Book a dinner party chef in Los Angeles
Ideal for hosted evenings where you want guests around the table instead of the host in the kitchen.
Hosted dinners
Coursed menus
At-home table
Guest experience
Perfect for dinner parties where food is central to the night.
A strong fit for tastings, seated dinners, and chef-led pacing.
Lets the host spend more time with guests and less time managing the kitchen.
A dinner party chef turns milestone evenings into something guests remember.
Curated menus for hosting in Los Angeles
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Los Angeles
American, Chinese, French
Min. Order $500+
Mathieu
Chef-led hosting for polished dinner parties.
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Los Angeles
American, Chinese, French
Min. Order $500+
Hatfield
Chef-led hosting for polished dinner parties.
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Los Angeles
Private chef
Min. Order $0+
Charlton
Chef-led hosting for polished dinner parties.
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Los Angeles
American, French, Indian
Min. Order $500+
Malstrom
Chef-led hosting for polished dinner parties.
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Los Angeles
American, French, Italian
Min. Order $500+
Kalifa
Chef-led hosting for polished dinner parties.
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Los Angeles
American, Mexican, Middle Eastern
Min. Order $0+
Mau
Chef-led hosting for polished dinner parties.
View full profilePreview menus in Los Angeles
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Los Angeles
Italian Dinner Menu
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Los Angeles
Global Hors dOeuvres
A globally inspired hors d’oeuvres experience featuring elevated bite-sized creations designed to impress and delight guests. From rich and co...
Los Angeles
Fusion Dinner Menu
A bold and globally inspired dining experience blending Asian, Mediterranean, and Latin flavors with elevated modern presentations. Perfect fo...
Los Angeles
Steak House Menu
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Los Angeles
Bachelorette Party Menu
Perfect menu for elevated bachelorette party
Los Angeles
Backyard BBQ
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Los Angeles
The Family Meal
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Seasonal Chef's Tasting Menu
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Mediterranean Dinner Party
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Italian Dinner Party
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Customize my Menu
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Los Angeles
Italian Party Menu
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Los Angeles
Fusion Menu
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Los Angeles
Customize my Menu
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Italian Dinner Menu
Chef: Mathieu
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: Italian
Starting at: $155.00/person
Minimum spend: $1000.00
Appetizer
- Bruschetta al Pomodoro
- Caprese Salad Skewers
- Mushroom Crostini
- Capesante al Burro di Limone
Entree
- Brasato al Barolo
- Pollo alla Piccata
- Pollo alla Marsala
- Branzino al Limone
- Capesante e Risotto al Limone
Dessert
- Tiramisu Classico
- Brownie al Cioccolato e Nocciole
- Banana Pudding alla Italiana
Global Hors dOeuvres
Chef: Mathieu
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: Fusion
Starting at: $144.00/person
Minimum spend: $1000.00
A globally inspired hors d’oeuvres experience featuring elevated bite-sized creations designed to impress and delight guests. From rich and comforting favorites to bold international flavors, this curated selection blends elegance, creativity, and crowd-pleasing classics. Perfect for cocktail parties, corporate gatherings, weddings, and private celebrations, each item is thoughtfully crafted to encourage mingling, conversation, and a memorable culinary experience.
Appetizer
- Queso Fondue Cups
- Fusion Chicken Wings
- Deviled Eggs with Goat Cheese & Bacon
- Caprese Skewers
- Mini Beef Sliders
- Spinach & Feta Phyllo Triangles
- Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna Bites
- Stuffed Mushrooms with Italian Sausage & Parmesan
- Buffalo Chicken Bites
- Mini Lobster Rolls
- Mini BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
- Tex-Mex Quesadillas
- Jalapeño Poppers
- Loaded Nacho Cups
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Cornbread Bites with Chili
- Smoked Brisket Flatbites
Fusion Dinner Menu
Chef: Mathieu
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: Fusion
Starting at: $155.00/person
Minimum spend: $1000.00
A bold and globally inspired dining experience blending Asian, Mediterranean, and Latin flavors with elevated modern presentations. Perfect for adventurous food lovers and vibrant social gatherings.
