Private Chef Service
Chef Dan: Decades of Mastery Across Global Cuisines
Mastering Asian cuisine and coastal seafood alike,
Chef Dan brings twenty-eight years of culinary expertise, having trained at
Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena and honed his craft on the line at Tom Colicchio’s Craft in
Century City and Bernardus Lodge in Carmel.
Mastering Asian cuisine and coastal seafood alike,
Chef Dan brings twenty-eight years of culinary expertise, having trained at Le Cordon Bleu
in Pasadena and honed his craft on the line at
Tom Colicchio’s Craft in Century City and Bernardus Lodge in Carmel.
In 2013, he opened his seafood restaurant, Savida, on the coast of Akko, Israel
earning Time Out’s Best Seafood award and a spot on Forbes’ list of Israel’s best restaurants.
Returning Savida to the United States in 2021, he opened a second location
in Santa Monica recognized by the Michelin Guide.
Alongside his restaurant operations, Chef Dan has provided private
culinary services since 2010 for families, celebrities, and exclusive dinner parties across both coasts.
Equally fluent in diverse culinary styles—ranging from five-course tasting menus
and vegan weeknight dinners to coursed Japanese crudo service,
and large-scale events for up to 200 guests.
-PREMIUM MENUS-
Chef Dan can create custom-tailored menus to cater to your specific preferences,
whether it’s Asian, Japanese, Mexican, Mediterranean, French, Fusion, Italian cuisine,
or even special organic diet menus. You also have the option to design your own menu.
Scroll down for our menus.
*Menu prices start at $300 + %gratuity / per guest (min. $3,000 to book)
and fluctuate based on menu choices and other variables.
The final pricing will be determined upon guest’s consultation.
Recommended for a group of +8.
-ASIAN-
CHEF’S WELCOME COCKTAIL
Lychee & Yuzu Spritz
Lychee juice, yuzu, prosecco, fresh mint, soda
STARTERS
Hamachi Crudo
Yuzu ponzu, jalapeño, olive oil, sea salt
Luxury Sashimi Platter
Toro, salmon, hamachi, Hokkaido scallops, fresh uni with shiso, daikon, lemon, and fresh wasabi
NIGIRI SELECTION
Salmon Nigiri · Toro Nigiri · Seared Scallop Nigiri
Sea salt, wasabi, yuzu soy, chives
WARM COURSE
Miso Butter Black Cod Bites
Topped with sesame and scallions
HAND ROLLS
Spicy Tuna Crunch · Salmon Avocado Truffle · Yellowtail Serrano Ponzu
DESSERT
Matcha Tiramisu
Delicate blend of Japanese matcha and Italian tradition
BEVERAGES & SAKE / COCKTAIL PAIRING
Sake & Beer Selection
Premium sake selection and curated beer selection
Non-Alcoholic
Mineral Water (Sparkling and Flat)
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-SOUTH ASIAN-
CHEF’S WELCOME COCKTAIL
Thai Basil Gimlet
Gin, fresh Thai basil, lime, and cane sugar
STARTERS
Crispy Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Crackling, golden rice paper rolls filled with pork, glass noodles, and wood ear mushrooms,
served with crisp lettuce, fresh herbs, and nuoc cham for wrapping and dipping
Chicken Larb
Minced chicken tossed with toasted rice powder, fresh lime, shallots, mint,
cilantro, served with crunchy cabbage cups
SALAD
Som Tam
Green papaya pounded with long beans, cherry tomatoes, & a tangy lime & palm sugar
dressing, topped with grilled prawns, caramelized pineapple, roasted cashews
MAIN COURSE
Crispy Fish Fillets, Pla Rad Prik Style
Golden, crispy fish fillets smothered in a glossy sweet tamarind-chili sauce, crowned
with fried Thai basil and crispy shallots
Gai Yang Lemongrass Chicken
Charcoal-grilled chicken marinated in lemongrass, garlic, and coriander root,
with a sweet garlic dipping sauce
Coconut-Braised Crispy Pork Belly
Slow-braised in coconut milk with lemongrass, galangal, and makrut lime leaf, then pressed a
nd seared until shatteringly crisp, and glazed with its caramelized braising reduction
Crying Tiger Steak (Suea Rong Hai)
Prime steak grilled over hot charcoal, sliced and served with a smoky
toasted rice and chili dipping sauce
NOODLES
Pad See Ew
Wide rice noodles wok-charred with tofu, wild mushrooms, Chinese broccoli
and egg in a smoky sweet soy sauce
SIDES
Jasmine Rice – Fragrant steamed Thai jasmine rice
Wok-Fried Morning Glory – Water spinach flashed in a blazing wok with garlic
and fermented soybean until glossy and tender-crisp
DESSERT
Mango Sticky Rice
Sweet, ripe mango with warm coconut sticky rice, finished with salted coconut
cream and crispy mung beans
BEVERAGES & SAKE
Mosel Riesling
Off-dry German Riesling with bright acidity and notes of white peach,
lime a natural match for the heat and tang of Thai cooking
Morgon Cru Beaujolais
Silky Gamay served lightly chilled, with dark cherry and earthy spice that
