Ryan Rondeno
Based in Los Angeles
Chef Ryan has a passion for French, Italian, Regional American Cuisine, and Cajun Creole. He has a great passion for creativity and innovation
- 5.0 from 6 guest reviews
- Speaks English
- Starting at $154 each for parties of 7–12
What Ryan can cook for you
Each price is what one guest pays, and it holds only for the party size beside it.
Meet Ryan
Chef Ryan Rondeno has a passion for French, Italian and Regional American Cuisine. Daily he introduces his clients to new cuisine with his focus on local, sustainable cuisine with a strong emphasis on bold flavors. Chef Rondeno continues to revamp his own style of cooking with the love of New Orleans cuisine and fresh California flavors.
Born in Metairie, Louisiana, Ryan Rondeno began a fortunate culinary upbringing surrounded by great southern cooks, including his grandfather who was a local legendary chef. He began his career at 16 working as a New Orleans prep cook, where his love for Cajun-Creole cuisine began. After graduating high school, he attended The Chef John Culinary Institute in Thibodaux, Louisiana. While in school, he working under the late Chef Jamie Shannon of Commander’s Palace, who instilled the importance of restaurant service, and Chef Anne Kearney of Peristyle, who focused on detail and perfection. These two chefs helped Rondeno build a strong foundation of southern cooking and superb technique.
After obtaining a college degree, he worked with chefs Emeril Lagasse, Anton Schulte, Mathais Wolf, Sue Zemenick, and Gerard Maras to enrich his culinary repertoire. Rondeno established culinary techniques in French, Italian, Southern, Cajun-Creole, and farm-to-table cuisines under remarkable chef-teachers and mentors. The opposing schools of stark simplicity and grand detail expanded Rondeno’s culinary range, allowing him to strike a balance to develop his own gastronomic flare.
When Hurricane Katrina forced thousands to evacuate their homes in New Orleans, Rondeno relocated to Atlanta in 2005. It was there he rejoined the Emeril Lagasse Corporation as a saucier, butcher, and sous chef under Chef Michael Blydenstein. As he continued to hone his skills, Rondeno moved to New York where he became Executive Chef at a Southern style seasonal restaurant.
In 2008, Chef Rondeno relocated to Los Angeles, and is currently a personal to celebrity clients. His culinary focus is on the use of grass-fed organic meats and locally-grown organic produce, with an emphasis on creating bold flavors. As his cooking continues to evolve toward clean eating and the use of sustainable products, Chef Rondeno continues his work as a chef for his celebrity clientele, including the catering for gala dinners and large-scale culinary events.
In 2014, Chef Rondeno started Rondeno Culinary Designs. Chef Rondeno focuses on creating crafty and elegant bites for his clientele. I have found the perfect mix of combining New Orleans cuisine and fresh California flavors.
In 2016, he developed the Ryan Rondeno Spice Collection (Nola Creole Rub, Citrus Herb Rub, and Ancho-Chili BBQ Rub). His focus was to help cooks enhance the flavor of the dishes.
What hosts say about Ryan
“We hired Ryan for our wedding anniversary and couldn’t be happier we did. He was awesome, his dishes were extremely delicious and presentation was out of a Michelin starred restaurant. He is very easy going and made for a very memorable experience. Highly recommended!”
“Ryan made our night! The dishes were incredible. The use of his own signature spices really upped the ante! A beautiful blend of creole and Cali favorites. His story was just as inspiring as his food. We can’t wait to try more!”
“Ryan was fantastic! He communicated well before the night and came prepared. The food was amazingly delicious! He even has extras for us to share with our kids the next day, how considerate! Our kitchen was spotless after. We truly enjoyed our dinner and cannot wait to have another with Ryan!”
“Chef Ryan is now a staple in my go to for private chef experience. Not only is his experience as a chef vast and diverse in cuisine, he executes some of the finest tasting dishes I have ever had. The ingredients you will taste in each bite is what I now understand to be what it means to taste what you’re eating. Thank you Chef Ryan.”
“Chef Rondeno was AMAZING! His food was out of this world incredible. He was flexible and worked with us on the menu and adapted it to be a very informative and instructive. My whole family had the most amazing time. The food was truly out of this world, and the company and stories/insight he shared was even better! Truly out of this world amazing. You MUST book Chef Rondeno today!!”
“Ryan exceeded our expectations in every way! He was punctual, engaging, and thoroughly professional throughout the experience. Each dish was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. After the meal, our kitchen was spotless, which we truly appreciated. I would highly recommend Ryan for anyone looking for a top-tier private chef experience. Thank you, Ryan, for making our event so special!”
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