Private Chefs for the LA Holiday Season

Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve at home. The chefs below cook through the season or publish a holiday menu.

Chefs for this dinner

One menu per chef, with what each guest pays at different table sizes. Open a profile for the rest of the menus and to book.

16 bookings between Nov 20 and Jan 3

Chong Kim Ooi

Italian · Pomona

Exclusive

Enjoy an exclusive menu featuring an assorted cheese and charcuterie platter to start. Choose one from fresh shrimp or salami salads. For the main course, select from Angus beef steak, jumbo shrimp scampi, or surf & turf. Finish with a decadent chocolate mousse cake or classic cheesecake.

  • Parties of 7–12$154 each
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13 bookings between Nov 20 and Jan 3

Morgan Mead

Seafood · Los Angeles

Exquisite French delight

Indulge in a refined French experience with a choice of 2 appetizers from delicate crostini to halibut cake, followed by a single first course like classic French onion soup. Select a main course from elegant options including duck confit or beef jarret, and enjoy all desserts featuring crème brûlée and cheese.

  • Parties of 3–6$225 each
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10 bookings between Nov 20 and Jan 3

Dave Mau

Latin American · Orange

Tales Of The Bay - 4 Course

Enjoy a full journey with fresh appetizers like Caesar Salad and Caprese, followed by a perfectly tossed Pasta North Beach. Choose two from exquisite mains including Striped Sea Bass Nob Hill, Shrimp Scampii, Cioppino à Portuguesa, or Crab Louie. Finish with a delightful Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake with sweet cream and berries.

  • Parties of 7–12$185 each
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10 bookings between Nov 20 and Jan 3

Ryan Nagby

Latin American · Newport Beach

Aromas of the Mediterranean

Savor the essence of the Mediterranean with a curated selection from each course. Begin with a choice of focaccia or charcuterie, followed by vibrant salads. Enjoy a main of pasta, salmon, or roasted chicken, and finish with a classic Italian dessert. One dish per course to delight your palate.

  • Parties of 7–12$145 each
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8 bookings between Nov 20 and Jan 3

Kathleen Engelhardt

Italian · Los Angeles

Chakra Alignment Balancing Dinner

Step into a sacred dining experience where every color, ingredient, and flavor is intentionally crafted to nourish your energy centers from the root to the crown.

  • Parties of 7–12$190 each
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7 bookings between Nov 20 and Jan 3

Ricardo Andriguetti

Italian · Manhattan Beach

SURPRISE EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE

Indulge in a curated four-course dining experience where you select one exquisite dish from each course. Begin with a choice of Brazilian acarajé, Maryland crab cakes, or seared scallops. Follow with truffle risotto, butternut bisque, or saffron pappardelle. For the main, savor duck magret, beef tenderloin, or miso-glazed wagyu. Conclude with a luscious panna cotta, warm apple cobbler, or chocolate soufflé.

  • Parties of 7–12$252 each
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7 bookings between Nov 20 and Jan 3

Chris Manos

BBQ · Marina Del Rey

Thanksgiving Menu

Enjoy a full Thanksgiving feast with all courses included: start with fresh oysters and toasted focaccia, savor truffle pumpkin ravioli and turkey confit, indulge in classic sides like brown butter mashed potatoes and roasted sweet potatoes, and finish with pecan pie and pumpkin espresso tiramisu.

  • Parties of 8–20$220 each
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6 bookings between Nov 20 and Jan 3

Daniela Perez Reyes

Pan-Asian · Santa Monica

Simple Mexican Cuisine

Enjoy a curated selection of authentic Mexican dishes. Choose one appetizer from fresh ceviches and aguachiles, followed by a first course featuring vibrant salads and guacamole. For the main course, savor traditional enchiladas, tacos, mole, or seafood. Finish with a delightful dessert like tres leches or churros.

  • Parties of 7–12$145 each
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6 bookings between Nov 20 and Jan 3

Benjamin Kalifa

Japanese · Los Angeles

French meal

Enjoy a refined French meal featuring a pear tartine with roquefort and mesclun salad, delicate mushroom and carrot ravioli, a grilled almond crunch fillet with roasted broccoli, and a classic bourbon vanilla creme brulee with strawberry and basil salad.

  • Parties of 7–12$138 each
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5 bookings between Nov 20 and Jan 3

Mildred Moreno

Seafood · Long Beach

Brunch Menu (4 Courses)

Enjoy a delightful 4-course brunch featuring a choice of smoked salmon or caramelized date crostini to start, followed by a rich truffle cauliflower soup. Savor the classic crab egg benedicts with asparagus, and finish with a silky basil and lavender panna cotta with berry compote.

  • Parties of 7–12$200 each
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5 bookings between Nov 20 and Jan 3

Caleb Hernandez

Mediterranean · Los Angeles

Sweet & Spicy

Experience a vibrant journey with fresh, seasonal appetizers, a zesty red snapper crudo, a flavorful red curry grilled Jidori chicken main, and a delicate vanilla mochi cake dessert with matcha foam and black sesame crunch.

  • Parties of 7–12$130 each
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2 bookings between Nov 20 and Jan 3

Patryk Puchalski

French · Los Angeles

Chef Patryk’s Thanksgiving Experience

An elegant Thanksgiving dinner featuring seasonal ingredients, comforting holiday flavors and Chef Patryk’s refined European touch.

  • Parties of 13–20$254 each
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Booking in three steps

  1. 01

    Lock in the date early

    Holiday-season LA bookings were made 22 days out at the median, with the earliest quarter 39 days or more out, against 13 days across the year.

  2. 02

    Agree on the main dish

    Turkey, ham, a standing roast or something else: say which, and which family sides have to be on the table.

  3. 03

    Children at the table

    Give their number and ages, and ask whether they are priced as full guests.

Good to know

Can I hire a private chef for Thanksgiving in LA?

Yes. 23 LA bookings since 2024 fell between November 20 and 30. Patryk Puchalski and Chris Manos publish a Thanksgiving menu.

What do holiday dinners cost per guest in LA?

LA bookings from November 20 to January 3 ran a median of $195 a guest at a typical table of 8, usually $170 to $248. The year-round median is $182 a guest.

Will a private chef cook on Christmas Day?

Some do: 7 LA bookings since 2024 were on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Ask early and keep a second chef in mind.

Do private chefs work on New Year’s Eve?

A few: 4 LA bookings since 2024 fell on December 31. If that night matters, send your request well ahead.

Ready to pick someone?

Open any profile above, choose a menu and send your request from there.

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