Chef Lance Campbell

Private Chef in Carmel-By-The-Sea

30 years of experience in some of the area’s top fine dining establishments.

After many years working as a cuisine chef, sous chef, and chef de partie alongside some of the Monterey Peninsula’s best executive chefs. Co-owner of a small brunch restaurant in San Francisco (Lower Nob Hill), with experience working in restaurants across New Orleans, Louisville, San Francisco, and Carmel. Traveling and enjoying food from all over the world has inspired me to branch off into the wonderful world of personal and private cooking.

I hope to continue growing my clientele in the Pebble Beach, Carmel, San Francisco, and Pacific Grove areas. I bring my brand of fresh, healthy cooking to the comfort of your home, business, events, parties, kids’ birthdays, and more.

Bon appétit,

Chef Lance C.

Plus, I make great ice cream.

For me, cooking is...

My livihood, my profession. Being creative and making people smile are my favorites about cooking. Comfort foods to fine dining!! Savory & flavory

I learned to cook at...

Bernardus Spa&lodge. Stone Pine estate-château( Private parties w/ Sf chef Dominique Creen,Owner of brunch restaurant, Sf.. private parties, etc

A cooking secret...

Fresh ingredients, herbs, proteins.micro/ macro. Know all the proper cooking techniques. Listening to clients taste“ food without wine, is a corpse “

My menus

Local basic

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All inclusive

Tapa grazing platter w/ olives, crudités, fresh sliced charcuterie

Amuse-bouche.. chef’s small bites

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Chef’s Ceasar salad w/ grilled jumbo tiger shrimp.Creamy honey infused Ceasar dressing

Warm artisan bread with olive oil and balsamic dip

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Grilled King salmon w/ chefs butter.. basmati rice w/ sweet mango & mint

Chefs grilled prime meats board..Aspen ridge Grilled ribeye steak.grilled asparagus, crispy shallots, roasted baby potatoes w/ fennel & fresh herbs.Grilled New Zealand lamb chops

Assorted sauté and roasted vegetables

DESSERT

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Chocolate ganache cake with vanilla bean ice cream,sweet berries

French exclusive

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Canapés with smoked salmon,crème fraiche and superior caviar

Baked Camembert cheese w/ tomato & garlic confit . warm bread

Amuse-bouche.. chef’s small bites

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

French bistro salad. With poached buttery lobster tail. bib lettuce, tarragon leaves, pickled shallots, poached pear w/ champagne vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

3oz Monterey bay red abalone. White wine reduction butter sauce w/ fresh herbs

8oz Brandt ranch Château Briand with Cafe de Paris butter w/ potatoes dauphinois, asparagus & julienne zucchini, summer squash

Assorted warm artisan breads( gluten free friendly)

DESSERT

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Chocolate soufflé w/ homemade vanilla ice cream

Italian indulge

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Assorted Italian meats & cheeses, Fresh Italian breads, assorted fruits and vegetables

Mine lump crab cakes w/ remoulade sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chef’s Ceasar salad w/ grilled jumbo tiger shrimp.Creamy honey infused Ceasar dressing

Artisan cheesy garlic bread

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chefs classic ribeye steak Florentine… guest favorite!.Grilled Ribeye steak / New Zealand lamb chops platter with Mediterranean butter, frites, sauté julienne summer squash & zucchini

Crispy skin rotisserie organic chicken

Chefs North beach fresh pasta dried tomatoes, grilled broccolini. Carmel valley olive oil,& shaved parmigiana cheese

DESSERT

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Tiramisu with expresso whip cream

Bachelorette dinner celebration 🎉

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Antipasto skewers w/olives, tomatoes, artichokes, hard cheese, and peppers & assorted charcuterie

Creamy Brie and roasted tomato bruschetta on crostinis

Dungeness crab ceviche with blue organic corn chips

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Chef’s Ceasar salad w/ grilled jumbo tiger shrimp.Creamy honey infused Ceasar dressing

Artisan cheesy garlic bread

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Brandt Ranch Ribeye prime steak/ Fog city crispy skin chicken breast prime meat platter. Roasted baby potatoes, farm fresh seasonal vegetables.. chefs reduction sauce

Grilled King salmon w/ chefs butter.. basmati rice w/ sweet mango & mint

Chefs assorted seasonal roasted & sautéed vegetables

DESSERT

All inclusive

Chocolate creme cake with vanilla bean ice cream

Chef’s hot beignets w/ lemon crème

Japanese exclusive

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Choose 1 dish

Sushi.. nigiri,sashimi,rock oysters with Yuzo vinaigrette

Ahi tuna tartare& hamachi w/ crispy wontons

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Chef spicy roasted chicken ramen soup with organic chicken and white prawns. Chilies, garnishes

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Beef tenderloin filet mignon. With Japanese Kobe steak sauce

Crispy shin duck breast with plum chili sauce

Grilled King salmon. Broiled fresh Salmon filet with teriyaki glaze. Jasmine rice.roasted seasonal vegetables

Assorted Japanese stirfry vegetables.. assorted roasted vegetables

Crispy scallion cakes

DESSERT

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Bananas foster flambé . puff French pastry w/ pan glazed fresh peaches & honey w/ lemon curd fresh whipped cream

Baked egg custard pastry with cream

Local indulge

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Charcuterie board with fresh crudités

Loaded humus dip with pomegranate seeds, diced Roma tomatoes, parsley, roasted pine seeds.. crispy Mann chips

Assorted canapés.. vegetarian friendly

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

French bistro salad. With poached buttery lobster tail. bib lettuce, tarragon leaves, pickled shallots, heirloom tomatoes w/ champagne vinaigrette

Vegetarian bistro salad

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Brandt Ranch Ribeye prime steak/ New Zealand lamb chops prime meat platter, roasted baby potatoes, roasted baby carrots and red onions.. lamb z& beef au jus sauce

