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

PRIVATE CHEF SERVICES

Private Chef Eric James brings a restaurant-quality dining experience to the comfort of your home, vacation rental, or event space throughout Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and the surrounding Arizona Valley. With over 14 years of culinary experience, Chef Eric James specializes in private dinners, bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate events, and custom catering menus tailored to your taste. In addition to private chef services, Eric offers limited custom meal prep for a select number of clients looking to save time and eat healthier without sacrificing flavor. Select one of the services below to get started.

DINNER PARTY SERVICES
SMALL BITES + COCKTAUL HOUR
WAFFLE + TACO BAR BRUNCH
CUSTOM MEAL PREP
BACHELORETTE/BACHELOR AND WEEKEND RETREATS

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