The Chef's Touch

The Chef's Touch COVID-19 UPDATE: All weddings & events in SB County are "On-hold" per CA State Order. Details in posts/events and by following

In the meantime, be sure to check out our BBQ TO GO Pop-up, happening weekends, in Old Town Santa Ynez.

We will be featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives tonight at 8:30 PST if you happened to miss the previous airings. ...
01/13/2024

We will be featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives tonight at 8:30 PST if you happened to miss the previous airings. 🔥

Labor Day and BBQ! The last of summer perfect combo. Come get yours this weekend in Los Olivos at Hwy 154 and Grand Ave....
09/01/2023

Labor Day and BBQ! The last of summer perfect combo. Come get yours this weekend in Los Olivos at Hwy 154 and Grand Ave. 11-5 pm or until sold out!

The meat is the beast but the devotees of the bbq culture are the gift of community and union.Like this guy of the NFL ...
07/22/2023

The meat is the beast but the devotees of the bbq culture are the gift of community and union.
Like this guy of the NFL Rich Eisen Show-generous, kind and humble-the best of ingredients. And to our fans and followers-please say Hello when you stop by.

Customer: So what is a Mac and Cheese Egg Roll? Us: Our creamy Mac and Cheese wrapped in an egg roll wrapper, deep fried...
07/09/2023

Customer: So what is a Mac and Cheese Egg Roll? Us: Our creamy Mac and Cheese wrapped in an egg roll wrapper, deep fried and topped with Sriracha Mayo thats what!
You gotta try one!

1st-Happy Father’s Day to all of you Dad’s! 2nd-If Dad just wants some authentic East Texas BBQ-We have you covered! ...
06/18/2023

1st-Happy Father’s Day to all of you Dad’s! 2nd-If Dad just wants some authentic East Texas BBQ-We have you covered!

My first cherry pie of the season. The best crust ever! 100% flour-9 oz. 50 % -Crisco 4.5 oz. 25 %- ice water 2.25 oz. 1...
06/03/2023

My first cherry pie of the season. The best crust ever! 100% flour-9 oz. 50 % -Crisco 4.5 oz. 25 %- ice water 2.25 oz. 1 Tablespoon sugar, 1/2 Teaspoon salt. Good for one 9 in. pie. Remember the percentages and you will never forget the recipe. Let me know how it goes!

When I am not cooking up BBQ I like to hang with my nature friends. This one is trying to talk me int dinner! ...
05/23/2023

When I am not cooking up BBQ I like to hang with my nature friends. This one is trying to talk me int dinner!

This Saturdays Pop Up location Santa Ynez Airport 12-5 pm. Planes, BBQ, Music and tons of fun under the sun! # flightlin...
04/14/2023

This Saturdays Pop Up location Santa Ynez Airport 12-5 pm. Planes, BBQ, Music and tons of fun under the sun!
# flightline

If you missed it first time round here is another chance! This Friday 2/17 on at 6:30 pm. Smoker, Stove and Skewer. Ch...
02/16/2023

If you missed it first time round here is another chance! This Friday 2/17 on at 6:30 pm. Smoker, Stove and Skewer. Check your local listing.

Our location-Los Olivos!Saturdays and Sundays11-5Get your BBQ on!
02/03/2023

Our location-Los Olivos!
Saturdays and Sundays
11-5
Get your BBQ on!

The ladies of The Rig! Could not do it without them. Oh, and there is that other Guy!
01/24/2023

The ladies of The Rig! Could not do it without them. Oh, and there is that other Guy!

“Rain rain go away”, because it is time for a sunny weekend and amazing BBQ!
01/20/2023

“Rain rain go away”, because it is time for a sunny weekend and amazing BBQ!

If you missed the first airing of the Chef’s Touch BBQ Rig on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives! Check these out! ...
01/17/2023

If you missed the first airing of the Chef’s Touch BBQ Rig on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives! Check these out!

This was so much fun! Guy is super kind and generous!
01/15/2023

This was so much fun! Guy is super kind and generous!

Jerky Time! Time to stuff some stockings with our Chipotle Black Pepper Pit Smoked Beef Jerky. We will ship. ...
12/04/2022

Jerky Time! Time to stuff some stockings with our Chipotle Black Pepper Pit Smoked Beef Jerky. We will ship.

