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Birthdays

At-Home Hosting

Intimate hosting

A more private chef experience for anniversaries, proposals, and elevated dinners at home.

Celebrations

From birthdays to family gatherings, enjoy chef service without the kitchen stress.

Vacation homes

Book a private chef for Airbnb stays, retreats, and weekends away in Los Angeles.

Bachelorette parties

Private chef experiences for your Los Angeles bachelorette weekend — menus, drink pairings, zero kitchen stress.

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Trejo
Los Angeles
American, French, Mexican & more...
Min. Order $400+

Trejo

Chef is a self-taught culinarian based in coastal North County San Diego, driven by a passion for continuous learning and growth in the culinary arts. He has honed his skills in upscale, fast-paced environments. Currently serving as the Executive Chef , a local meal prep company, he emphasizes the ....& more

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Malstrom
Los Angeles
American, French, Indian & more...
Min. Order $500+

Malstrom

is a classically trained Chef, Bartender, and Hospitality professional with years of experience learning every facet of the Restaurant Industry. Now working as a private, travelling chef, he seeks to bring that Hospitality and special fine-dining touch to your next intimate dinner or special event with food and drink from ....& more

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Mau
Los Angeles
American, Mexican, Middle Eastern & more...
Min. Order $0+

Mau

I’ve covered a lot of ground as a Chef, Food Writer and Photographer here in the OC, there is little left undone. It’s been a wild ride and I love to talk shop. My culinary experience is formed around the manifestation of being puro Californio, with indigenous ancestors going back before ....& more

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Mathieu
Los Angeles
American, Chinese, French & more...
Min. Order $500+

Mathieu

Cooking has always been my passion, but feeding people is what I truly love to do. As a private chef with over six years of experience, I’ve had the opportunity to create everything from weekly meal prep to intimate fine dining experiences, and I’ve loved every minute of it. I ....& more

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Kalifa
Los Angeles
American, French, Italian & more...
Min. Order $500+

Kalifa

I am a French chef and had the privilege of training and working with some of the greatest names in gastronomy, including Joël Robuchon and Alain Ducasse. I developed my foundation in some of the most prestigious palaces in Paris and Nice. I also competed on Top Chef, reaching the ....& more

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Kang
Los Angeles

Min. Order $500+

Kang

Chef is a culinary artisan with a passion for blending the elegance of French technique with the vibrant essence of Asian flavors, drawing inspiration from the bounty of seasonal ingredients. She has honed her skills at prestigious Michelin-starred establishments, including Addison, SingleThread, and Citrin, where discerning palates are the norm.

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Chef: Malstrom

City: Los Angeles

Cuisine: American

Starting at: $140.00/person

Minimum spend: $1000.00

Appetizers

Spiced Sumac Cornbread with Honey Butter
Mini Cheddar Biscuits & Chive Butter
Baby Potato & Green Bean Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette
Fresh Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
Mixed Tender Lettuces with Radish, Fines Herbs & Champagne Vinaigrette
Baby Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Candied Nuts & Balsamic Vinaigrette
Red & Green Cabbage Slaw with Apple Cider Vinegar & Old Bay
Herb-Marinated Summer Squash Salad
Mixed Grilled Vegetables
Corn on the Cob

Entrees

Smash Burgers, Cheeseburgers & Hot Dogs with Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions & Sauces
BBQ Chicken Legs & Thighs
Slow-Roast BBQ Spare Ribs
BBQ Beef Brisket
Grilled Sirloin Steaks
Garlic Herb-Marinated Chicken Breast
Vegetarian Burgers & Hot Dogs

Desserts

Tres Leches Cake with Cinnamon Whip
Angel Food Cake with Macerated Strawberries & Whipped Cream
Cinnamon Roll Cake with Vanilla Glaze
Dark Chocolate Brownies
Basque Cheesecake with Spiced Strawberries

The Family Meal

Chef: Malstrom

City: Los Angeles

Cuisine: American

Starting at: $125.00/person

Minimum spend: $700.00

Salads

Salad of Mixed Lettuces with Radish, Fines Herbs & Champagne Vinaigrette
Tuscan Kale Salad with Quinoa, Clementine, Pistachio & Feta
Arugula Salad with Sunflower Seeds, Marinated Strawberries & Balsamic
Spring Greens Salad with Pepitas, Carrots & Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

Sides

Pecorino Roast Potatoes
Slow Roast Carrots De Provence
Potato Au Gratin
Garlicky Roast Broccoli
Roast French Beans & Fresh Herbs
Spiced Sumac Cornbread with Honey Butter
Mini Cheddar Biscuits & Chive Butter

