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The best private chefs in San Diego

Sun, Beaches, Amazing homes ... San Diego is the place to entertain - and what better way to do it than with a great San Diego Private Chef from Table at Home.  We have an eclectic roster of Private Chefs who can prepare anything from an amazing seafood BBQ feast to a sophisticated 5 course fine dining French Dinner Party.

Our San Diego Private Chefs also love to do catering for holiday home rentals. Imagine making the most of that amazing Airbnb beach house with a Private Chef catering your meals. Better than a restaurant 🙂

Best of all - all the Private Chefs on Table at Home have been vetted - both for their culinary talents and interpersonal skills. So you have all the ingredients for an amazing Private Chef experience.

How it works

1. Request your meal

Takes less than a minute! Give us a few key details and set a budget so private chefs can send you proposed menus

2. Select your chef

Within 24 hours, 2-5 private chefs submit competing proposals with clear menus and all inclusive prices. You choose the one you like!

3. Enjoy!

Your private chef comes to your home with all the ingredients, cooks you an awesome meal, and cleans up!

Simple 1-2-3 booking

Request your meal

Give us a few details and set a budget so Private Chefs can send you proposed menus

Select your chef

Within 24 hours, 2-5 Private Chefs submit competing proposals with clear menus and all inclusive prices. You hire the one you like!

Enjoy!

Your Private Chef comes to your home with all the ingredients, cooks you an awesome meal, and cleans up!

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Want to split the bill with friends?

No problem! After confirming your meal use Group Pay to split the bill just like a restaurant

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Services

Dinner Parties

Authentic restaurant quality meal experience prepared in your home by a private chef who is passionate about what they do.

Private Cooking Lessons

Fun and interactive learning experiences designed custom for you. Can be anything from pasta making to how to do a good roast.

Small event catering

Vacation rental catering, Brunches, Special Celebrations, Party Canapes, BBQs. Any where you want a private chef experience.

