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Hire a Private Chef in Los Angeles
Book a vetted private or personal chef in Los Angeles for dinner parties, birthdays, anniversaries, Airbnb stays, and special occasions at home. Menus are customized to your guests, with pricing from $90/person and service that can include groceries, cooking, serving, and cleanup.
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Intimate hosting
Private dining in Los Angeles for anniversaries, proposals, and elevated chef-at-home dinners.
Celebrations
Personal chef services for birthdays, family gatherings, holiday dinners, and relaxed milestone meals.
Vacation homes
Hire a private chef in Los Angeles for Airbnb stays, vacation rentals, retreats, and weekends away.
Bachelorette parties
Private chef experiences for your Los Angeles bachelorette weekend — menus, drink pairings, zero kitchen stress.
Meet private chefs in Los Angeles
Browse vetted chefs for homes, lake houses, and special occasions near you.
Hampton
Self taught private chef based on the westside of Los Angeles, offering fully custom multi-course dinners in homes and vacation rentals. Barbecue is where I started and what I have cooked the longest, and smoke and char remain the backbone of everything I make. On that foundation I build California ....& 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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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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Charlton
Chef JustNCase is a Los Angeles-based private vegan chef known for creating elevated plant-based dining experiences that surprise even the biggest meat eaters. With years of experience as a private chef and the creator behind Conveniently Vegan LA, he specializes in bold flavors, upscale presentation, and unforgettable culinary experiences designed ....& 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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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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Chef Services in Los Angeles for At-Home Dining
Elevated dining at home — menu planning, cooking, plating & cleanup.
Experience refined dining with a private chef in Los Angeles. Whether hosting in Beverly Hills, entertaining in Malibu, or planning a Hollywood Hills dinner party, our chefs design custom menus for your event.
From premium ingredients to final cleanup, every detail is managed.
Private Chef in Los Angeles
Luxury In-Home Dining in Los Angeles
All-inclusive from $90/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 $90 per person. Final pricing depends on the chef, menu, and guest count. Groceries are included — no surprise add-ons.
From
$90
per person
Includes
4
service steps
Best for
6–20
guests
- Grocery shopping
- Cooking & plating
- Serving (when selected)
- Cleanup after
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your chef
A private chef is usually hired for a specific event such as an intimate dinner, dinner party, birthday celebration, anniversary, Airbnb stay, or corporate dinner. A personal chef may also support ongoing meals or recurring in-home chef service. On Platesfull, hosts can request both private chef and personal chef services in Los Angeles depending on the occasion.
Yes. Many Platesfull bookings are one-time personal chef experiences for dinner parties, birthdays, anniversaries, date nights, and special occasions in Los Angeles. You can request a menu, compare chef fit, and book the option that works for your event.
Yes. You can hire a private chef or personal chef for an Airbnb, vacation rental, lake house, or weekend stay in Los Angeles. Share the kitchen setup, timing, guest count, and dietary needs so the chef can plan the right menu and service flow.
Personal chef and private chef pricing in Los Angeles generally starts around $90 per person and varies by menu, guest count, service style, and occasion. Platesfull quotes are designed to be clear upfront and can include groceries, cooking, serving, and cleanup.
For dinner parties and private dining in Los Angeles, pricing can include groceries, cooking, serving or plating, and cleanup.
Some chefs may bring additional staff depending on the service style and guest count.
Travel-related charges, if applicable, are discussed upfront.
Yes. You can customize the menu around cuisine preferences, dietary restrictions, allergies, guest count, budget, and the tone of the event.
Chefs can shape menus for birthdays, anniversaries, dinner parties, bachelorette weekends, family gatherings, and holiday dinners.
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