Appetizer
- Spicy Tuna Tartare on Crispy Wontons
- Mini Chicken Tinga Tostadas
- Hummus Trio with Warm Pita
Entree
- Mediterranean Sea Bass with Lemon Orzo
- Chipotle Honey Glazed Salmon
- Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon
- Adobo-Spiced Beef Tenderloin with Chimichurri and Roasted Garlic Potatoes
Dessert
- Baklava Ice Cream Sundae
- Tres Leches Cake
- Chocolate Espresso Brownie Sundae
Steak House Menu
Chef: Mathieu
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: American
Starting at: $200.00/person
Minimum spend: $1000.00
Appetizer
- Shrimp Cocktail Martini
- Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Wedge Salad Bites
- Deviled Eggs with Goat Cheese, Bacon & Raspberry Vinaigrette
Entree
- Filet Mignon with Red Wine Reduction
- Ribeye Steak with Herb Butter
- New York Strip au Poivre
- Surf & Turf
- Tomahawk Ribeye for Two
Dessert
- New York Cheesecake
- Chocolate Espresso Brownie Sundae
- Tiramisu Classico
Bachelorette Party Menu
Chef: Mathieu
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: American
Starting at: $155.00/person
Minimum spend: $1000.00
Perfect menu for elevated bachelorette party
Passed Appetizer
- Burrata Crostini with Hot Honey & Basil
- Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
- Truffle Parmesan Fries with Garlic Aioli
- Mini Chicken & Waffle Bites with Maple-Chili Drizzle
- Mediterranean Mezze Board with Hummus, Whipped Feta & Warm Pita
- Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers
- Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
- Mini Lobster Rolls or Crab Cakes
Entree
- Herb Butter Filet Mignon
- Creamy Tuscan Salmon
- Spicy Vodka Pasta
- Mediterranean Chicken
Dessert
- Espresso Martini Tiramisu Cups
- Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Mini Cheesecake Shooters
- Fresh Berry & Whipped Cream Board
Backyard BBQ
Chef: Malstrom
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: American
Starting at: $140.00/person
Minimum spend: $1000.00
Appetizers
- Spiced Sumac Cornbread with Honey Butter
- Mini Cheddar Biscuits & Chive Butter
- Baby Potato & Green Bean Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette
- Fresh Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
- Mixed Tender Lettuces with Radish, Fines Herbs & Champagne Vinaigrette
- Baby Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Candied Nuts & Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Red & Green Cabbage Slaw with Apple Cider Vinegar & Old Bay
- Herb-Marinated Summer Squash Salad
- Mixed Grilled Vegetables
- Corn on the Cob
Entrees
- Smash Burgers, Cheeseburgers & Hot Dogs with Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions & Sauces
- BBQ Chicken Legs & Thighs
- Slow-Roast BBQ Spare Ribs
- BBQ Beef Brisket
- Grilled Sirloin Steaks
- Garlic Herb-Marinated Chicken Breast
- Vegetarian Burgers & Hot Dogs
Desserts
- Tres Leches Cake with Cinnamon Whip
- Angel Food Cake with Macerated Strawberries & Whipped Cream
- Cinnamon Roll Cake with Vanilla Glaze
- Dark Chocolate Brownies
- Basque Cheesecake with Spiced Strawberries
The Family Meal
Chef: Malstrom
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: American
Starting at: $125.00/person
Minimum spend: $700.00
Salads
- Salad of Mixed Lettuces with Radish, Fines Herbs & Champagne Vinaigrette
- Tuscan Kale Salad with Quinoa, Clementine, Pistachio & Feta
- Arugula Salad with Sunflower Seeds, Marinated Strawberries & Balsamic
- Spring Greens Salad with Pepitas, Carrots & Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette
Sides
- Pecorino Roast Potatoes
- Slow Roast Carrots De Provence
- Potato Au Gratin
- Garlicky Roast Broccoli
- Roast French Beans & Fresh Herbs
- Spiced Sumac Cornbread with Honey Butter
- Mini Cheddar Biscuits & Chive Butter
Entree
- Pan-Seared Sirloin Steaks & Chimichurri
- Roast Bone-in Chicken Breast with Gravy
- Garam Masala-Spiced Pork Tenderloins with White Wine Pan Sauce
- Spiced Roast Salmon with Dill Pistou
- Parm & Herb Crusted Cod with Lemon Basil Aioli
- Roast Delicata Squash Stuffed with Black Rice & Gruyere with Purple Cauliflower Fondue
