Chef Warren Weekes

Chef At Home in Scottsdale

Chef Warren Weekes is a seasoned culinary professional with more than 30 years of experience spanning fine dining, luxury resorts, wellness cuisine, private dining, and culinary education. His career includes leadership roles at renowned destinations including Canyon Ranch, Miraval Arizona, and The Scottsdale Plaza Resort, where he developed a style centered on exceptional ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and genuine hospitality.

Today, Chef Warren specializes in creating memorable private dining experiences throughout Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area. From intimate celebrations and milestone dinners to corporate gatherings, multi-day vacation-home service, and interactive culinary experiences, each menu is thoughtfully designed around the guests, the occasion, and the setting.

His cooking combines contemporary American cuisine with influences from the Southwest, Mediterranean, Italian, and global flavors. He is especially known for clean, vibrant dishes, elevated comfort food, and restaurant-quality presentations that are approachable and full of flavor.

An important part of every experience is the exceptional professional service team that works alongside Chef Warren. His experienced servers bring warmth, attentiveness, and polished hospitality to the table, allowing guests to relax while the team takes care of the details—from preparation and service through clearing and kitchen cleanup.

For Chef Warren, a private chef experience is about more than preparing an excellent meal. It’s about taking care of people and creating an effortless environment where guests can connect, celebrate, and enjoy being together.

After more than three decades in professional kitchens, Chef Warren still believes the best meals are remembered not only for what was served, but for how people felt around the table.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is more than a craft — it’s a form of expression, connection, and care. It’s his way of telling stories through flavor, creating moments that

I learned to cook at...

Chef Warren Weekes began his culinary journey at just 13 years old in the same Oregon town where legendary chef James Beard was born.

A cooking secret...

Chef Warren’s secret in the kitchen is simple: cook with intention.

My menus

Vaquero - Served Family Style

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Mini Elote Cups – roasted street corn with cotija, crema, chile, lime

Quesabirria Tacos – slow-braised short rib, melted Oaxaca cheese, consommé dip

Citrus marinated shrimp with olive oil and fresh herbs over shaved fennel and citrus segments

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Carne Asada – marinated skirt steak, fire-grilled, salsa verde

Al Pastor – pork shoulder with pineapple, achiote, onion, cilantro

Nopal & Mushroom (Vegan) – cactus paddles, sautéed mushrooms, salsa macha

Charred jalapeños, radish, pickled red onion, queso fresco, salsas

Handmade corn tortillas (fresh-pressed)

Frijoles de Olla (slow-simmered heirloom beans with epazote)

Arroz Verde (cilantro-lime rice)

Chiles Toreados (blistered peppers with lime & sea salt)

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Pastry Chef's Selection

Global Good

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Beef Empanadita with Chimichurri Drizzle

FIRST COURSE

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Baja Fish – beer-battered white fish, cabbage slaw, chipotle crema

MAIN COURSE

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Carne asada or mojo chicken Roasted potatoes, chimichurri, tortillas

DESSERT

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Chef’s dessert selection

Refined Comforts

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Heirloom Tomato Burrata, Basil Oil, Aged Balsamic, Crispy Prosciutto Creamy burrata over a medley of heirloom tomatoes. Finished with basil oil, microgreens, and a drizzle of 20-year balsamic. Crispy prosciutto adds texture and savory balance

FIRST COURSE

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Roasted Corn & Smoked Poblano Bisque, Lime Crema, Blue Corn Crisp Sweet summer corn roasted and puréed into a silky bisque. Hints of smoked poblano for depth without overpowering heat. Garnished with lime crema, cilantro, and a blue corn crisp

MAIN COURSE

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Wild Mushroom Risotto – porcini, black truffle, aged Parmesan (V, GF)

DESSERT

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La Bella Italiano

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Crispy Polenta Bites Whipped Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper Agrodolce, Micro Basil

FIRST COURSE

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Primo Charred Artichoke & Lemon Ricotta Raviolo Single Large Raviolo, Sage Brown Butter, Pistachio Gremolata

MAIN COURSE

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Secondo Rosemary-Scented Porchetta Fennel Pollen, Salsa Verde, Roasted Garlic Jus Served with Truffle-Infused Farro Risotto & Charred Seasonal Vegetables

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Dolce Deconstructed Tiramisu Verrine Espresso-Soaked Savoiardi, Mascarpone Mousse, Cocoa Dust, Dark Chocolate Shard

Wren Circle

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Crispy Polenta Bite – pancetta, roasted plum tomato, basil aioli

FIRST COURSE

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Heirloom Beet Carpaccio – whipped goat cheese, candied pistachio, micro basil, citrus vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Petite Filet Mignon – truffle potato purée, wild mushrooms, red wine demi-glace

DESSERT

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Chef’s seasonal dessert

Tide & Truffle — Seafood Exclusive

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Crudo-style shrimp with citrus, olive oil, and sea salt

FIRST COURSE

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Pan-seared scallops with corn purée and a delicate garnish

MAIN COURSE

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Butter-poached lobster with wild mushroom risotto and seasonal vegetables

Mediterranean-style branzino with olive oil, citrus, and fresh herbs

DESSERT

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Chef’s dessert selection

Mediterranean Casual — Sunlit Table

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Shaved vegetables with citrus, olive oil, toasted seeds, and fresh herbs

