Preserved Lemon/Curry Sauce and Sriracha Cumin Carrot Salad, Potato Pavé

  • Ube Tres Leches Flan Parfait 

Dinner Party

  • Pancetta Pea Salad

  • Roasted Lamb à l'orange with Potato Gratin and Honey Cumin Carrots

  • Lamb Lollipops with Garlic Yogurt Sauce and Red Pepper and Roasted Beet Glaze

  • Roasted Fennel and Arugula salad

  • Strawberry Soufflé


HOW IT WORKS

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