Private Chef · Mexican & Coastal
Mildred Moreno
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Prehispanic Mexican cooking and global menus, served with a whole lot of love.
- 20Years cooking
- 16Reviews
- $90From / guest
About Mildred
The chef behind the table
Born and raised in Guerrero, Mexico, Mildred — “Mily” to most — learned to cook in the orbit of her mother, Doña Karina, whose recipes and warmth still guide her today. Her love of food is rooted in tradition: authentic flavours, family rituals, and the belief that a good meal is a way of caring for people.
With more than twenty years in the kitchen, she has mastered the old techniques of prehispanic Mexican cooking — corn tamales, masa and dishes built on mango, chillies and native vegetables — and layered them with the global influences she has picked up along the way. After moving to the United States in 2005, she kept learning from other cuisines while holding tightly to her Mexican roots.
Today, from her base in Long Beach, Mildred cooks everything from prehispanic Mexican feasts to Italian, Japanese and Mediterranean menus. Every plate carries a bit of her story — and a lot of the love she was taught to cook with. As her guests put it, she doesn’t just cook; she nourishes.
From the kitchen
A look at the plates
Sample menus
What Mildred can cook for you
Every menu is a starting point — each one is tailored to your guests and occasion.
Background
Training & experience
- 20+ years of culinary experience
- Specialist in prehispanic Mexican cooking & masa
- Cooks across Italian, Japanese & Mediterranean cuisines
Guest reviews
What hosts say about Mildred
“Mildred was exactly what we needed! I’m so grateful we got to know her, eat the delicious food she created, and be cared for on the night of my engagement. She is lovely, a wonderful chef, and very kind.”
“Hiring Chef Milly for the week was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Every breakfast and dinner felt like it belonged in a five-star restaurant — only better, because it was tailored to me. She doesn’t just cook; she nourishes.”
“Chef Milly was incredible on-site — the client absolutely loved their private steak dinner for two. She made it so easy, and I’m excited to work together again!”
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