San Diego (University Heights)
5.0
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Chef Perez

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Chef Perez
Verified chef
Food Safety Certified
7 Reviews
Chef Perez brings a thoughtful, personal touch to every meal he creates. With experience cooking for high-profile clients, from a UFC fighter to guests at luxury SPA resorts, he understands how to balance fine dining techniques with health-conscious cuisine. Chef Perez's skills reflect his passion for making every dish both meaningful and memorable. For Chef Perez, cooking is more than just food - it’s about creating experiences that bring people together.
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Refined Italian Classics

$85
Cooking Class
$85
Immerse yourself in the refined simplicity of classic Italian cuisine. This hands-on cooking class shines the spotlight on enduring comfort classics from the Italian kitchen. Chef Perez teaches timeless methods for preparing traditional recipes from scratch including handmade pasta, creamy sauces and dressings and an...
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Chef Perez
5.0
7 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Thu, Jul 3rd at 6:00PM & other times
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Flavors of the Yucatán

$95
Cooking Class
$95
Explore traditional ingredients and techniques from the Yucatán region of Mexico. This hands-on cooking class immerses you in the vibrant traditions of Mexican cuisine. Featuring signature dishes from the Yucatán, you’ll learn new skills while experiencing a taste of the region. Guided by Chef Perez, begin...
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Chef Perez
5.0
7 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Thu, Jul 3rd at 6:00PM & other times
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Nourishing Gourmet Dishes

$85
Cooking Class
$85
Healthy eating is far from boring with fine dining techniques from an expert chef. In this skill-driven cooking class, Chef Perez shares tips for elevating fresh, seasonal ingredients into a showstopping meal. With each dish, you’ll master restaurant-style methods like blending soups and purées, searing proteins...
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Chef Perez
5.0
7 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Thu, Jul 3rd at 6:00PM & other times
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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Perez

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Elegance of Surf and Turf

$129 each
Private Chef Meal
$129
A gourmet dinner, from sea to the shore, handcrafted personally for you by a five-star Chef Perez. This private chef meal with Chef Perez brings the elegance of fine dining straight to your home. Indulge in a decadent surf and turf menu that balances richness, freshness and refined technique. Begin with a...
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Chef Perez
5.0
7 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Thu, Jul 3rd & other times
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Refined Coastal Fare

$129 each
Private Chef Meal
$129
Savor the ocean’s bounty in this refined menu thoughtfully designed by an expert chef. Perfect for intimate gatherings and special celebrations, this private chef meal highlights the delicate flavors and textures of premium seafood, elegantly presented for you and your guests to enjoy. Chef Perez seamlessly...
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Chef Perez
5.0
7 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Thu, Jul 3rd & other times
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Farm-to-Table Delights

$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
An exclusive dinner that celebrates fresh, seasonal ingredients and rustic charm. Indulge in a private chef meal with Chef Perez that brings the farm-to-table philosophy to life and to your dinner table. Each dish highlights seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, prepared with simplicity and care to honor their...
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Chef Perez
5.0
7 Reviews
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Next Date: Thu, Jul 3rd & other times
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Chef Perez's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 7 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Perez

Linda S.

Linda

06/12/25
We had the best time with Chef Perez. My 4 teenage girls loved all the skills they learned. Some kids try cooking on their own and just one bad experience leaves them not wanting to ever try again. With this amazing Chef these girls gained confidence, and skills to last a lifetime. Chef was so patient with the girls, teaching them knife skills, to slice anything from bread to tomatoes, herbs and more. He would guide each one so they were confident to keep trying til they were finally getting the skill down. They learned to make define custard, grate lemons, make homemade salad dressing with homemade croutons -Fresh pasta, running their dough through the pasta maker, they loved it. Highly recommend Chef Perez, truly gifted Chef and teacher and patient!
06/12/25
Mina S.

Mina

06/04/25
Chef Perez offered a creative, fun, and informative way to improve my cooking skills while making a beautiful multi-course meal in my home. I learned about caring for my knives, leveled up my knife skills, and experimented with new flavors. I am so excited to continue practicing and growing as a home cook with these new tips and tricks, and I’ll be signing up to learn from him again. Highly recommend this class.
06/04/25
Ashley R.

Ashley

02/28/25
Chef Perez is wonderful! We would him book again! Very down to earth! His attitude was great! Outstanding attention to detail and excellent food/customer service! Lastly our food was delicious we are stuffed!
02/28/25
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