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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Gourmet Game Day Fare
$79 each
Private Chef Meal
$79
Get ready to enjoy a winning nine-course menu featuring classic and gourmet game day fare. In this private chef meal with Chef Pierre, you'll be treated to a gourmet game day spread that pulls out all the stops. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying from kickoff to the final whistle include an...
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Chef Pierre C.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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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
Serving the Los Angeles area
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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
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Mediterranean Surf and Turf
$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Indulge in a divine surf and turf meal featuring fresh Mediterranean-inspired flavors and ingredients. In this private culinary experience, Chef Pierre draws inspiration from the Mediterranean as he puts his own spin on a classic surf and turf meal featuring filet mignon and red lobster. Some of the other dishes you...
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Chef Pierre C.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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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
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Michelin Star Surf and Turf
$99 each
Private Chef Meal
$99
Enjoy a sophisticated and incredibly elegant feast fusing high-quality fares from land and sea. In this signature culinary experience with Chef Pierre, you will have the unique opportunity to enjoy and indulge in a gourmet meal prepared to Michelin-star standards. From smoked salmon rolls to a filet mignon and giant...
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Chef Pierre C.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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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
Serving the Los Angeles area
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American BBQ
$99 each
Private Chef Meal
$99
Enjoy a sweet and savory spread of dishes representing a classic American culinary pastime. In this private chef meal, Chef Pierre will create a menu with everything you could ever want at a classic American BBQ. You can look forward to savoring traditional barbecue meats like juicy chicken with a caramelized...
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Chef Pierre C.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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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
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Mother's Day Favorite
French Seafood Feast
$99 each
Private Chef Meal
$99
Indulge in an enticingly elegant seafood feast with French flair added by Chef Pierre. In this private chef meal, Chef Pierre will create a lavish seafood feast with French finesse. You can sit back and enjoy showstopping courses of smoked salmon rolls or fresh oysters, crab cakes dressed in Champagne-tarragon...
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Chef Pierre C.
Serving the Santa Monica area
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Elevated Surf & Turf
$89 each
Private Chef Meal
$89
Let Chef Valentina surprise your palate with a filling and flavorful meal. This private chef meal begins with a plump and delicate tuna tartare topped with avocado, togarashi aioli, a dollop of crème fraiche, and garnished with a crispy sesame wonton. You’ll then enjoy a perfectly cooked hanger steak with...
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Chef Valentina
Serving the Los Angeles area
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All-American Brunch
$99 each
Private Chef Meal
$99
Indulge in an incredible brunch that is worth getting out of bed for. In this private chef meal, Chef Pierre will prepare for you an elegant brunch menu that is sophisticated, beautiful and absolutely decadent as he transforms classic breakfast dishes into a brunch that is truly spectacular. A few dishes you can...
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Verified Chef
Chef Pierre C.
Serving the Santa Monica 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!
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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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