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Hire a Personal Chef in Los Angeles
Chef-led dining for date nights, birthdays, dinner parties, and beautifully hosted evenings at home.
Private dinners
Elegant chef-led meals for anniversaries, date nights, and at-home hosting.
Birthdays
Celebrate beautifully without juggling prep, cooking, service, or cleanup.
Airbnb stays
Bring the chef experience to weekends away, retreats, and vacation homes.
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Hatfield
is a passionate and skilled private chef based out of the vibrant culinary scene in San Diego. A graduate of the San Diego Culinary Institute, she brings a flair for balanced and flavorful dishes to every table she graces. Having honed her craft in esteemed eateries such as Ironside Fish ....& more
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Trejo
Chef is a self-taught culinarian based in coastal North County San Diego, driven by a passion for continuous learning and growth in the culinary arts. He has honed his skills in upscale, fast-paced environments. Currently serving as the Executive Chef , a local meal prep company, he emphasizes the ....& more
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Malstrom
is a classically trained Chef, Bartender, and Hospitality professional with years of experience learning every facet of the Restaurant Industry. Now working as a private, travelling chef, he seeks to bring that Hospitality and special fine-dining touch to your next intimate dinner or special event with food and drink from ....& more
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Mau
I’ve covered a lot of ground as a Chef, Food Writer and Photographer here in the OC, there is little left undone. It’s been a wild ride and I love to talk shop. My culinary experience is formed around the manifestation of being puro Californio, with indigenous ancestors going back before ....& more
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Kalifa
I am a French chef and had the privilege of training and working with some of the greatest names in gastronomy, including Joël Robuchon and Alain Ducasse. I developed my foundation in some of the most prestigious palaces in Paris and Nice. I also competed on Top Chef, reaching the ....& more
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Mathieu
Cooking has always been my passion, but feeding people is what I truly love to do. As a private chef with over six years of experience, I’ve had the opportunity to create everything from weekly meal prep to intimate fine dining experiences, and I’ve loved every minute of it. I ....& more
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Personal Chef Services in Los Angeles
Elevated dining at home — menu planning, cooking, plating & cleanup.
What to expect
Looking to hire a personal chef in Los Angeles? Platesfull connects you with top-rated chefs for luxury in-home dining, private dinner parties, weekly meal prep, and upscale celebrations throughout LA. Whether you're hosting in Beverly Hills, planning an event in Santa Monica, entertaining guests in Hollywood Hills, or booking a chef for a vacation rental in Malibu, our chefs deliver a restaurant-quality experience directly to your home or Airbnb. From intimate anniversary dinners to celebrity-style birthday parties, corporate events, and bachelorette weekends, your Los Angeles personal chef manages menu planning, premium grocery sourcing, cooking, plating, optional serving, and complete cleanup — creating a seamless luxury dining experience.
Personal Chef in Los Angeles
Luxury In-Home Dining in Los Angeles
All-inclusive from $80/person
Groceries included
Cooking + serving
Cleanup after
Serving all of Los Angeles
Serving Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu, and surrounding neighborhoods for elevated private dining experiences.
Los Angeles
Beverly Hills
Santa Monica
Malibu
Hollywood Hills
Pricing that’s clear (and actually all-inclusive)
Los Angeles experiences start at $80 per person. Final pricing depends on the chef, menu, and guest count. Groceries are included — no surprise add-ons.
From
$80
per person
Includes
4
service steps
Best for
6–20
guests
- Grocery shopping
- Cooking and plating
- Serving (when selected)
- Cleanup after
Popular personal chef occasions in Los Angeles
Personal chefs in Los Angeles are useful for weekly meals, dinner parties, birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings, and relaxed at-home hosting. The service is especially helpful when guests want chef-prepared food without managing shopping, cooking, and cleanup themselves.
Popular cuisine styles for personal chef service in Los Angeles
Personal chef menus in Los Angeles can be shaped around everyday preferences or a specific event. Guests commonly request modern American, Mediterranean, Italian, brunch, lighter seafood, vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-aware menus that fit the group.
How It Works
Book a private chef experience in three simple steps.
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Choose a menu or request a quote
Start with a menu you love or tell us about your event.
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Review chef recommendations
Compare menus and proposals from chefs.
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Book your experience
Confirm your chef and enjoy a seamless celebration.
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Why It Matters
Hosting should feel effortless, intimate, and elevated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your chef
For Dinner Parties, pricing includes groceries, cooking, serving, and cleanup.
Some chefs may bring additional staff depending on the service.
Travel-related charges (if applicable) are discussed upfront.
Absolutely! You can customize the menu and share preferences
with the chef during the booking process.
Our chefs specialize in:In-home dinner parties, Birthday & anniversary celebrations, Brunches, Wine-paired dinners, Holiday gatherings, Corporate & team events, Private cooking classes
No problem! Just let the chef know during the booking process, and they will customize the menu to suit your guest’s dietary requirements.
Each chef's availability is displayed on their calendar. However, availability may occasionally change. If the chef becomes unavailable, they’ll suggest alternatives or help reschedule to a date that works for you.
Yes! You can chat with the chef after booking your event. If you haven’t booked yet, use the “Message Chef” option to ask questions or share event details.
Platesfull currently serves multiple cities across Texas, San Diego, New York, New Jersey, Ashburn and select other markets. Availability depends on chef coverage in your area. If we don’t have a local chef, some chefs may travel based on availability.
Tipping on Platesfull is completely optional. We believe chefs are skilled professionals and should charge what they deserve for their services. Our pricing is designed to be fair and transparent, so tipping is never expected—only appreciated if you feel the experience went above and beyond.
Chefs go through a vetting process that may include:
• Experience review
• Portfolio or menu samples
• Background checks (where applicable)
• Interview and quality assessment
We serve Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Pasadena, and surrounding neighborhoods across LA County.
Yes. Our chefs regularly serve private residences, estates, and vacation properties across Los Angeles, including beachfront homes in Malibu and luxury properties in Beverly Hills.
Absolutely. Our chefs specialize in dinner parties, milestone celebrations, corporate events, and intimate gatherings. Menus are fully customized and include grocery sourcing, cooking, plating, optional serving, and cleanup.
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