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Los Angeles
American, Italian, Korean & more...
Min. Order $0+
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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Los Angeles
American, French, Italian & more...
Min. Order $500+
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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Los Angeles
American, French, Indian & more...
Min. Order $500+
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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Los Angeles
American, Mexican, Middle Eastern & more...
Min. Order $0+
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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Los Angeles
Min. Order $0+
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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Los Angeles
American, French, Mexican & more...
Min. Order $400+
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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Los Angeles
Golden Hour
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Modrn France
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Backyard BBQ
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Customize my Menu
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Italian Party Menu
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Spanish Summer
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North African Coast
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Thai-inspired Summer
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Baja California Summer
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Seoul Summer
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California Smokehouse
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The Family Meal
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Seasonal Chefs Tasting Menu
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Mediterranean Dinner Party
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Italian Dinner Party
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Fusion Menu
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Los Angeles
Customize my Menu
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Golden Hour
Chef: Hampton
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: Fusion
Starting at: $184.00/person
Minimum spend: $400.00
Amuse
- Melon & yuzu granita, coconut, kafir lime, fermented chili oil
Starter
- Scallop or yellowtail crudo, yuzu koshō, finger lime, cucumber
Entree
- Charred lobster tail or charred spot prawns, XO butter, sweet corn, shiso, charred lime
Dessert
- Smoked vanilla & passionfruit coconut cream, toasted rice, cocao nib, meringue
Modrn France
Chef: Yu
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: French
Starting at: $165.00/person
Minimum spend: $450.00
Amuse-Bouche & Cocktails
- Begin the evening with a refreshing amuse-bouche featuring creamy goat cheese infused with fresh green onion, paired with crisp celery for a clean and vibrant first bite. Guests will enjoy this alongside their selection of handcrafted cocktails, setting the tone for the courses to follow.
Warm House Bread & Cultured Butter
- Freshly baked artisan bread served warm with whipped cultured butter. Simple, comforting, and prepared to complement the elegance of the evening.
Long Clam, Pistachio & Citrus
- Fresh long clam is delicately prepared and paired with a silky pistachio cream, creating a rich yet balanced foundation. Bright citrus elements bring freshness and acidity, enhancing the clam's natural sweetness while adding a vibrant contrast. The result is a refined opening course that is both elegant and expressive.
Pan-Seared New York Strip
- A premium New York strip steak, expertly cooked and served with slow-cooked red wine glazed onions, sautéed mushrooms, and silky beet purée. Rich flavors, balanced acidity, and refined presentation come together in this classic French-inspired entrée.
Strawberry Pavlova
- A delicate meringue shell with a crisp exterior and marshmallow-soft center, topped with seasonal strawberries and accompanied by chilled strawberry consommé. Light, refreshing, and vibrant, this dessert offers a graceful transition into the evening's finale.
Choux Celebration Cake
- To conclude the evening, a handcrafted celebration cake composed entirely of delicate choux pastry, generously filled with smooth vanilla pastry cream. Finished with elegant decorations, this classic French-inspired centerpiece is created to celebrate the occasion with both beauty and indulgence.
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
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
Spanish Summer
Chef: Hampton
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: Spanish
Starting at: $130.00/person
Minimum spend: $520.00
Amuse
- Chilled gazpacho, olive oil, chive
Starter
- Grilled octopus, smoked paprika, crushed potato, charred lemon
Entree
- Sherry glazed duck breast (or NY strip for those who prefer beef), charred spring onion, saffron white beans, romesco
Dessert
- Torrijas, macerated summer berries, honey, cinnamon
North African Coast
Chef: Hampton
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Starting at: $125.00/person
Minimum spend: $500.00
Amuse
- Smoked eggplant, grilled bread, harissa oil
Starter
- Charred heirloom carrots, whipped labneh, orange, dukkah, mint
Entree
- Ras el hanout lamb (or NY strip for those who prefer beef) preserved lemon jus, saffron couscous, charred onion
Dessert
- Olive oil and orange blossom cake, roasted apricots, pistachio, honey yogurt
Thai-inspired Summer
Chef: Hampton
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: Thai
Starting at: $120.00/person
Minimum spend: $480.00
Starter
- Seared scallops, Thai basil pea puree, yuzu koshō beurre blanc, charred mushrooms
Entree
- New York strip, red curry sauce, Thai microgreen salad, kaffir lime glazed carrots
Dessert
- Mango sticky rice ice cream, crispy coconut, fresh mango, lime
Baja California Summer
Chef: Hampton
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: Mexican
Starting at: $112.00/person
Minimum spend: $448.00
Amuse
- Watermelon jicama fresco, tajín, lime
Starter
- Grilled shrimp, salsa macha, charred corn, blistered tomatoes
Entree
- Adobo rubbed pork tomahawk (NY strip for those who want beef), blistered summer squash, grilled stone fruit salsa
Dessert
- Charred pineapple, cajeta, horchata ice cream, cinnamon-sugar crisp
Seoul Summer
Chef: Hampton
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: Korean
Starting at: $106.00/person
Minimum spend: $424.00
Amuse
- Chilled cucumber, perilla, gochugaru, toasted sesame
Starter
- Doenjang glazed grilled eggplant, scallion, crispy garlic, puffed rice
Entree
- Gochujang honey glazed salmon (or NY strip for those who want beef), charred bok choy, sesame rice, pickled radish
Dessert
- Hotteok, brown sugar, cinnamon, crushed peanut (optional)
California Smokehouse
Chef: Hampton
City: Los Angeles
Cuisine: American
Starting at: $100.00/person
Minimum spend: $400.00
Amuse
- Grilled peach, serrano, lime, mint
Starter
- Grilled pork belly skewers, bourbon glaze, pickled shallot, grilled scallion
Entree
- Smoked ribeye, bourbon molasses glaze, charred summer succotash, grilled cornbread
Dessert
- Bourbon banana pudding, caramelized banana, vanilla wafter, brown butter
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 Chefs 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
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
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