Dessert
- Tres Leches Cake with Cinnamon Whip
- Cinnamon Roll Cake with Vanilla Glaze
- Devil's Food Cake with Salted Caramel
- Basque Cheesecake with Spiced Strawberries
Seasonal Chef's Tasting Menu
Chef: Malstrom
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: Fusion
Starting at: $174.00/person
Minimum spend: $1000.00
Snacks
- Maryland Style Crab Cakes with Cocktail Sauce
- Mozzarella-Stuffed Arancini with Basil Marinara
- Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta with Balsamic Drizzle
- Italian Farinata with Garden Pesto
- Spiced Sumac Cornbread with Whipped Honey Butter
- Irish Cheddar Biscuits with Chive Butter
- Fried Pickled Mushrooms with Homestyle Ranch
Amuse Bouche
- Beef Tartare with Cured Yolk on Pão
- Tomatillo Gazpacho
- Prosciutto & Melon
- Pan Fried Chicken Hearts
Salad/Soup
- Beet & Fennel Gazpacho with Dill & Fried Haloumi
- Chilled English Pea Soup with Carrot Slaw & Herbed Ricotta
- Spinach & Arugula Salad with Berries, Smoked Balsamic & Candied Nuts
- Mixed Tender Greens with Crab, Popcorn & Chili-Lime Vinaigrette
- Fire-Roast Corn & Watermelon with Feta & Sumac Citronette
Pasta/Fish
- Oolong Dusted Scallops with Braised Morels & Oolong Broth
- Spaghetti with Sweet Peas in a creamy Tomato & Preserved Lemon Sauce
- Spring Lasagna with Roast Squash, Leafy Greens, & Ricotta
- Gnocchi with Slow Roast Cherry Tomatoes & Wild Mushrooms
- Rabbit Cacciatore over Handmade Tagliatelle
- Pacific Rockfish with Herbed Squash Salad & Garden Pesto
Entree
- Beef Tenderloin "Au Poivre" with Mini Potato Gratin, Roast Broccolini & Au Poivre Sauce
- Minted Lamb With Spiced & Slow-Roast Carrots & Tzatziki-Whipped Feta
- Garden Herb Pork Belly Roulade over Creamy Parsnips & Garlic Kale
- Old Bay Roast Chicken with Green Bean & Roast Baby Potato Salad with Homestyle Ranch
- Roast Delicata Squash Stuffed with Black Rice & Gruyere with Purple Cauliflower Fondue
- Smoked Tea Duck with Lapsang Souchong, Mole Masala & Roast Carrots
Dessert
- Pu'erh Tiramisu with Mascarpone, Dark Chocolate & Ladyfingers
- Pear & Cardamom Bread Pudding with Earl Grey Ice Cream
- Devil's Food Cake with Salted Caramel, Spiced & Candied Nuts
- Basque Cheesecake with Togarashi Strawberries
- English Pea Cake with Lemon Curd and Berry Varieties
Mediterranean Dinner Party
Chef: Malstrom
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Starting at: $145.00/person
Minimum spend: $800.00
Appetizers
- Cheese & Charcuterie Board with Mustard, Jam & Crackers
- Seasonal Crudité with Smoked Balsamic Vinaigrette & White Bean Puree
- Antipasti with Marinated Olives, Giardinara, Dolmas and Spiced Nuts
Soup/Salad
- Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with Fried Halloumi
- Greek Salad with Kalamata Olives, Feta, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes & Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Minestrone with Tomato Broth, Spring Vegetables, Cannellini Beans & Parmesan
- Chickpea & Roast Tomato Soup with Rosemary
- Mixed Tender Lettuces with Radish, Fines Herbs & Champagne Vinaigrette
Entrees
- Beef Bourguignon with Roasted Root Vegetables & Hen of the Woods
- Chicken Cacciatore with Hen of the Woods & Castelvetrano Olives Over Creamy Polenta
- Herb Roast Lamb Racks with Slow-Roasted + Spiced Carrots & Tzatziki Whipped Feta
- Pan Roast Salmon with Moroccan-Spiced Quinoa, Spinach & Almonds
- Roast Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes with Quinoa, Feta, Spring Onion & Tapenade
- Pacific Rockfish with Roast Lemon Potatoes, Spring Peas & Garden Pesto
Dessert
- Baklava with Honey, Walnuts & Cinnamon
- Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Sea Salt Caramel
- Cannoli with Earl Grey Ricotta Cream & Candied Citrus
- Melopita with Filo, Honey & Cinnamon
- Basque Cheesecake with Spiced Strawberries
Italian Dinner Party
Chef: Malstrom
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: Italian
Starting at: $145.00/person
Minimum spend: $800.00
Appetizers
- Cheese & Charcuterie Board with Mustard, Jam & Crackers
- Seasonal Crudité with Smoked Balsamic Vinaigrette & White Bean Puree
