Chef Daniela Perez Reyes
Private Chef In Santa Monica
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I’m chef Daniela a private chef at Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego. However, I’m relocating to Santa Monica. I specialize on dietary needs.
I am a profesional chef with over 15 years of experience and culinary training. I specialize on dietary need. I have been working with dietary needs for over 10 years, from SIBO to Celiac , KETO and Paleo. However I love cooking regular yummy food as well. I love doing fine dinning and California fresh styles. Also I’m from Peru so I do very delicious Peruvian food . I named my catering company after my grandmother Mara because I learn to cook with her.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
I love cooking because it bring me peace and also I love the creativity when plating and creating dishes. Cooking makes me happy.
I learned to cook at...
I learn to cook with my grandmother, thats why I named my company after her. I also went to culinary school at the Art Institute and Le Cordón Bleu.
A cooking secret...
Cooking with Aloha. I lived in Oahu Hawaii for 6 years and learn to carry on the ‘Aloha’ from the islands. Meaning to cook with a welcoming attitude.
My menus
Aguachile de Res - Black and blue filet mignon , lemon, cucumber, herbs , jalapeños , serranos
Ceviche Tostada - Pacific halibut, lemon and lime marinade, avocado, onions, cilantro
Scallop Aguachile - Lemon marinated scallops , artisanal chiles , cucumber, tortilla crisp
California Ahi Tuna Poke on wonton chip - avocado , cucumbers, onions and jalapeño - dragon fruit cream
Santa Fe Local Tiger Shrimp Tostada - Avocado mouse , pickle radish , picked carrot, micro greens on corn tostada
Avocado Primavera - Avocado stuffed with peas, corn, bell pepper , radish, aioli
Homemade Guacamole & Chips
Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad - Bell peppers, red onion, cucumbers, basil, capers, citrus vinaigrette
Mexican Tortilla Salad
Herb Chicken White Enchiladas - Tomatillo sauce, purple corn tortillas , herb chicken , house enchilada sauce, queso fresco, gouda cream sauce. Salsa Fresca
Carne Asada Tacos
Chicken Mole - Mole sauce , shredded chicken, beans , rice
Chilaquiles - traditional Mexican breakfast. Eggs , tortillas, salsa verde , queso fresco
Herb crusted Salmon + roasted Peruvian blue potatoes + rocoto sweet bell pepper puree + cilantro mole
Short Rib & Polenta -Tamales Verdes - Grass fed locally source short rib , Polenta made tamales verdes, pickled onion, serrano cream sauce
Crema Volteada - Creme caramel
Alfajores Strawberry Shortcake- Short bread cookies with Dulce de leche filling , strawberry sauce , and Vanilla ice cream
Luscious Chocolate Cake
Mexican Bread Pudding - chocolate sauce, chocolate ice cream
Churros & Ice Cream Sundaes- Berry compote , Dulce de leche, hot chocolate
Tres Leches - Vanilla cake , sweet condensed milk, cream and dulce de leche. Berries
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Assorted Nigiri
Assorted sushi Rolls - tuna , salmon, avocado , soy y tuna
Asian Pear Carpaccio
California Ahi Tuna Poke on wonton chip - avocado , cucumbers, onions and jalapeño - dragon fruit cream
Shrimp Tempura - glazed soy sauce
Ahí Tuna Sashimi
Nikkei Peruvian Fish Crudo -Pacific halibut , aji amarillo cream , toasted wontons, avocado cream
Korean Fried Chicken – Gochujang Glaze, Kimchi Scallion Salsa, Mushroom Crostini
Asian Octopus Carpaccio - Asian sauce , thinly sliced octopus cooked with panca chili
Miso Pumpkin and Butternut squash cream soup -With tomato confetti and coconut foam
