Effortless Luxury Beyond Expectation

From The Golden State To The Copper State: Arizona’s Newest Personal Chef Service

Serving: California & Now Arizona

| Palm Springs | San Diego |Scottsdale| Paradise Valley | Phoenix | Tucson | Sedona | | Orange County |& Beyond…

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A gourmet dish featuring a small portion of meat or pâté garnished with edible flowers, herbs, and crispy elements on a textured gray plate.
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Personal chef plated dinner
Golden State Chefs personal Chefs- our dessert for a plated dinner in, Pacific Palisades, CA
A plated gourmet dish with edible flowers, sauce, and garnishes on a speckled, textured ceramic plate.
A decorated dinner table set for six, with black napkins, glasses, and chopsticks. The table has a black table runner, candle lanterns, floral candles, and a decorative glass water pitcher. The chairs are white, and a window is visible in the backgro
Close-up of assorted nigiri sushi topped with black caviar on a sasa leaf-lined plate, with chopsticks holding one piece.
handmade pasta with meat sauce and fried basil
One of our Favorite Hamachi starters, Golden State Chefs, Personal Chefs, was created for a beach vacation in La Jolla, CA
Intimate fine dining, inspired by sushi & Asian wood-fired cuisine Malibu, CA
Seared salmon with creamy sauce, grilled vegetables, and garnished with herbs and green oil droplets
A platter of assorted sushi rolls topped with sauces, sesame seeds, green onions, and edible flowers on a black serving plate.
Chef Nate Maeda-Smouse is preparing omakase for our outdoor VIP event with a scenic view of trees, hills, and a cloudy sky.
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Chef Nate Maeda-Smouse garnishing plated desserts

Go Beyond Dining Out, Discover An Experience Created Just For You, Featuring Fresh, Seasonal, Specialty Ingredients & Michelin Level Service.

Private Chef Experiences

Sample Menus

Golden State Chefs bring Omotenashi hospitality to every table, crafting personalized menus with premium ingredients and seamless service. From bachelorette parties and birthdays to weddings and winery events, turn every occasion into an unforgettable experience.

Planning Your Dining Experience Just Got Easier

Booking is easy

Complete our form to connect & discuss your event with Chef Nate.

We create & send you a menu for approval.

Once your custom menu is perfect, approve it.

Pay a deposit to lock in your event date.

Relax, We Handle the Rest.

Or Call (619) 386-6504