We are a curated a team of private chefs serving the Northern California Wine Country. We each have diverse backgrounds, each with well over a decade of experience.

Our specialty is creating menus and events to pair with wines collected from the area. We have great relationships with many local wineries to provide some of the only in cave dining experiences in the area. We can also bring the wineries to you with a private tasting in your own home or vacation rental to pair with our meals.

For me, cooking is...

Our passion, profession and dedication.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook at home as a child. Developed through many restaurants and polished with experience at Le Bernardin NYC...

A cooking secret...

Fresh ground black pepper and a very sharp knife

My menus

Californian Inspired Fajitas

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Tortilla Chips and Salsa

FIRST COURSE

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Southwestern Greens Salad with Roasted Corn, Avocado, Tomatoes,   Creamy Chipotle Dressing

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Ponzu Marinated Hangar Steak OR California Fennel Pollen Chicken Fajitas

Cilantro Lime Rice Pilaf

Rancho Gordo Black Beans

Seasonal Vegetable Escabeche

DESSERT

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Cheesecake with Blueberry Citrus Compote

Asian noodle soups

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Peking Duck Spring Roll with Yuzu chili honey dip

FIRST COURSE

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Seaweed salad with crispy quinoa

Micro green salad with hijiki and sesame

Miso soup with Sonoma Coast seaweed

MAIN COURSE

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Pork Tonkatsu Ramen with Black Garlic Egg and Crunchy Calabrian Chili

Miso Vegetarian Coconut Ramen with Braised Boc Choy and King Mushrooms

Beef Pho with Laotian Sausage and Long Beans

DESSERT

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Sticky Coconut Rice with Spiced Mango

Mochi Wrapped Ice Cream with Sesame Honey Brittle

Thai Tea Pot de Creme with Matcha Creme Fraiche

French Four Course Tasting Menu

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FIRST COURSE

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Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with Lemon Basil Oil, Chives and Espellete

Watermelon, Cherry Tomato and Feta Salad with Wild Arugula

Lyonaisse Salad with Crispy Pancetta, Fig Compote and Sous Vide Egg Yolk

MAIN COURSE

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Halibut a'diavolo on Umami Broth Rice with Grilled Summer Squash

Lamb Sirloin on Celery Root Puree with Romanesque Cauliflower and Preserved Lemons

Seared Salmon on Grilled Vegetable Farro Salad

Akaushi Hangar Steak on Garlic Truffle Fries with Tomato Marmalade

Herb Butter Roasted Chicken on Rice Pilaf with Grilled Broccoli

DESSERT

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Summer Berry Terrine with Whipped Creme Fraiche

Apple Crisp Napoleon with Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Decadent Chocolate Cake with Roasted Strawberries

Family Style Italian

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Garlic Bread

Dinner Rolls with Honey Butter

FIRST COURSE

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Baby Green Salad with Olives, Feta and Pickled Red Onion

Spinach Salad with Dried Cranberries, Spiced Pecans, and Chèvre Fig Dressing

Frisee Salad with Prosciutto and Sous Vide Egg Yolk

MAIN COURSE

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House Made Bucatini with Prosciutto Arrabbiata Sauce

Artichoke and Ricotta Tortellini in Meyer Lemon Avocado Sauce with Blistered Tomatoes

Pork Tenderloin with Herbed Tomato Sauce, Rice Pilaf and Grilled Broccolini

Bistro Filet with Corn and Tomato Ragu with Crispy Potatoes

DESSERT

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Italian Tasting Menu

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Garlic Bread

Dinner Rolls with Honey Butter

FIRST COURSE

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Micro Green Salad with Tiny Vegetables and Candied Pine Nuts

House Made Burrata with Heirloom Tomatoes and Grilled Sourdough

Baby Peppers Stuffed with Artichokes and Spicy Prosciutto

MAIN COURSE

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Ramen Noodle Carbonara with Crispy Pancetta and Sous Vide Egg Yolk

Maillard Scallops on Carrot Risotto with Seasonal Vegetable and Verjus

Porcini Tortellini in White Truffle Cream with Seared Trumpet Mushrooms

Akaushi Bistro Filet on Parmesan Polenta with Broccoli Rabe, Truffled Crispy Shallots and Red Pepper Coulis

Double Lamb Lollipop on Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Artichoke and Olive Caponata

Preserved Lemon Roasted Salmon on Grilled Vegetable Farro Salad with Miso Brown Butter

DESSERT

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Cold Meyer Lemon Soufflé with Candied Violets and Hibiscus

Profiterole Doughnut with Whipped Creme Fraiche and Fresh Berries

House Made Individual Tiramisu with Salted Caramel

California Four Course Tasting Menu

STARTER

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Duck Confit in Crispy Wontons with Blackberry and Gastrique

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Micro Green Salad with Tiny Vegetables and Candied Pine Nuts

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Ramen Noodle Carbonara with Crispy Pancetta and Sous Vide Egg Yolk

Akaushi Filet au Poivre with Butterball Potatoes, Truffled Romesco and Miso Brown Butter

DESSERT

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Brown Butter Doughnuts with Salted Caramel and Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

Chef Max's reviews

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18 services

Fantastic, easy and memorable experience

The chefs and food were amazing!! Local ingredients from the Sonoma / Napa area and such polite and wonderful chefs! Would highly recommend! We loved it

Our chef was so amazing! She made us feel at ease and the food was top notch! Better than going out to dine! She was so talented and gave us an amazing overall experience. Everyone was very happy!