Services

Dinner Parties

Restaurant quality private chef meal experience in your home

Cooking Lessons

Fun and interactive lessons in your home with a private chef

Small event catering

BBQs, Brunches, Vacation rental catering by a authentic chef

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What customers say

Great Experience from start to finish! Highly recommend, the food was fantastic and the chef/sous chef were wonderful!
Bishoy Tadros
12:42 28 Feb 23
This was my 2nd time using Table at Home and it did not disappoint. Chef Atiya was truly wonderful throughout the whole process. She Was extremely professional and also very personable. Each course was excellent, my favorite was the curry crab soup! Literally everything was cooked with the perfect flavors and tenderness. Thanks Chef Atiya for making our anniversary dinner a memorable one.
Rasheed Abdulai
04:38 27 Feb 23
This was our first time using Table at Home but it won't be the last! It was easy to get bids for our event. The booking platform and communications were clear and eat to use. Our chef was professional and did an amazing job with our chosen menu.
Alicia Johnson
12:10 26 Feb 23
Chef Shawn cooked for a family birthday party and it was delicious! He was fantastic and all of the guests could not stop talking about the food and awesome service. Table at Home was a great service that made finding a private chef a breeze and I would highly recommend using them.
Brooke Carleen
18:01 12 Feb 23
We hired Chef Nicole and she was professional, talented, friendly, amazing. Best dinner. We had a night to remember forever because of her. Highly recommend.
kate smith
17:16 12 Feb 23
We had the best experience with Chef Sunny who we booked through Table at Home. The booking experience was seamless, and working with Chef Sunny leading up to the night of our dinner was a true pleasure. He was incredibly thoughtful, detailed, communicative, friendly - and the food was exquisite. My husband and I can’t stop talking about it. Highly recommend!
Krystin Cortes
03:05 12 Feb 23
The full turn key experience provided by Chef Ben was outstanding. From working with me on several iterations to the menu, accommodating my ask for printed menus for our guests to promptly responding to all my emails.I was very impressed with the presentation and taste of each dish he served. Our meal included appetizers, salad, 2 main courses and 2 desserts. Each better than the next dish.It was such a treat, to be out of the kitchen and enjoy the company of our guests, with the extra win-win bonus of a clean and tidy kitchen at the end of the evening!Service received was first class – and the thought and attention beforehand was amazing. Thank you again for your hard work, Chef. Your food definitely contributed greatly to the success of our party.
Ameeta Appu
15:37 05 Feb 23
Sunny was great. Food was delicious and courses were timed correctly. Sunny was neat, polite and attentive.
Scott Zambelli
04:05 08 Jan 23
Chef Alessandro is an amazing chef and beyond that, an interesting person that is easy to talk too. He was very communicative before the event letting us know his time of arrival and also showing us a picture preview of the lovely ravioli that he made for us earlier in the day! Upon arrival he took off and changed shoes (which was appreciated due to the wet weather outside) and changed into professional chef attire. He was extremely organized and made a 4 course dinner for two look like a breeze. He was comfortable cooking in front of us and chatted with us when engaged. He was professional and kind throughout the evening- even snapping some pictures for us. The food was wonderful! We will invite Chef Alessandro back again to share this experience with our friends!
Colleen Wolfe
15:02 13 Dec 22
Chef Massimo and his wife Tara were a pleasure to get to know and a delight to have in our home to celebrate our daughter’s 30th birthday! The food was excellent and plentiful! Grazie @gustochefmassimo!
Nandika Madgavkar
03:48 27 Nov 22
Great experience with Chef Melissa!
Donnell Bowen
02:51 27 Nov 22
Chris Whitby
04:05 24 Nov 22
Chef Julian was awesome. My celebration was successful. The food was perfect.
Ivy G.
20:48 20 Nov 22
Chef Vasily was wonderful. He created a beautiful and delicious 4 course meal for 18 people that was perfect for a special birthday dinner. I at first was overwhelmed trying to figure out how to find and hire a chef for this gathering. But Table at Home made everything so easy - from requesting proposals to making decisions to setting the budget and finalizing the logistics. I will definitely use them again.
Tamara Fucile
22:27 19 Nov 22
Really good service to find a private chef for an event
Tatyana Riley
00:32 14 Nov 22
Had an absolutely amazing experience with Shawn our chef. Literally one of the best meals I’ve ever had and so sweet too!
Dawn Spano
21:52 13 Nov 22
Nicole did a great job! The food was amazing. Generous portions.
Patricia Tschaepe
06:19 09 Nov 22
Tried this company for an important last-minute brunch and was COMPLETELY impressed and satisfied!! Received several great proposals within hours and worked out the final details with the chef directly. Will DEFINITELY use again. SOON!
Earl Stafford
20:22 30 Oct 22
Great way to organize a wonderful experience at your home. Easy to use. Great variety of chefs submitted requests. Our chef Nicole was amazing!
Irene Frazier
20:06 23 Oct 22
We had a great experience with Table at Home and Chef Cashimiere……good communication with detailed information right from the start…Chef Cashimiere was wonderful to work with……he was receptive to our menu requests, was here on time and delightful to have in our home. The meal was absolutely delicious, we wouldn’t change a thing. Definitely recommend Table at Home and Chef Cashimiere…..EXCELLENT
Julia Mikulich
13:14 17 Oct 22
Joshua Runnels
03:11 09 Oct 22
I can't say enough good things about this company. I waited until the last minute to plan a birthday dinner at home for my mother, and the process of finding a chef was so easy through Table at Home. Chef Cashimiere made the most outstanding and delectable meal for us and was able to accommodate all of our needs. We couldn't have asked for a better scenario. I highly recommend!
Karyn Powers
19:28 25 Sep 22
Table at home provided a wonderful solution to my need to hire an in home chef for a retirement dinner! Fabulous service, Chef Michelle was such a fine cook w an innovative menu.
Kathleen deLaski
17:06 02 Aug 22
Our experience with Table at Home was wonderful. It was a seamless experience from start to finish. We had multiple offers at first based on what we indicated we were looking for (a nice family dinner to honor a loved one). Chef Kyle could not have been better. He worked with us on creating our ideal menu and was great about communicating the entire time. Day of he arrived promptly on time and delivered the experience we were hoping and needing. It was really nice having a professional prepare such a wonderful meal. Highly recommend!
