Chef Damian Flo

Chef At Home in Aguanga

Buongiorno! I am a 25-year-old Italian young man who grew up in Madrid, Spain for over 10 years. Cooking has been my passion since I was 15 years old. The love for cooking runs in my family. My father, who has taught me everything I know, is Chef Fabio Javier. He has several decades of experience and has been following my progress.

As a young Italian chef who has spent a significant part of my life in Spain, I have been fortunate to experience the best of both culinary worlds. The fusion of Italian, Spanish, and Mediterranean cuisines has greatly influenced my cooking style and has become the essence of my culinary identity.

Growing up in Italy, I was immersed in a rich culinary heritage that celebrated fresh, seasonal ingredients and simple yet bold flavors. Italian cuisine taught me the importance of using high-quality ingredients as the foundation of any dish. From homemade pasta to traditional risottos, I learned the art of creating dishes that are both comforting and satisfying.

However, my time in Spain exposed me to a vibrant and lively food culture that was distinctly different from what I had known. Spanish cuisine opened my eyes to the world of an incredible variety of flavors. The Spanish emphasis on communal dining and sharing plates inspired me to create dishes that encourage conviviality and exploration of flavors.

The Mediterranean region, with its shared coastline and cultural exchange, played a crucial role in shaping my cooking style. The abundant use of olive oil, aromatic herbs, and fresh vegetables became the backbone of my culinary repertoire. The Mediterranean diet, known for its health benefits and delicious simplicity, instilled in me a love for wholesome ingredients and mindful cooking.

Today, my cooking style is a harmonious blend of these influences. I combine the passion and attention to detail from my Italian heritage with the vibrancy and creativity inspired by Spanish cuisine. I prioritize fresh, seasonal ingredients and strive to let their natural flavors shine through in each dish. I embrace the use of olive oil, garlic, and herbs to enhance the taste profiles of my creations.

Whether I'm preparing a traditional Italian pasta dish with a Spanish twist or experimenting with a fusion of flavors in a Mediterranean-inspired seafood paella, I aim to transport diners on a culinary journey that celebrates the best of both worlds. I believe that food has the power to connect people and cultures, and through my cooking, I hope to share the beauty and richness of Italian, Spanish, and Mediterranean cuisine with others.

So, come and join me at the table, where the vibrant colors, bold flavors, and warm hospitality of Italy and Spain merge to create a unique culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the art of food. Buon appetito! ¡Buen provecho!

For me, cooking is...

My goal is to prepare good meals and offer my passion and ambition to families by contributing with an open and constructive mentality.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook "on site", in a totally homemade way and respecting the traditions. I was trained by my father, the professional Chef Fabio Javier.

A cooking secret...

To always have a tasty "sofritto" and "brodo", but the secret ingredients are passion and lots of love!

My menus

Fiesta Suprema

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Shrimp & Mango Salad — Succulent shrimp with sweet mango, tomatoes and fresh greens, finished with a bright citrus dressing

Beef Empanadas — Golden, flaky Argentinian pastries filled with savory seasoned beef, hard boiled egg, and aromatic spices

Spinach & Ricotta Empanadas — Crisp, golden pastries filled with a vegetarian ricotta and spinach filling

Gazpacho — Refreshing Spanish chilled tomato soup with cucumber, peppers, and extra virgin olive oil

Prawns & Prosciutto — Succulent prawns wrapped in savory prosciutto di Parma

Smoked Salmon Tartlets — Delicate savory tartlets filled with creamy cheese mousse and smoked salmon

Prawn Ceviche — Citrus-marinated prawns with fresh herbs, onion, and a touch of chili oil

Argentinian Choripán — Grilled Argentinian chorizo served in French bread with vibrant chimichurri

Cured Salmon Tartare — Delicately cured salmon, finely diced and dressed with fresh herbs and bright citrus

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Spinach & Béchamel Lasagna — Layers of pasta, tender spinach, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese

