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Hi, I'm Chef Zach

I create fully custom, produce-forward multi-course dinners with a backbone of smoke and char—served in your home or vacation rental.

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I bring smoke-kissed, California-led dinners to your table—built around seasonal produce and travel-driven flavor.

I'm a self-taught private chef based on the Westside of Los Angeles, and I design fully custom multi-course dinners for homes and vacation rentals. Barbecue is where I started and what I’ve cooked the longest, so smoke and char stay at the center of everything I make.

On that foundation, I build California-led, produce-forward menus layered with flavors inspired by my travels through Thailand, Indonesia, Spain, South Korea, and North Africa. I handle everything from menu design to a spotless kitchen, with restaurant-level plating, thoughtful dietary accommodations, and a table your guests remember.

My kitchen is about giving purpose to every ingredient with BBQ flair, showing real hospitality, and loving the act of feeding people.

What you can expect when you dine with me

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I cook with smoke, char, and bright global flavors

My cooking is my passion and my lifestyle—rooted in years of BBQ and shaped by travels through Thailand, Indonesia, Spain, South Korea, and North Africa.

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I built my craft by cooking for the people I love

I’m self-taught, and I developed my craft by hosting holiday dinners and large-format gatherings for family and friends—learning how to plan, pace courses, and make guests feel genuinely taken care of.

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I give every ingredient a purpose

My secret is simple: I give purpose to every ingredient with BBQ flair, I lead with hospitality, and I bring a genuine love for feeding people to every table.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are my rates for private chef services in United States?

I build every menu from scratch, so what you pay depends on the dishes, how many guests, and the kind of service you want. Most of my dinners come to around 134.60 USD, and I'll always work with the budget you have in mind. Send me a message and I'll put together a proposal for your event.

What kind of food do I specialize in?

I cook Chef's special, Local, Seafood/Fish, Latin American and Mediterranean. I build my menus around ingredients that are in season and bought locally, because that's where the flavor is. And if anyone at your table has a dietary restriction, just tell me and I'll adjust the dishes so no one misses out.

How can you book my private chef services in United States?

To book me in United States, click the Book Now button on this page and follow the steps. You'll add your event date, guest count, and any dietary restrictions as you go. Once your request comes through, I read it myself and reply with a menu proposal and the dates I have open.

Can the menus accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions?

Choose a menu, share your event details, and the Private Chef Manager team will help confirm the experience with the chef.