Book private chefs in Santa Monica for date nights, dinner parties & celebrations at home. Starting at $25 per person.
Choose from 103 private chef experiences in Santa Monica or design a custom menu for your occasion. From French and Italian to Mediterranean, vegan and more, you can browse menus, compare pricing and book in seconds for groups of 2 to 100 guests. Great for date nights near the beach, dinner parties in Ocean Park or celebrations around Montana Avenue, your chef takes care of the shopping, cooking, serving and tidying up so you can focus on the meal and the company. Menus are led by talented local chefs, including some with experience in Michelin-starred kitchens, for an easy at-home dining experience with a coastal feel.
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Chef Pierre C.4.8(116)
10+ years of culinary experience
FATHER'S DAY
AMERICAN
FRENCH
Served 850+ guests on Cozymeal
Travelling to guests in Hollywood Area, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, West Los Angeles
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Chef Hannah4.6(18)
8+ years of culinary experience
AMERICAN
BBQ
FATHER'S DAY
Member of ANFP, Association of Nutrition FFoodservice Professionals, Certified Dietary Manager, Allergen Certified
Travelling to guests in Downtown Los Angeles
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Chef Cregg4.9(138)
8+ years of culinary experience
AMERICAN
FRENCH
FUSION
Travelling to guests in Culver City, Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, West Los Angeles
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Chef Rebecca4.6(54)
5+ years of culinary experience
CHRISTMAS
THANKSGIVING
FATHER'S DAY
Served 200+ guests on Cozymeal
Travelling to guests in Culver City, Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
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Chef Mert5.0(164)
4+ years of culinary experience
NEW YEAR
CHRISTMAS
THANKSGIVING
Served 150+ guests on Cozymeal
Travelling to guests in Downtown Los Angeles
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Chef David S.5.0(23)
3+ years of culinary experience
AMERICAN
THANKSGIVING
CHRISTMAS
Universidad de la sabana
Served 150+ guests on Cozymeal
Travelling to guests in Culver City, Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, West Los Angeles
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Mixologist Shana5.0(14)
3+ years of culinary experience
Travelling to guests in Downtown Los Angeles
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Chef Rick4.3(17)
3+ years of culinary experience
POOL PARTY FOOD & DRINKS
AMERICAN
CHRISTMAS
Le Cordon Blue program 2000
Award-winning: 2 Michelin star restaurants
Travelling to guests in Downtown Los Angeles
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Chef Cedric5.0(15)
FRENCH
MOTHER'S DAY
FATHER'S DAY
Travelling to guests in Santa Monica
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Chef Mo4.9(17)
AMERICAN
ASIAN
FATHER'S DAY
West Herts College UK
Travelling to guests in Pasadena, CA
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Marc V.4.9(51)
UNIQUE
FRENCH
MEDITERRANEAN
Travelling to guests in Downtown Los Angeles
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What guests loved about their private chef experience in Santa Monica
Grace M.
Booked the menu
Regional French Cuisine
with Chef Cedric
in Malibu
This was an INCREDIBLE dining experience. Chef Cedric and Samantha were amazing. Each course was both so tasty and so tastefully put together. The salad was so flavorful, the beef short rib melted in your mouth, and everything in between was so so good. Cedric also shared with us his story and his work as a chef across the world. They gave us a 5 star restaurant experience in the comfort of our own home.
We highly recommend Cedric and Reiter Catering!!! Would book this again in a heartbeat. Our whole group of 12 greatly enjoyed the experience. The food was incredible and the service and care from Chef Cedric and Samanta elevated the experience even more!
Nathalie F.
Booked the menu
Regional French Cuisine
with Chef Cedric
in Agoura Hills
Cedric was amazing! The food was incredible, every bite was delicious. There was plenty of food! Cedric accommodated us so well on any dietary request we had and what time we wanted the dinner to start. He was very chill which made for a wonderful relaxing dinner. He was professional throughout and cleaned up everything. It was a lovely experience- couldn't recommend it more!
Nancy G.
Booked the menu
Regional French Cuisine
with Chef Cedric
in Manhattan Beach
Chef Cedric was outstanding! Thank you for making our evening celebrating my bf's birthday truly magical. Food was excellent, great conversation, and overall outstanding service. He also left our place spotless. Highly recommended!
Paula P.
Booked the menu
Regional French Cuisine
with Chef Cedric
in Encino
Awesome experience! … the food was top-notch and Cedric is extremely pleasant. Highly recommend!
Pharida L.
Booked the menu
Scrumptious Spanish Dining
with Chef James L.
in Santa Monica (Ocean Park)
Chef James was amazing. Food was incredibly delicious and he was great interacting with my guests. Highly recommend!
Sarah W.
Booked the menu
Regional French Cuisine
with Chef Cedric
in Los Angeles (Mount Washington)
Cedric was the real deal… no cut corners, fresh wonderful and inventive meal! He also has a great presence and true passion! This was such a joy I wish we could do this every night in our home.
Claudia Bohorquez .
Booked the menu
Regional French Cuisine
with Chef Cedric
in Santa Monica (Ocean Park)
Nothing short of amazing!
Delicious food. Beautiful presentation.
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FAQs about private chefs in Santa Monica
In Santa Monica, private chef experiences start at $25 and can go up to $455 per person, depending on the chef, cuisine and number of courses. Most bookings can be made for groups ranging from 2 to 100 guests.
Yes, at-home hibachi experiences are available in Santa Monica, with options starting at $60 per person. A typical experience includes a live teppanyaki grill, an engaging cooking show and a selection of proteins, along with vegetarian-friendly options. The chef brings the grill and equipment and handles cleanup, making it an easy, stress-free dining experience at home.
In Santa Monica, private chef experiences include a 1- to 9-course menu prepared fresh in your home. Grocery shopping, ingredient sourcing and full kitchen cleanup are all included, leaving you free to relax while the chef handles the details.
Private chef menus in Santa Monica are often flexible for dietary preferences and allergies. Currently, 11 experiences may accommodate needs such as vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian or gluten-free dining. Include your preferences in the booking message, and your chef will confirm what can be customized.
Popular private chef experiences in Santa Monica include A Coastal French Tradition, Regional French Cuisine and Southern France Culinary Experience, which together have earned more than 36 reviews from guests.
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