Entree

Pan-Seared Sirloin Steaks & Chimichurri
Roast Bone-in Chicken Breast with Gravy
Garam Masala-Spiced Pork Tenderloins with White Wine Pan Sauce
Spiced Roast Salmon with Dill Pistou
Parm & Herb Crusted Cod with Lemon Basil Aioli
Roast Delicata Squash Stuffed with Black Rice & Gruyere with Purple Cauliflower Fondue

Dessert

Tres Leches Cake with Cinnamon Whip
Cinnamon Roll Cake with Vanilla Glaze
Devil's Food Cake with Salted Caramel
Basque Cheesecake with Spiced Strawberries

Seasonal Chef's Tasting Menu

Chef: Malstrom

City: Los Angeles

Cuisine: Fusion

Starting at: $174.00/person

Minimum spend: $1000.00

Snacks

Maryland Style Crab Cakes with Cocktail Sauce
Mozzarella-Stuffed Arancini with Basil Marinara
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta with Balsamic Drizzle
Italian Farinata with Garden Pesto
Spiced Sumac Cornbread with Whipped Honey Butter
Irish Cheddar Biscuits with Chive Butter
Fried Pickled Mushrooms with Homestyle Ranch

Amuse Bouche

Beef Tartare with Cured Yolk on Pão
Tomatillo Gazpacho
Prosciutto & Melon
Pan Fried Chicken Hearts

Salad/Soup

Beet & Fennel Gazpacho with Dill & Fried Haloumi
Chilled English Pea Soup with Carrot Slaw & Herbed Ricotta
Spinach & Arugula Salad with Berries, Smoked Balsamic & Candied Nuts
Mixed Tender Greens with Crab, Popcorn & Chili-Lime Vinaigrette
Fire-Roast Corn & Watermelon with Feta & Sumac Citronette

Pasta/Fish

Oolong Dusted Scallops with Braised Morels & Oolong Broth
Spaghetti with Sweet Peas in a creamy Tomato & Preserved Lemon Sauce
Spring Lasagna with Roast Squash, Leafy Greens, & Ricotta
Gnocchi with Slow Roast Cherry Tomatoes & Wild Mushrooms
Rabbit Cacciatore over Handmade Tagliatelle
Pacific Rockfish with Herbed Squash Salad & Garden Pesto

Entree

Beef Tenderloin "Au Poivre" with Mini Potato Gratin, Roast Broccolini & Au Poivre Sauce
Minted Lamb With Spiced & Slow-Roast Carrots & Tzatziki-Whipped Feta
Garden Herb Pork Belly Roulade over Creamy Parsnips & Garlic Kale
Old Bay Roast Chicken with Green Bean & Roast Baby Potato Salad with Homestyle Ranch
Roast Delicata Squash Stuffed with Black Rice & Gruyere with Purple Cauliflower Fondue
Smoked Tea Duck with Lapsang Souchong, Mole Masala & Roast Carrots

Dessert

Pu'erh Tiramisu with Mascarpone, Dark Chocolate & Ladyfingers
Pear & Cardamom Bread Pudding with Earl Grey Ice Cream
Devil's Food Cake with Salted Caramel, Spiced & Candied Nuts
Basque Cheesecake with Togarashi Strawberries
English Pea Cake with Lemon Curd and Berry Varieties

Mediterranean Dinner Party

Chef: Malstrom

City: Los Angeles

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Starting at: $145.00/person

Minimum spend: $800.00

Appetizers

Cheese & Charcuterie Board with Mustard, Jam & Crackers
Seasonal Crudité with Smoked Balsamic Vinaigrette & White Bean Puree
Antipasti with Marinated Olives, Giardinara, Dolmas and Spiced Nuts

Soup/Salad

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with Fried Halloumi
Greek Salad with Kalamata Olives, Feta, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes & Red Wine Vinaigrette
Minestrone with Tomato Broth, Spring Vegetables, Cannellini Beans & Parmesan
Chickpea & Roast Tomato Soup with Rosemary
Mixed Tender Lettuces with Radish, Fines Herbs & Champagne Vinaigrette

Entrees

Beef Bourguignon with Roasted Root Vegetables & Hen of the Woods
Chicken Cacciatore with Hen of the Woods & Castelvetrano Olives Over Creamy Polenta
Herb Roast Lamb Racks with Slow-Roasted + Spiced Carrots & Tzatziki Whipped Feta
Pan Roast Salmon with Moroccan-Spiced Quinoa, Spinach & Almonds
Roast Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes with Quinoa, Feta, Spring Onion & Tapenade
Pacific Rockfish with Roast Lemon Potatoes, Spring Peas & Garden Pesto

