A three course dinner party of a heart of Palm salad, pan seared scallops, and caramel budino in South 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

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.

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

Strawberry and cream cheese bruschetta for a cocktail party in downtown Scottsdale

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 ribeye cap with pan seared scallops for dinner in Scottsdale

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.

Personal Chef in Scottsdale, Phoenix & Sedona

I'm a private chef serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Sedona areas. I specialize in creating restaurant dining experiences in your home or office, tailored to your unique tastes. From intimate dinner parties to elegant cocktail party soirées, I bring the restaurant experience to you.

Chef Services

In-home dinner parties are designed to bring a full restaurant-style experience into your space. Whether plated or family-style, each menu is curated to fit the tone of your evening, allowing you to host effortlessly while I manage the cooking, timing, service, and cleanup from start to finish.
Small bite soirées are built for a more social, high-energy style of entertaining. Guests can mingle while enjoying a steady flow of elevated bites, thoughtfully prepared and presented to keep the atmosphere relaxed, engaging, and seamless throughout the event.
For larger in-home or office gatherings, small event catering is designed to handle the flow and scale of your event without sacrificing quality. From birthdays and celebrations to corporate-style hosting, menus are tailored to your space and guest count while I oversee execution, setup, and cleanup so you can focus on the

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