Chef Lucia Lynam
Chef At Home In Pacific Grove
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A Peruvian chef creating unique dishes with local ingredients, embracing all diets, and crafting memorable meals with a personal touch.
I’m passionate about food and love crafting unique dishes with the best, locally sourced ingredients. My Peruvian heritage plays a big role in my cooking, and I enjoy bringing those vibrant flavors into each meal I create. I welcome all kinds of diets and have experience with most of them—embracing diversity in food is something I truly enjoy.
Being a private chef is about more than just preparing food. I love getting to know my guests and creating dishes that not only satisfy but leave a lasting impression. I can’t wait to meet you and cook a meal you’ll remember!

More about me
For me, cooking is...
my passion and a way to connect with others.
I learned to cook at...
a very young age. I grew up surrounded by good food and family.
A cooking secret...
using only the best ingredients.
My menus
Ceviche Peruano Fresh, sustainably sourced white fish marinated in tangy citrus juice with red onion, cilantro, and aji amarillo, served with roasted corn, sweet potato, and a slice of avocado
Papa a la Huancaína Boiled potatoes topped with a creamy, spicy cheese sauce made from aji amarillo, fresh cheese, and evaporated milk, served cold and garnished with olives and hard-boiled eggs
Tequeños Golden, crispy pastry sticks stuffed with a blend of melted cheese, served with a tangy rocoto sauce for dipping
Tiradito de Atún Thinly sliced fresh tuna dressed with a zesty lime and ginger sauce, garnished with cilantro, chili flakes, and microgreens
Solterito A refreshing Peruvian salad of fresh fava beans, sweetcorn, tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled queso fresco, lightly dressed with olive oil and vinegar
Chupe de Camarones A hearty Peruvian shrimp chowder made with potatoes, corn, and a touch of cream
Choclo con Queso A simple yet flavorful dish of large-kernel Peruvian corn (choclo) served with slices of creamy queso fresco, drizzled with a bit of olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper
Pulpo al Olivo Tender octopus marinated in a creamy, rich black olive sauce, served with a side of roasted baby potatoes and a sprinkle of fresh parsley
Lomo Saltado Tender strips of beef stir-fried with red onions, tomatoes, and Peruvian yellow chili, served with a side of crispy French fries and steamed rice
Arroz con Mariscos Peruvian-style seafood rice with shrimp, mussels, and squid, cooked in a flavorful, spiced broth, and finished with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime
Aji de Gallina Shredded chicken in a rich, creamy sauce made from aji amarillo, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, and milk, served with steamed rice and boiled potatoes
Peruvian inspired chicken thighs with verde sauce, charred tomatoes and seasonal roasted vegetables
Tallarines Verdes Peruvian-style green pasta, made with a fresh pesto-like sauce of spinach, basil, and cheese, served with a side of over easy fired egg,
Picarones. Sweet potato fritters with spiced syrup
Rosewater Rice Pudding with Pistachios
Cream puffs with fresh berries and whipped cream
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Hummus Trio — Classic, roasted red pepper, and basil pesto hummus served with warm pita and vegetables
Burrata & Roasted Tomato Carpaccio Creamy burrata nestled over slow-roasted heirloom tomatoes, finished with cold-pressed olive oil, microgreens, and sea salt flakes. Served with grilled sourdough
Patatas Bravas with Smoked Pimentón Aioli Crisp fingerling potatoes tossed with spicy tomato confit and finished with a velvety smoked paprika aioli and fresh chives
Lamb Lollipops – Grilled lamb chops with mint pesto and crunchy nuts
Grilled Octopus Salad — Tender char-grilled octopus with lemon, capers, and arugula
Fattoush Salad — Crispy pita, mixed greens, radish, cucumber, and sumac vinaigrette
Risotto al Limone — Creamy lemon-scented risotto topped with fresh herbs
Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack with Mint Yogurt Delicately seasoned with a blend of fresh rosemary, thyme, and garlic, this perfectly roasted lamb rack is paired with a cooling mint yogurt sauce and served alongside a roasted vegetable medley
Slow-Braised Short Ribs with Pomegranate Molasses Rich, melt-in-your-mouth short ribs braised in a fragrant mix of red wine, cinnamon, and pomegranate molasses, served with a delicate couscous and roasted root vegetables
Seafood Linguine with Saffron & Lemon Butter Sauce Delicate linguine tossed with a medley of shellfish and fish, bathed in a fragrant saffron-infused lemon butter sauce, and garnished with fresh parsley and toasted breadcrumbs
Moroccan-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Couscous & Harissa Grilled free-range chicken marinated in aromatic Moroccan spices, served with a fluffy couscous, a tangy yogurt-cucumber sauce, and a drizzle of spicy harissa