- Antipasti with Marinated Olives, Giardinara, Dolmas and Spiced Nuts
- Bruschetta with Heirloom Tomato and Basil
- Arancini with Mozzarella and Fire-Roasted Tomato Marinara
Salad/Soup
- Baby Kale with Fennel, Toasted Almond & Clementine
- Roasted Beets Salad with Burrata & Pistachio-Parsley Pesto
- Mixed Tender Lettuces with Radish, Parmesan & Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Roast Cauliflower Soup with Crisp Prosciutto & Fresh Herbs
- Minestrone with Tomato Broth, Spring Vegetables, Cannellini Beans & Parmesan
Entree
- Beef Tenderloin with Roast Broccolini, Fingerlings & Red Wine Sauce
- Pan-Seared Scallops with Charred Lemon, Spinach & White Bean Ragu
- Spring Vegetable Lasagna with Ricotta, Leafy Greens & Squash
- Chicken Cacciatore with Hen of the Woods & Castelvetrano Olives Over Creamy Polenta
- Roast Salmon over Roast Baby Potatoes, Spring Peas & Morels
- Veal Marsala with Prosciutto, Mushrooms & Sage over Garlic Potato Mash
Dessert
- Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Candied Kumquats & Orange Curd
- Almond Cake with Wine-Poached Pears & Vanilla Gelato
- Dark Chocolate Panna Cotta with Spiced Pepita Brittle
- Cannoli with Earl Grey Ricotta Cream & Candied Citrus
- Pu'erh Tiramisu with Mascarpone, Dark Chocolate & Ladyfingers
Italian Party Menu
Chef: Kalifa
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: Italian
Starting at: $165.00/person
Minimum spend: $500.00
Antipasti
- Burrata, heirloom tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil
- Beef carpaccio, arugula, shaved parmesan, lemon
Primi
- Wild mushroom risotto, parmigiano reggiano, truffle touch
Secondi
- Branzino piccata, lemon, capers
- Filet mignon, rosemary jus
Contorni
- Roasted seasonal vegetables
- Crispy fingerling potatoes
Dolce
- Classic tiramisu
Fusion Menu
Chef: Mau
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: Fusion
Starting at: $115.00/person
Minimum spend: $500.00
Appetizers
- Fresh Made Chips with Guacamole & House Salsas (Molcajete, Verde, Roja, Aguacate, Quemada)
Soups N Salads
- Sopes with Queso Fresco
- Grilled Coachella Valley Squash
- Caesar Salad A La Minute
- Salad Corte Madera
- Avocado & Citrus Salad
- Classic Caesar (Tijuana Style)
Main
- Beef Tri Tip – Central Coast
- Herb Roasted Whole Free-Range Chicken
- Carne Rancheria (Grilled Skirt Steak)
- White Striped Sea Bass – La Paz
- Sea Bass Nob Hill
- Cioppino À Portuguesa
Dessert
- Lemon Ricotta Poundcake
- Ice Cream Torta Estiloa Sanchez
- Bananas Foster bread Pudding
Dinner party chef coverage in Los Angeles
Serving Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu, and surrounding neighborhoods for elevated private dining experiences.
How dinner party chefs elevate hosting in Los Angeles
A dinner party chef in Los Angeles is ideal when you want the evening to revolve around the meal instead of the kitchen. Whether you are hosting friends, planning a seated birthday dinner, or designing a more intimate private dining experience, a chef can help shape the menu and flow of the night.This format works especially well for homes, designer rentals, and private venues where food and atmosphere both matter.
Explore private dining at home in Los Angeles- Great for intimate dinners and hosted evenings in Los Angeles.
- A strong fit for coursed meals and chef-led dining flow.
- Helpful when you want to host without spending the night cooking.
Popular private chef occasions and cuisine styles in Los Angeles
Occasions
Dinner party chefs in Los Angeles are often hired for birthdays, anniversaries, holiday dinners, client evenings, intimate celebrations, and hosted nights with close friends. The format works well when the meal should feel personal, paced, and easier for the host.
Cuisine styles
Dinner party menus in Los Angeles are usually built around the table, guest preferences, and service style. Common directions include modern American, Italian, Mediterranean, steakhouse-inspired, seafood-forward, vegetarian, tasting-style, and family-style menus.
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