Dessert

Baklava with Honey, Walnuts & Cinnamon
Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Sea Salt Caramel
Cannoli with Earl Grey Ricotta Cream & Candied Citrus
Melopita with Filo, Honey & Cinnamon
Basque Cheesecake with Spiced Strawberries

Italian Dinner Party

Chef: Malstrom

City: Los Angeles

Cuisine: Italian

Starting at: $145.00/person

Minimum spend: $800.00

Appetizers

Cheese & Charcuterie Board with Mustard, Jam & Crackers
Seasonal Crudité with Smoked Balsamic Vinaigrette & White Bean Puree
Antipasti with Marinated Olives, Giardinara, Dolmas and Spiced Nuts
Bruschetta with Heirloom Tomato and Basil
Arancini with Mozzarella and Fire-Roasted Tomato Marinara

Salad/Soup

Baby Kale with Fennel, Toasted Almond & Clementine
Roasted Beets Salad with Burrata & Pistachio-Parsley Pesto
Mixed Tender Lettuces with Radish, Parmesan & Red Wine Vinaigrette
Roast Cauliflower Soup with Crisp Prosciutto & Fresh Herbs
Minestrone with Tomato Broth, Spring Vegetables, Cannellini Beans & Parmesan

Entree

Beef Tenderloin with Roast Broccolini, Fingerlings & Red Wine Sauce
Pan-Seared Scallops with Charred Lemon, Spinach & White Bean Ragu
Spring Vegetable Lasagna with Ricotta, Leafy Greens & Squash
Chicken Cacciatore with Hen of the Woods & Castelvetrano Olives Over Creamy Polenta
Roast Salmon over Roast Baby Potatoes, Spring Peas & Morels
Veal Marsala with Prosciutto, Mushrooms & Sage over Garlic Potato Mash

Dessert

Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Candied Kumquats & Orange Curd
Almond Cake with Wine-Poached Pears & Vanilla Gelato
Dark Chocolate Panna Cotta with Spiced Pepita Brittle
Cannoli with Earl Grey Ricotta Cream & Candied Citrus
Pu'erh Tiramisu with Mascarpone, Dark Chocolate & Ladyfingers

Italian Party Menu

Chef: Kalifa

City: Los Angeles

Cuisine: Italian

Starting at: $165.00/person

Minimum spend: $500.00

Antipasti

Primi

Secondi

Contorni

Dolce

Chef: Mau

City: Los Angeles

Cuisine: Fusion

Starting at: $115.00/person

Minimum spend: $500.00

Appetizers

Soups N Salads

Sopes with Queso Fresco
Grilled Coachella Valley Squash
Caesar Salad A La Minute
Salad Corte Madera
Avocado & Citrus Salad
Classic Caesar (Tijuana Style)

Main

Beef Tri Tip – Central Coast
Herb Roasted Whole Free-Range Chicken
Carne Rancheria (Grilled Skirt Steak)
White Striped Sea Bass – La Paz
Sea Bass Nob Hill
Cioppino À Portuguesa

Dessert

Chef Packages

From casual dining to luxury dining at home

Casual comfort dining at home

Elevated gourmet dining at home

Signature luxury dining at home

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Private Chef Services in Los Angeles

Elevated dining at home — menu planning, cooking, plating & cleanup.

Experience refined dining with a private chef in Los Angeles. Whether hosting in Beverly Hills, entertaining in Malibu, or planning a Hollywood Hills dinner party, our chefs design custom menus for your event. From premium ingredients to final cleanup, every detail is managed.

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Private Chef in Los Angeles

Luxury In-Home Dining in Los Angeles

All-inclusive from $80/person Groceries included Cooking + serving Cleanup after

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Serving all of Los Angeles

Serving Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu, and surrounding neighborhoods for elevated private dining experiences.

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Pricing that’s clear (and actually all-inclusive)

Los Angeles experiences start at $80 per person. Final pricing depends on the chef, menu, and guest count. Groceries are included — no surprise add-ons.

From

$80

per person

Includes

4

service steps

Best for

6–20

guests

Grocery shopping
Cooking & plating
Serving (when selected)
Cleanup after

How It Works

Book a private chef experience in three simple steps.

1

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Start with a menu you love or tell us about your event.

2

Review chef recommendations

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3

Book your experience

Confirm your chef and enjoy a seamless celebration.

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Private Chef Los Angeles

Private chef service in Los Angeles for hosts who want the night to feel easy

Book a private chef in Los Angeles for dinner parties, birthdays, anniversaries, Airbnb stays, and polished at-home hosting. Platesfull makes it easier to compare chefs, review menus, and move into booking with more confidence.

