Private Chefs in Santa Monica
Best private chefs in Santa Monica for your next dining experience.
Starting at $59 per person!
Hiring private chefs in Santa Monica enables you to effortlessly entertain at home with Michelin-level cuisine. Perfect for romantic evenings, special occasions and family vacations, whether you’re planning a surprise party near the Santa Monica Pier, a romantic date night in Sunset Park or a farm-to-table feast in your vacation rental in the Pico District. Santa Monica chefs deliver gourmet dishes tailored to your specifications, from healthy California-inspired seafood dishes and Mexican classics to global favorites like handmade pasta and sushi. Your in-home chef takes care of every detail, beginning with menu planning and grocery shopping to cooking and cleanup. Hire a chef for the night in the City by the Sea today and plan an unforgettable, stress-free dining experience that embodies the best of coastal living.
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Exotic Tropical Experience
$235 each
Private Chef Meal
$235
Savor a gourmet tropical menu at an exotic house and tropical garden in Hollywood Hills. Indulge in a tropical culinary adventure in Hollywood Hills with this private chef meal curated by Chef Cregg.
This four-course menu features reimagined tropical dishes with modern gourmet spins. First, you will savor a...
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Chef Cregg
Los Angeles (Central LA)
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Refreshing Coastal Poolside Cocktails
$29 each
Private Chef Meal
$29
Elevate your poolside party with custom tropical cocktails, delivered directly to your event. Make your sunny gathering extra special with custom-made tropical cocktails delivered right to your poolside. Choose one delicious option from a mouthwatering menu, providing 2-3 drinks per guest to ensure everyone stays...
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Chef on Cozymeal
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Mother's Day Favorite
Elegant Duck-Inspired Feast
$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Indulge in a French-inspired menu centered around succulent duck breast. Embark on a sophisticated private chef meal with Chef Robert, where the star of the evening is a succulent duck breast prepared using classical French techniques. Chef Robert’s culinary expertise and passion for fine dining are evident in...
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Chef Robert
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Epic Pizza Pool Party
$29 each
Private Chef Meal
$29
Experience a perfect pool party with a private chef, delicious food, laughter and unforgettable memories. Experience the ultimate pool party with a private chef preparing a mouthwatering pizza feast. Enjoy fresh-made dough crafted from flour, water, salt and olive oil, ready for your choice of assorted toppings....
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Chef Cici
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Tropical Poolside Cocktails
$29 each
Private Chef Meal
$29
Enjoy poolside relaxation with custom tropical cocktails, perfect for sunny gatherings and refreshing sips. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails delivered right to your gathering. Select one delightful option from an enticing menu and enjoy 2 to 3 drinks per person, ensuring everyone stays refreshed. Forget about the...
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Mixologist Shana or Resident Mixologist
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Exploring Spanish Flavors
$99 each
Private Chef Meal
$99
Get a taste of Spanish cuisine through authentic tapas. You'll feel like you're dining in Spain in this immersive private chef meal. Chef Valentina will curate a menu of authentic Spanish dishes to create a customized meal.
Begin with small plates, choosing between patatas bravas with creamy garlic aioli,...
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Chef Valentina
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Italian Culinary Delights
$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Go on a culinary journey exploring the tastes of Italy Indulge in arguably one of the best cuisines in the world with an Italian private chef meal. Allow Chef Noe to create a restaurant-worthy experience in the comfort of your home.
Start with a refreshing traditional tomato Caprese salad with seasonal...
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Chef Noe
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Mother's Day Favorite
Southern France Culinary Experience
$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Enjoy a menu focusing on the produce and seafood of Southern France. Indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean in this private chef meal led by gourmet Chef Cedric. Using traditional techniques, you'll enjoy a menu that captures the essence of French Mediterranean cuisine.
Start with a delectable sourdough...
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Chef Cedric
Serving the Los Angeles area
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California-French Duck Dinner
$99 each
Private Chef Meal
$99
Join Chef Cregg for a French-inspired menu infused with California influence. Choose gourmet dishes to tantalize your taste buds featuring local ingredients and classic French technique. Begin with an earthy beet and manchego salad or a crispy tarte flambée. Next, enjoy a poached duck egg over creamy polenta, or a...
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Chef Cregg
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Mother's Day Favorite
French Laundry-Inspired Michelin Star Menu
$349 each / 9 Courses
Private Chef Meal
$349 / 9 Courses
Savor a Michelin-worthy multi-course menu inspired by the iconic restaurant, The French Laundry. In this upscale private chef meal, Chef Pierre will prepare for you a nine-course menu inspired by The French Laundry restaurant. Chef Pierre showcases his Michelin star expertise with each dish, including oysters...
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Chef Pierre C.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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Contemporary Asian Fusion & Handcrafted Sushi
$129 each
Private Chef Meal
$129
Enjoy the elevated flavors of contemporary Asian cuisine and handcrafted sushi rolls. This engaging private chef meal will take you on a culinary journey. Chef Valentina will curate a menu of contemporary Asian flavors for you to customize into a multi-course meal.
For the first course, choose between options...
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Chef Valentina
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Land and Sea
$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Enjoy the best of the land and sea with this elegant four-course feast. This private chef meal with Chef Cregg is perfect for date night, featuring an upscale and globally inspired meal. Start out with an amuse-bouche of either an heirloom tomato salad or curry carrot soup, followed by your choice of Israeli...
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Chef Cregg
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Ideal for birthday dinners
Brian
Chef Francesca was fantastic! She came to our house to cook dinner for my wife’s birthday and we enjoyed every moment of it. From the preparation of the meal to the delicious food she served, it was all incredible. I would recommend her to anyone and look forward to having her back to our home again very soon!
Elevate a dining experience
Nikki
Our experience with Chef Daniel was excellent! Not only did he take the time to create a thoughtful menu that paired well with our wines, but he took care in how his dishes were presented. The dishes were exquisite and all in all lead to a memorable night for us and our guests.
Impress your guests
Chrystal
We had a great time having our own personal chef to create a private dining experience for us. It felt like being in a five-star restaurant without leaving the comfort of the house. The chef was amazing. Great food, great company, amazingly unique experience! I will definitely do it again.
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