Chicken & Vegetable Paella — Spanish-style saffron rice with tender chicken and seasonal vegetables

Spaghetti alle Vongole — Spaghetti with tender clams, garlic, parsley, and extra virgin olive oil

Seafood Tacos — Prawn tacos on corn tortilla with creamy guacamole, "Pico de Gallo" and creamy sauce

Lemon marinated Chicken Tacos — on corn tortilla, with creamy guacamole, "Pico de Gallo" and spicy sauce

Filet Mignon Tacos — on corn tortilla with creamy guacamole, "Pico de Gallo" and our tasty Chimichurri

Surf & Turf Tacos — Prawns and Filet Mignon, creamy guacamole and "Pico de Gallo" on corn tortilla

Seafood Spanish Paella — Saffron-infused Spanish rice with a generous selection of seafood

Prawn Risotto — Creamy risotto with succulent prawns and delicate seafood flavors

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Argentinian Beef Milanesas — Crispy breaded beef cutlets, golden on the outside and tender inside

Argentinian Chicken Milanesas — Crispy breaded chicken thighs, golden on the outside and tender inside

Haddock Fillet — Delicate, flaky haddock cooked sous vide

Salmon Fillet with Romesco — Salmon fillet paired with a rich Spanish roasted pepper romesco sauce

Mahi Mahi — Firm, flaky mahi mahi finished with a smoked red pepper sauce

Grilled Argentinian Skirt Steak — Flavorful skirt steak grilled over high heat and served in classic Argentinian style

Chilean Sea Bass — Buttery Chilean sea bass, delicately cooked for a tender, flaky finish

Lobster Tails — Succulent lobster tails delicately cooked for a sweet, buttery finish

Halibut Fillet — Meaty, delicate halibut fillet cooked until tender and perfectly flaky

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate & Walnut Brownie — Warm chocolate and walnut brownie served with vanilla ice cream and a touch of dulce de leche

Classic Spanish Flan — Silky caramel custard served with whipped cream

Caramel Crêpe — Delicate crêpe filled with dulce de leche and served with whipped cream

Chocolate Crêpe — Delicate crêpe filled with Italian Nutella and served with whipped cream

Coffee Flan — Silky caramel custard infused with aromatic coffee and topped with a delicate caramel sauce

Lemon Sorbet — Bright and refreshing lemon sorbet with a smooth, vibrant citrus finish

Strawberry Sorbet — Refreshing strawberry sorbet bursting with bright, fresh berry flavor

Mango Sorbet — Refreshing mango sorbet with a smooth texture and naturally tropical sweetness

La Dolce Journey

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Italian Bruschetta — Toasted baguette topped with ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, and prosciutto di Parma

Grapes, Honey & Goat Cheese Bruschetta — Creamy goat cheese, sweet grapes, honey, and toasted bread

Burrata Salad — Creamy burrata with fresh greens, homemade nut-free pesto, cherry tomatoes and a bright Italian-inspired balsamic dressing

Caprese Skewers — Cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil finished with extra virgin olive oil

Charcuterie & Cheese Board — A curated selection of Italian cured meats and delicious European cheeses

Pizzette Margherita — Mini pizzas topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil

Mushroom & Truffle Oil Pizzette — Mini pizzas with savory mushrooms, melted cheese, and aromatic truffle oil

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Rigatoni alla Vodka — Rigatoni tossed in a rich and creamy tomato-vodka sauce

Penne all’Arrabbiata — Penne in a bold tomato sauce with garlic and a touch of Calabrian chili

Fresh Tagliatelle with Bolognese — Handmade tagliatelle with a slow-cooked traditional Bolognese ragù

Butternut Squash Risotto — Creamy risotto with roasted butternut squash and Parmesan

Fresh Linguine with Pesto — Handmade linguine tossed with fresh nut free basil pesto and Parmesan

Chicken Risotto — Creamy risotto cooked in chicken stock and finished with Parmesan