Miso Salad - Cucumber , fennel, edamame, carrots , radish and apple over chopped kale , mixed greens & miso dressing
Asian Lomo Saltado - Beef Tenderloin sautéed served over roasted potatoes with a side of rice
Ahí Tuna Katsu - Jasmin rice, Asian slaw
Chicken Katsu - Jasmin Rice , Asian Slaw
Kalua Pig ( sub fish or seafood) & Japanese sweet-potato Puree- Hawaiian traditionally made pulled pork , coconut sweet potatoes mashed potatoes and furikake roasted butternut squash. (Roasted Eggplant for vegetarian option)
Seared Ahi Tuna - Wasabi mashed potatoes , sautee -mirin alii , maitake and enoki mushrooms, soya glaze
ASSORTED MACARONS
LEMON CURD BEIGNETS with cardamom sugar
Butter Mochi & Green Tea ice cream - Traditional Japanese mochi, green tea ice cream , topped with sweet berries and sweet condensed milk
Lemon Meringue Tart
Fruit Tart - white chocolate covered crust , vanilla custard crème pâtissière, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries , raspberries
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Ahí Tuna Causa - Peruvian potato salad and ahi tuna
Shrimp Causa - Peruvian potato salad and shrimp dish
Peruvian Fish Crudo -Pacific halibut , aji amarillo cream , toasted wontons, avocado cream
Peruvian Cebiche
Papas a la Huancaina - Roasted potatoes with huancaina sauce
Ahí Tuna Sashimi
Nikkei Fish Crudo - Pacific halibut , aji amarillo cream , toasted wontons, avocado cream
Avocado Primavera - Avocado stuffed with peas, corn, bell pepper , radish, aioli
Shrimp & Tostones
Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad - Bell peppers, red onion, cucumbers, basil, capers, citrus vinaigrette
Caprese salad - Tomatoes , mozzarella , fresh basil, balsamic reduction
Octopus Carpaccio - olive sauce , thinly sliced octopus cooked with panca chili and herbs
California Ahi Tuna Poke on wonton chip - avocado , cucumbers, onions and jalapeño - dragon fruit cream
Salmon Tartar with avocado
Arroz con Pollo
Arroz Tapado
Beef Tenderloin Roasted with a spicy chili infusion, served medium rare and topped with chimichurri salsa
Huancaina Fettuccini & Lomo Saltado
Lomo Saltado - Beef Tenderloin sautéed served over roasted potatoes with a side of rice
Ají de Gallina - Shredded chicken , ají cream sauce , roasted potatoes , rice pilaf
Shrimp Saltado
Herb crusted Salmon + roasted Peruvian blue potatoes + rocoto sweet bell pepper puree + cilantro mole
Alfajores Strawberry Shortcake- Short bread cookies with Dulce de leche filling , strawberry sauce , and Vanilla ice cream
Crema Volteada - Creme caramel
Lemon Meringue Tart
Fruit Tart - white chocolate covered crust , vanilla custard crème pâtissière, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries , raspberries
Luscious Chocolate Cake
Churros & Ice Cream Sundaes- Berry compote , Dulce de leche, hot chocolate
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CHARCUTERIE Board: ⁃ Artisanal Cheese Boards- With assorted artisanal cheeses, (MANCHEGO, PARMESANO, Jarlsberg, gouda, ETC) assorted crackers, fruits, dry fruits and nuts. - Charcuterie and olives
Seared Lamb Medallions Rosemary, cumin, eggplant tapenade, and mint yogurt
Salmon Tartar with avocado
Octopus Carpaccio - olive sauce , thinly sliced octopus cooked with panca chili and herbs
Paté & Crostini
Crepe Florentine Spinach, caramelized onion, three cheeses in a crepe with balsamic reduction
Fennel Salade - Pamplemousse supremes, fennel, mix greens, chèvre , toasted almonds & a citrus vinaigrette
Assorted Quiche - Quiche Florentine, Quiche Lorraine ( no pork) , Mushroom Quiche
Smoke salmon Canapé
