After starting his culinary career in his native Colombia, Chef David S. brought his talents to Los Angeles. He's worked with chefs in Michelin-star restaurants and has served as a gourmet private chef for several years. His passion for experimenting with flavors leads his quest to craft new recipes, especially when it comes to his Latin-American heritage. With a sense of innovation and curiosity, Chef David S. is excited to share his talents.
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Chef Credentials
On Cozymeal since 2023
schooling
Universidad de la sabana
certifications
Culinary arts degree
appearances
I have been in mañana latina, i did a cooking demonstration
philosophy
“I bring warmth, calm, and passion into the kitchen — every time, every meal. I get to know my clients, their tastes, their rhythms, their memories. My job is to listen through food, to tell their stories, and to make everyday moments feel a little more special.”
Travelling to guests in Pasadena, CA, Downtown Los Angeles, Mid-City Area, Culver City, West Los Angeles, Hollywood Area, Santa Monica, San Fernando Valley, South Bay Los Angeles
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Chef David S.
5.0(23)
COOKING CLASS$149/person
South American Kitchen Essentials
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2 to 10 guests
3-course meal • Date night favorite
Travelling to guests in Pasadena, CA, Downtown Los Angeles, Mid-City Area, Culver City, West Los Angeles, Hollywood Area, Santa Monica, San Fernando Valley, South Bay Los Angeles
Travelling to guests in Pasadena, CA, Downtown Los Angeles, Mid-City Area, Culver City, West Los Angeles, Hollywood Area, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley
Chef David S.
5.0(23)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE$119/person
Bright Flavors of Italy
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2 to 14 guests
4-course meal
Travelling to guests in Pasadena, CA, Downtown Los Angeles, Mid-City Area, Culver City, West Los Angeles, Hollywood Area, Santa Monica, San Fernando Valley, South Bay Los Angeles
Chef David S.
5.0(23)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE$119/person
Four Courses of Classic French Fare
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2 to 14 guests
4-course meal
Travelling to guests in Pasadena, CA, Downtown Los Angeles, Mid-City Area, Culver City, West Los Angeles, Hollywood Area, Santa Monica, San Fernando Valley, South Bay Los Angeles
Chef David S.
5.0(23)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE$119/person
Custom Surf & Turf Creations
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2 to 15 guests
4-course meal
Travelling to guests in Pasadena, CA
Chef David S.
5.0(23)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE$119/person
Gourmet Steakhouse Feast
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2 to 15 guests
3-course meal
Travelling to guests in Pasadena, CA
Chef David S.
5.0(23)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE$89/person
Elevated Vegan Holiday Feast
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5 to 20 guests
5-course meal
Travelling to guests in Pasadena, CA
Chef David S.
5.0(23)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE$109/person
Festive Thanksgiving Feast
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5 to 20 guests
5-course meal
Travelling to guests in Pasadena, CA
Chef David S.
5.0(23)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE$89/person
Gourmet Holiday Delights
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5 to 18 guests
4-course meal
Travelling to guests in Pasadena, CA
Chef David S.
5.0(23)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE$99/person
Holiday Turkey Feast
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2 to 15 guests
5-course meal
Travelling to guests in Pasadena, CA
Chef Credentials
On Cozymeal since 2023
schooling
Universidad de la sabana
certifications
Culinary arts degree
appearances
I have been in mañana latina, i did a cooking demonstration
philosophy
“I bring warmth, calm, and passion into the kitchen — every time, every meal. I get to know my clients, their tastes, their rhythms, their memories. My job is to listen through food, to tell their stories, and to make everyday moments feel a little more special.”
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT EXPERIENCES WITH CHEF DAVID S. IN LOS ANGELES
Julie L.
Booked the class
Simply Mediterranean
with Chef David S.
in Torrance
We made a delicious meal, everyone had fun and learned something new. Chef David was very fun and a great guide. We will be back!
Heidi J.
Booked the menu
Custom Surf & Turf Creations
with Chef David S.
in Los Angeles (Palms)
Chef David came to cook us Thanksmas! The Surf & Turf meal he prepared was divine! The crab cakes moist and flavorful, the tenderloin cooked to perfection, the flourless chocolate cake simply decadent. Not only was dinner a highlight, Chef David himself is a joy to be around. You can feel how much he enjoys sharing his gift of cooking with the people he serves. Thanks for making our holiday celebration extra special!
CATHY OTA .
Booked the class
South American Kitchen Essentials
with Chef David S.
in Malibu
Chef David was funny, personable, and an excellent chef and teacher. The end result was the best ceviche and lomo saltado we have ever eaten. It was an evening we will remember forever.
Matthew R.
Booked the class
South American Kitchen Essentials
with Chef David S.
in Malibu
Chef David’s class is an experience in tastes. He is so knowledgable about how various ingredients add to the final total flavor. We learned a lot from him, information we will bring home and try to incorporate into our own cooking. Plus he’s a very warm and friendly man. We enjoyed the entire experience with him!