From scratch is what we do! Yes, include this perfect Almond Smoker lot. Next time you visit the BBQ Rig-Bacon-Ate-it! t...
11/10/2021

From scratch is what we do! Yes, include this perfect Almond Smoker lot. Next time you visit the BBQ Rig-Bacon-Ate-it! the_chefs_touch
😎Sat & Sunday
⏱11:00am-5:00 pm
Refugio Ranch Tasting Room
2990 Grand Ave. Los Olivos
🔝Menu above in highlights
🦮Very Pet Friendly
💰Cash-Card-Venmo

Eater Los Angeles thank you so much for selecting us as one of the spots to check out when visiting the Santa Ynez Valle...
11/10/2021

Eater Los Angeles thank you so much for selecting us as one of the spots to check out when visiting the Santa Ynez Valley wine country! We are honored! the_chefs_touch
😎Sat & Sunday
⏱11:00am-5:00 pm
Refugio Ranch Tasting Room
2990 Grand Ave. Los Olivos
🔝Menu above in highlights
🦮Very Pet Friendly
💰Cash-Card-Venmo # santaynezvalley 👑

Well they went fast! We love using local organic produce and these beauties came from Sunrise Farms. We will reload the ...
11/06/2021

Well they went fast! We love using local organic produce and these beauties came from Sunrise Farms. We will reload the barrel for tomorrow and be back at the Refugio Ranch Tasting Room. the_chefs_touch
😎Sat & Sunday
⏱11:00am-5:00 pm
Refugio Ranch Tasting Room
2990 Grand Ave. Los Olivos
🔝Menu above in highlights
🦮Very Pet Friendly
💰Cash-Card-Venmo 👑

What goes perfectly with succulent, moist, fatty brisket! Yep, you guessed it. House brined Kosher style pickles! Stop b...
11/06/2021

What goes perfectly with succulent, moist, fatty brisket! Yep, you guessed it. House brined Kosher style pickles! Stop by The Refugio Ranch Tasting Room in LO. We will be here today 11-5.
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😎Sat & Sunday
⏱11:00am-5:00 pm
Refugio Ranch Tasting Room
2990 Grand Ave. Los Olivos
🔝Menu above in highlights
🦮Very Pet Friendly
💰Cash-Card-Venmo

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PitMaster Tip-I get a lot of people asking me about how to create a good smoke ring on there brisket. Here is how it wor...
11/03/2021

PitMaster Tip-I get a lot of people asking me about how to create a good smoke ring on there brisket. Here is how it works basically-when would burns it creates gases, these react to water in the meat and form nitric acid which reacts to the myoglobin(the red color) and prevents the meat from browning. One way to insure a good smoke ring is to make sure that there is available moisture in your pit and to wrap the brisket in butcher paper after you have achieved the desire color.

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😎Sat & Sunday
⏱11:00am-5:00 pm
Refugio Ranch Tasting Room
2990 Grand Ave. Los Olivos
🔝Menu above in highlights
🦮Very Pet Friendly
💰Cash-Card-Venmo. 👑

BBQ Chicken Smells Like Heaven! Hot, succulent, snappy skin, moisty moist! Hot and Fresh at the Refugio Ranch Tasting Ro...
10/30/2021

BBQ Chicken Smells Like Heaven! Hot, succulent, snappy skin, moisty moist! Hot and Fresh at the Refugio Ranch Tasting Room in LO until 5 pm. Get some! the_chefs_touch
😎Sat & Sunday
⏱11:00am-5:00 pm
Refugio Ranch Tasting Room
2990 Grand Ave. Los Olivos
🔝Menu above in highlights
🦮Very Pet Friendly
💰Cash-Card-Venmo














10/26/2021

People often ask me “How do you know when your ribs are done?” Here is one tip “If they aren’t shiny, they are not done.” These guys are just sneaking up on perfection. It almost yum time! the_chefs_touch
😎Sat & Sunday
⏱11:00am-5:00 pm
Refugio Ranch Tasting Room
2990 Grand Ave. Los Olivos
🔝Menu above in highlights
🦮Very Pet Friendly
💰Cash-Card-Venmo













Come join us this Saturday 10/23 11-5 at the Carhartt Tasting Room in Los Olivos as we serve up authentic East Texas BBQ...
10/21/2021

Come join us this Saturday 10/23 11-5 at the Carhartt Tasting Room in Los Olivos as we serve up authentic East Texas BBQ to guests and the public. 😎Sat
⏱11:00am-5:00 pm
🔝Menu above in highlights
💰Cash-Card-Venmo
















Super Tasty Chili Cheese Fries! We love offering food that is just fun! Life’s too short-eat more super satisfying food!...
10/19/2021

Super Tasty Chili Cheese Fries! We love offering food that is just fun! Life’s too short-eat more super satisfying food!
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😎Sat & Sunday
⏱11:00am-5:00 pm
Refugio Ranch Tasting Room
2990 Grand Ave. Los Olivos
🔝Menu above in highlights
🦮Very Pet Friendly

Camp Food! Wood Fired Porterhouse-Super Cheesy Baker!
10/17/2021

Camp Food! Wood Fired Porterhouse-Super Cheesy Baker!

