Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2025: The Best Private Chef Experiences In Los Angeles (2025)

This Mother’s Day, forget the crowded brunch buffets and prix fixe menus and instead splurge on a one-of-a-kind private chef experience for Mom.

In a city known for its culinary innovation, glitz and glamour, a bespoke meal prepared by a world-class private chef is the ultimate way to say thank you to the woman who deserves everything, and create a celebration far more intimate and indulgent.

Whether your mom is a foodie with a refined palate or someone who simply enjoys being pampered (glass of Champagne in hand), these curated private chef-led experiences deliver restaurant-quality meals without ever leaving the comfort of her own home.

Picture a candlelit five-course tasting menu prepared in her own backyard, complete with wine pairings, handwritten menus and zero cleanup. Some private chefs even customize menus based on family memories or favorite dishes, turning dinner into a deeply nostalgic experience.

From Michelin-trained chefs to globally-minded talents who bring Tokyo, Rome or Paris to your kitchen, these experiences are as much about connection as they are about cuisine.

These Los Angeles-based private chefs are making Mother’s Day unforgettable-one seared scallop, one chocolate soufflé, one perfectly poured glass of wine at a time, for a celebration that’s as thoughtful and elevated as she is.

The Most Exclusive Private Chef Experiences For Mother’s Day

A Culinary Experience By Chef Johnnie

For the life of the party mom who wants to turn up the vibes this Mother’s Day, look no further than A Culinary Experience by Chef Johnnie.

With robust experience working for CEO’s, millionaires and billionaires, private chef veteran Chef Jonnie Handal knows every aspect of creating unforgettable experience for even the most particular of clients.

For your Mother’s Day celebration, the team will bring everything they need to turn your home or event space into a full service restaurant for the day. They can plan diverse experiences from a casual pizza night with “A Pizza Experience” to a ten course Modern Keisaki Style dinner.

The main draw is Chef Johnnie’s “larger than life personality,” he writes in an email. “We take pride in ‘bringing the fun’ to the party. From the speeches that we give in between each course on how we sourced the ingredients and how this dish was prepared to making your mouth water before you actually taste it. The interaction myself, the chefs and servers have with the guests when we’re getting ready to serve in the kitchen and during the dinner experience, is truly a one of a kind experience that everyone needs to be apart of! Guests are encouraged to come in the kitchen and talk with us through out the evening," he continues.

Handal’s chefs, servers and bartenders are some of the finest in-home staff in LA working for families such as the Hilton’s, Walton’s and Wynn’s. The team sources all their ingredients from top farmers markets, importers and the highest quality purveyors.

Book them here.

Eleonore Toulin

French private chef based in LA and Paris, Eleonore Toulin’s fashion background includes modeling for Chanel, Vivienne Westwood and Vogue. She has since established a private chef and hospitality company in Los Angeles.

“One of the things I’m most proud of is changing careers without formal culinary training—I didn’t go to cooking school or spend years in professional kitchens,” Toulin writes in an email. “I just went for it. I truly believe that when you really want something and are willing to work hard for it, it pays off.”

Whether it’s a private dinner or a brand event, she’s all about the details whether it be the food itself, flowers or the general vibe.

For Mother’s Day, Toulin is committed to personalizing the experience for each unique mom and bringing her “French sensibility to every experience, rooted in warmth, simplicity, and elegance."

Book her services here.

Gourmaze By Manos Brothers

Chefs Alexandros and Chris Manos are brothers-turned-founders of Gourmaze (a portmanteau of “gourmet” and “amaze”).

What sets the team apart from the competition? Every chef in their network must have a Michelin-level background, with backgrounds in five-star hotels and properties or Relais & Châteaux destinations.

“We bring upscale, restaurant-caliber dining to intimate and unforgettable settings, with a strong emphasis on storytelling, seasonality, top-tier rare ingredients and detail-driven hospitality,” writes Chef Alexandros Manos in an email.

For Mother’s Day, Gourmaze is offering their Chef’s Signature Tasting Journey: “a refined multi-course experience designed to honor the occasion with elegance and intention,” he writes. Each dish is expertly plated with the option to pair with curated wines.

If Mom is looking for a daytime affair, the Manos brothers offer custom brunch and upscale family-style meals. “To make the day even more special,” Manos continues, “we include a bottle of Dom Pérignon and fresh floral arrangements—gifted from us to the moms in celebration. Full floral tablescapes and decorative enhancements are also available for clients seeking a truly immersive dining atmosphere.”

