Chef Tolu “Eros” Erogbogbo tasting menu dish.
Whether a busy professional on the go or a swamped party host, having a reliable private chef makes anyone’s life easier. These ten private chefs in Los Angeles are sure to have your culinary needs met in any situation.
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Bring A-list-approved quality to your home or event with Wolfgang Puck Catering’s private chef services. Customizable menus from the highly esteemed company allows clients to enjoy the cutting edge of the culinary world in the comfort of their own homes. You likely know the talents of Wolfgang and team yourself through dinners at Spago, Cut or Merois, but you’ll be convinced to opt for their private chef services knowing Wolfgang Puck Catering helms the food for the official Academy Awards afterparty, the Governors Ball.
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Showcasing his culinary expertise, Ilé founder chef Tolu “Eros” Erogbogbo offers private chef and full-scale catering services. Known for his contemporary West African cooking, Erogbogbo aims to broaden the cuisine’s popularity through more exposure to American diners. With dishes like suya lamb and plantain ice cream, Erogbogbo found favor among Angelenos and media giants alike. His work has been featured in brand partnerships with Chase and catering for events by Disney, Google and Coachella.
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It is often said that drawing from your own life makes for the best art, which is what chef Ali Cengiz does with his Turkish-inspired cooking. His upbringing on the northern coast of the country and training in Istanbul blend with his California locale, making for a warmly personal dining experience accented by a Mediterranean flair. Cengiz’s skills work with any event, from a casual Sunday brunch to a 40-person Passover Seder.
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With ingredients sourced from Santa Monica’s Farmers Market, chef Amanda Pilkington infuses the client’s personal touch to every private dining experience. Adhering to an open, communicative process for organizing an event, she makes sure every detail is in place. Her experience in catering events for A24 Films, Free People, Facebook and the Sundance Film Festival makes her a versatile chef and able to gastronomically excel at any type of function.
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For elegant tablescapes and creative plating, look no further than chef Gino Vigil. Specializing in Californian and Italian cuisines, he brings a light, fresh approach to dishes with undeniably top-notch ingredients. His cooking is not limited to his specialties, however, as his menu options exhibit flexibility and ease for clients.
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Chef Johnnie believes in scraping the word “catering.” As explained on his website, he prefers to refer to what he does as an elevated culinary experience that is constantly meant to feel intimate, despite the event’s size. While pre-set menus are available, you can also choose to customize your menu, perfect for crafting your ideal dining experience. Options for private dining experiences range from plated four-course dinners to ten-course omakase fusion. For something a little more casual, chef Johnnie also offers a high-end take on a beloved pizza party, with choices like a caviar Neapolitan pizza and a hot honey Calabrian salami New York-style pizza.
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Owner of CKL Events, chef Keven Lee specializes in classical French and Mediterranean cuisine with influences from Asia and the Pacific Rim. He creates a unique fusion of flavors that can be melded to any individual preference or taste.
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Classically trained chef Nate Romo provides clients with high-end private dining, marked by special care and attention to detail. With experience cooking for A-listers like Cher and Lady Gaga, Romo has built a name for himself in the catering business in multiple cities. Through his meals, he exhibits classic French techniques paired with Southeast Asian and Mexican flavors. This melding mixes beautifully with farm-fresh seasonal California cuisine he serves to diners. Romo’s skills are also extended to meal prep for health purposes, specialty diets and executive professionals.
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When not working at Soho House in West Hollywood, chef Shane Fatemian presents his culinary skills through private chef services. Decorating his serving tables with towering displays of food, Fatemian makes private dining an event of abundance. Sprawling platters covered in fresh ingredients also display his versatility in delivering quality to any custom menu.
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As seen on season six of Food Network’s Supermarket Stakeout, Nicole Lee’s private chef services are better than anything from TV. In-home weekly meal prep options can be tailored to any restrictions or diets a client may be following, a perk for athletes, professionals and families. Lee also offers boutique catering, carefully crafting menus for any occasion so that hosts can be guests at their own events.
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For health-focused menus, Plates by Lisa provides farm-fresh, curated dining with extra precision. Customizable menus are made to fit dietary restrictions, client preferences and event themes. Personal chef services are mostly contained to weekly meal prep packages for families, athletes and office teams. Looking to get busy in the kitchen with personal chef-quality recipes? Plates by Lisa also sells recipe boxes with easy-to-follow instructions and premier ingredients.
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Perhaps best known for her signature cocktails at Hailey Bieber’s Rhode pocket blush launch party, Sophie’s Table by chef Sophie Dalah brings artistry and whimsy to, well, the table. Bright color palettes and creative arrangements make Sophie’s Table some of the most Instagrammable work you can find. Options range from intimate gatherings, like for Delaney Rowe’s birthday, or full events, like Bella Hadid’s Orebella perfume launch. Dalah’s knack for family-style serving and carts filled with desserts and drinks make for the right great choice if you’re looking to host something where the visuals are nearly as decadent as the food.
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