Private Chef - Elegance of Surf and Turf - San Diego

WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

A gourmet dinner, from sea to the shore, handcrafted personally for you by a five-star Chef Perez.

This private chef experience 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 velvety lobster bisque infused with Cognac, followed by a perfectly grilled filet mignon topped with garlic herb butter and paired with butter-poached lobster tail. Creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes complement the main course, leading to a molten lava cake with vanilla bean ice cream for a truly indulgent finish. Perfect for intimate gatherings and special occasions, this menu delivers restaurant-quality luxury in every bite.

Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.

Your Menu

About This Experience

Guests

2 to 12 people

Chef's Arrival Time

2 hours prior to the selected serving time

INCLUDES

4-course meal + all ingredients

Venue

The chef comes to you

DURATION

5 hours

CONTACT

For larger parties, contact service@cozymeal.com or 800-369-0157.

FLEXIBLE BOOKING

Cancel or reschedule your reservation up to 48 hours before the event

PROTECTED PAYMENTS

Our Secure Cozymeal Escrow System™ allows you to book with confidence

WHY GUESTS BOOK THIS MENU

A luxurious surf-and-turf menu pairing premium steak with fresh seafood
Relax while your chef handles the cooking, serving and cleanup

What's included

The ingredients
The service
The cooking
The washing up

Your CHEF

Verified Chef

Food Safety Certified

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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Event location

Chef Perez will travel to guests in San Diego

Verified guest reviews for this experience

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Shannon S. 10/26/2025

Chef was super friendly and very talented! The food was fantastic! However, he did not serve dishes to the table, and did not wash all dishes after. The leftover mess took more than an hour to clear. For large groups, he would need a sous chef

Mary B. 10/25/2025

Excellent meal. Cleanup incomplete. Stoivetop not wiped down dirty dishes and pan in sink because they didn't fit in dishwasher. Floor dirty. Chef was at end of very long day but I suggest having chef arrive 2 hours or more before serving food and staying to clean kitchen. If I do this again it will not be at home but in Chef kitchen.

Ashley R. 02/28/2025

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!

Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Perez

Refined Italian Classics Review Photo from Cooking Class in San Diego

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Sarah C. 11/24/2025

Booked the menu Refined Italian Classics with Chef Perez in San Diego (Ocean Beach)

Chef Perez was very easy to work with and communicate with. We had so much fun and the food was absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to do it again! Such a fun surprise for my husband‘s birthday!!

Travis D. 12/10/2025

Booked the menu Refined Italian Classics with Chef Perez in San Diego (Clairemont)

We had a lot of fun. Messed up on multiple occasions, but still had a good time with it and food eventually turned out great.

Lila R. 08/20/2025

Booked the menu Nourishing Gourmet Dishes with Chef Perez in El Cajon

I purchased this meal experience for my friend's birthday. My bestie is sensitive to dairy, so Chef Perez custom-designed a menu with her in mind. We had an amazing meal (with the Spiced Red Wine Poached Pears being the absolute highlight) and learned some knife/cooking skills throughout the night. Can't wait to get the recipes, so we can try these dishes out with our family/friends!