Ricotta & Spinach Cannelloni with Béchamel — Pasta filled with ricotta and spinach, baked with silky béchamel

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Filet Mignon — Beef Tenderloin steak served with a vibrant, herbaceous chimichurri sauce

Salmon Fillet with Romesco — Salmon fillet paired with a rich Spanish roasted pepper romesco sauce

Eggplant Napolitana — Tender eggplant layered with homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella

Boneless Marinated Chicken Thighs — Juicy chicken thighs marinated with fresh herbs and orange juice

Chilean Sea Bass — Buttery Chilean sea bass, delicately cooked for a tender, flaky finish

Portobello Mushroom au Gratin — Roasted portobello mushroom finished with a rich, golden gratin topping

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Italian Tiramisù — Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with creamy mascarpone and finished with grated dark chocolate

Classic Italian Panna Cotta — Silky vanilla panna cotta served with whipped cream and macerated berries

Affogato al Caffè — Vanilla ice cream topped with a freshly brewed shot of hot espresso

Classic Chocolate Mousse — Rich and airy chocolate mousse with a smooth, velvety finish

Caramel Crêpe — Delicate crêpe filled with dulce de leche and served with whipped cream

Chocolate Crêpe — Delicate crêpe filled with Italian Nutella and served with whipped cream

First Taste of Tuscany

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Italian Bruschetta — Toasted baguette topped with ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, and prosciutto di Parma

Burrata Salad — Creamy burrata with fresh greens, homemade nut-free pesto, cherry tomatoes and a bright Italian-inspired balsamic dressing

Caprese Skewers — Cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil finished with extra virgin olive oil

Charcuterie & Cheese Board — A curated selection of Italian cured meats and delicious European cheeses

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Rigatoni alla Vodka — Rigatoni tossed in a rich and creamy tomato-vodka sauce

Penne all’Arrabbiata — Penne in a bold tomato sauce with garlic and a touch of Calabrian chili

Fresh Tagliatelle with Bolognese — Handmade tagliatelle with a slow-cooked traditional Bolognese ragù

Butternut Squash Risotto — Creamy risotto with roasted butternut squash and Parmesan

Fresh Linguine with Pesto — Handmade linguine tossed with fresh nut free basil pesto and Parmesan

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Filet Mignon — Beef Tenderloin steak served with a vibrant, herbaceous chimichurri sauce

Salmon Fillet with Romesco — Salmon fillet paired with a rich Spanish roasted pepper romesco sauce

Eggplant Napolitana — Tender eggplant layered with homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella

Boneless Marinated Chicken Thighs — Juicy chicken thighs marinated with fresh herbs and orange juice

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Italian Tiramisù — Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with creamy mascarpone and finished with grated dark chocolate

Classic Italian Panna Cotta — Silky vanilla panna cotta served with whipped cream and macerated berries

Affogato al Caffè — Vanilla ice cream topped with a freshly brewed shot of hot espresso

Classic Chocolate Mousse — Rich and airy chocolate mousse with a smooth, velvety finish

Sabor Elevado

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Shrimp & Mango Salad — Succulent shrimp with sweet mango, tomatoes and fresh greens, finished with a bright citrus dressing

Beef Empanadas — Golden, flaky Argentinian pastries filled with savory seasoned beef, hard boiled egg, and aromatic spices

Spinach & Ricotta Empanadas — Crisp, golden pastries filled with a vegetarian ricotta and spinach filling

Gazpacho — Refreshing Spanish chilled tomato soup with cucumber, peppers, and extra virgin olive oil

Prawns & Prosciutto — Succulent prawns wrapped in savory prosciutto di Parma

Smoked Salmon Tartlets — Delicate savory tartlets filled with creamy cheese mousse and smoked salmon

Prawn Ceviche — Citrus-marinated prawns with fresh herbs, onion, and a touch of chili oil

