Chef Drew Reischl

Chef At Home in Pollock Pines

Raised in a family of chefs and immersed in the restaurant world from a young age, cooking has always been second nature to me. With over 15 years of experience in both professional kitchens and personal settings, I’ve developed a deep love for creating meals that feel like home.

While I’ve honed skills across various cuisines and techniques, what brings me the most joy is cooking for people who appreciate a warm, family-style experience — where food isn’t just a meal, but a memory. My focus is on bold flavors, thoughtful presentation, and dishes that make you say, “That was the best thing I’ve ever eaten.”

For me, cooking is...

Connecting with people through all senses with something we all need and should love.

I learned to cook at...

From years in casual and professional kitchens, and spending time with private chefs of the family. You could say it runs in the genes.

A cooking secret...

There is no greater joy I have in the world than bringing a meal to someone's table and hearing them tell me how amazed they are. My goal is their joy

My menus

Surf and turf

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Ahi Tuna tare tare with a hint of Sriracha and wasabi served over crispy sesame rice crackers

Baba ghanoush with fresh pita

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Carmelized onion and garlic creamy mashed potatoes

Smashed oven roasted fingerling potatoes with basil oil

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Jumbo garlic butter shrimp

3oz lobster tail

Reverse seared butter basted new York strip topped with a vibrant chimichurri

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Chocolate mousse pie

Creme brulee

Pizookie with vanilla bean ice cream

Mexican

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Pico and guacamole with fresh tortilla chips

Red rice and black beans

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Tortilla soup

Mexican street corn elote

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Quesabirria with consomme

Street tacos

Smoky tri tip tacos

Baja fish tacos

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Cuban style flan

Mangonada sorbet with strawberry compote

Tres leches cake

Family BBQ

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Scratch traditional Caesar salad

Fresh artisan bread

Baked potatoe

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BBQ baked beans

3 cheese gourmet Mac and cheese

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Filet mignon with a demi glaze sauce

Rack of beef ribs

Tri tip

Smoked brisket

Spatchcock smoked chicken

DESSERT

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Scratch vanilla ice cream with candied peaches

Sandwhiches you've never had

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Beef tallow French fries

Beef tallow potato chips

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Caprese salad

Scratch traditional Caesar salad

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Bleu cheese Picanha sandwich

Chicken katsu sandwich

Caramelized onion steak sandwhcih

Goat cheese and fig jam burger

DESSERT

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Breakfast of champions

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Tropical fruit medley

Tropical smoothie Vitamix salesman special

Yogurt parfait with fresh berries, honey and granola

Scratch chocolate chip banana bread

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Country fried potatoes with garlic and fresh herbs

Scratch hash browns

Authentic Latke

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Breakfast Sandwich burger, sausage patty with spicy garlic aioli tomato, onion, avocado and an over medium egg on a brioche bun

Bacon and cheese filled strata (kind of like quiche and similar to frittata)

Scratch waffles/pancakes with bananas foster syrup

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Gourmet English Classic

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Smoked Salmon on Crostini with chive and onion infused cream cheese

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Scratch vegetarian Ceasar

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Traditional scratch vegetarian pasta

DESSERT

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Sticky toffee pudding

French Flavors

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Fresh artisan bread

Maple Whiskey Bacon Reduction over Baked Brie

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Potatoes au gratin (French scalloped potatoes)

Carmelized onion and garlic creamy mashed potatoes

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Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

White Wine Braised Short Ribs

Cassoulet

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Creme brulee

Omakase

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Garlic edamame

Sunomono Japanese cucumber salad

Japanese marinated soft boiled eggs

Veggie tempura

Spicy peanut butter udon noodles

FIRST COURSE

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Tropical Hamachi carpaccio

Seared salmon with citrus ponzu

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Chicken katsu

Seared sesame tuna with mango salsa

Filet mignon nigiri with truffle oil

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Tempura fried banana and green tea ice cream

Green tea creme brulee

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Chef Drew's reviews

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**★★★★★ 5/5** We hired Chef Drew and his team (Chef Nicolas and Michael) through Fork Yeah Chef for a private dinner at a cabin in Arnold during our retreat, and it was absolutely fantastic. Drew was our main point of contact throughout and made the whole process easy — clear communication, quick responses, and genuinely helpful in working out the details ahead of time. The food itself was incredible. Every dish was clearly made with top-shelf ingredients and a lot of care, and they seamlessly accommodated multiple dietary restrictions across our group without missing a beat. Despite the cabin's limited counter space, they worked around it like pros and never let it slow things down. When we needed last-minute adjustments, the team worked with us over text and handled it without any stress on our end. On the day, they were punctual, professional, and just a pleasure to have in the space. It felt less like a catering service and more like having a personal culinary team for the night. We'd hire Drew, Nicolas, and Michael again in a heartbeat — highly recommend Fork Yeah Chef for anyone planning a group dinner or event, cabin kitchen or not.

