B E S T O F E N T E R TA I N I N G
DINNER with FRIENDS
These private chefs can whip your standard soiree into a truly memorable occasion
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Mattias Blom Focuses on fresh, sustainable seafood and contemporary Japanese dishes complemented by otherworldly flavors. From $65/person, 805-3643044, santabarbaraprivatechef.com. Elizabethe Branstetter Variety is her specialty. Prepares mouthwatering meals for clients that include celebrities such as Jim Carrey. Eight-person parties starting from $400, 805-705-3618. Nimita Dhirajlal Local vegetarian offerings that incorporate slowcooked Indian spices. From $20/ person, 805-259-6594, nimitas cuisine.com. Lydia Gaitan This vivacious Italian-trained chef is known for her healthy, flavorful, mindful cuisine. Price upon request, 805-448-6059, gracecateringandeventdesign.com. Aparna Khanolkar Appeals to the five senses using organic, seasonal produce and Indian spices. From $85/person, aparnakhanolkar.com. Susan Ledig Her forte is marketfresh meals influenced by her love of the ocean. Price upon request, 805-886-6721, susan ledigevents.com. Pietro Nasta Lively and flavorful Italian fare that demonstrates an appreciation for bold flavors. $60/ hour, 805-637-9096. Ayda Robana Emphasizes organic and seasonal cuisine with a Mediterranean twist. From $60/person, 805-837-9009, omsweetmama.com. Edie Robertson Specializes in everything from vegetarian and vegan meals to meat and cheese dishes and decadent desserts. Price upon request, 805-455-2131, chefedie.com. Denisse Salinas Experiments with new recipes to highlight fresh, local produce and healthy ingredients. Price upon request, 805-6373899, lepetitchefsb.com. Philippe Sautot French cuisine, pairing specialty courses with the perfect wine, art, or music. From $250/person, 805-687-3979, eventsbyphilippe.com. –Carly Bates
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