Book your celebration here.

Private Chef Rena “Rae” Hairston

Chef Rena “Rae” Hairston is a private chef with over fifteen years of experience and is currently the personal chef for Floyd Mayweather. “My style will take you back to the good times," Chef Rae writes in an email, ”when Big Mama was in the kitchen and every bite was made with love."

“LA is known for luxury and entertainment," she continues, "and I bring that same energy into your home. I turn every meal into an experience, not just a service. A home-cooked meal that feels like a warm hug—comforting, soulful and unforgettable.”

This Mother’s Day, Chef Rae is offering a truly unique, one-of-a-kind dining experience for the music-loving mama. She calls it LEGENDS & LUXURY: A Mother’s Day Tribute Menu.

“Inspired by the legendary voices of Céline, Whitney, Mariah, Aretha and Diana, this special menu blends iconic music with soulful elegance. Each dish is a tribute to the favorite flavors of these timeless queens—bringing music, memory and magic to your table.” See below for the full menu.

Book with her here.

Private Chef Benjamin Kalifa: Kosher Cuisine

Originally from Nice, France from a family of restaurateurs, Chef Benjamin Kalifa has been an international private chef for the past fifteen years. He specializes in kosher cuisine and has trained under Alain Ducasse and Joël Robuchon.

“I bring a blend of French culinary excellence with a modern, health-conscious approach,” Kalifa writes in an email. “My background is rooted in fine dining, but what sets my service apart is my flexibility and sensitivity to my clients’ dietary needs. I specialize in kosher cuisine and I also regularly create menus that are fully gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, or all of the above—without compromising on flavor, presentation, or elegance.”

For Mother’s Day, Kalifa likes to create “elegant yet approachable multi-course menus that feature seasonal ingredients, bright flavors and a touch of indulgence,” he writes.

He suggests an outdoor garden lunch or brunch with nostalgic dishes that speak to your mother’s favorite memories and flavors. “Whether it’s a luxurious French-inspired breakfast spread, a refined tea party, or an intimate plated dinner, my goal is always to make the mother feel cherished and celebrated through every bite."

Book with Chef Kalifa here.

Private Chef Ryan Rondeno

The mind behind cooking app FoodCulture and cast member of Fox Soul’s new daytime show, “Chefs of Color,” Ryan Rondeno is chef to A-listers such as Will Smith, Kevin Durant, Cedric the Entertainer, Ben Affleck, Common and Tyrese. His dishes are a testament to his Louisiana roots and his mastery of French and Italian cuisines.

“I believe that bringing those true New Orleans flavors to Los Angeles assists in separating me apart from other chefs,” Rondeno writes in an email. “I’m able to pull many different ingredients from so many regions and fuse it with California cuisine. I can definitely tell you that it gives a different experience to the dinner and leaves guests coming back for more!”

For Mother’s Day, Chef Rondeno is rolling out a gorgeous brunch menu complete with passion fruit mimosa, crispy oysters with a morita chile sauce, eggs Benedict with Cajun Hollandaise, lobster potato hash, white asparagus with black lime and fresh herbs and beignets with white chocolate and fresh berries. De-lish.

Book him here.

The Herbal Chef

For the mama who loves her… greens… with every meal, enter: The Herbal Chef, a unique experience that’s sure to make Mother’s Day a real high point of the year (pun absolutely intended).

Number one in “Psychedelic Hospitality,” The Herbal Chef is a network of Michelin-trained chefs that bring an impeccable level of food quality into your home "with the addition of [legal] Cannabis, if you so choose," Owner and Head Chef Chris Sayegh writes in an email.

“I think our dining experience has been among the most highly sought after in our country due to the professionalism,” he continues. “We can bring in things that have a lot of meaning to them. For instance, if someone was raised in another country and moved to the States, we will try to learn a dish from where they are from to incorporate it in the food or beverage menu,” Sayegh writes.

The Herbal Chef is throwing a Mother’s Day brunch event at Sayegh’s new salon in North Hollywood, Labo Beauté, where mothers will be pampered while being able to sip on Jaqcart Champagne and eat delicious, fine food.

They are also open for bookings for a special private Mother’s Day brunch.

Inquire here.