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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.

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. 🔥

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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.

02/03/2023

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

01/24/2023

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

01/20/2023

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

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!

01/15/2023

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

12/04/2022

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

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

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 👑

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 👑

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http://www.thechefstouch.com/

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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

The Chefs Touch BBQ Rig is on its way to @refugioranch for a kickass Saturday! We can’t wait to serve ya’ll. Grab a bottle of wine too while your there! Our Refugio Ranch favorites are “Barbareno” and “Escondrijo”. Details below 👇🏼#localssupportinglocals • • 🔪 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

Korean spice rubbed Hot Wingz always make the season Merry & Right....errrr....Bright 😜 Grab yours today while we are @refugioranch before they sell out! Shout out to Al the Meat Manager @elranchomarket for taking great care of us with all of our meat/chicken needs. #localssupportinglocals • • 🔪 TODAY ⏰ 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 #centralcoastbbq #santaynezvalley #805foodtrucks #smokedmeat #refugioranch #santaynez #thebbqrig #losolivos #eatlocal #guyfieri #solvang #seesb #syv

@losolivosca Los Olivos is the place to be today! The BBQ Rig is @refugioranch today for another Sunday Funday full of smokey meat treats and the best danged rhone varietals around. Treat yourself. You deserve it after all that cooking! 🎥 credit: @annavocino (You rock!) • • 🔪 TODAY ⏰ 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 • • #thebbqrig #refugioranch #losolivos #eatlocal #supportlocal #guyfieri #psdonttellguy #dinersdriveinsanddives #foodnetworkchannel #centralcoastbbq #smokedmeat #805foodtrucks #outdoordining #santaynez #santaynezvalley #santabarbara #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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