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Hire a Personal Chef in San Diego
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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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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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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Wagner
I have been teaching cooking classes, catering, and executing Private Dinners, Retreats, Cacao Ceremonies, and Meal Preparation Services for over 15 years now and have gained some solid skills, experience and insight along the way.
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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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Kang
Chef is a culinary artisan with a passion for blending the elegance of French technique with the vibrant essence of Asian flavors, drawing inspiration from the bounty of seasonal ingredients. She has honed her skills at prestigious Michelin-starred establishments, including Addison, SingleThread, and Citrin, where discerning palates are the norm.
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Smith
Successful Chef of over ten years. Love preparing all types of cuisines from America, Italian, Southern, and Asian. Bachelors degree from Johnson & Wales University in Culinary and Hospitality Management. Learned the love of cooking at the age of ten by making Gumbo in the kitchen for the family. Loves ....& more
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Personal Chef Services in San Diego
Elevated dining at home — menu planning, cooking, plating & cleanup.
What to expect
Looking to hire a personal chef in San Diego? Platesfull connects you with experienced chefs for coastal in-home dining, sunset dinner parties, weekly meal prep, and special celebrations across San Diego County. Whether you're hosting in La Jolla, planning a gathering in Del Mar, entertaining in Coronado, or booking a chef for an Airbnb near the beach, our chefs bring a restaurant-quality experience directly to your home or vacation rental. From intimate anniversary dinners to large birthday celebrations, corporate retreats, and bachelorette weekends, your San Diego personal chef handles custom menu planning, grocery sourcing, cooking, plating, optional serving, and full cleanup — so you can enjoy the ocean views and your guests stress-free.
Personal Chef in San Diego
Luxury In-Home Dining in San Diego
All-inclusive from $80/person
Groceries included
Cooking + serving
Cleanup after
Serving all of San Diego
We proudly serve San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar, Coronado, Encinitas, and surrounding coastal communities. Whether you're hosting in a beachfront home, luxury estate, or private residence, our chefs deliver elevated in-home dining experiences across San Diego County.
San Diego
La Jolla
Del Mar
Coronado
Encinitas
Carlsbad
Pricing that’s clear (and actually all-inclusive)
San Diego 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 San Diego
Personal chefs in San Diego 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 San Diego
Personal chef menus in San Diego 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.
2
Review chef recommendations
Compare menus and proposals from chefs.
3
Book your experience
Confirm your chef and enjoy a seamless celebration.
Planning an San Diego weekend? Local guide: Explore San Diego Dining Guide
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 San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar, Coronado, Encinitas, Carlsbad, and surrounding coastal communities.
Yes. Our chefs frequently serve private beachfront homes and luxury vacation rentals throughout San Diego County.
Groceries, cooking, plating, serving, and full cleanup are typically included.
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