Private Chef Steven Ruiz

Steven is the mastermind behind TasteThatLA and seasonally in Spain. After working at Michelin-star rated Gordon Ramsay’s in West Hollywood for seven years, Steven realized he didn’t need an exclusive restaurant to bring his culinary creations to the world. Instead, he brings them directly to you, with TasteThatLA.

Steven has a love for casual cooking in the home, developed under the effortless culinary ability of his grandmother from the time Steven was just a young boy. Now an acclaimed and award-winning chef, Steven combines his love for the home kitchen with a talent you can only find in the best LA restaurants.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is, passion.

I learned to cook at...

I started cooking in 2005 at Nordstrom Cafe. Culinary school after a year and made my way to Gordon Ramsay. Started my own company in 2018.

A cooking secret...

There are no secrets in my kitchen I’m happy to share everything. The number one ingredient is always love.

My menus

Better than Italy

STARTER

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Burrata Salad Baby Arugula tossed in balsamic vinaigrette, roma tomatoes, toasted pine nuts

Farmers Market Salad Mixed greens wrapped in cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, green goddess dressing

FIRST COURSE

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Dungeness Crab Cakes Citrus avocado sauce, piquillo pepper puree, grilled lemon

Potato Gnocchi Slow-roasted marinara, asiago, basil

MAIN COURSE

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Pan-Seared Branzino Garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, white wine caper sauce

Beef Tenderloin Smashed parmesan potatoes, roasted broccolini, red wine onions

DESSERT

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Baked Apple Tart à la mode

Mediterranean love

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Greek Salad Olives, Cucumber, Feta Cheese, Red Onion

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Beef Kabobs Grilled Marinated Beef, Hummus

Chicken Kabobs Grilled Marinated Chicken, Hummus

Lamb Kofta Ground Lamb, Fresh Herbs, Tzatziki Sauce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

DESSERT

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Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with vanilla bean ice cream

Local light bites

STARTER

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Melon Salad spring mix, prosciutto, shaved feta, toasted pine nuts, balsamic vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

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Potato Gnocchi roasted carrot purée, sautéed spinach, fresh grated parmesan

Foie Gras Nigiri Hudson Valley Foie Gras, crispy shallots, fig reduction over sushi rice

Yellowtail Agua Chile diced mango, avocado, red onion, tomatillo citrus sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Mojo Marinated Skirt Steak caramelized onions, avocado purée

Pan-Seared Branzino white wine caper sauce

Grilled Lamb Chops Turkish apricots, faro, toasted pine nuts

DESSERT

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Gordon Ramsey’s Sticky Toffee Pudding vanilla bean ice cream

Flourless Chocolate Cake raspberry sauce

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