Private Chef & Small Event Catering

in Scottsdale & Phoenix

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Sous vide ribeye cap with pan seared scallops for dinner in Scottsdale
Chef Eric James in Scottsdale's favorite Thursday night snack, Korean popcorn, chicken with gochujang glaze
Sweet soy sous vide salmon on a bed of lo mein for a casual lunch in old town Scottsdale
Strawberry and cream cheese bruschetta for a cocktail party in downtown Scottsdale
In office lunch in Phoenix with a broiled lobster tail
Lunch for a bachelorette party in Scottsdale. Crispy skin salmon with hearts of palm salad.
Cocktail party in Phoenix with Chef Eric James. Red wine braised meatballs.
A three course dinner party of a heart of Palm salad, pan seared scallops, and caramel budino in South Scottsdale
Family reunion in Scottsdale dinner party with Chef Eric James
Three course dinner party of a hearts of palm salad with a flat iron and shrimp, surf and turf with a vanilla bean Panna cotta
Tiny tacos for a cocktail party in downtown Scottsdale
Crispy calamari for a bachelor party in Sedona
Plated salad for a wedding rehearsal dinner in Phoenix
Macaroni and cheese served tableside for a dinner party in Sedona
Tiny tacos for a cocktail party in Scottsdale
Chef Eric James in Scottsdale after a dinner party for 50 in their home
Sous vide fillet with seared scallops on a better risotto with my clients favorite glass of wine with a dinner in North Scottsdale
Family style surf and turf in Sedona with a sous vide fillet with a shallot, red wine, compound butter, and broiled lobster tail
A casual Thursday night dinner with my red wine, braised beef, short ribs for a client in Mesa
Custom meal prep for one of my MLB players in old town Scottsdale. Butter, garlic, roasted chicken
Korean chicken sandwich for custom meal prep for one of my MLB players in old town Scottsdale
Personal Chef Eric James in Sedona creating a pop-up restaurant in the Client's home for a wedding dinner.
Close-up of a gourmet dish featuring a large stuffed mushroom on a bed of rice with vegetables, garnished with chopped chives and parmesan cheese, with a glass of red wine in the background.
Close-up view of breaded shrimp served with drizzled white sauce and garnished with chopped chives, with a side salad including leafy greens and a lemon wedge in the background.

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IN HOME DINNER SERVICE

Private in-home dinner parties featuring chef-driven menus, bold approachable flavors, and restaurant-style presentation in a relaxed setting. Available in both plated and family-style formats, these casual to casual upscale dining experiences are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, holiday gatherings, date nights, and entertaining guests at home.

RETREATS

Private chef catering and dining experiences designed for retreats of all kinds, including golf trips, corporate retreats, wellness weekends, family gatherings, and bachelor or bachelorette getaways. Enjoy customized multi-course meals, brunches, small bites, and group dining experiences prepared fresh on-site so your group can relax and focus on the experience.

SMALL BITE SORIEÉ

A social-style dining experience built around chef-crafted small bites designed for mixing, mingling, and grazing throughout the evening. Perfect for cocktail parties, birthdays, holiday gatherings, networking events, and celebrations where guests can move freely while enjoying a variety of fresh, approachable dishes.

WAFFLE BAR BRUNCH

A fun and interactive waffle bar brunch experience in Scottsdale featuring fresh waffles prepared on-site alongside brunch favorites, seasonal fruit, crispy bacon, breakfast potatoes, sausages, scrambled eggs, and a variety of sweet and savory toppings. Guests can customize their waffles with options like whipped cream, fresh berries, chocolate chips, caramel sauce, maple syrup, candied nuts, and more, creating a relaxed and social dining experience everyone can enjoy. Perfect for family gatherings, bridal weekends, bachelorette parties, retreats, birthday brunches, golf weekends, and casual group events looking for something memorable, approachable, and delicious without the formality of a traditional catered brunch.

OFFICE CATERING & HAPPY HOUR

Chef-driven catering designed for office lunches, client meetings, team celebrations, and company happy hours. From casual drop-off catering to mix-and-mingle style small bite soirées, menus are built to be fresh, approachable, and perfect for bringing people together in a relaxed professional setting.

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The Menu: 👇🏻 1. Tony chipotle chicken tacos with an avocado cream 2. Tomato and avocado salad with a cilantro lime vinaigrette 3. Tomato/chili braze short ribs with a jalapeño cheddar polenta cake and roasted heirloom carrots 4. Caramel budi

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