Ryan Halquist
17:18 30 Jul 22
We hired Chef Nicole for a cooking class. Theme: French. We had a great time. Nicole was very nice and friendly. She even brought me flowers. She was very accomodating to some last minute changes we made to the menu. Her food was delicious. Good quality ingredients. Almost everything she brought was organic. I was especially looking forward to learning to make Grand Marnier Souffle with the sauce and it turned out perfect! She made the class interactive and I will definitly be making the new recipies she taught. Thank you Chef Nicole!
Karla Perez
19:44 29 Jun 22
Chef Asheesh Danee was outstanding! The food was incredible and the company was great. We moved our seats from the dining room to the kitchen island in order to get a fully immersive “chefs table” experience and it did not disappoint. Five stars!
bailey del valle
23:40 23 Jun 22
After trying to use a couple of Personal Chef services, finally landed on Table at Home and couldn't have been happier with the end result. I, we ended up working with Chef Meg and she was fantastic...she was flexible with the menu and provided a Chef's Table kind of experience, exactly what we wanted. She was also very enthusiastic and entertaining 🤣.
Steve Shilling
17:22 22 Jun 22
I must say, this was a fantastic way to throw a dinner party! All we had to do was tidy the house and set the table for 8 people. Our chef Meg was fabulous. She started the evening with shrimp tempura amuse bouche, followed by a caprese salad, halibut or filet mignon and ended it with the best crème brûlée I’ve ever had. Both entrees were delicious. I decided to get a helper for her so I could sit with the guests the entire time.Meg and Sonia were very professional and friendly. I highly recommend Meg and thank her for helping me create an elegant and delicious experience for my partner’s birthday party.
Farah Farhoumand
13:16 12 Jun 22
My wife and I used Table at Home to hire a chef for a 50th anniversary dinner. The process of finding a chef was so simple and the chef we hired was amazing. Recommend highly!
Matt Strottman
13:10 07 Jun 22
Chef Cashimiere was incredible and cooked delicious food for my parents 30th wedding anniversary dinner party. Everyone raved, would definitely work with him again!
Olivia Nuelle
16:30 04 Jun 22
This service helped me give my husband one of the best birthdays ever. It was easy to use and I found a fantastic chef in my area. I will definitely be using this site again.
Monica Young
12:54 30 May 22
Chef Howard was amazing!! So nice and polite. Food was incredible!
Stephanie Crispe
01:12 25 May 22
Asher was absolutely incredible! 10/10! If you are looking for the best of the best, Asher is the one to choose! He prepared a beautiful birthday dinner for my best friends and it was absolutely spectacular. He is so charming and professional not to mention the food was incredible!
Brittany Volcy
04:10 22 May 22
We had a great time. Joey was amazing. The food was delicious and prepared perfectly. We will definitely use Joey again!!
Farooq Ahmed
00:57 10 May 22
Absolutely FANTASTIC. This business is everything you could imagine and more. Within 5 minutes of posting we had three responses with diverse menus that fit the cuisine we were looking for. We went with Chef Vera (the BEST) and never looked back. She sourced the freshest ingredients - shrimp, veal, vegetables - and everything was cooked to perfection. Aside from the food, Chef Vera was a genuine delight to have in our home. She was the sweetest person and so great to our kids. We will 100% be using this service again.
Jonathan Stern
00:39 08 May 22
Amazing experience in our rental with chef Matt!
Michelle Rajna
02:23 23 Apr 22
Absolutely Perfect. Hard to express how perfectly everything went. Incredibly easy to book. Chef Vasily was communicative, punctual, and the food was incredible. We will be doing this again for future events.
Nick Townsend
03:40 10 Apr 22
Chef Tiya did an amazing job for us! Delicious food and incredibly well presented. Couldn't believe that one person could do all that. Highly recommend...
Christena N.
14:32 03 Apr 22
Michael Gladstone
02:41 02 Apr 22
We found a chef via TableAtHome to cater for a bachelorette dinner at an Airbnb we were staying at. The service and food was amazing! This platform allowed me to review several proposals to choose the chef that was right for us. I will use this platform if we ever need again!
Tati Dana
02:35 07 Mar 22
We had a great dinner at home. The chef matched what I requested and everything was cooked perfectly. He served and then cleaned up before leaving. I highly recommend.
Michelle Adams
04:56 06 Mar 22
Chef Franco was amazing!! He arrived on time and had a great personality! The best part was all the delicious food he made us. Chef Franco’s food was stylish, elegant, and tasty! I will be recommending to friends and family.
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03:07 01 Mar 22
rinze okoye
12:24 15 Feb 22
I used table at home to celebrate my husbands 30th birthday and had an amazing first experiencing. I cook almost everyday and for once having someone else do it in your own home felt really nice !!! We had chef Cashimiere and he was fabulous . Loved his energy right from greeting at the door. Food was incredible and left our kitchen spotless. Looking forward to using table at home soon!!
Cynthia Reynolds
14:21 12 Feb 22
Tracey Hirt
15:45 05 Feb 22
Very easy to use and able to utilize the reviews and resumes to get the chef you want. Massimo was warm and friendly and easy to work with. His was food was delicious, simple and fresh. It was authentic Italian and my teenage son, who is a picky eater, cleaned his plate.
Bonnie Soodek
03:04 28 Jan 22
Daniel Mendes
04:29 22 Jan 22
Chef Nick made my husbands 40th birthday AMAZING. Initially I chose a different chef website that I would never use again. Take a chef was easy, reliable and cut and dry. From the first time speaking to chef Nick he was a true gentleman and an absolute pleasure to work with. He made an elote tostada for appetizer that was BY FAR the best we’ve ever had. Carnitas tacos for dinner with the freshest ingredients and the flavors were unreal. For dessert he made a lemon tart with confit cherries. Can’t wait for Chef Nick to come again. Incredible experience!
Lisa Azzaro
03:07 20 Jan 22
Darshini Naga
21:59 16 Jan 22
Fantastic way to book a private chef. So so easy and the chef was fantastic. Highly recommend chef Jordan
Neema G
05:01 16 Jan 22
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It is free to place a request, and there is no commitment if you do not find a chef you like