Fig & Puff Pastry
Chèvre Tartine with Peach
Coho Salmon Oven-roasted wild salmon with chervil kumquat pesto
Beef Tenderloin Roasted with a spicy chili infusion, served medium rare and topped with chimichurri salsa
Roasted Lamb Ribs - roasted potatoes , roasted carrots glazed, cous cous
COQ AU VIN traditional chicken in red wine with bacon and button mushroom. Haricot white beans
Duck a l’orange -Sides POMMES SARLADAISE Crispy roast duck fat potatoes
Branzino over Roasted Potatoes
New Orleans Bouillabaisse / 19 Petite prawns, Andouille sausage, mirepoix and Cajun cream sauce served over red rice
Halibut Meunière
Alfajores Strawberry Shortcake- Short bread cookies with Dulce de leche filling , strawberry sauce , and Vanilla ice cream
Lemon Meringue Tart
LEMON CURD BEIGNETS with cardamom sugar
Fruit Tart - white chocolate covered crust , vanilla custard crème pâtissière, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries , raspberries
Chocolate cover Strawberries
Luscious Chocolate Cake
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Peruvian Fish Crudo -Pacific halibut , aji amarillo cream , toasted wontons, avocado cream
CARPACCIO DI TONNO Ahi Tuna, Citrus Soy Reduction, Jalapeno
Octopus Carpaccio (pulpo al olivo) - olive sauce , thinly sliced octopus cooked with panca chili and herbs
Calamari - celery root pure ,caviar, grapefruit supremes
Grilled Peaches & Burrata Salad - cucumbers, mixed greens, toasted nuts, mulberry-lemon vinaigrette
Avocado Primavera - Avocado stuffed with peas, corn, bell pepper , radish, aioli
Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad - Bell peppers, red onion, cucumbers, basil, capers, citrus vinaigrette
Pear Carpaccio - Pears , sundry tomatoes, cambozola, walnuts , herb vinaigrette
Chicken Piccata - served over fresh pasta
Santa Maria Rub Tri-tip , Kabocha squash purée and roasted Brussels sprouts. Kimchi cream sauce
Bucatini Carbonara - Pancetta , eggs , butter, Parmesan
Seared Scallops with bell pepper sauce. Black Risotto, wild mushrooms
Clams & Linguine
Chocolate Turrón A la Mode
Luscious Chocolate Cake
Pistachio Baklava
Lemon Meringue Tart
Homemade Tiramisu
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Ahí Tuna Causa - Peruvian potato salad and ahi tuna
Shrimp Causa - Peruvian potato salad and shrimp dish
Scallop Aguachile - Lemon marinated scallops , artisanal chiles , cucumber, tortilla crisp
Santa Fe Local Tiger Shrimp Tostada - Avocado mouse , pickle radish , picked carrot, micro greens on corn tostada
Assorted sushi Rolls - tuna , salmon, avocado , soy y tuna
CARPACCIO DI TONNO Ahi Tuna, Citrus Soy Reduction, Jalapeno
Asian Octopus Carpaccio - Asian sauce , thinly sliced octopus cooked with panca chili
Salmon Tartar with avocado
Nikkei Fish Crudo - Northern halibut , aji amarillo cream , toasted wontons, avocado cream
Ceviche Tostada - Pacific halibut, lemon and lime marinade, avocado, onions, cilantro
Peruvian Fish Crudo -Pacific halibut , aji amarillo cream , toasted wontons, avocado cream
Peruvian Cebiche
Scallops on the half shell
Ahí Tuna Sashimi
Shrimp & Tostones
Shrimp Tempura - glazed soy sauce
Moules Marinières -Sailor-Style Mussels Recipe. And french baguette
Ahí Tuna Katsu - Jasmin rice, Asian slaw
Seared Ahi Tuna - Wasabi mashed potatoes , sautee -mirin alii , maitake and enoki mushrooms, soya glaze
Seared Scallops & Risotto - Seared scallops , caviar, beet lemon grass -coconut risotto
Clams & Linguine
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Branzino over Roasted Potatoes
Herb crusted Salmon + roasted Peruvian blue potatoes + rocoto sweet bell pepper puree + cilantro mole