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Spinach & Béchamel Lasagna — Layers of pasta, tender spinach, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese

Chicken & Vegetable Paella — Spanish-style saffron rice with tender chicken and seasonal vegetables

Spaghetti alle Vongole — Spaghetti with tender clams, garlic, parsley, and extra virgin olive oil

Seafood Tacos — Prawn tacos on corn tortilla with creamy guacamole, "Pico de Gallo" and creamy sauce

Lemon marinated Chicken Tacos — on corn tortilla, with creamy guacamole, "Pico de Gallo" and spicy sauce

Filet Mignon Tacos — on corn tortilla with creamy guacamole, "Pico de Gallo" and our tasty Chimichurri

Surf & Turf Tacos — Prawns and Filet Mignon, creamy guacamole and "Pico de Gallo" on corn tortilla

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Argentinian Beef Milanesas — Crispy breaded beef cutlets, golden on the outside and tender inside

Argentinian Chicken Milanesas — Crispy breaded chicken thighs, golden on the outside and tender inside

Haddock Fillet — Delicate, flaky haddock cooked sous vide

Salmon Fillet with Romesco — Salmon fillet paired with a rich Spanish roasted pepper romesco sauce

Mahi Mahi — Firm, flaky mahi mahi finished with a smoked red pepper sauce

Grilled Argentinian Skirt Steak — Flavorful skirt steak grilled over high heat and served in classic Argentinian style

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate & Walnut Brownie — Warm chocolate and walnut brownie served with vanilla ice cream and a touch of dulce de leche

Classic Spanish Flan — Silky caramel custard served with whipped cream

Caramel Crêpe — Delicate crêpe filled with dulce de leche and served with whipped cream

Chocolate Crêpe — Delicate crêpe filled with Italian Nutella and served with whipped cream

Coffee Flan — Silky caramel custard infused with aromatic coffee and topped with a delicate caramel sauce

Lemon Sorbet — Bright and refreshing lemon sorbet with a smooth, vibrant citrus finish

Latin Roots

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Shrimp & Mango Salad — Succulent shrimp with sweet mango, tomatoes and fresh greens, finished with a bright citrus dressing

Beef Empanadas — Golden, flaky Argentinian pastries filled with savory seasoned beef, hard boiled egg, and aromatic spices

Spinach & Ricotta Empanadas — Crisp, golden pastries filled with a vegetarian ricotta and spinach filling

Gazpacho — Refreshing Spanish chilled tomato soup with cucumber, peppers, and extra virgin olive oil

Prawns & Prosciutto — Succulent prawns wrapped in savory prosciutto di Parma

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Spinach & Béchamel Lasagna — Layers of pasta, tender spinach, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese

Chicken & Vegetable Paella — Spanish-style saffron rice with tender chicken and seasonal vegetables

Spaghetti alle Vongole — Spaghetti with tender clams, garlic, parsley, and extra virgin olive oil

Seafood Tacos — Prawn tacos on corn tortilla with creamy guacamole, "Pico de Gallo" and creamy sauce

Lemon marinated Chicken Tacos — on corn tortilla, with creamy guacamole, "Pico de Gallo" and spicy sauce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Argentinian Beef Milanesas — Crispy breaded beef cutlets, golden on the outside and tender inside

Argentinian Chicken Milanesas — Crispy breaded chicken thighs, golden on the outside and tender inside

Haddock Fillet — Delicate, flaky haddock cooked sous vide

Salmon Fillet with Romesco — Salmon fillet paired with a rich Spanish roasted pepper romesco sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate & Walnut Brownie — Warm chocolate and walnut brownie served with vanilla ice cream and a touch of dulce de leche

Classic Spanish Flan — Silky caramel custard served with whipped cream

Caramel Crêpe — Delicate crêpe filled with dulce de leche and served with whipped cream

Chocolate Crêpe — Delicate crêpe filled with Italian Nutella and served with whipped cream

