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.

Private Chef in Scottsdale, Phoenix & Sedona

(and sometimes Las Vegas)

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Services

In Home Catering

Plated & Family Style Dinner Parties • Small Bites • Backyard Catering 

I provide full-service in-home catering that brings a restaurant-quality experience directly to your home in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and surrounding areas. From plated dinner parties and relaxed family-style gatherings to small bites for cocktail parties designed for mixing and mingling, every event is tailored to your vision. I handle everything from menu planning and grocery sourcing to on-site cooking, service, and cleanup, delivering bold, approachable flavors and a seamless, stress-free experience for you and your guests.

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Custom Meal Prep

Limited Availability in Scottsdale & Phoenix Only

I offer personalized in-home meal prep services designed to make your weekly routine effortless, with fresh, chef-prepared meals tailored to your tastes and dietary preferences. Each service includes menu planning, grocery sourcing, in-home cooking, and organized packaging for easy reheating throughout the week. Due to the hands-on, customized nature of this service, availability is very limited. Meal prep services start at $450 plus the cost of groceries, providing a convenient, high-quality alternative to everyday cooking without sacrificing flavor or variety.

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