Chef Nicholas was amazing! We had a dinner party for a bachelorette party and he made amazing food! He went above and beyond for us! By the end of the night he cleaned and let himself out. He was so accommodating for gluten allergies with an Italian menu. 12/10.

Nicholas and his team were wonderful!

Chef Nicholas was UNREAL!!

Chef Drew and his Sous chef Bryan were excellent. They prepared and served a delicious meal and cleaned up perfectly when finished. Highly recommend!

Chef Drew and his team were amazing. The meal, the food, his presence, and the whole experience was a highlight of our weekend! He worked with us to customize a menu taking into account the vibe and preferences of our group. The food exceeded everyone’s expectations (even the picky eaters). Would highly recommend Chef Drew to elevate whatever event you have planned.

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Raving reviews from everyone! Chef Drew and his Sous Chef both truly made my 50th bday paired tasting menu special and everything I dreamed it would be. My favorites of the night: The Hamachi Crudo inspired me to explore raw fish! Life changing. The bacon whisky reduction was delicious. This dish was the culprit for why I couldn’t finish the main course of dessert. I couldn’t help but go back for thirds. It was a total crowd favorite. The Gazpacho was so perfectly balanced. You nailed it. The Molasses & Pomegranate sauce work was superb. I wanted to drink the sauce!! The whole dish was beautifully plated and the caramelized onion mashed potatoes and honey glazed carrots were the perfect accompaniment.

We Loved having Drew at my 40th birthday with friends, so professional and amazing food!!

Chef Drew cooked up some amazing sushi for my cousin's bachelor party and everything was incredible! He was discreet (because it was meant to be a surprise). He was very cool and punctual. He made us a few of his own specialty dishes and they where phenomenal! He was even willing to accommodate to a special request of mine (one of my cousins personal favorites that other chefs were reluctant to dof) he not only did it, but he gave it his own twist and it came out perfect! Everything tasted fresh, and he was very personable! Wish he could've joined us at the casino!

Drew was fantastic to work with and did a phenomenal job. I would highly recommend him. The food was amazing too!

My experience in working with Chef Drew was great. The menu was thoughtfully planned out and met all of my wishes. The food was incredible and the dinner service was great! Clean up was amazing as well. I would highly recommend and will use this service in the future.

Everything was very smooth and delicious!

Chef was wonderful!! Early with all his set up and on time with our dinner! Each dish was delicious!! We all wanted more! Easy going experience and relaxing to dine at home!

Chef Drew was absolutely brilliant. He worked with me on a flexible date (the experience was a Christmas present, so was a bit of a surprise) and the menu. His proposed menu was rock solid from the start, and he was very flexible and accommodating. The experience itself was also fantastic. Drew was a pleasure to have cook - he was friendly and engaging, explained what he was doing at all steps, and really made it an exceptional evening for a group of 4 friends. On top of all of that, the food was outstanding - steaks done perfectly, lots of nibbles and tastings, and the end result was really just an impressive effort across the board. Will 100% be using him again for more events in the future!

Our experience with Chef Drew was phenomenal. He responded to my Take a Chef inquiry right away with a thoughtful, customized proposal and even offered to hop on a call to align on preferences for my bachelor weekend. He arrived promptly with his sous-chef and immediately got to work prepping an incredible menu with fresh, clean ingredients and top-quality equipment. The food delivered nonstop ‘WOW’ moments all night, and by the end, they both felt like part of the crew. Couldn’t recommend him more!

Chef Ian (Drew) was amazing! His dishes were flavorful and fun. He made our company retreat so incredibly special. We would highly recommend Drew for any event.

Ian and his sous chef Chris were incredible! The food was great, they were friendly, efficient & well prepared. It made the day so much easier knowing our team didn't have to cook & clean up. Would definitely hire them again, and suggest them to other people coming to Lake Tahoe!

Would highly recommend. Chef put together ana amazing Omakase for my friends and I at our property. Food was amazing.

Chef Ian (Drew) was wonderful to work with! He went back and forth to make sure our menu was what our large group with food allergies wanted and even tested recipes beforehand to ensure our meal was a success. He was punctual, polite, professional and personable. The meal was delicious, portions were generous and the best part of the evening was walking into our sparkling clean kitchen afterwards! Highly recommend!