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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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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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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Coastal Italian
$129 each
Private Chef Meal
$129
Savor fresh seafood, elegantly prepared with Italian flair by a world-class chef With a showcase of fresh ingredients and time-honored techniques, this private chef meal highlights the unique blend of simplicity and sophistication at the heart of Italian cuisine. Begin with a succulent salad of artichoke, shrimp...
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Chef Seyhan
Serving the Los Angeles area
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The Best of Brunch
$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Enjoy the best of breakfast AND lunch with Chef Ashley's family style brunch. Chef Ashley is serving up a fan-favorite meal in this private chef meal, where you'll build the ideal brunch, served family style. First, choose between French toast, pecan pie waffles, buttermilk biscuits or vanilla pancakes. For...
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Chef Ashley
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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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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Elegant Feast From France
$99 each
Private Chef Meal
$99
Savor a gourmet French feast prepared by Chef Rebecca. Take a culinary tour through the French countryside with Chef Rebecca in this four-course private chef meal. Begin with a silky Jerusalem artichoke purée topped with seared scallops and a thyme oil drizzle, and an elegant haricots verts and potato salad...
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Chef Rebecca
Serving the Los Angeles area
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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.
Begin...
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Chef David S.
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Surf & Turf Excellence
$129 each
Private Chef Meal
$129
Savor the exquisite pairing of surf & turf with this delightful culinary journey. Tuck into surf & turf during an exciting private chef meal. Chef Dorian is the expert chef who will guide you through a menu filled with the best of land and sea.
Throughout the menu, you'll have your choice of appetizers,...
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Chef Dorian
Serving the Santa Monica area
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Poolside BBQ Party
$31 each
Private Chef Meal
$31
Enjoy a family-friendly poolside BBQ party with Chef Rick in a relaxing setting. Dive into a classic BBQ poolside party with a delicious twist. Choose from a selection of expertly grilled meats, including tri-tip, chicken thighs, pork shoulder or ribs. Complementing the main dishes are traditional BBQ sides: fresh...
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Chef Rick
Serving the Los Angeles 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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Sophisticated Surf and Turf
$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Enjoy the perfect surf and turf with this three-course menu curated by Chef Ashley. Using simple ingredients to create big flavor, Chef Ashley will provide the perfect combination of surf and turf in this private chef meal. Begin your meal with homemade potato gnocchi in a sage-walnut pesto sauce with Cognac....
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Chef Ashley
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!
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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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