Chilean sea bass w/ Myer lemon burre blanc sauce, creamy risotto, asparagus & roasted baby carrots

Vegetarian client option

DESSERT

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Birthday cake .Client’s option. With homemade vanilla bean cream

Surprise

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Amuse-bouche.. chef’s small bites ( vegetarian friendly )

Load humus dip w/ crispy pita chips.. garnish with tomatoes, parsley, pine nuts, pomegranate seeds

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Greek salad…. Romaine lettuce, Kalamata olives, julienne peppers, artichoke hearts, feta cheese.. lemon infused olive oil dressing

Warm artisan bread with olive oil and balsamic dip

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Elicodali all nonaa.. penne pasta, white beans, kale.. vegetable stock and shaved Romano cheese

Sauté julienne zucchini and yellow squash.. sauté with olive oil, sea salt

Grilled tofu steak with cilantro lime sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Homemade vegan coconut ice cream with blackberry cobbler

Mediterranean

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Vegetarian grazing board.. assorted crudités, olives, fresh fruit, hummus and artichoke dip, crispy Nan wedges

Loaded humus dip with pomegranate seeds, diced Roma tomatoes, parsley, roasted pine seeds.. crispy Mann chips

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Greek salad with feta cheese. Cucumber,tomato, green peppers, fresh mint ,red onion. Red wine vinegar dressing

Chef’s minestrone soup w/ shaved parmigiana

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Chefs split roasted chicken with harissa- garlic rub. Roasted red potatoes. Sauté Julienned Italian yellow squash and zucchini

Elicodali all nonaa.. penne pasta, white beans, kale.. vegetable stock and shaved Romano cheese

Assorted sauté and roasted vegetables

Warm artisan bread with olive oil and balsamic dip

DESSERT

All inclusive

Blackberry cobbler with homemade coconut cream ice cream ice cream.. gluten free/ vegetarian friendly

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Chef Lance's reviews

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366 services

Lance was a true character and excellent chef. He was considerate with the menu for both allergies and preferences, and it was sorted within a few messages of initial contact. He came with stories and michelin-quality food. He cooked efficiently, and left the kitchen spotless, with days worth of delightful leftovers. The hits were the cocktails throughout, and the banana foster. I would absolutely hire Lance again.

Excellent experience! Made our anniversary dinner very special!

Lance was so personable and friendly, we would definitely hire him again. He was professional and his food was fun and delicious. From plating to serving, to cleaning up, the entire event was delightful!

Great Chef highly recommended

Chef Lance created an excellent culinary experience for our group of 8 adults and toddler. The colossal meat and cheese board combined great flavors with colorful aesthetics. The juicy filet mignon and fresh caught halibut surrounded by sweet root vegetables anchored our amazing meal. Finally, Chef Lance served a luscious peach strudel and vanilla ice cream to cap off an outstanding experience. We highly recommend Chef Lance!

Chef Lance delivered a great experience for my family. He was on time, well prepared, seemingly felt home in our kitchen immediately and created a delicious lunch menu for my wife's birthday. He showed great attention to detail by actively including my kids (9 and 11) into the menu and focusing some of the dishes just on them. The double blanched fries were a huge hit with the kids. His presentation was thoughtful and he made the overall experience very enjoyable. I'd definitely recommend Chef Lance and will consider him again for the next occasion.

Delicious birthday dinner for 2! Chef was very attentive and created an amazing 5 course meal

Chef Lance and assistant were great.The quality of the food was outstanding

It was such a pleasure to work with Chef Lance. He was collaborative on the menu, and did everything to execute the dinner so that it was a fun and special experience for a family party. From the great vibe he created, to the presentation of each course, and the delicious meal, it was exactly what we had hoped for in this birthday celebration. I would highly recommend Chef Lance and hope to have an opportunity to work with him again!

We really enjoyed having Chef Lance over for our special event. He was very communicative about the menu and event before hand, and even thought up ways to be extra considerate given we had kids at the event. He arrived promptly on time, and service started exactly when he said it would. Everything was delicious! We really enjoyed the opportunity to enjoy such high quality delicious food in our home. Thanks Chef Lance!

Our chef was wonderful professional, kind, and very attentive to detail. He kept everything spotless and helped me create the most romantic dinner to ask my girlfriend to be my girlfriend. It was perfect. Highly recommend!

Lance did a great job, the food was very good and had excellent taste. He offered multiple options for serving and was very attentive

Chef Lance was an amazing cook for our party of 15. We would definitely hire him again if we are in the area again.

Delicious meal with Chef Lance!

A big thank you to Lance for providing a wonderful meal we will always remember!!

Chef Lance brought more than enough fresh and delicious food for our brunch. Our preferences were taken into consideration and the food presented beautifully. Thank you Chef!

Great experience!

Chef Lance Campbell created a fantastic menu for a special evening for my parents. The meal was diverse with many incredible flavors and food combinations and presentation was so professional and thoughtful. He carefully considered all the dietary parameters and personal tastes of the people he was cooking for, was very responsive in communication leading up to, and after, the dinner, and was flexible and attentive while cooking. He went above and beyond in his generosity (he brought flowers for the table and personalized the dessert for a milestone birthday, and even cooked additional food to save for later). I'd highly recommend Chef Lance to anyone looking for a scrumptious and beautiful meal experience!

Chef Lance was fantastic. We used Chef Lance for our wedding reception of 18 people and he was excellent. We were having our ceremony when he arrived and when we returned, appetizers were ready and everything tasted amazing. He helped to take all the stress away from our reception dinner and allowed us to relax in our home. The staff he brought was attentive and all our guests loved the dinner.

Wonderful time, delicious food. Glad I found Chef Lance!