FIRST COURSE

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Whipped feta with roasted seasonal vegetables, herbs, and warm flatbread

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled chicken with lemon, oregano, olive oil–crushed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables

Herb-roasted vegetables with chickpeas, tahini, and citrus

DESSERT

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Chef’s dessert selection

The Reserve Menu

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Seared foie gras with seasonal fruit, brioche, and a light reduction

FIRST COURSE

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Black truffle risotto finished with aged parmesan and fresh herbs

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Wagyu Rib Eye with pomme purée, seasonal vegetables, and natural jus

Dry-aged duck breast with cherry gastrique and seasonal accompaniments

DESSERT

All inclusive

Pastry Chef’s dessert selection

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Chef Warren's reviews

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Chef Warren and his team were amazing to work with. The food was delicious and the service they provided was top notch. The local flavors menu was exactly what we were looking for. I can’t recommend chef Warren enough.

very very good we requested a hibachi grill experience or seafood broil and got a hibachi surf and turf which absolutely exceeded any of our expectations. menu not necessary, served based on request.

Everything was amazing!

Chef Warren and his team were absolutely incredible! They were engaging, and professional. They created a beautiful environment, a beautifully set table, and stunning dishes. We were especially impressed with how they were able to accommodate the dietary restrictions within our group without completely altering a dish, so everyone felt like they had the same elevated experience. We cannot thank Chef Warren enough for helping make our time so incredibly special. I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you Chef!

Chef Warren and his wife did an incredible job. Every single dish was carefully curated, and we kept saying how it was the best dish we ever had…and then the next dish would come, and then that dish would be even better than the last! Set up, cleanup, and everything in between was taken care of, and our kitchen was actually cleaner when they left then when they arrived. The dinner was so good that we hired Chef Warren to come back two days later to cook for us again. We wish we could take him home with us! I highly recommend Chef Warren - seriously look no further! We will definitely be keeping his information for the next time we are in town!

Chef Warren was my first pick from all proposals received. He was responsive and flexible right out of the gate. He tweaked the menu to accommodate 6 women - not any easy task!! From the second we met Chef Warren and Melissa, I knew we were in for a very special evening. They were personal and professional - with a sense of humor - and WOW! - what a meal!! Everything was over the top - from the appetizers, salad, main course and dessert - nothing disappointed - it was beyond 5 stars and absolutely exceeded my expectations. Chef Warren executed all courses beautifully and the meal was exceptional!! Thank you Chef and Melissa for such an amazing memory that we will carry with us - always!!

The food was amazing and the staff was fantastic!

Chef Warren was amazing. The food was delicious and more than we expected. Would highly recommend Warren.

Very convenient with amazing food. There were plenty of left overs as well. You can customize menus as well.

He did a great job! Very easy to work with and everything tasted amazing!

Chef Warren and his team was one of the top success factors in my five day Women's Retreat with seven executive women. The food was superb, the service of the highest quality and they didn't let us touch a dish or clean anything. An incredible treat for everyone. Chef had fantastic communication, made great effort to understand what I wanted to create and brough his vast experiences and knowledge from his time at Canyon Ranch and other retreats to suggest and collaborate. The menus were varied, he attended easily to allergies and preferences, and brought more ideas as the event progressed. He, Jessie, Rachel and Maggie were personable, approachable, delightful. I felt like I had a true partner in the overall success of the event. So much so that I am hopeful to bring him to our east coast retreat. Thank you Chef!

Great experience with chef Warren, amazing food, incredible service and super friendly. Really made an executive retreat sing, and allowed us to focus on our work. Very highly recommend!

Chef Wayne and Melissa were amazing!

Chef Warren is amazing! His dishes were very tasty and his demeanor so friendly and calming...it made for a very nice evening - everyone had a great time! He was also very flexible when I had a possibility of a few more guests. His menu was simple but elegant and the way he prepared everything...so delicious! The Charred octopus was my favorite! And the filet was like button! Love him and would recommend him as well as use him again!.

Chef Warren and his team were wonderful! They went out of their way to make sure we always had what we needed as well as our kids. The dinners were delicious and exactly what we had hope for, for our first private chef experience.

Chef Warren and Rachel made the evening unforgettable and an extremely pleasant experience for a 70th birthday family celebration! The food, service, and overall execution was second to none and brought a five star restaurant into our vacation rental home for a go at your own pace, casual dining event. Highly recommend Chef Warren and his team to anyone looking to bring high end restaurant style service into their home.

Chef Warren and Melissa were an absolute delight. The overall experience was phenomenal. They were polite, professional and very well prepared. Each dish was beautifully plated and tasted incredible. The ingredients were top quality and Chef Warren was well educated on every single ingredient used. After the meal, they left the kitchen spotless and throughout the entire experience they were attentive. I can't recommend Chef Warren enough. We were highly impressed in every aspect.

Chef Warren and his entire team were absolutely amazing!!! I cannot thank them enough for the beautiful work! They prepared a 6 course meal and was able to pair with different wines we had. Chef was very communicative and responded very promptly to all my questions. The food and service was amazing! Cannot thank them enough! Will defiantly book again!

Chef Warren and his team were 5 star

Wonderful in every way! Thank you and your team for a 11 out of 10 experience.