ESB “TRUST” Dinner:
Chef Mateo Rogers & Baker Brittney Yracheta
Epicurean Santa Barbara welcomes Chef Mateo Rogers & Baker Brittney Yracheta of Paso Robles to the TRUST Kitchen!
Chef Mateo, former head chef at The Hatch and Momotaro Ramen, is a native of California’s fertile Central Valley, brought his culinary expertise to Paso Robles following a distinguished tenure in Los Angeles. His cuisine draws from immersive travels to bring authentic dishes from his experiences locally and abroad. He not only specializes in Japanese Izakaya, but he also is well versed in Latin American cuisine. For this TRUST dinner, Chef Mateo and his partner Brittney Yracheta will channel their love of Mexican food into a multi course dinner worthy of a warm sunny evening in Santa Barbara… Who care’s if it’s a Monday?
His partner, Brittney Yracheta, is an accomplished baker who honed her craft at the esteemed Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute, specializing in patisserie and baking. Returning to the Central Coast, Brittney joined Back Porch Bakery, a prominent local institution, where she refined her expertise in artisan breads and classic French pastries through four years of dedicated practice. Her commitment to culinary excellence and innovation has established her as a respected figure in the regional baking community. Brittney’s collaboration with Mateo emerged naturally from their shared passion for exceptional food, culminating in the creation of Heirloom Catering.
Heirloom Catering quickly became a staple on the Central Coast, forging lasting relationships with clients drawn to its inventive cuisine. Building on the success of their catering venture, Mateo and Brittney realized their ambition to open s new culinary concept: Momotaro Ramen. Inspired by the Japanese folktale “Momotaro” cherished by Mateo, who’s grandmother Yuriko would read to him, the ramen bar embodied comfort and hospitality at its core. With Momotaro Ramen, based in Atascadero, they invite guests to experience authentic Japanese ramen prepared with kokoro—heart and soul—reflecting their unwavering commitment to excellence and the community they serve.
The Cuisine….
A glimpse of some of their amazing foods from their events and Momtaro Rame. Can’t wait for what they’re cooking up for Trust!
What is a “Trust” Dinner?
A trust dinner is an upscale multi-course meal (5+ Courses), where guests put their trust into the Chef, who will be preparing a one of a kind dinner revealed upon arrival! Why no menu in advance? Because: #1.) we like to surprise our guests, and #2.) we want to remove any pre-conceived notions regarding what the dishes will taste like, or look like. This is part of the experience, and part of the fun.
What we can tell you is that the food will be fantastic. We are featuring only chefs who have inspired us, who have shown great passion and remarkable skill and pedigree; chefs who have a distinctive culinary voice. Their biographies and the event description will provide sufficient details about the dinner; (for example: Mediterranean, Modern, or Vegetable-driven). The team at Epicurean Santa Barbara will know the menu in advance, so we can notify the chef of dietary restrictions, and answer any questions regarding the dinner.
The Trust dinner is BYOB. You heard us right! In the event reminder, we will offer wine pairing suggestions for the dinner, and you are welcome to bring whatever bottles (or spirits) you see fit!
As these are specialized menus, modifications are politely declined, but please include any serious food allergies in your registration notes. Non-member Registrations are Non-refundable.
