Real chefs with real, hands-on experience come to you... it's like booking the "chef's table" without the hassle!
The perfect way to enjoy amazing food, whether it's an old favorite or you're feeling adventurous and looking to try something new! It happens in front of you, and best of all.. it happens in the comfort of your own home! We offer the most creative, mouthwatering menus paired with unparalleled attention to detail and unmatched service. Book now, dates fill fast!
What our services can be used for:
• Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties (we take care of more than 200 every season!)
• Golf Trips
• Corporate Dinners
• VIP Gatherings
• Family Vacations/Reunions
• Travel Day Welcome Dinner
• and so much more!
15 reasons why we are the right choice for your private chef service.
1. We have multiple chefs on staff, all with different backgrounds and specialties. They all collaborate to make your menu just right.
2. Your food isn't bought at the grocery store, it is ordered from the same professional food service providers where restaurants and hotels get their product.
3. We have forged strong relationships with local farms and vendors to get specialty items.
4. Access to a catalog with over 1.5 million items, given the time we are able to source just about anything you can think of.
5. We have our very own professional production kitchen.
6. We transport your food in our company vehicles... not someone's personal car.
7. We are trusted by top property management companies with enhancing their guest's stays.
8. We have successfully completed over 350 services in Phoenix, San Diego, Malibu and Las Vegas with private chef world giant Take A Chef alone.
9. We regularly provide our services to high profile clients including actors, singers and professional athletes form the NBA, MLB and NHL.
10. We were the chefs in the restaurants you can't get a reservation at.
11. We are Servsafe certified.
12. All of our employees have passed background checks for our clients safety and peace of mind when inviting us into their homes.
13. We are insured.
14. We are health department inspected.
15. Our food just tastes better!
Some of our menus
Click on the links below to check out some of our sample menus. Should you have a specific vision in mind for your event, let us know! We are happy to work with you to craft the perfect menu.
PRIVATE CHEF FAQ'S
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Q: HOW DOES THE BOOKING PROCESS WORK?
A: We start with the menu for your party, including any and all special requests and details. Your menu will determine your charges, both your menu and quote are presented to you for review. Should you have any questions and/or changes, we will revise the menu as needed until we get it just right. We will gladly jump on a call to discuss the event, however all the information will be presented via email for final approval. Once the menu and the charges are approved, we collect a $350 deposit to reserve the date. We collect all of the “day of” information (chef arrival time, service start time, guest count confirmation.) Once everything checks out, we confirm the service as booked.
Q: HOW DO I RESERVE A DATE?
A: Once you decide we are the right company to trust with your service. Reach out and find out if we have the date available in the city you are looking for service, if we have an opening you can submit the $350 deposit and we will reserve the date for you.
Q: DO YOU CHARGE A DEPOSIT WHEN MAKING A RESERVATION?
A: Yes, we do a $350 deposit to reserve the date.
Q: HOW FAR IN ADVANCED SHOULD I BOOK OR RESERVE MY SERVICE?
A: The sooner you reach out the better the chances of us having the date available, in general we are fully booked 8-10 weeks in advanced.
Q: HOW DOES YOUR PRICING WORK?
A: We give you a per person price plus taxes and gratuity and this covers your entire service.
Q: ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL FEES TO THE PER PERSON PRICE?
A: No, in our quote you will see any and all charges upfront. We charge the per person fee, taxes and gratuity. We send you the total amount on an invoice for you to approve before booking your event to prevent any surprises.
Q: IS CLEANUP INCLUDED?
A: Yes, our team will leave the kitchen and any areas we work in as if we were never there.
Q: WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
A: The deposit is refundable within the following guidelines:
30 days or more prior to event date 100% refund
29-20 days 75% refund
19-10 days 50% refund
Less than 10 days, no refund
Q: WHAT IF THERE ARE SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS/RESTRICTIONS IN OUR PARTY?
A: We are able to accommodate most dietary needs/restrictions, just ask.
Q: ARE YOU INSURED?
A: Yes
Q: ARE THE CHEFS PROPERLY TRAINED IN FOOD SAFETY?
A: Absolutely, there are three ServSafe Certified Managers. In addition, all our employees must have at least a food handler training certificate.
Q: WHAT “DAY OF” INFORMATION IS NEEDED FOR MY SERVICE?
A: We need your final menu selections, the event address, a contact phone number, the final guest count, dietary restrictions/needs/allergies and the time you would like to have the first course served. If you have a planned timeline with games, speeches, or other activities which might impact our pace or timing please share so that we can adjust properly.
Q: WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM ME ON THE DAY OF?
A: Our team will need access to a clean and functional kitchen (stove, oven, sink and counter space) that is it, we will take care of the rest.
Q: HOW LONG DOES A TYPICAL SERVICE LAST?
A: Service time is determined by the amount of courses/food being served, however a typical 4 course meal from the time we show up to the time we leave is 4.5-5 hours.
Q: DO YOU PROVIDE PLATES AND FLATWARE?
A: Yes, however these are extra, as we normally use the plates and flatware on site.
Q: DO I HAVE TO BE ON SITE WHILE YOU SETUP AND PREP?
A: Not necessarily, plenty of clients trust us accessing the kitchen while they are away and come home ready to begin their service.
Q: DO YOU HAVE ACCESS TO ORGANIC AND OTHER SPECIALTY PRODUCT?
A: We have access to just about anything, given enough notice we can get what you are looking for.