Portrait of Tamara Mayes, seafood private chef in Los Angeles

Tamara Mayes

Based in Inglewood, cooks across Los Angeles

Chef Tam is a soul-forward private chef and culinary experience curator who blends flavor and intention, creating food that nourishes the body.

  • Cooking for 25 years
  • Speaks English
  • Starting at $198 each for parties of 7–20
A plate by Tamara Mayes, seafood private chef in Los Angeles
A plate by Tamara Mayes, seafood private chef in Los Angeles
A plate by Tamara Mayes, seafood private chef in Los Angeles
A plate by Tamara Mayes, seafood private chef in Los Angeles

What Tamara can cook for you

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

Meet Tamara

I’m Chef Tam—a soul-forward private chef and culinary experience curator who believes food should do more than taste good… it should make you feel something.

My work lives at the intersection of flavor, comfort, and intention. Every dish I create is rooted in soulful technique, modern fusion, and an understanding that food carries memory, emotion, and healing. Whether I’m cooking for an intimate dinner, a corporate experience, or a wellness-focused client, my goal is always the same: to nourish the body while honoring the moment.

I don’t just serve meals—I design experiences. From thoughtfully crafted menus to personalized touches that speak to celebration, care, and connection, my approach turns food into a language of love, comfort, and elevation.

Welcome to my table—where every bite has purpose, and every experience is made with heart.

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