Personal Chef San Francisco Offering Home Meal Service

Let us bring your culinary vision to life! Our experienced chefs craft flavorful dishes to satisfy your specific dietary needs and preferences using sustainably sourced ingredients from local farms and ranches. Make meal planning a breeze - schedule a complimentary phone consultation with us now.

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Susan Gio

2/06/2024

We hired Down to Earth Cuisine for fresh, weekly meals made in our home. Chef Eric Nguyen is our chef located in Orange County, CA. As wonderful of a chef as he is, he’s a nice person too.What a treat it is to open our fridge and find quality and delicious meals waiting for us to heat up. Meal plans are presented weekly and each one has been creative and suited our dietary needs and tastes perfectly. Everything has been delicious! And my kitchen is left as clean as it was when Chef Eric arrived. I thoroughly recommend their services!
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Lora Shahine

11/24/2023

Absolutely love working with Down to Earth Cuisine. Delicious meals, excellent service. A huge time saver for me!
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Lorraine Wayman

10/21/2023

From the first phone call with Chef David the whole process was so smooth! We celebrated our sons birthday at Suncadia. It was a camp theme so we went with the buffet style meal. Chef Tom was amazing! Very prompt, easy to talk to and most of all he did an incredible job!! We had a mixture of dietary needs that he prepared wonderfully. The presentation was so nicely done as well. It was wonderful to allow everyone to relax, enjoy a delicious meal and no clean up! I would highly recommend them. Thank you both Chef David for all your help and Chef Tom for doing an outstanding job!!!
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Nikkie Jacksetich

10/07/2023

David and his phenomenal cooking was the perfect addition to our intimate wedding day. He helped us curate a PNW/Persian flair menu for our special day and we all enjoyed spending the evening with him! 10/10 would recommend for anyone looking for a private chef for their intimate wedding day 🙂
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Angela Evans

9/28/2023

Chef David truly exceeded our expectations! His engaging and informative approach delighted our guests as he artfully described each dish. Not only was the food exquisite, but Chef David also seamlessly catered to our vegetarian guest's needs without compromising the meal's quality or its flow. Accompanying him, Chef Celeste also shone with her exceptional skills. Together, they masterfully orchestrated our party, ensuring its resounding success. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to David and Celeste for creating a memorable and delightful evening!
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Nicholas Puzon

9/25/2023

Down to Earth provided a wonderful buffet style meal for our wedding around the Olympic Rainforest. Early on in contact, David contacted us personally and was extremely friendly and curious about us and what our thoughts and feelings were, why we picked the location etc. This created a real personal connection with the service and made us comfortable with our choice! As for the food, David came out and prepared everything to roll out right after our ceremony in buffet style. Every dish was delicious, and folks left almost nothing in the way of leftovers. He cleaned up every last dish and the entire kitchen before heading out and there was 0 stress in the entire event's food. Amazing. I highly recommend these guys!
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Brianna McDonald

4/18/2023

I brought in Down to Earth for a dinner party for eight at my home and they exceeded expectations. It was worth every cent. They came early, brought everything they needed, cooked and served a three course meal, and cleaned up after. I could not tell there was a dinner party at my house. They were professional and kind while helping me navigate the dietary challenges of all my guests and come up with the perfect menu. I will absolutely use them again and start enjoying my parties instead of working them.
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Robert Sorensen

4/13/2023

We had Chef Kenny of Down to Earth Cuisine prepare and serve a 5 course vegan dinner at our home to celebrate an anniversary. Menu was unique, food delicious and on top of that he was very friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend both Kenny and Down to Earth Cuisine for an event like this.
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Stephen Reinking

2/03/2023

We hired Down to Earth Cuisine for my wife's birthday party at our home and they were just excellent. The food was fantastic. They developed a unique menu for us based on our requests specializing in local Washington ingredients. Their chef did all the prep work and even the clean up. It was unbelievable. They were even understanding when we had a sudden reschedule do to an illness. Big thank you to Chef Jessie for making it truly special night and being a part of our party.
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Healthy Meal Personal Chef in San Francisco

Down to Earth Cuisine makes it easy for you to enjoy delicious, homemade meals without any of the stress - we take care of all the shopping, prepping, and cooking so that you can focus on the important things in life.

Weekly Meal Prep

Enjoy healthy and delicious weekly meal preps, with no need to spend hours in the kitchen! Get balanced meals for the entire week that are both nutritious and appetizing.

Private Dinners

Let us take the hassle out of cooking. Spend more time with your loved ones, and enjoy a delicious meal that requires little effort to make. Gather around the dinner table with a nourishing feast; no need to spend hours in the kitchen.

Event Catering

No matter the size of your event, we have the perfect menu for you. Our menu options are custom-tailored to any taste, so you can find something that's just right for your occasion. Let us help make your event a success with our diverse menus!

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Neighborhood

Pacific Heights

Laurel Heights

Nob Hill

Russian Hill

Twin Peaks

Lone Mountain

Cow Hollow

Lower Haight

Richmond District

Soma

Miraloma

Presidio Heights

Diamond Heights

Multi-Course Meals For Any Diet

Explore our sample menus for dietary restrictions.
8 out of every 10 clients that we work with request meals based on specific diets. Even if some members of your party have restrictions, we can make sure that everyone is taken care of and satisfied. Browse some our most popular dishes for common diets.

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Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Low Sugar (Diabetic)

Kosher

Halal

Paleo

Family Style Meals

Nut Free

Pescetarian

Keto

Low Sodium

Mediterranean

Low-FODMAP

Carnivore

Raw Food

Multi-Course Tasting

Core Values

These values are the ingredients for everything we do.

Sustainability

We have the opportunity to make choices that have a real impact. We actively work to reduce plastic waste and creating food in a more sustainable way that’s better for the environment and everyone involved.

Transform Lives

9 in 10 of our clients have dietary restrictions or preferences, which make it challenging for them to cook for their families or go out to eat. We transform lives by providing them with delicious meals that meet their dietary needs.

Local Ingredients

From fresh seafood to artisan sourdough, San Francisco is celebrated for its culinary sophistication and diverse ingredients. We embrace the city's rich food culture and celebrate our bustling fish markets, renowned vineyards, and organic farms in every dish.

Innovation

Working with dietary restrictions and unique preferences, we often get to push the envelope of culinary techniques. Skillsets are always growing as we take on new challenges each day in a variety of incredible kitchen environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get the answers to common questions about our personal chefs.

What is the difference between a personal and private chef?

A personal chef is someone who cooks for individuals or small groups on a regular basis, typically in the customer's home. A private chef is someone who works exclusively for a single individual or family and typically lives on-site to provide meals and other culinary services. Both personal and private chefs can create custom dishes tailored to the customer’s dietary preferences, but private chefs often have more freedom to specialize in certain types of cuisine. Additionally, private chefs may also be responsible for grocery shopping, cleaning up after meals, and managing other aspects of kitchen operations.

What is expected from a personal chef?

A personal chef is expected to provide exceptional culinary experiences tailored to the individual needs of clients. They should be knowledgeable in a variety of cuisines and skilled in creating unique dishes that will impress clients.

Should also be organized and able to ensure food safety standards are met. Above all, a personal chef should strive to exceed expectations and create an enjoyable dining experience for clients.

Do personal chefs live with you?

What to look for when hiring a chef?

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