Coho Salmon Oven-roasted wild salmon with chervil kumquat pesto
Grilled Octopus - wasabi mashed potatoes + enoki mushrooms + soya glaze
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CARPACCIO DI TONNO Ahi Tuna, Citrus Soy Reduction, Jalapeno
Octopus Carpaccio - olive sauce , thinly sliced octopus cooked with panca chili and herbs
Scallops on the half shell
Calamari - celery root pure ,caviar, grapefruit supremes
Salmon Tartar
Salmón Carpaccio
Grilled Peaches & Burrata Salad - cucumbers, mixed greens, toasted nuts, mulberry-lemon vinaigrette
Heirloom + Burrata Caprese Salad
Bocconcini + Cherry Tomatoes Salad
Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad - Bell peppers, red onion, cucumbers, basil, capers, citrus vinaigrette
Bucatini Carbonara - Pancetta , eggs , butter, Parmesan
Chicken Piccata - served over fresh pasta
Chicken Parmesan - served over fresh pasta, eggplant or veg alternative parm for vegetarian option
Short Rib Pappardelle
Pesto Primavera - Ricotta Ravioli, homemade pesto, toasted pistachio
Truffle Fettuccine Alfredo
Lasagna di la nona -Ground beef marinara and creamy Alfredo
Alfajores Strawberry Shortcake- Short bread cookies with Dulce de leche filling , strawberry sauce , and Vanilla ice cream
Homemade Tiramisu
Lemon Meringue Tart
Chocolate Turrón A la Mode
Fruit Tart - white chocolate covered crust , vanilla custard crème pâtissière, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries , raspberries
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Fruit Salad and Hummus Trio Crudité - seasonal veggies , and spicy, traditional and roasted tomato hummus. Assorted Flats Breads Basket - Lavash, Pita, Naan, and Tandoori bake flat breads. Olive tapenade, Roasted hummus spread, and herbed butter
Pear Carpaccio - Pears , sundry tomatoes, cambozola, walnuts , herb vinaigrette
Octopus Carpaccio - olive sauce , thinly sliced octopus cooked with panca chili and herbs
CARPACCIO DI TONNO Ahi Tima, Citrus Soy Reduction, Jalapeno
CHARCUTERIE Board: ⁃ Artisanal Cheese Boards- With assorted artisanal cheeses, (MANCHEGO, PARMESANO, Jarlsberg, gouda, ETC) assorted crackers, fruits, dry fruits and nuts. - Charcuterie and olives
Peruvian Fish Crudo -Pacific halibut , aji amarillo cream , toasted wontons, avocado cream
Seared Lamb Medallions Rosemary, cumin, eggplant tapenade, and mint yogurt
Feta & Watermelon
Mediterranean Salad- Butter lettuce , cherry tomatoes, olives, feta , cucumber , fig crostini , lemon vinaigrette
Mediterranean Pasta Salad Basil, sundry tomatoes, kalamata, Basil, feta, reg tom, cucumbers
Avocado Primavera - Avocado stuffed with peas, corn, bell pepper , radish, aioli
Caprese salad - Tomatoes , mozzarella , fresh basil, balsamic reduction
Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad - Bell peppers, red onion, cucumbers, basil, capers, citrus vinaigrette
Shirazi -Dolma Salad - Persian cucumber salad and dolmas over butter lettuce and Feta cheese
Beef Tenderloin Roasted with a spicy chili infusion, served medium rare and topped with chimichurri salsa
Seared Scallops with bell pepper sauce. Black Risotto, wild mushrooms
Branzino over Roasted Potatoes
Chicken Curry Kebabs - Rice pilaf , Mediterranean Salad
Lemon Herbed Chicken Breast Roasted Honey Carrots on goat cream sauce & pistachio Roasted broccolini Roasted Potatoes
Lamb Seco & Vermichelli Persian Pilaf Rice - Green Lamb stew , served with baby potatoes, carrots over Mediterranean basmati pilaf rice
Roasted Lamb Ribs - roasted potatoes , roasted carrots glazed, cous cous
Chocolate Turrón A la Mode
PETIT CREME BRULEE