The best private chefs

We only accept the best! All our Private Chefs have been background checked, interviewed and had their work reviewed.

In addition to being great cooks, our private chefs have also been chosen for their interpersonal skills - a very important ingredient in making your dinner a success!

Meet some of our private chefs below

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Chef Tiffani - San Diego
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Tiffani's passion started as a child with a toy kitchen play set from her grandma and has never stopped. From washing dishes as a kid, to culinary school and eventually an executive chef position at the Leichtag Foundation, she has honed her skills across America. If asked, she will say that cooking is her number one passion - her why. Her style is modern and fresh - thoroughly Californian.
Recent review
"Amazing experience! Fabulous! Chef Tiff was excellent. She was professional, personable, organized- and a fantastic cook. We had an interactive cooking lesson and a 4 course meal - both outstanding. We learned a ton and enjoyed every minute, every bite. Great job!"
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Chef Jordan - San Diego
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Jordan is a talented chef and strong believer in the holistic health benefits of a fresh and wholesome cuisine. Since graduating from Culinary school in SF a decade ago, he has perfected his style in multiple leading restaurants and wineries. He has a passion for preparing plant based and organic dishes with a clean and vibrant style. He also loves to share his passion through cooking classes and interactive dinner parties.
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"This wasn’t the first time we’ve hired a private chef but this time with Jordan was exceptional. Aside from being punctual and courteous, his food was impeccable. It was a tapas inspired menu, and Jordan delivered on every aspect from the start. I would definitely recommend Jordan. You will not be disappointed!"
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Chef Travis - San Diego
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Travis has been cooking professionally in the San Diego and OC area for over 13 years. Italian is his favorite cuisine, especially fresh pasta, but he also loves to bring Japanese influences to his cooking - specifically to contrast delicate flavors and ingredients. Multi course plated dinner parties and tasting menus are where his creativity and hospitality best shine!
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"Chef Travis was amazing! Preparing a meal beyond expectation...complete silence for the first minute or so as everyone’s eyes rolled into the backs of their heads after that first taste, followed by a huge round of applause for our incredible chef! He was also very engaging and chatted with all our crazy guests. He was the hit of the party. "
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Where we serve

San Diego Service Area Table At Home

We have Private Chefs who can serve the broader San Diego area.

Our San Diego Private Chef service area covers all of San Diego, including Gas Lamp, National City, Ocean Beach, Coronado, Mission Beach and Del Mar.

To the North, we have Private Chefs who serve as far as Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas and La Jolla.

To the East, our Private Chefs serve as far as Escondido and La Mesa.

We also serve New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington D.C.

We are always expanding to other cities, so please try your zip code on our Request a meal page to see if we service your area.

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