Lemon Olive Oil Cake — Moist lemon-scented cake with a dusting of powdered sugar
Saffron & Almond Panna Cotta A luxurious panna cotta infused with the delicate flavors of saffron and almonds, finished with a drizzle of pistachio syrup and fresh raspberries
Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
Rosewater Rice Pudding with Pistachios
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Wild Mushroom Toast: Grilled sourdough, sautéed forest mushrooms, garlic confit, fresh herbs
Broccolini Crostini: Charred broccolini, whipped lemon-ricotta, chili oil, toasted almonds
Arancini: Crispy risotto spheres, molten mozzarella, bright basil marinara
Chilled Garden Gazpacho. Heirloom tomato, cucumber, and basil gazpacho, drizzled with olive oil and crispy garlic
Braised Cauliflower Steak & Creamy spinach puree, crispy shallots
Crispy Polenta with Romesco Golden polenta cakes, smoky tomato-pepper romesco, micro-greens
Beet and Arugula salad - Whipped honey goat cheese and pistachios
Mushroom-Crusted Skirt Steak, Chimichurri Charred skirt steak in wild-mushroom crust, classic Argentine chimichurri, market vegetables and crispy smashed potatoes
Pan-Seared Sea Bass, Lima Beans & Heirloom Tomatoes: Crispy-skin bass, saffron-braised limas, blistered heirloom tomato jus
Citrus-Grilled Salmon, Dill & Charred Lemon Orange-grapefruit marinated salmon, fresh-dill drizzle, shaved fennel salad
Peruvian inspired chicken thighs with verde sauce, charred tomatoes and market vegetables
Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème: Rich and silky, topped with sea salt and cacao nib crunch
Roasted Stone Fruit Crisp: Seasonal stone fruit baked with oat-almond crumble, vanilla bean ice cream (Seasonal)
Cream puffs with fresh berries and whipped cream
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Ceviche Peruano Fresh, sustainably sourced white fish marinated in tangy citrus juice with red onion, cilantro, and aji amarillo, served with roasted corn, sweet potato, and a slice of avocado
Papa a la Huancaína Boiled potatoes topped with a creamy, spicy cheese sauce made from aji amarillo, fresh cheese, and evaporated milk, served cold and garnished with olives and hard-boiled eggs
Tequeños Golden, crispy pastry sticks stuffed with a blend of melted cheese, served with a tangy rocoto sauce for dipping
Tiradito de Atún Thinly sliced fresh tuna dressed with a zesty lime and ginger sauce, garnished with cilantro, chili flakes, and microgreens
Solterito A refreshing Peruvian salad of fresh fava beans, sweetcorn, tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled queso fresco, lightly dressed with olive oil and vinegar
Chupe de Camarones A hearty Peruvian shrimp chowder made with potatoes, corn, and a touch of cream
Choclo con Queso A simple yet flavorful dish of large-kernel Peruvian corn (choclo) served with slices of creamy queso fresco, drizzled with a bit of olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper
Pulpo al Olivo Tender octopus marinated in a creamy, rich black olive sauce, served with a side of roasted baby potatoes and a sprinkle of fresh parsley
Lomo Saltado Tender strips of beef stir-fried with red onions, tomatoes, and Peruvian yellow chili, served with a side of crispy French fries and steamed rice
Arroz con Mariscos Peruvian-style seafood rice with shrimp, mussels, and squid, cooked in a flavorful, spiced broth, and finished with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime
Aji de Gallina Shredded chicken in a rich, creamy sauce made from aji amarillo, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, and milk, served with steamed rice and boiled potatoes
Peruvian inspired chicken thighs with verde sauce, charred tomatoes and seasonal roasted vegetables
Tallarines Verdes Peruvian-style green pasta, made with a fresh pesto-like sauce of spinach, basil, and cheese, served with a side of over easy fired egg,
Picarones. Sweet potato fritters with spiced syrup
Rosewater Rice Pudding with Pistachios
Cream puffs with fresh berries and whipped cream
View full menu
Hummus Trio — Classic, roasted red pepper, and basil pesto hummus served with warm pita and vegetables
Burrata & Roasted Tomato Carpaccio Creamy burrata nestled over slow-roasted heirloom tomatoes, finished with cold-pressed olive oil, microgreens, and sea salt flakes. Served with grilled sourdough
Patatas Bravas with Smoked Pimentón Aioli Crisp fingerling potatoes tossed with spicy tomato confit and finished with a velvety smoked paprika aioli and fresh chives
Lamb Lollipops – Grilled lamb chops with mint pesto and crunchy nuts
Grilled Octopus Salad — Tender char-grilled octopus with lemon, capers, and arugula
Fattoush Salad — Crispy pita, mixed greens, radish, cucumber, and sumac vinaigrette
Risotto al Limone — Creamy lemon-scented risotto topped with fresh herbs
Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack with Mint Yogurt Delicately seasoned with a blend of fresh rosemary, thyme, and garlic, this perfectly roasted lamb rack is paired with a cooling mint yogurt sauce and served alongside a roasted vegetable medley
Slow-Braised Short Ribs with Pomegranate Molasses Rich, melt-in-your-mouth short ribs braised in a fragrant mix of red wine, cinnamon, and pomegranate molasses, served with a delicate couscous and roasted root vegetables
Seafood Linguine with Saffron & Lemon Butter Sauce Delicate linguine tossed with a medley of shellfish and fish, bathed in a fragrant saffron-infused lemon butter sauce, and garnished with fresh parsley and toasted breadcrumbs
Moroccan-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Couscous & Harissa Grilled free-range chicken marinated in aromatic Moroccan spices, served with a fluffy couscous, a tangy yogurt-cucumber sauce, and a drizzle of spicy harissa
Lemon Olive Oil Cake — Moist lemon-scented cake with a dusting of powdered sugar
Saffron & Almond Panna Cotta A luxurious panna cotta infused with the delicate flavors of saffron and almonds, finished with a drizzle of pistachio syrup and fresh raspberries
Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
Rosewater Rice Pudding with Pistachios
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Wild Mushroom Toast: Grilled sourdough, sautéed forest mushrooms, garlic confit, fresh herbs
Broccolini Crostini: Charred broccolini, whipped lemon-ricotta, chili oil, toasted almonds
Arancini: Crispy risotto spheres, molten mozzarella, bright basil marinara
Chilled Garden Gazpacho. Heirloom tomato, cucumber, and basil gazpacho, drizzled with olive oil and crispy garlic
Braised Cauliflower Steak & Creamy spinach puree, crispy shallots
Crispy Polenta with Romesco Golden polenta cakes, smoky tomato-pepper romesco, micro-greens
Beet and Arugula salad - Whipped honey goat cheese and pistachios
Mushroom-Crusted Skirt Steak, Chimichurri Charred skirt steak in wild-mushroom crust, classic Argentine chimichurri, market vegetables and crispy smashed potatoes
Pan-Seared Sea Bass, Lima Beans & Heirloom Tomatoes: Crispy-skin bass, saffron-braised limas, blistered heirloom tomato jus
Citrus-Grilled Salmon, Dill & Charred Lemon Orange-grapefruit marinated salmon, fresh-dill drizzle, shaved fennel salad
Peruvian inspired chicken thighs with verde sauce, charred tomatoes and market vegetables
Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème: Rich and silky, topped with sea salt and cacao nib crunch
Roasted Stone Fruit Crisp: Seasonal stone fruit baked with oat-almond crumble, vanilla bean ice cream (Seasonal)
Cream puffs with fresh berries and whipped cream
View full menu
Ceviche Peruano Fresh, sustainably sourced white fish marinated in tangy citrus juice with red onion, cilantro, and aji amarillo, served with roasted corn, sweet potato, and a slice of avocado
Papa a la Huancaína Boiled potatoes topped with a creamy, spicy cheese sauce made from aji amarillo, fresh cheese, and evaporated milk, served cold and garnished with olives and hard-boiled eggs
Tequeños Golden, crispy pastry sticks stuffed with a blend of melted cheese, served with a tangy rocoto sauce for dipping
Tiradito de Atún Thinly sliced fresh tuna dressed with a zesty lime and ginger sauce, garnished with cilantro, chili flakes, and microgreens
Solterito A refreshing Peruvian salad of fresh fava beans, sweetcorn, tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled queso fresco, lightly dressed with olive oil and vinegar
Chupe de Camarones A hearty Peruvian shrimp chowder made with potatoes, corn, and a touch of cream
Choclo con Queso A simple yet flavorful dish of large-kernel Peruvian corn (choclo) served with slices of creamy queso fresco, drizzled with a bit of olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper
Pulpo al Olivo Tender octopus marinated in a creamy, rich black olive sauce, served with a side of roasted baby potatoes and a sprinkle of fresh parsley
Lomo Saltado Tender strips of beef stir-fried with red onions, tomatoes, and Peruvian yellow chili, served with a side of crispy French fries and steamed rice
Arroz con Mariscos Peruvian-style seafood rice with shrimp, mussels, and squid, cooked in a flavorful, spiced broth, and finished with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime
Aji de Gallina Shredded chicken in a rich, creamy sauce made from aji amarillo, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, and milk, served with steamed rice and boiled potatoes
Peruvian inspired chicken thighs with verde sauce, charred tomatoes and seasonal roasted vegetables
Tallarines Verdes Peruvian-style green pasta, made with a fresh pesto-like sauce of spinach, basil, and cheese, served with a side of over easy fired egg,
Picarones. Sweet potato fritters with spiced syrup
Rosewater Rice Pudding with Pistachios
Cream puffs with fresh berries and whipped cream
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