Pistachio Baklava
LEMON CURD BEIGNETS with cardamom sugar
Raspberry Cheesecake
Fruit Tart - white chocolate covered crust , vanilla custard crème pâtissière, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries , raspberries
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Aguachile de Res - Black and blue filet mignon , lemon, cucumber, herbs , jalapeños , serranos
Ceviche Tostada - Pacific halibut, lemon and lime marinade, avocado, onions, cilantro
Scallop Aguachile - Lemon marinated scallops , artisanal chiles , cucumber, tortilla crisp
California Ahi Tuna Poke on wonton chip - avocado , cucumbers, onions and jalapeño - dragon fruit cream
Santa Fe Local Tiger Shrimp Tostada - Avocado mouse , pickle radish , picked carrot, micro greens on corn tostada
Avocado Primavera - Avocado stuffed with peas, corn, bell pepper , radish, aioli
Homemade Guacamole & Chips
Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad - Bell peppers, red onion, cucumbers, basil, capers, citrus vinaigrette
Mexican Tortilla Salad
Herb Chicken White Enchiladas - Tomatillo sauce, purple corn tortillas , herb chicken , house enchilada sauce, queso fresco, gouda cream sauce. Salsa Fresca
Carne Asada Tacos
Chicken Mole - Mole sauce , shredded chicken, beans , rice
Chilaquiles - traditional Mexican breakfast. Eggs , tortillas, salsa verde , queso fresco
Herb crusted Salmon + roasted Peruvian blue potatoes + rocoto sweet bell pepper puree + cilantro mole
Short Rib & Polenta -Tamales Verdes - Grass fed locally source short rib , Polenta made tamales verdes, pickled onion, serrano cream sauce
Crema Volteada - Creme caramel
Alfajores Strawberry Shortcake- Short bread cookies with Dulce de leche filling , strawberry sauce , and Vanilla ice cream
Luscious Chocolate Cake
Mexican Bread Pudding - chocolate sauce, chocolate ice cream
Churros & Ice Cream Sundaes- Berry compote , Dulce de leche, hot chocolate
Tres Leches - Vanilla cake , sweet condensed milk, cream and dulce de leche. Berries
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Assorted Nigiri
Assorted sushi Rolls - tuna , salmon, avocado , soy y tuna
Asian Pear Carpaccio
California Ahi Tuna Poke on wonton chip - avocado , cucumbers, onions and jalapeño - dragon fruit cream
Shrimp Tempura - glazed soy sauce
Ahí Tuna Sashimi
Nikkei Peruvian Fish Crudo -Pacific halibut , aji amarillo cream , toasted wontons, avocado cream
Korean Fried Chicken – Gochujang Glaze, Kimchi Scallion Salsa, Mushroom Crostini
Asian Octopus Carpaccio - Asian sauce , thinly sliced octopus cooked with panca chili
Miso Pumpkin and Butternut squash cream soup -With tomato confetti and coconut foam
Miso Salad - Cucumber , fennel, edamame, carrots , radish and apple over chopped kale , mixed greens & miso dressing
Asian Lomo Saltado - Beef Tenderloin sautéed served over roasted potatoes with a side of rice
Ahí Tuna Katsu - Jasmin rice, Asian slaw
Chicken Katsu - Jasmin Rice , Asian Slaw
Kalua Pig ( sub fish or seafood) & Japanese sweet-potato Puree- Hawaiian traditionally made pulled pork , coconut sweet potatoes mashed potatoes and furikake roasted butternut squash. (Roasted Eggplant for vegetarian option)
Seared Ahi Tuna - Wasabi mashed potatoes , sautee -mirin alii , maitake and enoki mushrooms, soya glaze
ASSORTED MACARONS
LEMON CURD BEIGNETS with cardamom sugar
Butter Mochi & Green Tea ice cream - Traditional Japanese mochi, green tea ice cream , topped with sweet berries and sweet condensed milk
Lemon Meringue Tart
Fruit Tart - white chocolate covered crust , vanilla custard crème pâtissière, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries , raspberries
