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

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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

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Mattias Blom Consulting

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“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