Driven by a lifelong passion for great food, Chef Rick excels at elevating the latest culinary trends with a strong foundation in traditional techniques. The chef’s extensive experience across more than two decades in the industry includes creating unforgettable meals in renowned restaurants and as a private chef and instructor. Chef Rick is well-versed in global and seasonal cuisines as well as accommodating dietary needs.
See more
Share this chef with friends and contacts
Chef Credentials
On Cozymeal since 2023
schooling
Le Cordon Blue program 2000
certifications
Executive Chef
Chef De Cuisine
Catering Chef
awards
2 Michelin star restaurants
publications
805 magazine. Malibu times, Conejo Times.
appearances
Top Chef competition contestant, The Peninsula Hotel, Beverly Hills
philosophy
“Breakfast is optional, always have a good lunch, Dinner is Life.”
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PASTA MAKING CLASS$75/person
The Flavors of Sun-Soaked Italy
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
4-course meal • Date night favorite
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PASTA MAKING CLASS$85/person
European Cooking Secrets
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
5-course meal • Great for groups
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PASTA MAKING CLASS$85/person
Italian Home Cooking
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
5-course meal • Date night favorite
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
GROUP COOKING CLASS$119/person
Latin Cuisine Made Easy
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
4-course meal • Great for groups
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
GROUP COOKING CLASS$119/person
Classic Mediterranean Cooking
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
4-course meal • Great for groups
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
COUPLES COOKING CLASS$119/person
Iconic French Cuisine Fare
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
4-course meal • Great for groups
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PASTA MAKING CLASS$85/person
European Cooking Secrets
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
5-course meal • Great for groups
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PASTA MAKING CLASS$85/person
Italian Home Cooking
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
5-course meal • Date night favorite
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PASTA MAKING CLASS$75/person
The Flavors of Sun-Soaked Italy
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
4-course meal • Date night favorite
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PASTA MAKING CLASS$85/person
Italian Home Cooking
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
5-course meal • Date night favorite
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
COUPLES COOKING CLASS$119/person
Iconic French Cuisine Fare
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
4-course meal • Great for groups
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PASTA MAKING CLASS$75/person
The Flavors of Sun-Soaked Italy
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
4-course meal • Date night favorite
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PASTA MAKING CLASS$85/person
European Cooking Secrets
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
5-course meal • Great for groups
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PASTA MAKING CLASS$85/person
Italian Home Cooking
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
5-course meal • Date night favorite
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
GROUP COOKING CLASS$119/person
Latin Cuisine Made Easy
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
4-course meal • Great for groups
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
GROUP COOKING CLASS$119/person
Classic Mediterranean Cooking
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
4-course meal • Great for groups
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
COUPLES COOKING CLASS$119/person
Iconic French Cuisine Fare
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
4-course meal • Great for groups
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PASTA MAKING CLASS$85/person
European Cooking Secrets
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
5-course meal • Great for groups
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PASTA MAKING CLASS$85/person
Italian Home Cooking
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
5-course meal • Date night favorite
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PASTA MAKING CLASS$75/person
The Flavors of Sun-Soaked Italy
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
4-course meal • Date night favorite
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PASTA MAKING CLASS$85/person
Italian Home Cooking
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
5-course meal • Date night favorite
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
GROUP COOKING CLASS$119/person
Latin Cuisine Made Easy
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
4-course meal • Great for groups
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
At your place
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
GROUP COOKING CLASS$119/person
Classic Mediterranean Cooking
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
4-course meal • Great for groups
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE$25/person
Handcrafted Pizza by the Pool
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
4 to 100 guests
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE$31/person
Poolside BBQ Party
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
4 to 100 guests
3-course meal
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE$25/person
Poolside Taco Fiesta
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
4 to 100 guests
2-course meal
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE$25/person
Classic Burgers & Hot Dogs Poolside BBQ
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
4 to 100 guests
2-course meal
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE$129/person
A Taste of the Mediterranean
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
4-course meal
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
Chef Rick
4.3(17)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE$129/person
New American Cuisine
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:00 PM+More Dates
2 to 8 guests
4-course meal
Travelling to guests in Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood Area, Mid-City Area, Pasadena, CA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, South Bay Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, West Los Angeles
Chef Credentials
On Cozymeal since 2023
schooling
Le Cordon Blue program 2000
certifications
Executive Chef
Chef De Cuisine
Catering Chef
awards
2 Michelin star restaurants
publications
805 magazine. Malibu times, Conejo Times.
appearances
Top Chef competition contestant, The Peninsula Hotel, Beverly Hills
philosophy
“Breakfast is optional, always have a good lunch, Dinner is Life.”
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT EXPERIENCES WITH CHEF RICK IN LOS ANGELES
Wilson C.
Booked the class
European Cooking Secrets
with Chef Rick
in Los Angeles (Westwood)
The salmon dish was our favorite, we loved the sauce that Chef Rick taught us to make and learned a lot of great techniques for preparing a multi-course meal!
Alex L.
Booked the class
Iconic French Cuisine Fare
with Chef Rick
in Los Angeles
So nice and very educational! everything was delicious!
Jeff Johnston .
