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Hamlet Margar

Based in Los Angeles

Private chef in Los Angeles specializing in luxury in-home dining, custom menus, and fine dining Mediterranean, Italian, and French cuisine.

  • 4.7 from 11 guest reviews
  • Cooking for 16 years
  • Speaks English
  • Starting at $154 each for parties of 7–12
A plate by Hamlet Margar, italian private chef in Los Angeles
A plate by Hamlet Margar, italian private chef in Los Angeles
A plate by Hamlet Margar, italian private chef in Los Angeles
A plate by Hamlet Margar, italian private chef in Los Angeles

What Hamlet can cook for you

Each price is what one guest pays, and it holds only for the party size beside it.

Meet Hamlet

I'm a private chef based in Los Angeles with 16 years of experience across fine dining, luxury hospitality, and private events.

My focus is simple — bringing restaurant-quality dining into your home, without any of the compromise. Every menu I create is built around you specifically: your preferences, your dietary needs, your occasion.

I source ingredients from LA farmers markets and trusted local vendors, and I work with the same precision and attention to detail in your kitchen as I would in any fine dining environment.

Whether it's an intimate dinner for two, a celebration with close friends, or a private event — every experience is fully personalized, professionally executed, and designed to be memorable.

What hosts say about Hamlet

“Extremely professional and a great chef overall. My family and I had a great night with chef Hamlet. He’s kind, generous with the portions and just a delight to welcome in your home.”
Gil August 2026
“We’ve used personal chefs at home before, and this was easily the best experience we’ve had. The food was excellent from beginning to end. The pear salad was probably the biggest surprise. It was fresh, balanced, and unexpectedly one of our favorite dishes of the evening. My husband normally doesn’t like nuts, but he ate all, and loved it! …”
Tomoko F. August 2026
“I rarely write reviews, but I simply had to leave one for Chef Hamlet ! He is truly amazing in every aspect, from seamless communication to incredible flavors and stunning plating. We had an unforgettable experience unlike anything we’ve ever had before. Every single dish was served as a genuine piece of art. Hamlet brings such a calm, artistic energy to his work, and I honestly can't thank him enough!”
Amanda B. August 2026
“I hired Chef Hamlet through this platform and the experience was incredible - far beyond what I expected. The food was delicious and the plating and presentation truly stood out. Every dish looked like a work of art. We almost didn't want to touch it. Thank you Chef Hamlet and thank you to this platform for making this experience possible.”
Anastasiya K. July 2026
“Chef Hamlet was great. He prepared a full day of meals for me, from breakfast all the way through dinner. He even made a complimentary elixir, labeled everything, stocked the fridge, and cleaned up the kitchen before leaving. The food was healthy, delicious, and exactly what I asked for. You can tell he really cares about what he does and pays attention to the details. …”
Eric A. July 2026
“Chef Hamlet helped recreate my wedding menu for an anniversary surprise dinner for my husband. He followed the proposed menu perfectly, while still adding his own touch to make for a very delicious and very special dinner for my family.”
Alli D. July 2026

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