Private Chefs in Santa Monica
Best private chefs in Santa Monica for your next dining experience.
Starting at $25 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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Elevated Vegan Holiday Feast
$109 each
Private Chef Meal
$109
Discover Thanksgiving brought to you by a private chef. Skip the stress of preparing Thanksgiving dinner by indulging in a private chef meal. Elevate your holiday gathering with a multi-course vegetarian menu, expertly crafted by a professional chef - with the option to make it fully vegan upon request.
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Chef David S.
Pasadena, CA
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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
Downtown Los Angeles
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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
South Bay Los Angeles
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Gourmet Steakhouse Feast
$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Indulge in a luxurious modern menu inspired by steakhouse classics. The possibilities are nearly endless with this personalized private chef meal. Choose from an array of premium dishes artfully prepared by Chef David to create a custom menu of elevated steakhouse favorites.
Start with your choice of a...
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Chef David S.
Pasadena, CA
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Elevated Weekend Brunch
$99 each
Private Chef Meal
$99
Begin your weekend on a delicious note with a decadent brunch menu. Enjoy a bit of culinary luxury in this private chef meal. Chef Valentina will curate a brunch menu for you to customize to your liking.
The first course begins with refreshing choices, such as a grapefruit and avocado salad and vanilla Greek...
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Chef Valentina
Downtown Los Angeles
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Romantic Date Night Vegetarian Fare
$79 each
Private Chef Meal
$79
Enjoy three worry-free, unique and plant-focused courses together, and let Chef Cregg handle every detail. This elegant, globally inspired menu curated by Chef Cregg is the perfect date night for vegetarians, vegans or anyone wanting to try something new. Your private chef meal begins with vegetable pakoras and...
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Chef Cregg
South Bay Los Angeles
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Custom Surf & Turf Creations
$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Celebrate the balance of land and sea with a personalized surf and turf menu. Tap into your culinary creativity as you select gourmet dishes to build a custom private chef meal. Chef David expertly prepares your choices, blending the best ingredients from the coast to the heartland.
Start your multi-course...
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Chef David S.
Pasadena, CA
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Seafood Indulgence
$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Explore the freshest seafood selections in this curated private experience. Discover the wonders of the ocean in a carefully crafted private chef meal. Inspired by the delights underwater, Chef Valentina will cook you a delightful meal to awaken your tastebuds.
Customize your menu with a variety of...
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Chef Valentina
Downtown Los Angeles
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Authentic Italian Cuisine
$109 each
Private Chef Meal
$109
Enjoy a home cooked Italian meal with Chef Valentina. Craving homemade Italian food? Let Chef Valentina cook while you unwind over a plate of classic meatballs with hearty roasted tomatoes and basil. Continue your feast with penne pasta topped with sautéd lemon and garlic asparagus. Your main course will be tender,...
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Chef Valentina
Downtown Los Angeles
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Four Courses of Classic French Fare
$129 each
Private Chef Meal
$129
Enjoy a four-course meal of French fare prepared for you by Chef David. Fall in love with France in this private chef meal as you explore scrumptious authentic French recipes prepared by a world-class chef. You'll begin by tasting small pancake blinis topped with crème fraîche and smoked salmon, and a salad...
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Chef David S.
Pasadena, CA
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Authentic French Cuisine
$109 each
Private Chef Meal
$109
Chef Valentina creates a french feast for you and your group. Take a European vacation without leaving your dinner table as Chef Valentina takes your tastebuds on a trip through France. You’ll begin with a classic beef tartare topped with horseradish crème fraîche and served with French-style country bread. Then...
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Chef Valentina
Downtown Los Angeles
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Bright Flavors of Italy
$129 each
Private Chef Meal
$129
Take a culinary journey through Italy with vibrant handcrafted dishes. In this private chef meal, discover a traditional Italian four-course meal prepared by Chef David. First, delight in a fresh salad with the chef's own Caesar dressing recipe, and savor pasta filled with lemony ricotta and topped with a...
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Chef David S.
Pasadena, CA
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WHY YOU’LL LOVE a PERSONAL CHEF
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.