Booked the menu
Private Event - Jeff Johnston & Guests - French Experience
with Chef Rick
in Riverside
Chef Rick is friendly and experienced. We opted to observe and discuss more than take a class, but we did learn some history and techniques. The food was cooked expertly and was delicious. He brought several specialized implements and gadgets, and left the kitchen cleaner than he found it.
Marina J.
Booked the menu
Poolside BBQ Party
with Chef Rick
in Rosemead
The food was delicious! We had a poolside party and got the barbecue menu. Great experience! Will recommend Chef Rick and even book again for future events!
Shari S.
Booked the menu
New American Cuisine
with Chef Rick
in Los Angeles (Mid-City)
We really enjoyed the meal and experience. Chef Rick accommodated all the requested dietary requirements. The meal was delicious. Highly recommend.
Marissa E.
Booked the menu
New American Cuisine
with Chef Rick
in Los Angeles (Hollywood)
Rick was a professional & his food was delicious! It was such a treat not having to think about cooking or getting dinner for our anniversary. We really appreciated him and the bread pudding wowed us!
Catherine
Rick served us one night the most memorable meal we have ever experienced.
Vett
Rick is an amazing chef who focuses on quality as well as presentation, if your looking for quality, palate pleasing food, you'll find it with Rick
Sonia A.
We were on vacation in Malibu and hoping for a night off from restaurants to enjoy the view from our rental. Rick made us a wonderful Mexican meal of halibut ceviche, guacamole, chicken tacos. Everything was outstanding, he was very nice and easy to work with.
Laurie
We can't thank Rick enough for these incredible dinners prepared at our home. Not only was the food wonderful but it was presented as if our home was a top gourmet restaurant. Our friends are still about these dinners.
Adrienne
Rick - consistently cooked seafood, meats, sauces & sides to perfection for dinners at my residence. Always reliable, clean and organized.
Karen
In September, Rick prepared a team fundraiser at my home, Rick came up with a fall themed menu within budget, did the shopping and prepared a delicious meal for 12 people and left the kitchen cleaner than when he arrived.
Lynda F.
Booked the class
Iconic French Cuisine Fare
with Chef Rick
in Encino
Chef Rick did an amazing job of prepping and cooking the meal and giving us tips and pointers on how to do it ourselves. The food was delicious!
Lois
The Instructor was "world class" with supportive instructions and humorous analogies. Considering taking the class for a second time.
Ryan S.
Booked the class
Latin Cuisine Made Easy
with Chef Rick
in Hermosa Beach
It was FAR from a cooking class. To this point, we did not cook anything. My wife was "allowed" to chop lettuce and a single pepper, only when we asked. The quality of the food was incredibly low, and certainly not worth the cost of the "experience. The menu was NOT as described. Example: "chimichurri" steak was barely even seasoned with some type pre-made / store bought rub vs. a marinade. A meal that I could cook in 20 minutes took 3 hours! By the time we ate, the steak and shrimp were cold, and we ended up throwing out most of it after the "chef" left. I could not recommend this lower and it truly almost ruined by wife's birthday. Even the vibes and atmosphere were horrific and depressing.
Laura P.
Booked the class
Latin Cuisine Made Easy
with Chef Rick
in La Verne
This was the worst cooking class experience I’ve ever had.
This person did not instruct us or teach us how to make this meal. We had to ask him every couple minutes what we could do next to help him. He didn’t teach us about the dishes or their flavors.
He brought inferior ingredients- and for the amount of money paid for each person I expected better than Kroger generic brand cream, canned tomato sauce, etc. He did not bring all the spices required, we had to use my own olive oil, cooking oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, etc. He brought only paprika. And packaged in a plastic wrapping from Kroger. At least shop at Whole Foods for this stuff.
As for the meal, he could not tell us the proper names of the Patatas Bravas. He said “I think they are called papas brakas.†And he had us make the sauce out of canned tomato sauce with cheap paprika added to it. The pan con tomate was a joke. We used canned crushed tomatoes instead of fresh. For the paella, he didn’t bring a paella pan…but told us that in a restaurant we would be using one. Instead he used my pots and pans for everything. So needless to say, the paella did not have the beautiful flavorful crust on the bottom that makes it authentic. In addition, he said we were making croquettes, but took a short cut and we didn’t make batter. We rolled the salt cod in bread crumbs and used my air fryer. He forgot to rinse the salt completely from the fish so none us could eat the finished “fritters†as he called them because they were so salty.
Furthermore, he did all the dishes without ever asking me for dish soap. So when I noticed that, I pointed out the soap to him, and he said thank you. When I opened one of my kitchen drawers the next morning , all the supposedly “washed†cooking utensils were greasy and “red†from the canned tomato sauce. Utterly disgusting.
Furthermore, one of the guests was sick from the food in the morning.
I’ve used Cozeymeal on three occasions and the other two experiences were wonderful with great chefs, great instruction, great ingredients, which produced a great meal.
One last thing, this person is not a chef, maybe a assistant cook in a restaurant at one time, but not a trained and experienced chef. He left his set of knives on my front porch. Now I have to figure that one out too.
Veronica G.
Booked the class
Classic Mediterranean Cooking
with Chef Rick
in La Verne
The meal strayed from the menu but was very tasty.