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43 Santa Barbara Chefs Found

Lauren P

Santa Barbara, California
Active 3 days ago
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20 years exp.
Private Chef
I provide private chef and event planning services for your daily or event needs. Over 25 years experience and focusing on Mediterranean s...
I provide private chef and event planning services for your daily or event needs. Over 25 years experience and focusing on Mediterranean seasonal and healthy menus.

Steph L

Santa Barbara, California
Active 5 days ago
From 100.00/hour
Experienced Santa Barbara Chef Offering Delicious and Creative Culinary Creations
🍴 Hey there, food enthusiasts! I'm Steph, a seasoned chef based in the beautiful Santa Barbara, California. With over 10 years of culinary...
🍴 Hey there, food enthusiasts! I'm Steph, a seasoned chef based in the beautiful Santa Barbara, California. With over 10 years of culinary experience, I'm passionate about creating delectable dishes that tantalize the taste buds and leave a lasting impression. As an expert in farm-to-table cuisine, I craft each dish with the freshest seasonal ingredients, sourced locally to s...

Jesus V

Santa Barbara, California
Active over a week ago
From 45.00/hour
Passionate Santa Barbara Chef Offering Delicious, Locally Sourced Creations – Bringing Culinary Excellence to Your Table!
Hello, friends! I am Jesus, a passionate chef based in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. With a deep love for creating delicious and sati...
Hello, friends! I am Jesus, a passionate chef based in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. With a deep love for creating delicious and satisfying dishes, I have honed my culinary skills through years of experience and dedication to the art of cooking. As a professional chef, I am committed to delivering exceptional flavors and memorable dining experiences to my clients. With...

Rusty C

Santa Barbara, California
Active over a week ago
From 35.00/hour
Michelin nominated Chef
Hey there, food lovers! It's your Chef Rusty, coming at you straight from the sunny shores of Santa Barbara, California. I'm a passionate ch...
Hey there, food lovers! It's your Chef Rusty, coming at you straight from the sunny shores of Santa Barbara, California. I'm a passionate chef with many years of experience in the culinary world. I specialize in creating exquisite dishes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. From succulent steaks to mouthwatering seafood, I've got you covered. If...

Valerie P

Santa Barbara, California
Active over a week ago
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7 years exp.
Personal chef and meal prep for plant-based and health-focused diets
I'm a professionally trained chef that specializes in health-focused diets — plant-based, vegetarian, SOS-free, gluten-free cuisine and mor...
I'm a professionally trained chef that specializes in health-focused diets — plant-based, vegetarian, SOS-free, gluten-free cuisine and more. I offer in-home meal prep and/or drop-off services that are customized based on your dietary preferences and needs (high protein, no oil, no legumes, etc. — no problem). In the past, I've cooked in private homes and restaurants in Bo...

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Alexis B

Santa Barbara, California
Active over a week ago
From 250.00/meal
Experience delectable and wholesome meals with locally sourced ingredients and a creative twist by Chef Lex.
Hello, food enthusiasts! I'm Alexis, a culinary artist based in the gorgeous Santa Barbara, California. With over a decade of experience in...
Hello, food enthusiasts! I'm Alexis, a culinary artist based in the gorgeous Santa Barbara, California. With over a decade of experience in the culinary industry, I bring a passion for creating delectable dishes that ignite the senses. From intimate gatherings to lavish events, I specialize in crafting unforgettable dining experiences that celebrate the artistry of food. Using...

Rudy M

Santa Barbara, California
Active over a week ago
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Santa Barbara's Creative Chef: Elevating Culinary Experiences with Local Flavors and Artful Presentation
Hey there, food lovers! I'm Rudy, a passionate chef based in the beautiful Santa Barbara, California. With over 20 years of experience in th...
Hey there, food lovers! I'm Rudy, a passionate chef based in the beautiful Santa Barbara, California. With over 20 years of experience in the culinary industry, I am dedicated to creating mouthwatering dishes that leave a lasting impression. Whether it's a romantic dinner for two, a lively cocktail party, or a corporate event, I have a flair for crafting delectable delights tha...

Jose G

Santa Barbara, California
Active over a week ago
From 30.00/hour
Experienced Santa Barbara Chef Offering Creative & Delicious Culinary Creations
Hey there! I'm Jose, a passionate chef based in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. With over 10 years of culinary experience, I specialize...
Hey there! I'm Jose, a passionate chef based in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. With over 10 years of culinary experience, I specialize in creating delectable dishes that are not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. From intimate dinner parties to large events, I bring the perfect blend of creativity and expertise to the table. As a seasoned professional...

Sandy L

Santa Barbara, California
Active over a week ago
From 30.00/day
Experience the Best of Santa Barbara with a Talented Local Chef - Offering Fresh and Flavorful Creations at $30 Daily
Hello there! I'm Sandy, a passionate chef based in sunny Santa Barbara, California. With years of culinary experience under my belt, I speci...
Hello there! I'm Sandy, a passionate chef based in sunny Santa Barbara, California. With years of culinary experience under my belt, I specialize in creating mouthwatering dishes that highlight the freshest local ingredients. Whether it's a hearty breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or a sumptuous dinner, I pride myself on delivering flavors that are simply unforgettable. I underst...

Stephen P

Santa Barbara, California
Active over a week ago
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I specialize in American Contemporary and Global inspired Cuisine. Bright, bold, fresh flavors with the best ingredients.
I will design menus around the clients likes, dislikes and dietary restrictions. I will also use my connections with local farmers, rancher...
I will design menus around the clients likes, dislikes and dietary restrictions. I will also use my connections with local farmers, ranchers, foragers and fishermen to find the best ingredients available. I will take care of all purchasing and invoice the client. I am available to cook 7 days a week with no restrictions and I am available for travel as well. I also have exp...

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