Dave Mau
Based in Orange, cooks across Los Angeles
Chef, culinary commentator, writer and lover of all things food.
- 5.0 from 169 guest reviews
- Cooking for 20 years
- Speaks Spanish, English
- Starting at $185 each for parties of 7–12
What Dave can cook for you
Each price is what one guest pays, and it holds only for the party size beside it.
Meet Dave
My cuisine is a fusion all on its own; there is absolutely no pretense to my culinary style. I cook for the best of reasons: love for people, friendship, and the magic that happens over a few bottles of wine with just the right folks. I firmly stand by my mantra: “good company is the best ingredient and pretense make a lousy garnish
My kitchen experience is formed around being puro Californio, my indigenous ancestors go back before the Spaniards arrived and the European side sailed from France to settle Sonoma in the 1850s. Those roots run deep in ancestry and attitude. My palate reflects that and draws from Americana, Regional Mexican, Mediterranean, Moroccan, and even aspects of Vietnamese. The West Coast experience is in my blood and the purest expression of that for me is via the plate and pen. I also have a gritty, sentimental side that I pour onto each preparation. Every dish has a story and that story deserves to be told.
I pride myself on being super easy to work with. Food should be fun and I think good company makes for the very best of ingredients. As a writer I love to talk about cuisine and restaurant culture, it’s a passion of mine to create a narrative for my guests. Most of all I like to craft memories as well as dishes, let’s have a meal to remember!
What hosts say about Dave
“Dave was fantastic. Super nice guy and a total pro in the kitchen. He pulled off a surprise birthday dinner at our place without a hitch - came in, handled everything, and the meal was outstanding from start to finish. Made the night one to remember. Would book him again in a heartbeat.”
“Chef Dave was incredible. He worked so well with our group and kept the amazing flavors coming meal after meal!”
“Absolutely incredible experience working with Chef Dave. The entire group continued talking about him and the food days after the event. He was extremely professional, fun, and felt like he was part of the crew very quickly. I will be using him for future events, just hope he doesn't get TOO popular because of all his 5-star ratings.”
“We hired Chef Dave for our clients and they reported that he was inviting, engaging and very professional. Our clients thoroughly enjoyed their meal and the experience.”
“Chef Dave was amazing and a fun addition to our Christmas dinner! I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again. All the dishes were timely and delicious.”
“Chef Dave was amazing — talented, outgoing, and clearly experienced. He took initiative, was incredibly helpful, and made the whole evening feel fun and relaxed. The food was outstanding, and his storytelling and charm added so much to the experience. Truly a standout chef.”
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