A smiling man with a beard and short hair standing in a modern kitchen with marble countertops, pendant lights, and green limes on a plate.

A smiling man with a beard and short hair standing in a modern kitchen with marble countertops, pendant lights, and green limes on a plate.

Private Chef in Scottsdale & Paradise Valley

CULINARY SERVICES FOR HOME +

VACATION RENTALS

Private Chef Since 2012

Sous vide ribeye cap with pan seared scallops for dinner in Scottsdale

In office lunch in Phoenix with a broiled lobster tail

Sweet soy sous vide salmon on a bed of lo mein for a casual lunch in old town Scottsdale

Cocktail party in Phoenix with Chef Eric James. Red wine braised meatballs.

Chef Eric James in Scottsdale's favorite Thursday night snack, Korean popcorn, chicken with gochujang glaze

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

Lunch for a bachelorette party in Scottsdale. Crispy skin salmon with hearts of palm salad.

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

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 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.

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.

A casual Thursday night dinner with my red wine, braised beef, short ribs for a client in Mesa

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

CHEF SERVICES

Culinary services for home or vacation rentals.
- Bachelor/bachelorette parties.
- Golf and Company retreats.
- Birthdays and anniversaries.
- A casual night in with friends
Customize your experience to exactly what you're looking for.
- Looking for something a bit more formal, but not too stuffy? Our plated dinners are perfect for intimate business dinners or life's special occasions.
- Spending a weekend in Scottsdale or Paradise Valley with the girls, or a bachelor weekend with the boys? Our family-style or poolside service is exactly what you need.
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The Ultimate Morning-After or Midday Spread
Whether you're recovering from a wild bachelorette weekend, fueling up before hitting the golf course, or hosting an effortless office brunch, this is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. We bring the ultimate breakfast comfort food straight to you, cooked live and fresh.
Get the best of both worlds: crisp, golden waffles made to order alongside a loaded breakfast taco bar with all the premium fixings. It's laid-back, incredibly satisfying, and designed to let everyone customize their perfect plate while mixing and mingling.
Perfect for:
- Day-after bachelor & bachelorette brunches
- Pre-tee-off fuel for golf trips
- Day-after wedding breakfasts & family reunions
- Casual weekend gatherings & office brunch events
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Effortless Mix & Mingle, Elevated
Whether you're hosting a rooftop happy hour, a private dinner send-off, or an office event that actually feels like an event, this is entertaining without the work. We bring a curated spread of upscale small bites straight to your home, vacation rental, or office — passed or displayed, always fresh, always polished.
Think elevated appetizers built for standing and mingling: easy to eat one-handed, big on flavor, and designed to keep the room moving and the conversation going. No sit-down service required — just great food, beautifully presented, while you and your guests do the socializing.
Perfect for:
- Cocktail parties & happy hours at home or your rental
- Pre-dinner or send-off gatherings for bachelor & bachelorette weekends
- Office events, client entertaining & holiday parties
- Any occasion where you want people standing, mingling, and grazing
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