Skip going out and let us bring the restaurant experience to you. Together, Will and Karen (the chef and the host) bring a wide variety of expertise into your home to elevate any occasion. From a birthday celebration to Sunday supper, they have the creativity and know how to bring your vision to the table. Chef & the Host serves San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles and Riverside Counties.
Serving up only the best of the best, ingredients are sourced from local farms and fishermen, with seasonality always in mind. Therefore, menus are frequently adapted and curated to ensure a new experience for you every time. Most Chef & the Host menus are intended to serve 6 - 25 people, but can be customized for your specific dietary needs, group size, budget and personal preferences.
Like red wine and chocolate, Will and Karen are the perfect pairing to host your next dinner party. Together they have over 35 years of hospitality experience including time spent at some of the top restaurants in the Pacific Northwest and Southern California. Sit back and immerse yourself in this unique private dining experience.
“Words can’t describe my gratitude for an amazing night put on by both Karen and Will. Not only was the food and hospitality spectacular, but they helped create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. Our hearts and stomachs are grateful.” - Armando
“The entire event was flawless. The food was amazing, the presentation and service was outstanding! I can’t wait to experience such a fabulous dining extravaganza.” - Jacqueline
“I had Chef and the Host create an amazing spread for a Christmas party! Cheese and meat charcuterie boards, specialty cocktails and dinner! Can’t say enough about how great it was! Highly recommend them!” - Paula
“Karen and Will do an AMAZING job. This is our second time having them for a family dinner/celebration event and both times it has been a 10/10 experience. They make the entire evening so enjoyable starting with the set up and table-scape, top notch food and service and a full clean up.Both times we have don’t the Family Feast menus which are fabulous. Can’t recommend them enough!” - Sara
“I hired Will and Karen to provide several meals (two dinners and a brunch) when I was hosting some old friends for aa weekend. They were an amazing team. It began with the meal planning as well as an openness to specific suggestions. The execution was flawless with great food, creative preparation and Karen making and serving some great drinks. I will definitely be hiring them in the future!” - Joe
“Karen and Will provided the most amazing at-home culinary experience. They brought everything into our Airbnb, including beautiful table decor and custom menus. They were able to accommodate our group with less than one week of planning! Not only that, but we added 2 more people to the headcount just a few hours before and they magically made it happen. The cocktails that Karen made were so unique and delicious, and the food by Chef Will was incredible. They did a wonderful job with service, and the kitchen was spotless when they left! Everything from the evening was absolutely perfect. It was a special night that our group will always remember. I would recommend Chef and the Host to anyone in Southern California.” - Reina
Interested in a Chef & The Host gathering? Please complete our event form here, and we will be in touch to craft your unforgettable private chef experience.
