Sonoma Private Chefs, Sonoma Personal Chefs & Private Event Catering

Hiring a private chef is the perfect solution for your home or business when you're looking for a superior level of quality, service, virtually unlimited inventive curated menu options, and a distinct personalization in your entire dining experience when compared to a traditional broad market caterer. Enjoy the luxury of having a chef at your home today.

Planning your Sonoma Private Chef catered event is so easy, simply share with us your vision, any theme for your event, culinary and service style preferences, and then sit back, relax, and leave the rest to us!

Wouldn't it be wonderful to not lift a finger or worry about what you're having for your next meal? Inquire about our multi-day Sonoma Private Chef discounts and relish in daily fully customized wine country chef services for one or more meals of your choice. Awaken to a delightful breakfast prepared by your Sonoma personal chef, and spend your day exploring the extraordinary wineries of Sonoma wine country. Then, return to your villa in the evening to relish a delectable Sonoma private chef menu created exclusively for you and your guests.

Why bear the high expenses of dining out every day, dealing with limited seating availability, or the daunting task of shuttling your family, friends, or guests to various restaurants just to enjoy meal variety? Instead, revel in a completely stress-free Sonoma private dinner party experience with AWG Private Chefs.

It's so easy! Simply place a new event inquiry with AWG Private Chefs. A member of our concierge team will verify service team availability.  Your Sonoma Personal Private Chef will work with you to design a fully custom-tailored menu. As our client, you will enjoy having full editorial control over your menu, all the way down to the ingredient level, you will never have to pay for something you don't wish to enjoy.

Costs will vary for each event. We only charge you for the cost of ingredients and labor necessary to execute the specific menu you select. 

Yes! Since our opening in 2001, AWG Private Chefs has been fully insured for both workers compensation as well as general liability. All staff working at your event are our employees! Every member of our team carries one or more federal or state level food safety training and certifications. We do not utilize unknown third party staff or unlicensed independent contractors. 

Upon your initial contact with AWG Private Chefs, you will be matched with a dedicated member of our multi-award-winning client ​concierge team who will be your exclusive point of contact for your entire booking. Your client concierge can handle all questions, and any additional details you may need!

Yes! We are delighted to serve any alcohol, beer, or wine that you may have on hand under your direction. In compliance with California residential liquor regulations, we do not furnish or sell any liquor of any type. Our Certified Sommeliers are always happy to make wine pairing recommendations for you as well. 

At AWG Private Chefs, we take pride in our expertise in curating memorable experiences for intimate gatherings and special events. Our services are tailored to accommodate small events catering to groups ranging from as few as 4 to up to 50 people.

Yes! Our chefs are highly skilled at creating memorable private dining experiences for special occasions such as birthdays, engagement parties, anniversaries, bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, holidays, wine country vacations, and corporate offsites. We will work with you to design a fully custom-tailored menu that aligns with your vision and the theme or purpose of the event.

Absolutely! Your service team will clean and sanitize the kitchen prior to departing. Any dishes we've used will be loaded into your dishwasher.

We suggest booking as far in advance as possible to secure your date for the best schedule availability. All AWG Private Chefs enjoy full flexibility to change menu or headcounts at any time up to 10 days prior to your event date.

Prior to booking your event, our concierge team will send you an electronic preference sheet questionnaire to complete. Simply let us know of any food allergies, dietary restrictions, or physician-diagnosed conditions. Your Sonoma Chef will adapt your menu to accommodate your requests wherever possible.

Yes! Are you planning to explore the remarkable wineries of Sonoma during your visit? Our team of Certified Sommeliers, Wine Educators, and Sonoma Private Chefs can seamlessly design your menu to complement the wines you acquire from your visits to Sonoma Valley winery tasting rooms. We'll create an exclusive private chef food and wine pairing experience right in the comfort of your wine country home or vacation rental.

To enhance your complete Sonoma food & wine experience, our concierge team can arrange private wine tasting tours and excursions, ensuring an unforgettable journey. Ask us about our exclusive Sonoma Villa Vacation Rental Homes available from our sister company Unlimited Journeys Travel!

For the most fun, relaxing, and innovative Sonoma private chef experience you've ever had, choose AWG Private Chefs. Be sure to ask about adding in-home cooking lessons for those who wish to enjoy a wine country cooking vacation using all local ingredients. Discover the benefits of hiring a Sonoma private chef today!

Private Chefs in Sonoma, Kenwood, Agua Caliente, Petaluma, Glen Ellen, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Windsor, Healdsburg, Geyserville, Cloverdale, Guerneville, Bennet Valley, Carneros, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek, Rockpile, Knights Valley, as well as Private Chefs in Napa Valley, and Northern California Wine Country.