Book a private chef in Los Angeles Compare chefs and menus Trusted profiles, visible menus, and no tipping required on platform.

Why hire a private chef in Los Angeles

A private chef for dinner parties in Los Angeles gives you restaurant-level food without the usual friction of reservations, crowded dining rooms, or fixed menus. It is a better fit when you want the evening to feel polished, personal, and easy to host.

Host at home

Keep the evening private, comfortable, and paced around your guests.

Less work

Reduce stress around cooking, timing, and cleanup so you can stay present.

Better fit

Menus, pacing, and service style can align more closely with your occasion.

Popular private chef occasions in Los Angeles

Dinner parties: Restaurant-quality food in a more intimate setting at home.
Birthdays and anniversaries: A more personal way to celebrate without crowded restaurants.
Bachelorette weekends: Great for in-home brunches, private dinners, and stylish group meals.
Airbnb stays: A strong fit for groups who want a chef for Airbnb in Los Angeles.
Family gatherings: Easier when guests have mixed tastes, ages, or dietary needs.
Corporate dinners: Better for private hosting, off-sites, and client evenings.

Private chefs in Los Angeles are often booked for dinner parties, birthdays, anniversaries, vacation rentals, family gatherings, and corporate dinners. These events work well when hosts want a custom menu, a private setting, and less work around cooking, timing, and cleanup.

Popular cuisine styles for private chef events in Los Angeles

Modern American: Refined and versatile for mixed groups and celebrations.
Italian and Mediterranean: Strong for sharing-style dining and relaxed luxury.
Steakhouse-inspired menus: A premium choice with broad appeal.
Mexican and Tex-Mex influenced menus: Especially fitting for Los Angeles when done with polish.
Brunch menus: Popular for bachelorette groups, family weekends, and Airbnb stays.
Seafood-forward menus: Great for intimate dinners and lighter luxury.

Cuisine styles vary by chef, event size, and guest preferences. Many private chef bookings in Los Angeles include modern American, Italian, Mediterranean, steakhouse-inspired, brunch, seafood-forward, vegetarian, or regional menus customized around the occasion.

Sample menu direction and pricing guidance

Bookings in Los Angeles often lean toward seasonal starters, premium proteins, elegant sides, and desserts, with pricing currently starting from $80 per person depending on chef, menu, and event scope.

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Why Platesfull feels different

Trust signals should be visible before booking. Platesfull is designed to make comparison easier and reduce uncertainty around who you are booking and how the experience works.

Authorized-to-work-in-US chefs

Clients can feel more confident booking through a platform that works with chefs who are authorized to work in the United States.

Background check badges

Where applicable, trust badges help you quickly identify additional vetting signals without having to ask separately.

Visible menus and price comparison

Instead of vague promises, you can review actual menu direction and compare options earlier in the process.

No tipping required on platform

Platesfull is built around transparent pricing, so tipping is not required. That keeps the booking process cleaner and easier to budget for.

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Some visitors are specifically planning a rental stay or celebration weekend. If that is your use case, these city pages may be even more relevant:

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Los Angeles Private Chef FAQs

Answers for hosts planning a private chef experience in Los Angeles

Pricing depends on guest count, menu style, and service level. Smaller in-home dinners may start from a premium per-person minimum, while larger celebrations, multi-course plated dinners, and staffed events typically price higher. Platesfull helps you compare visible options before booking.

Yes. Chef services for Airbnb stays in Los Angeles are one of the most popular use cases on Platesfull. They work especially well for bachelorette weekends, family trips, birthdays, and relaxed group dinners where guests want a restaurant-level meal without leaving the property.

Dinner parties, birthdays, anniversaries, bachelorette weekends, Airbnb stays, family gatherings, and corporate dinners are all common private chef occasions in Los Angeles. The right format can range from plated fine dining to family-style service or elevated brunch.

Depending on the chef and package, service can include menu planning, ingredient sourcing, cooking, plating or serving, and kitchen cleanup. You can review menus and compare options up front so expectations are clearer before you book.

Platesfull is built for trust and transparency. You can see menus, compare prices, review chef profiles, look for trust signals like background check badges, and book through a platform designed specifically for private dining rather than piecing everything together manually.

Yes. Many Los Angeles private chef experiences are planned around vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, allergy-aware, or mixed-preference groups. Sharing those details early helps the chef shape a menu that works for the whole table.

For Dinner Parties, pricing includes groceries, cooking, serving, and cleanup. Some chefs may bring additional staff depending on the service. Travel-related charges (if applicable) are discussed upfront.

Absolutely! You can customize the menu and share preferences with the chef during the booking process.

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