03/21/2021

Thank you for another BBQ-TASTIC video post! Its a gorgeous day up here in Los Olivos. Take a drive. Buy some BBQ. You will be GLAD you did!
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🔪 Sat & Sun
⏰ 11:00am-5:00pm
📍 2990 Grand Ave. Los Olivos
📲 Text orders: 805-686-1040
🔝Menu above👆🏽in highlights
🚫Zero Contact Payment & Pickup
🐶 Pet friendly
🌳 Outdoor Dining
😷 Masks•Sanitizer•Social Distancing
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Time to wrap! Brisket, brisket and more brisket! #brisket #bbqbrisket #smokedmeats #bbq #bbqislife

People often ask me “How do you know when your ribs are done?” Here is one tip “If they aren’t shiny, they are not done.” These guys are just sneaking up on perfection. It almost yum time! the_chefs_touch 😎Sat & Sunday ⏱11:00am-5:00 pm Refugio Ranch Tasting Room 2990 Grand Ave. Los Olivos 🔝Menu above in highlights 🦮Very Pet Friendly 💰Cash-Card-Venmo #bbq #ribs #bbqribs #bbqing #losolivos #bestbbq #bbqfood #bbqmeat #smokedribs #bbqsauce #burntends #bbqbrisket #bbqmaster #smokedmeat #babybackribs #smokedmeats #smokedbrisket #checkitoutbbq #bbqpulledpork

Thank you @el_muchacho_om for another BBQ-TASTIC video post! Its a gorgeous day up here in Los Olivos. Take a drive. Buy some BBQ. You will be GLAD you did! • • 🔪 Sat & Sun ⏰ 11:00am-5:00pm 📍 2990 Grand Ave. Los Olivos 📲 Text orders: 805-686-1040 🔝Menu above👆🏽in highlights 🚫Zero Contact Payment & Pickup 🐶 Pet friendly 🌳 Outdoor Dining 😷 Masks•Sanitizer•Social Distancing • • #lipssmackinggood #ribsdoabodygood #localssupportlocals #centralcoastbbq #santaynezvalley #805foodtrucks #smokedmeat #refugioranch #santaynez #thebbqrig #losolivos #eatlocal #guyfieri #solvang #seesb #syv

Thank you @el_muchacho_om for the shout out! We really do have such amazingly awesome customers! We are looking forward to seeing ya’ll this weekend in @losolivosca on Saturday & Sunday! Details 👇🏼 • • 🔪 Sat & Sun ⏰ 11:00am-5:00pm 📍 2990 Grand Ave. Los Olivos 📲 Text orders: 805-686-1040 🔝Menu above👆🏽in highlights 🚫Zero Contact Payment & Pickup 🐶 Pet friendly 🌳 Outdoor Dining 😷 Masks•Sanitizer•Social Distancing • • #lipssmackinggood #ribsdoabodygood #localssupportlocals #centralcoastbbq #santaynezvalley #805foodtrucks #smokedmeat #refugioranch #santaynez #thebbqrig #losolivos #eatlocal #guyfieri #solvang #seesb #syv

Your plans need to include a SMOKED Tri-tip sandwich this weekend and a lovely glass of @refugioranch wine! Happening on the corner of Grand Ave & Hwy. 155 in Los Olivos 🔪 Sat & Sun ⏰ 11:00am-5:00pm 📍 2990 Grand Ave. Los Olivos 📲 Text orders: 805-686-1040 🔝Menu above👆🏽in highlights 🚫Zero Contact Payment & Pickup 🐶 Pet friendly 🌳 Outdoor Dining 😷 Masks•Sanitizer•Social Distancing • • #dinersdriveinsanddives #foodnetworkchannel #weareinthistogether #localssupportlocals #centralcoastbbq #santaynezvalley #805foodtrucks #smokedmeat #refugioranch #santaynez #thebbqrig #losolivos #eatlocal #guyfieri #solvang #seesb #syv

