Chef Ryan Nagby

Private Chef In Newport Beach

My journey began as a dishwasher eager to learn and experiment in the culinary world. Over time I honed my skills , gained knowledge and confidence and discovered that food united people. I mastered my techniques working with some of the best Chef s and mentors. Cooking for me is a life journey with no set destination.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is my passion, combing flavors and techniques to create memorable dishes. Cooking with fresh ingredients and sharing my joy through food!

I learned to cook at...

I learned from my great Chefs who passed down their amazing knowledge, traditions and extraordinary work ethic!

A cooking secret...

In my kitchen I enhances all my dishes with a blend of exotic spices that adds depth and flavor making them extraordinary!

My menus

Seafood Escape

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Fresh Shucked Local Oysters on the Half Shell with Minuet and Seaweed Caviar

Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli

FIRST COURSE

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Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Horseradish Cocktail Sauce and Lemon

Seared Ahi Tuna with Wakami Salad and Sweet Soy

MAIN COURSE

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Chilean Sea Bass with Lemon Bur Blanc, Whipped Yukon Potatoes, Asparagus

Surf and turf, filet mignon with panseared scallops, béarnaise sauce, whipped Yukon, Glacéd asparagus

Broiled Lobster and Filet Mignon over Parmesan Risotto, Asparagus, Sun-Dried Tomato Bernaise Sauce

Crab Crusted Filet Mignon with Lemon Chive Bur Blanc, Garlic Parmesan Whipped Potatoes, Glacéd Asparagus

Miso Marinated salmon , Baby Bok Choy, Coconut Rice, Sweet Soy Glaze

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Chocolate espresso, crème brûlée with chocolate dip, biscotti

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream

Warm apple tart with salted caramel and vanilla ice cream

Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée

Flavors of the French country

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Classic French Onion Soup with Gruyère

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Pear and Gorgonzola Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette, Candied Pecans, Marinated Artichokes, Hearn Goat Cheese

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Chicken Roulade, Spinach and Gruyère, Roasted Marble Potatoes, Asparagus, Chicken Jus

Pan Roasted Cod with Tomato Caper White Sauce, Wilted Kale, Shallots, Cremini Mushrooms, Parsnips

Beef Bourguinon over Whipped Yukon Potatoes

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Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Chantilly Cream and Macerated Berries

Nights in Latin Paradise

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Fresh Guacamole with Salsa Roja and Fresh Corn Tortilla Chips

Elote Salad with Queso Fresco and Cilantro Lime Dressing

Blue Corn Chips with Queso Dip

FIRST COURSE

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Traditional Tijuana Caesar salad with garlic croutons

Tortilla Soup with Avocado Créma, Fire Roasted Corn, Queso Fresco and Crispy Tortilla Strips

MAIN COURSE

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Pollo and Carne Asada Taco Bar with Beans and Rice

Green Chile Enchiladas with Rice and Beans

Arroz Con Pollo with Black Beans

DESSERT

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Tres Leche Cake

Cinnamon Crème Brûlée with Churros

An evening in Tuscany

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Tomato Focaccia Flat Bread with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

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Burrata and Prosciutto with Sun Dried Tomatoes , Baby Arugula, Pear and Aged Balsamic

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Rigatoni Bolognese

Penne with Spicy Vodka Sauce and Chicken and Baby spinach

Gemolata Salmon, Whipped Yukons and Chive, Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Macerated Berries and Vanilla Crème

Taste of Italy

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Arancini- Crispy Risotto with Pecorino Cheese, Spicy Pomodoro Sauce

Tomato Focaccia Flat Bread with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

FIRST COURSE

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Hearts of Romaine Caesar Salad with Focaccia Croutons

Fresh Mozzarella Caprese Ensalata with wild baby arugula and Sundried tomatoes

MAIN COURSE

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Campanelle Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Basil Mascarpone White Wine Sauce

Penne with Spicy Vodka Sauce and Chicken

Citrus Glazed Sustainable Salmon, Wild Baby Arugula, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Roasted Fingerling Potaotes, Tangerine Gastric

Rigatoni Pasta with Bolognese and Pecorino

DESSERT

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Warm Apple Crisp with Salted Caramel and Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée

Traditional Italian Tiramisu-Lady Fingers Soaked in Espresso and Coffee Liquor with Mascarpone Cheese and Cocoa

Culinary Journey

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Arancini- Crispy Risotto with Pecorino Cheese, Spicy Pomodoro Sauce

Edamame, hummus with pita chips

Tomato Focaccia Flat Bread with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

FIRST COURSE

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Hearts of Romaine Caesar Salad with Focaccia Croutons

New England Clam Chowder

Napoleon wedge salad with beef, steak, tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese, pickled shallots, and a white balsamic

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Campanelle Pasta with a Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce, Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomato, Chicken

Beef Bourguinon over Whipped Yukon Potatoes

Roasted Atlantic Cod with White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce, French Green Beans, Roasted Baby Potatoes

DESSERT

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Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée

Warm Apple Crisp with Salted Caramel and Vanilla Ice Cream

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Chantilly Cream and Macerated Berries

Rustic American Fare

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Fried Mac & Cheese Bites

Spinach Artichoke Dip with Corn Tortilla Chips

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Wedge Salad with Beef Steak Tomatoes, Apple Smoked Bacon, Maytag Blue Cheese, Pickled Shallots, White Balsamic Dressing

New England Clam Chowder

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Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf with Demi Glace, Whipped Potatoes, and Brussels Sprouts

Pan Roasted Chicken with Rosemary Jus, Roasted Yukons, Rainbow Carrots

Roasted Atlantic Cod with White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce, French Green Beans, Roasted Baby Potatoes

Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Chutney, Whipped Yams, and Asparagus

DESSERT

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Warm Brioche Bread Pudding with Whiskey Salted Caramel, Vanilla Chantilly Cream

Warm Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream

New York Cheesecake with Lemon Blueberries

Elegant Evening

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Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Horseradish Cocktail Sauce and Lemon

Tomato Focaccia Bread with Aged Balsamic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Spinach Artichoke Dip with Corn Tortilla Chips

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Chopped Antipasto Salad

Elote Salad with Queso Fresco and Cilantro Lime Dressing

New England Clam Chowder

MAIN COURSE

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Pan Roasted Chicken with Lemon Artichoke Sauce, Parmesan Polenta, Glacéd Carrots

Citrus Glazed Sustainable Salmon, Wild Baby Arugula, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Roasted Fingerling Potaotes, Tangerine Gastric

Beef Tenderloin with Brandy Peppercorn. Sauce, Whipped Yukons, Glacéd Asparagus

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Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée

Warm Apple Crisp with Salted Caramel and Vanilla Ice Cream

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Chantilly Cream and Macerated Berries

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Chef Ryan's reviews

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53 services

Amazing food and Loved the experience! Very professional elevated meals with such good flavors. Chef came made an amazing meal and left the kitchen cleaner than when he arrived. 10/10! Book him if you get the chance !

Ryan was awesome! Highly recommend. His food was delicious, he worked closely with us on the menu, and was great to be around. Def hire Ryan!

Chef Ryan is just amazing. We had some very specific dietary and taste requirements and Chef Ryan listened and accomodated those requests while producing amazing, great-tasting food! He is personable and engaging, while not being intrusive. What a wonderful experience to not shop, cook, or clean up! Chef did it all. My whole family loved everything, and we have one VERY picky family member. He went above and beyond. His presentation was great - we chose disposable containers and that naturally limited him but everything was still presented beautifully. I would hire Chef Ryan again in a second! He listens and makes great suggestions and is an excellent communicator.

Ryan created an exceptional dining experience for us! A delicious menu of high quality ingredients with perfectly blended flavors. Combined with the high level of service we felt like we were in a private dining room of one of the best restaurants in LA! Thank you!

Chef Ryan Nagby was super! The food was amazing - we had carnivores and vegetarians at our dinner and all of us were very pleased. The veggies were so yummy - eggplant dish fantastic - steaks cooked to order with rave reviews! Chef Ryan was so nice and thoughtful and everything was taken care of! He shared some cooking tips and was very engaging, but also was doing his thing quietly in the kitchen when we were toasting the bride and enjoying our dinner. We had kids with us who totally enjoyed their meals set up in front of a Disney movie. We could not have asked for anything else. I’m so glad I chose this chef!

Chef Ryan was really great. This was a first time using a private chef service and he has us convinced that we should do something like this at least once a month.

Ryan was an absolute delight. He accommodated my husband and me with the choice of entrees which happened to be from two different categories. We shared the appetizer, salad, and dessert choices. Ryan explained each course as he served it, and my husband, who is particularly fussy, enjoyed the whole meal! Thank you for a wonderful "date" night.

Wow! I booked chef Ryan as a birthday gift for my brother and I am so glad I did! Chef Ryan did not only create a fantastic meal but also was engaging and made an incredible experience. Highly recommend him for any gathering. The food was delicious and the service was top tier. My brother won’t stop talking about how perfect of a gift this was. Thank you chef Ryan!

Ryan was wonderful! He was so knowledgeable about his craft and delivered a delicious meal!

Ryan was exactly what I was hoping for to celebrate my wife’s birthday. He was very friendly, allowed us to watch him work and ask questions along the way. Food was delicious, stay in for a night and Ryan will deliver. Look forward to having some more of his wonderful food in the future. Thank you Ryan

Chef Ryan was great, he was exactly on time and was very attentive to dietary restrictions and flexible/creative to menu options. each course was beautifully presented and tasted great. i would definitely recommend him to others and have him back for us soon, Todd and Lynda

Take a Chef is a rather difficult way to hire a chef. However, our Chef, Ryan Nagby, was GREAT. The meal was beautiful and delicious. Ryan was informative and efficient. We very highly recommend him.

Chef Ryan was amazing. He came very preparedly and the final product was some of the best food my guest and myself have had. I can not say kind enough words about chef Ryan and our whole experience with him as our chef.

Perfect 1st time in home Chef experience! Chef Ryan was absolutely wonderful, not only did he respond to our inquiry right away but he made it a very personalized and thoughtful dinner! He asked about what the occasion was and offered different delicious meal options for us to chose from plus a gluten free substitution for each dish to fit our own needs. He came so prepared and left our kitchen cleaner than what we started with. It was absolutely spectacular! Not only a fantastic meal but also no mess after!! We were in heaven and also so pleased to meet and converse with Chef Ryan, he was so kind and fun to chat with! Really made us feel so comfortable and happy in our own home! He even took the time to get “happy anniversary” toppers for our dessert soooo cute! We were so pleased to have him and have him cook for us 5 star experience will definitely be doing it again!

My husband and I hired Chef Ryan to create a special dinner for two. Chef Ryan was friendly, engaging, knowledgeable, experienced, and an amazing cook. We had an Italian dinner that was the best Italian food that we have ever had. His presentation of the food was also incredible. It was one of the best experiences, and we plan to hire him again. Can you imagine how lucky his wife is to have a husband that is an amazing cook! Thank you Chef Ryan!!