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Chef Travis Chrisman

Private Chef In San Diego
Chef Travis Chrisman

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Well rounded chef passionate about farm to table cuisine using simple & natural ingredients to create refined dishes with complex flavors

Hello!

I’m a well-rounded chef with 20 years of experience in the culinary industry. I spent 10 years managing restaurants in San Diego before branching out to focus on private chef work. I have worked as a private chef in San Diego, Nashville, and now Scottsdale. My foundation in culinary fundamentals is strong, and while I’m passionate about creating fresh, new ideas, I prefer to work within the bounds of familiar flavors and ingredients.

My diverse experience spans a wide range of ethnic cuisines and cooking styles. After graduating from culinary school in San Francisco, I spent 6 ½ years learning under several chefs at a prestigious AAA 5 Diamond resort in San Diego, including 18 months working in their AAA 4 Diamond Italian restaurant. I’ve also successfully managed a health-driven, fast-casual restaurant that served over 1,000 guests daily.

In addition to my culinary work, my family and I spend our summers on the East Coast at youth camps. I’ve been a full-time private chef for almost a year, and have been working in this capacity for 7 years part-time. Cooking for clients in their own homes allows me the creative freedom I crave while offering them an intimate, fine-dining experience.

I’m particularly excited by the opportunity to make fresh pasta and love preparing dishes with Japanese and Spanish influences. Ultimately, my goal is to provide each of my clients with a personalized, memorable evening filled with great food, good company, and lasting memories.

Cheers,

Chef Travis

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

A way for me to express myself while providing a memorable culinary experience.

I learned to cook at...

I am very grateful to have spent the first 6 years of my career at AAA 5 Diamond Four Seasons Resort in Carlsbad CA.

A cooking secret...

Using the same ingredient over multiple applications to intensify the complexity of a dish.

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