View full menu
Ahí Tuna Causa - Peruvian potato salad and ahi tuna
Shrimp Causa - Peruvian potato salad and shrimp dish
Peruvian Fish Crudo -Pacific halibut , aji amarillo cream , toasted wontons, avocado cream
Peruvian Cebiche
Papas a la Huancaina - Roasted potatoes with huancaina sauce
Ahí Tuna Sashimi
Nikkei Fish Crudo - Pacific halibut , aji amarillo cream , toasted wontons, avocado cream
Avocado Primavera - Avocado stuffed with peas, corn, bell pepper , radish, aioli
Shrimp & Tostones
Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad - Bell peppers, red onion, cucumbers, basil, capers, citrus vinaigrette
Caprese salad - Tomatoes , mozzarella , fresh basil, balsamic reduction
Octopus Carpaccio - olive sauce , thinly sliced octopus cooked with panca chili and herbs
California Ahi Tuna Poke on wonton chip - avocado , cucumbers, onions and jalapeño - dragon fruit cream
Salmon Tartar with avocado
Arroz con Pollo
Arroz Tapado
Beef Tenderloin Roasted with a spicy chili infusion, served medium rare and topped with chimichurri salsa
Huancaina Fettuccini & Lomo Saltado
Lomo Saltado - Beef Tenderloin sautéed served over roasted potatoes with a side of rice
Ají de Gallina - Shredded chicken , ají cream sauce , roasted potatoes , rice pilaf
Shrimp Saltado
Herb crusted Salmon + roasted Peruvian blue potatoes + rocoto sweet bell pepper puree + cilantro mole
Alfajores Strawberry Shortcake- Short bread cookies with Dulce de leche filling , strawberry sauce , and Vanilla ice cream
Crema Volteada - Creme caramel
Lemon Meringue Tart
Fruit Tart - white chocolate covered crust , vanilla custard crème pâtissière, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries , raspberries
Luscious Chocolate Cake
Churros & Ice Cream Sundaes- Berry compote , Dulce de leche, hot chocolate
View full menu
CHARCUTERIE Board: ⁃ Artisanal Cheese Boards- With assorted artisanal cheeses, (MANCHEGO, PARMESANO, Jarlsberg, gouda, ETC) assorted crackers, fruits, dry fruits and nuts. - Charcuterie and olives
Seared Lamb Medallions Rosemary, cumin, eggplant tapenade, and mint yogurt
Salmon Tartar with avocado
Octopus Carpaccio - olive sauce , thinly sliced octopus cooked with panca chili and herbs
Paté & Crostini
Crepe Florentine Spinach, caramelized onion, three cheeses in a crepe with balsamic reduction
Fennel Salade - Pamplemousse supremes, fennel, mix greens, chèvre , toasted almonds & a citrus vinaigrette
Assorted Quiche - Quiche Florentine, Quiche Lorraine ( no pork) , Mushroom Quiche
Smoke salmon Canapé
Fig & Puff Pastry
Chèvre Tartine with Peach
Coho Salmon Oven-roasted wild salmon with chervil kumquat pesto
Beef Tenderloin Roasted with a spicy chili infusion, served medium rare and topped with chimichurri salsa
Roasted Lamb Ribs - roasted potatoes , roasted carrots glazed, cous cous
COQ AU VIN traditional chicken in red wine with bacon and button mushroom. Haricot white beans
Duck a l’orange -Sides POMMES SARLADAISE Crispy roast duck fat potatoes
Branzino over Roasted Potatoes
New Orleans Bouillabaisse / 19 Petite prawns, Andouille sausage, mirepoix and Cajun cream sauce served over red rice
Halibut Meunière
Alfajores Strawberry Shortcake- Short bread cookies with Dulce de leche filling , strawberry sauce , and Vanilla ice cream
Lemon Meringue Tart
LEMON CURD BEIGNETS with cardamom sugar
Fruit Tart - white chocolate covered crust , vanilla custard crème pâtissière, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries , raspberries
Chocolate cover Strawberries
Luscious Chocolate Cake
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