Wintor M.
Booked the event
Gourmet Charcuterie Challenge
with Chef David S.
in Los Angeles (Jefferson Park)
Chef David recently led a charcuterie board cooking class for our organization, and I cannot recommend him enough. Not only was he punctual and professional, but his personable nature and fun-loving attitude made the entire experience enjoyable for everyone. The quality of his ingredients and tools was outstanding, and it was evident that he takes great pride in what he does. The class was not only informative but also a whole lot of fun, and Chef David's expertise and passion for cooking shone through. We were thoroughly impressed and satisfied with the event, and we look forward to working with Chef David again in the future.
Emily D.
Booked the class
South American Kitchen Essentials
with Chef David S.
in Santa Monica (Ocean Park)
We cooked Ceviche, Lomas Saltaldo & dessert. It was a fun evening! Chef David is personable and quite talented. He set us up to assist with each round--although the pisco sours might have slowed us down a bit. haha We learned a lot about food prep and everything turned out delicious. He was quite flexible in the dessert choice teaching us how to make an amazing dairy free mousse made with coconut milk. I would definitely recommend him.
Stephanie A.
Booked the class
Italian Trattoria
with Chef David S.
in Hermosa Beach
Chef David was awesome ! He came to my apartment and showed my boyfriend and I how to cook the 3 course Italian meal. We both had a great time and it made for a memorable birthday experience :)
CHERI KADOTANI .
Booked the class
South American Kitchen Essentials
with Chef David S.
in Malibu
We had a fun and informative evening with Chef David. I highly recommend him and would choose him again. The meal was absolutely fantastic. It was a great way to share a meal with friends and learn about food preparation.
Brett B.
Booked the menu
Custom Surf & Turf Creations
with Chef David S.
in Pasadena
David was great. Excellent food and a good guy to have around
Kyle S.
Booked the class
Italian Trattoria
with Chef David S.
in Los Angeles (Baldwin Hills)
Experience was one of a kind. Chef David was amazing and taught a beautiful class.
Melissa L.
Booked the menu
Four Courses of Classic French Fare
with Chef David S.
in La Canada Flintridge
Fantastic chef, delicious meal, very much would recommend to others looking for a fun evening.
Greg M.
Booked the menu
Custom Surf & Turf Creations
with Chef David S.
in Newhall
Chef David is fantastic. The meal was obviously great, but he was just a fun addition to the evening. He gave us concise explanations of each course and posed in photo op's! We'll be using him for our next event.
Kelsey F.
Booked the class
South American Kitchen Essentials
with Chef David S.
in Santa Monica (Ocean Park)
David is the best! This class was excellent - he was informative, delicious, and fun! I would highly recommend using him.
Alex B.
Booked the menu
Bright Flavors of Italy
with Chef David S.
in Northridge
David was fantastic! Friendly, punctual, and made a fantastic meal for my wife and I. It couldn’t have been any better!
Vanessa K.
Booked the event
Gourmet Charcuterie Challenge
with Chef David S.
in Los Angeles (Hollywood)
Chef David elevated our team event to another level!!! Could not have asked for a better experience.
Dalton H.
Booked the class
Italian Trattoria
with Chef David S.
in Los Angeles (Highland Park)
Chef David remained in contact day of, arrived early, was personable, made the experience fun and the food was so yummy. So glad we chose the right person for this enjoyable experience.
Deema D.
Booked the menu
Bright Flavors of Italy
with Chef David S.
in Los Angeles (Eagle Rock)
Wonderful and delicious experience!
Lucia .
Booked the class
South American Kitchen Essentials
with Chef David S.
in Woodland Hills
This was such a wonderful experience, highly recommend David!! We did the South American cooking night for a friends birthday. He arrived early, brought all the ingredients and set up. He taught us about the culture around the food we were eating, and we put together a meal that was restaurant worthy and absolutely incredible. David brought all the food and equipment, and even cleaned up! We love talking to him, and learning from him. This was really such a special experience we hope to do again.
Hernan L.
Booked the class
Italian Trattoria
with Chef David S.
in Los Angeles
The experience was incredible! My son and I took the class together, and with Chef David’s great instructions we were able to make a delicious three course Italian meal. He was fun, courteous, well prepared, and on time. Highly recommended.
dawn b.
Booked the class
Simply Mediterranean
with Chef David S.
in Los Angeles (Brentwood)
We loved Chef David and this class. So good, so helpful. My children and my son's girlfriend and I all learned a lot and enjoyed a tremendous dinner.
Dennis C.
Booked the class
Italian Trattoria
with Chef David S.
in Palos Verdes Estates
David was great both personally and professionally.
Farah V.
Booked the class
South American Kitchen Essentials
with Chef David S.
in Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
Chef David was personable, friendly and a joy to have. The food was delicious and very easy to follow. We will do another experience with him again soon.