Chef Hamlet Margar

Private Chef in Los Angeles

With over 16 years of experience in the luxury restaurant and hospitality industry across Asia and Europe, I now serve clients in Los Angeles as a private chef for high-profile individuals, celebrities, and private events. I specialize in custom fine dining experiences, offering Mediterranean, Italian, French, and contemporary American cuisine tailored to each client’s preferences.

My work focuses on premium ingredients, precision techniques, and elevated presentation to deliver restaurant-quality dining in private homes and exclusive settings. Each menu is fully personalized, designed to match the occasion, dietary needs, and vision of the client. From intimate dinners to high-end events, I bring consistency, discretion, and a refined culinary standard to every experience.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is a form of creative expression where precision, flavor, and presentation come together to create memorable experiences.

I learned to cook at...

I began my culinary journey in 2009 at culinary college, followed by advanced training through seminars across Europe and Asia.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is a balance of precision, high-quality ingredients, and attention to detail, combined with creativity and consistency in eve

My menus

Elevated Italian Taste

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Artisan Charcuterie Plate with Crudités and Croûtons

Artisan Cheese Plate with Nuts, Croûtons, Jams, Grapes, and Strawberries

Baby Beet and Fig Carpaccio with Blood Orange Sauce (Vegetarian)

Burrata with Heirloom Tomatoes and Grilled Peaches, with Green Oil and Cranberry Sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Cannelloni with Ricotta and Spinach, Butter and Sage Sauce

Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken

Classic Risotto with Mushrooms

Roasted Baby Cabbage with Creamy Truffle Sauce (Vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

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Baked Salmon Fillet with Sautéed Vegetables and Creamy Caviar Sauce

Zucchini Lasagna (No Pasta)

Italian Ossobuco with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Italian Creamy Chicken Meatball Soup

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Cider-Poached Warm Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream

Pistachio Tiramisu

Classic Italian Tiramisu

Mediterranean Everyday Dining

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Artisan Charcuterie Plate with Crudités and Croûtons

Artisan Cheese Plate with Nuts, Croûtons, Jams, Grapes, and Strawberries

Hummus Set with Crudités and Pita Bread (Vegetarian)

Fried Falafel with Lemon Tahini Cream and Pita Bread

FIRST COURSE

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Spanakopita Pie with Spinach and Mushrooms

Armenian Yogurt Soup with Wheat

Shrimp Souvlaki with Vegetables and Creamy Tahini Sauce

Burrata with Heirloom Tomatoes and Grilled Peaches, with Green Oil and Cranberry Sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Classic Armenian Beef and Rice Tolma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Mediterranean Slow-Grilled Chicken with Creamy Ptitim

Grilled Baby Cabbage Steak with Toasted Nuts and Legumes (Vegetarian)

Filet mignon Steak with grilled Seasonal Vegetables

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Classic Armenian Pakhlava

Chocolate Mousse Parfait

Cider-Poached Warm Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream

French Flavor Journey

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Aged Beef Carpaccio with Parmigiano and Truffle Mousse

Aged Scallop Crudo with Mango and Parmigiano Mousse

Salt-Cured Kingfish Lakerda with Olive Oil & Lemon

Artisan Cheese Plate with Nuts, Croûtons, Jams, Grapes, and Strawberries

FIRST COURSE

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Baby Beet and Fig Carpaccio with Blood Orange Sauce (Vegetarian)

Baked Stuffed Clams with Lemon Tahini Sauce

Classic French Onion Soup

Creamy Tomato and Cauliflower Soup

MAIN COURSE

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Baked Salmon Fillet with Sautéed Vegetables and Creamy Caviar Sauce

Filet Mignon with Truffle Potato Gratin and Creamy Truffle Sauce

Classic French Coq au Vin - Chicken Braised in Wine with Vegetables

Grilled Cauliflower Steak with Tahini and Halloumi Purée (Vegetarian)

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Chef’s Exclusive Pomegranate Tiramisu

Classic Italian Tiramisu

Cider-Poached Warm Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream

Chocolate Mousse Parfait

Italian Casual Experience

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Artisan Charcuterie Plate with Crudités and Croûtons

Artisan Cheese Plate with Nuts, Croûtons, Jams, Grapes, and Strawberries

Baby Beet and Fig Carpaccio with Blood Orange Sauce (Vegetarian)

Burrata with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Basil Oil

Classic Caesar Salad

FIRST COURSE

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Classic Mushroom Risotto with White Wine and Oyster Mushrooms

Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Creamy Tomato and Cauliflower Soup

Italian Creamy Chicken Meatball Soup

MAIN COURSE

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Zucchini Lasagna (No Pasta)

Roasted Baby Cabbage with Creamy Truffle Sauce (Vegetarian)

Italian Ossobuco with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Italian Classic Lamb - Agnello al Rosmarino con Patate al Forno

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Pistachio Tiramisu

Classic Italian Tiramisu

Chocolate Mousse Parfait

Cider-Poached Warm Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream

Seafood Surprise Menu Offer

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Aged Scallop Crudo with Mango and Parmigiano Mousse

Baby Beet and Fig Carpaccio with Blood Orange Sauce (Vegetarian)

Banana Mousse with Osetra Caviar

Carpaccio of Scallops with Passion Fruit and Lime

FIRST COURSE

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Classic French Ratatouille (Vegetarian)

Lobster Tagliatelle with Saffron Cream Sauce

Baked Stuffed Clams with Lemon Tahini Sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Scallops with Cauliflower Purée and Toasted Green Beans

Oven-Baked Lobster with Garlic Butter Sauce and Rustic Roasted Potatoes

Baked Salmon Fillet with Sautéed Vegetables and Creamy Caviar Sauce

DESSERT

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Chef’s Exclusive Pomegranate Tiramisu

Cider-Poached Warm Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream

Pistachio Panna Cotta with Raspberry Sauce

Luxury Seafood Surprise

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Aged Scallop Crudo with Mango and Parmigiano Mousse

Baby Beet and Fig Carpaccio with Blood Orange Sauce (Vegetarian)

Banana Mousse with Osetra Caviar

Carpaccio of Scallops with Passion Fruit and Lime

FIRST COURSE

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Classic French Ratatouille (Vegetarian)

Lobster Tagliatelle with Saffron Cream Sauce

Baked Stuffed Clams with Lemon Tahini Sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Scallops with Cauliflower Purée and Toasted Green Beans

Baked Salmon Fillet with Sautéed Vegetables and Creamy Caviar Sauce

Filet Mignon with Truffle Potato Gratin and Creamy Truffle Sauce

DESSERT

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Chef’s Exclusive Pomegranate Tiramisu

Cider-Poached Warm Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream

Pistachio Panna Cotta with Raspberry Sauce

Exclusive Experience from Chef Magar

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Aged Beef Carpaccio with Parmigiano and Truffle Mousse

Aged Scallop Crudo with Mango and Parmigiano Mousse

Amuse-Bouche A Complimentary Surprise Canapé from Chef Hamlet Margar

Baby Beet and Fig Carpaccio with Blood Orange Sauce (Vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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Burrata with Heirloom Tomatoes and Grilled Peaches, with Green Oil and Cranberry Sauce

Eggplant Involtini with Fresh Burrata (vegetarian)

Classic Mushroom Risotto with White Wine and Oyster Mushrooms

MAIN COURSE

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Baked Salmon Fillet with Sautéed Vegetables and Creamy Caviar Sauce

Filet Mignon with Truffle Potato Gratin and Creamy Truffle Sauce

Roasted Baby Cabbage with Creamy Truffle Sauce (Vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Chocolate Mousse Parfait

Classic Armenian Pakhlava

Raspberry Clafoutis

Chef’s Exclusive Pomegranate Tiramisu

Classic French Experience

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Artisan Cheese Plate with Nuts, Croûtons, Jams, Grapes, and Strawberries

Beef Tartare with Lavash-Style Aged Croûtons

Salt-Cured Kingfish Lakerda with Olive Oil & Lemon

Grilled Pear Salad with Seasonal Greens, Ricotta, and Nuts

FIRST COURSE

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Classic French Onion Soup

Classic French Ratatouille (Vegetarian)

Roasted Baby Cabbage with Creamy Truffle Sauce (Vegetarian)

Grilled Scallops with Cauliflower Purée and Toasted Green Beans

MAIN COURSE

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Baked Stuffed Clams with Lemon Tahini Sauce

Classic French Coq au Vin - Chicken Braised in Wine with Vegetables

Grilled Cauliflower Steak with Tahini and Halloumi Purée (Vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Chocolate Mousse Parfait

Cider-Poached Warm Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream

Lemon Mousse with Vanilla Crumbles

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We loved having chef hamlet! He is awesome and food was incredible. It was a perfect night. We will absolutely hire him again.

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