Simple Origins

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Beef Empanadas with finely chopped onions, carrots, parsley and eggs, seasoned with Spanish paprika

Vegetarian Empanadas of spinach, ricotta cheese, parmesan and finely chopped onion, bell peppers, zucchini and parsley

Big Salad of mixed greens, tomatoes, avocado, carrots, cucumber and radish, seasoned with balsamic glaze and EVOO

Citric Salad of arugula, avocado, navel orange, blood orange and grapefruit, seasoned with balsamic glaze and lemon

Italian Bruschetta with oven-caramelized cherry tomatoes, on a bed of mozzarella and finished with a slice of Italian prosciutto

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fresh Tagliatelle with Bolognese of beef, tomato sauce, and finely chopped onions, carrots and parsley

Fresh Linguine with Pesto Genovese with basil, parmesan, almonds (removable), garlic and EVOO

Penne all’Arrabbiata with tomato sauce, parmesan, fresh tomato, garlic, onion, Italian peperoncino (chile), parsley and EVOO

Penne alla Vodka, with tomato sauce, fresh tomato, basil, heavy cream and parmesan cheese

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Beef Filet Mignon topped with a delicious mushroom and cream sauce

Boneless Chicken Thigh Marinated in Orange Juice

Salmon Filet with Spanish sweet Paprika

Eggplant Napolitana covered in breadcrumbs, topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Classic Chocolate Mousse

Italian Tiramisú with mascarpone, eggs and sugar cream, layered with coffee dipped lady fingers and topped with grated dark chocolate

Chocolate and Walnut Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream

Spanish Flan with Dulce de Leche

Fields & Fire

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Beef Empanadas

Big Salad of mixed greens, tomatoes, avocado, carrots, cucumber and radish, seasoned with balsamic glaze and EVOO

Citric Salad of arugula, avocado, navel orange, blood orange and grapefruit, seasoned with balsamic glaze and lemon

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tuscan Grand Affair

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Italian Bruschetta with oven-caramelized cherry tomatoes, on a bed of mozzarella and finished with a slice of Italian prosciutto

Bruschetta with Roasted Grapes on Ricotta Cheese, topped with a Touch of Honey

Caprese Skewers of mozzarella, basil and cherry tomatoes, along a side of parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze

Pizzette Margherita, made with puff pastry, tomato sauce and, mozzarella and basil

Burrata Salad with Campari Tomato, Arugula, Balsamic vinegar and a touch of Pesto Genovese

Charcuterie and Cheeses Board with prosciutto, salami, capocollo, Parmigiano Reggiano, manchego and more…

Prawns with prosciutto, seasoned with finely chopped garlic, Spanish paprika and EVOO

Smoked Salmon Tartlet with, Goat Cheese, Honey, Caviar, and Dill

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fresh Tagliatelle with Bolognese of beef, tomato sauce, and finely chopped onions, carrots and parsley

Fresh Linguine with Pesto Genovese with basil, parmesan, almonds (removable), garlic and EVOO

Penne all’Arrabbiata with tomato sauce, parmesan, fresh tomato, garlic, onion, Italian peperoncino (chile), parsley and EVOO

Penne alla Vodka, with tomato sauce, fresh tomato, basil, heavy cream and parmesan cheese

Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni with parmesan and bechamel sauce

Lasagna with Bolognese sauce, bechamel and parmesan, in beautiful layers of fresh pasta dough

Ravioli (Can choose sauce) filled with ricotta, basil, parmesan and lemon zest

Tortelloni (Can choose sauce) filled with parmesan, ricotta, finely chopped turkey breast and a touch of lemon juice

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Beef Filet Mignon topped with a delicious mushroom and cream sauce

Salmon Filet with Spanish sweet Paprika

Eggplant Napolitana covered in breadcrumbs, topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese

Boneless Chicken Thigh Marinated in Orange Juice

Ribeye Steak topped with a delicious mushroom and cream sauce

Sea Bass with Green sauce of parsley, garlic and EVOO

New York Steak topped with a delicious mushroom and cream sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Italian Tiramisú with mascarpone, eggs and sugar cream, layered with coffee dipped lady fingers and topped with grated dark chocolate

Classic Italian Panna Cotta with whipped cream and macerated berries

Chocolate Crepe, filled with delicious Italian Nutella and whipped cream

Classic Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate and Walnut Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream and a Touch of Dulce de Leche

White Chocolate Mousse

Delicious Flan with whipped cream

Show me more

Chef Damian's reviews

4.75

•

171 services

Damian (and his parents) were amazing. I wasn't too sure what to expect when he told me his parents would be handling the first couple nights of our service, but we needn't have been concerned. His dad Fabio is clearly a passionate cook and eager to please, as well as a pretty funny guy. They did a fantastic job and I can see where Damian gets his talent! We had reserved Damian's services for 7 days during our week-long family trip, asking for breakfast and dinners each day. He was very accommodating of our diet restrictions, as well as our desires in terms of menu and timing. We pretty much just let him do whatever he wanted within our parameters, so most of the food was Italian with some Spanish/Mediterranean influences mixed in. This makes sense as he is from Italy and Spain and his parents are from Argentina (if I got that right!). So I can't speak to his ability to cook other cuisines, but we were happy with those, so why mess with it? Italian food in my opinion is best when it is done simply but with the best balance and quality of ingredients- Damian achieves that. He makes all the sauces from scratch and it shows. He takes great care in all of his work. Our family takes a trip with a chef all over the world every year, we have been to places in the US, Europe, the Caribbean, and Central America, and and the 11 of us agreed his food was one of our top 3 chefs. In addition, he was always punctual, communicated well, and left the kitchen spotless. His prices were very reasonable, and he even spent less on groceries than anticipated! I would absolutely recommend Damian to anyone looking for a chef in the area.

We had an amazing experience with our private chef and would absolutely give five stars. The food was incredibly delicious, and the entire experience felt very professional from start to finish. Communication was excellent throughout, the chef was very punctual, and we really appreciated the detailed explanations of each dish. The cleanup afterward was also done extremely well, which made the whole evening feel effortless for us. We especially loved the risotto and the mango salad — both were outstanding. If we come back to the Irvine area again, we would definitely book again. Highly recommend!

Chef Damian was exceptional. He maintained clear and consistent communication throughout the contracting and menu planning process. Every dish he prepared was outstanding, and his deep knowledge of the ingredients and their origins truly elevated the experience. Just as importantly, his preparation and cleanup were handled with great care and attention to detail. I would strongly recommend booking Chef Damian for any special occasion.

Damian was excellent. He communicated in advance, updated us on his progress the day of service and cooked a fantastic meal. I’ve had the privilege of eating at some very nice restaurants in New York and other culinary centers and was pleasantly surprised what Damian was able to do in a kitchen he just walked into for the first time. He hit the mark. The taste was excellent and presentation was phenomenal. Would highly recommend

We had a great evening with Chef Damien Flo. He utilized his upbringing, his travels, and all of his chef experience to create a great atmosphere for us to experience fine dining in our home. His explanations were engaging, and the dishes were very tasty. He even set up s couple of easier-going meals for our two kids. Thank you, Chef Damien!

Chef Damian is the absolute best! I have used him twice & each time has been incredible! He is punctual and responsive! He is accommodating, the food is spectacular and there is amazing stories behind each dish. He is exceptionally professional and I would encourage anyone to hire him! Not to mention he handles all the clean up! 10/10 ! I will continue to use chef Damian moving forward

Damian Flo did an excellent job. He was super professional and the food was wonderful. I would definitely recommend him again. He made our dinner so special.

