Santa Barbara Private Chef
wedding caterer
the premier private chef in santa barbara, montecito, and santa ynez since 2013
Experience Santa Barbara’s top-rated private chef with Swedish-born Mattias Blom. With 18 years in restaurants and over a decade serving private clients across Santa Ynez, Montecito, and Ojai, Mattias brings a restaurant-worthy selection of the finest plateware, flatware, and decor for a relaxed and memorable dining experience with refined technique, and always the finest individually sourced local ingredients from a close network of vendors.
Privacy and discretion- always
The better restaurant experience is at your home
menus updated may 23 2026
What to Expect
Locally sourced, organic ingredients from Santa Barbara region farms and markets
Professional service: setup, cooking, plating, and cleanup
Clear pricing based on guest count, menu complexity, and travel
Signature Style
Large plateware selections with full tableware setting and decor
Elegant yet approachable dishes rooted in European technique and West Coast flavors
Emphasis on seasonal produce, sustainable seafood, and heritage proteins
Clean, balanced plates that highlight natural flavors
Ideal For
Romantic dinners and anniversaries
Family gatherings and milestone celebrations
Corporate retreats and client hospitality
Vacation homes and short-stay rentals seeking gourmet convenience
Mattias Blom Consulting
kitchen expertise from a chef
“Mattias is an outstanding professional. He is well-prepared, highly organized, and can deliver an outstanding experience effortlessly and unobtrusively. Very clean and very quiet.”
Peter - Los Angeles, CA