Chef Eric Eric
Chef At Home In Oakland
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Eric Minnich is a highly skilled private chef with Michelin-level training, known for his straightforward approach to food.
Eric Minnich is a highly skilled private chef with Michelin-level training, known for his straightforward approach to food that highlights the best seasonal ingredients. A Bay Area native, he has worked under acclaimed chefs like Traci Des Jardins and Michael Mina, honing his craft at top establishments, including the 1-Michelin-starred Madera at The Rosewood Sandhill and RN74.
Eric played a key role in opening nationally recognized restaurants such as The Commissary in San Francisco and Mezli, the world’s first fully autonomous restaurant. Beyond fine dining, he collaborates with local food companies to refine their products, bringing a food- and flavor-first mentality to brands like Air Protein, Mezli, and Teaspoon.
Offering private chef services, meal delivery, and event catering, Eric crafts custom menus that blend precision, creativity, and an unwavering focus on quality. Whether designing intimate dinners or large gatherings, he ensures every dish is a refined expression of fresh, seasonal flavors.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
For me, cooking is a balance of precision and creativity, where the best ingredients and simple techniques come together to create something truly mem
I learned to cook at...
I honed my craft at prestigious establishments such as the 1-Michelin-starred Madera at The Rosewood Sandhill and RN74.
A cooking secret...
Your secret in the kitchen is a straightforward, ingredient-driven approach—letting the best seasonal produce shine while combining precision with cre
Book your experience with Chef Eric
Specify the details of your requests and the chef will send you a custom menu just for you.








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