Proof that we make our sausage and everything else we serve, by “hand” • • 🔪 Sat & Sun ⏰ 11:00am-5:00pm 📍 2990 Grand Ave. Los Olivos 📲 Text orders: 805-686-1040 🔝Menu above👆🏽in highlights 🚫Zero Contact Payment & Pickup 🐶 Pet friendly 🌳 Outdoor Dining 😷 Masks•Sanitizer•Social Distancing • • #dinersdriveinsanddives #foodnetworkchannel #weareinthistogether #localssupportlocals #centralcoastbbq #santaynezvalley #805foodtrucks #smokedmeat #refugioranch #santaynez #thebbqrig #losolivos #eatlocal #guyfieri #solvang #seesb #syv

This weekend we are @refugioranch slangin’ authentic East Texas BBQ. Popup details below. • Be sure to TEXT your SUPERBOWL PRE-ORDER to (805) 686-1040 by 10AM tomorrow (Sunday) for pick up after 11AM Sunday •HOT WINGZ $8 •RIBS• Full Rack $40, 1/2 Rack $22 •MEAT BY THE LB• Brisket $28, Tri-tip $24/lb, Pulled Pork $20/lb • • 🔪 Sat & Sun ⏰ 11:00am-5:00pm 📍 2990 Grand Ave. Los Olivos 📲 Text orders: 805-686-1040 🔝Menu above👆🏽in highlights 🚫Zero Contact Payment & Pickup 🐶 Pet friendly 🌳 Outdoor Dining 😷 Masks•Sanitizer•Social Distancing • • #dinersdriveinsanddives #foodnetworkchannel #weareinthistogether #localssupportlocals #centralcoastbbq #santaynezvalley #805foodtrucks #smokedmeat #refugioranch #santaynez #thebbqrig #losolivos #eatlocal #guyfieri #solvang #seesb #syv

🅸🆃🆂 🆃🅷🅰🆃 🆃🅸🅼🅴 🅰🅶🅰🅸🅽! The Chefs Touch BBQ Rig is @refugioranch this weekend... And how darned AMAZING does our Fried Chicken look 😍 on our house made sweet bun, alongside slaw-pickled veggies & wax peppers?! Can’t forget our tang-tastic BBQ sauce, the unsung hero of our BBQ world. 🅳🅴🆃🅰🅸🅻🆂 🅱🅴🅻🅾🆆 📸 @heart_core_love • • 🔪 Sat & Sun ⏰ 11:00am-5:00pm 📍 2990 Grand Ave. Los Olivos 📲 Text orders: 805-686-1040 🔝Menu above👆🏽in highlights 🚫Zero Contact Payment & Pickup 🐶 Pet friendly 🌳 Outdoor Dining 😷 Masks•Sanitizer•Social Distancing • • #dinersdriveinsanddives #foodnetworkchannel #weareinthistogether #localssupportlocals #centralcoastbbq #santaynezvalley #805foodtrucks #smokedmeat #refugioranch #santaynez #thebbqrig #losolivos #eatlocal #guyfieri #solvang #seesb #syv

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What we do, and how we do it, in these strange new times!

COVID-19 UPDATE: All weddings & events in Santa Barbara County are "On-hold" per CA State Order. We understand that these are uncertain times, and planning your wedding/event has added challenges, as a result. Don’t fret. We would be happy to discuss your vision and how our dynamic catering services might best fit your needs. In the meantime, please come check us out at one of our weekly BBQ Pop up’s......”BBQ TO GO”..... happening Saturday’s and Sunday’s in Old Town Santa Ynez. Santa Ynez is approx. 90 miles North of Los Angeles & 65 miles South of San Luis Obispo/Paso Robles area. A perfect day trip, including a scenic drive regardless of which direction your coming from.

-BBQ POPUP’S: Be sure to “Follow” our mobile rig page, The Chefs Touch BBQ Rig (@thechefstouchbbqrig) for posts and popup event details.

-CATERING: Dynamic caterer specializing in bespoke experiences and curated menu's. All sized events; 20-500 guests. For inspiration and to learn more, please click here> The Chefs Touch

-FOOD TRUCK: Fully permitted, self-contained commercial kitchen w/reverse smoker. Catch us at a weekly Pop-up, by following our sister page: The Chefs Touch BBQ Rig

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