Emily R.
Santa Monica, CA
Private Chef
Education
Self-taught
Culinary Specialties
Breakfast and brunch
Tapas and small plates
Comfort food
Farm-to-table
Plated dinner parties
Cuisines
Italian
Japanese
New american
Chinese
Greek
Mediterranean
French
Dietary Restrictions
Vegan
Vegetarian
Keto
Paleo
Gluten free
Pescatarian
Kosher
Years of Experience
2 Years
Services Offered
Catering
Cooking Class
Gathering
Meal Prep Package
Why we love them
With a focus on good food, great tunes, and beautiful ambience, Emily will bring the vibes to your next gathering—you’ll bring the great company. After serving at The Post Brewing Company and a private catering company at Hollywood award shows, Emily now provides personalized culinary experiences for clients in diverse settings including private homes, events, and retreats. She’ll collaborate with you to understand your vision, preferences, and expectations to deliver exceptional results, expertly pairing drinks with food, flowers with vases, and music with setting to create a dreamy, relaxing atmosphere for you and your guests to enjoy.
Emily says
"Sauce is the name of the game."
Education
Self-taught
Culinary Specialties
Breakfast and brunch
Tapas and small plates
Comfort food
Farm-to-table
Plated dinner parties
Cuisines
Italian
Japanese
New american
Chinese
Greek
Mediterranean
French
Dietary Restrictions
Vegan
Vegetarian
Keto
Paleo
Gluten free
Pescatarian
Kosher
Years of Experience
2 Years
Services Offered
Catering
Cooking Class
Gathering
Meal Prep Package
Meal Prep Package
Meal prep package for one week cooked by a private chef tailored to your preferences and needs for those with busy schedules, families, health plans, and specialty diets.
price
Starting at $250 for 6 meals with 2 servings per meal
You're looking for
- Homemade weeknight meals
- A custom meal plan tailored to you and your lifestyle
what you'll get
- Consultation to discuss theme, dietary preferences, specific requests, and goals
- Personalized meal plan for your week
- Grocery shopping + cost of groceries
- Includes 6 packaged and labeled meals with 2 servings per meal. Emily's packages typically include three lunches and three dinners
Gathering
Work with a private chef on hosting your next gathering—from cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to dinner parties and more.
price
- Hors d'oeuvres only: starting at $75 per person
- Buffet: starting at $100 per person
- Drop Off: starting at $85 per person
- Family style: starting at $150 per person
- Plated: starting at $200 per person
You're looking for
- Hosting help to for your next get-together
- A custom menu to elevate your dinner or cocktail party
What you'll get
- Consultation to discuss theme, dietary preferences, specific requests, and goals
- Custom menu
- Grocery shopping + cost of groceries
- On-site meal preparation and cooking as needed
- Professional presentation of dishes
- Workspace clean-up during mealtime
Cooking Class
An interactive cooking class with a private chef—perfect for creative party ideas, date night, and team bonding activities.
price
Starting at $175 per person
You're looking for
- An exciting, hands-on culinary experience
What you'll get
- A detailed, themed lesson plan with techniques and recipes
- A list of required groceries and equipment
- Step-by-step cooking instructions
- Workspace clean-up during mealtime
- Access to recorded class for a limited time
Catering
Large-scale catering for feeding a crowd of over 30 guests—from weddings to family reunions to corporate events and more.
price
- Hors d'oeuvres only: starting at $65 per person
- Buffet: starting at $85 per person
- Drop Off: starting at $75 per person
- Family style: starting at $95 per person
- Plated: starting at $125 per person
You're looking for
- Hosting help to for your next large get-together
- A custom menu and service help to elevate your event
What you'll get
- Consultation to discuss theme, dietary preferences, specific requests, and goals
- Custom menu and ingredient sourcing for minimum of 30 guests
- Professional preparation, presentation, and service
- Sourcing, staffing, and management of service team
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