Chef Damian was the best choice! From the beginning to the end, his communication for planning was exactly what I needed, he was prompt, prepared, clean and so knowledgeable. I loved hearing about his love and family inspired dishes. It is obvious that his passion for cooking run true and deep. I am still dreaming about his food. We will definitely be working with Chef Damian again!

Damian was wonderful from start to finish! He is a phenomenal chef. The food was delicious and was prepared with perfection. He was engaging and added to the conversation. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a private chef.

We hired a Chef Damian for our joint bach celebration near Joshua Tree, and it was such a good idea. Having dinner made for us in our Airbnb after a long day exploring was such a treat — no stress, no cleanup, just good vibes and amazing food. Our chef was super friendly and professional — brought everything, and somehow turned our little Airbnb kitchen into a restaurant setup. Every course was delicious (especially the pesto pasta and tiramisu), and the presentation was beautiful. Love the storytelling behind the different dishes too. It honestly made the night feel really special and intimate, perfect for a celebration. Would 100% recommend doing this. It’s such a fun experience and way more relaxed than going out to dinner with a big group.

We had the best time with Chef Damian! The food was incredible and it was so fun to hear about all the thought that went into every part of the meal. He's so knowledgeable about all kinds of food! Would absolutely have him again!

Damien and his team were professional, courteous, and -- most importantly -- they cooked a terrific meal. We hired them for a bachelor party and the boys were so impressed. Would 100% work with them again.

From the moment Chef Damian stepped into our kitchen, we knew we were in for something special. Every course was a masterpiece—thoughtfully prepared, beautifully plated, and absolutely bursting with flavor. The menu was customized to our tastes and food allergen needs with precision and creativity, blending seasonal ingredients with refined techniques that rivaled any five-star restaurant. What truly set the evening apart was the personal touch. Chef Damian brought not only exceptional skill but also warmth, professionalism, and a genuine passion for food that made the whole experience feel intimate and luxurious. From the first amuse-bouche to the final bite of dessert, we were transported on a culinary journey we’ll be talking about for years. The kitchen was left spotless, and we were left completely satisfied—nourished in every sense of the word. If you’re looking for a private dining experience that exceeds every expectation, look no further. Chef Damian is simply in a league of his own.

Damian was easy to work with and provided a delicious meal for our group of 6. He was polite, accommodating and truly cared that we had a good experience.

Chef Damian was amazing. My wife and I had him come over for our anniversary. The food was amazing, my wife and I both cook and I can say with out a doubt (she would agree) that was the best meal cooked in our home since we've lived here. I'm hard at work trying to find another reason to have Chef Damian come back an cook for us. He is both talented and personable and was amazing with our 5 year old daughter. Damian even managed to leave the kitchen cleaner than when he arrived. 10 out of 10 I would recommend him.

The experience we had with Chef Damian was great! We were celebrating a very special occasion and he and his partner made it such a memorable experience. The food was delicious, they were very professional, very accommodating and attentive to our group, cleaned up perfectly and even helped us pack away some food. They were very friendly too - I would absolutely recommend this chef!

Chef Damian was a pleasure to work with and his food was exceptional! This was the best private chef experience I have ever had. He was punctual, had a great story for each dish, clearly knew his stuff, and left the space more clean than he found it. The food was delicious. His sous Susi was equally great! I highly recommend him and this service - we had a great experience.

Wonderful. 5 Stars!

The food was absolutely amazing, and the flavors were outstanding! The level of professionalism from Chef Damian and their team truly impressed us. They made the entire experience memorable, and I can't recommend them highly enough!

This was an incredible, 5-star experience from start to finish. Chef Damian and his assistant Susana were wonderful. They were on time, organised, friendly, and professional. Communication prior to our event was efficient and helpful. The most important aspect of hiring a chef is without a doubt the food. And Chef Damian didn’t disappoint ! Every single dish was delicious. He accommodated allergies and preferences. Once the meal was over, the kitchen was cleaner than when they arrived. We are so thankful for the entire experience and would recommend Chef Damian without hesitation.