stand up to the pork belly and charcoal-grilled steak
Sake & Beer Selection
Singha Beer & Premium sake selection
Non-Alcoholic
Mineral Water (Sparkling and Flat)
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-JAPANESE-
CHEF’S WELCOME COCKTAIL
Yuzu Highball – Japanese whisky, yuzu, sparkling water, and lemon peel
ZENSAI
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Charred over hot coals and finished with flaky sea salt and toasted sesame
Hamachi Crudo
Delicate slices of yellowtail with yuzu ponzu, crispy shallots, and fresh shiso
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
Golden, pan-crisped sushi rice topped with spicy bluefin tuna, creamy avocado
and sweet eel sauce
Pork Gyoza
Juicy pork, ginger, and garlic chive dumplings, seared until crisp and golden,
with black vinegar dipping sauce
SALAD
Cucumber & Wakame Sunomono
A crisp, refreshing salad dressed in light rice vinegar and fresh ginger
HAND ROLL
Toro & Scallion Hand Roll
Melt-in-your-mouth fatty bluefin toro and scallion over warm sushi rice,
wrapped in crackling nori and handed to you the moment it’s rolled
ROBATA
Chicken Yakitori
Juicy chicken thigh skewers kissed by the charcoal and lacquered with sweet soy tare
Miso Black Cod
Marinated for 48 hours in sweet white miso, then caramelized over the fire until it flakes at the touch
Robata-Grilled Wagyu Striploin
Richly marbled Wagyu, seared over binchotan charcoal, sliced and finished
with fresh wasabi and garlic soy
NOODLES
Yaki Udon
Thick, chewy udon wok-tossed with seasonal vegetables in savory soy butter
crowned with dancing bonito flakes
SIDES
Miso-Glazed Eggplant
Japanese eggplant grilled until meltingly tender and brushed with a sweet
caramelized miso glaze
Robata Mushrooms
Maitake and king oyster mushrooms grilled over the coals with sake butter
and a squeeze of lemon
DESSERT
Matcha Crème Brûlée
Velvety matcha custard beneath a crackling caramelized sugar cru
BEVERAGES & SAKE
Sake & Beer Selection
Singha Beer & Premium sake selection
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-ITALIAN-
CHEF’S WELCOME COCKTAIL
Negroni Sbagliato
Campari, sweet vermouth, and Prosecco with an orange twist
ANTIPASTI
Rosemary Focaccia
Warm, golden house-baked focaccia with whipped ricotta, hot honey, flaky sea salt
Sicilian Bluefin Crudo
Ruby-red bluefin tuna with blood orange, lemon zest, Castelvetrano olives,
crushed pistachio, chili flakes, and Sicilian extra virgin olive oil
Prosciutto & Mascarpone Bruschetta
Charred sourdough spread with whipped mascarpone, topped with
Prosciutto di Parma, fig jam and cracked black pepper
Seasonal Burrata
Creamy, hand-pulled burrata served with seasonal accompaniments
INSALATA
Wild Arugula, Radicchio & Shaved Fennel
Tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette and finished with shaved Pecorino Romano
PRIMI
Spicy Rigatoni
Rigatoni in a velvety Calabrian chili and tomato cream sauce, finished
with Parmigiano-Reggiano and fresh basil
Wild Mushroom Arancini
Golden, crispy risotto balls filled with wild mushrooms and melted fontina
served with truffle aioli
SECONDI
Pollo al Mattone
Crispy-skinned chicken pressed under a brick over the charcoal
finished with roasted garlic, charred lemon, and salsa verde
Tomahawk Tagliata
Charcoal-grilled tomahawk brushed with rosemary and olive oil, sliced over
wild arugula with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and a drizzle of aged balsamic glaze
CONTORNI
Crispy Thyme Potatoes
Smashed and roasted until golden and crisp, tossed with garlic
fresh thyme & Parmigiano
Charred Broccolini
Charred over the fire with lemon, garlic, and toasted pine nuts
DOLCI
Olive Oil Cake
Tender citrus olive oil cake with warm seasonal fruit compote
& whipped mascarpone cream
BEVERAGES
Peroni Beer, White & Red Wines, Flat & Sparkling Water
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-STEAK HOUSE / BBQ-
CHEF’S WELCOME COCKTAIL
Smoked Old Fashioned
Bourbon, demerara, and bitters with orange peel and a wisp of oak smoke
STARTERS
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Grilled Ibérico Secreto
Acorn-fed Ibérico pork, charcoal-grilled, sliced thin, served with romesco & grilled bread
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Classic Wedge Salad
MAINS
Slow-Roasted Prime Rib
Herb-crusted and slow-roasted until rosy and tender, carved tableside
with au jus and horseradish cream
Dry-Aged New York Strip
Dry-aged for a deep, nutty flavor and seared hard over charcoal for
a crackling crust, finished with flaky sea salt
SIDES
Creamed Spinach
Truffle Mac & Cheese
Twice-Baked Potatoes
Blistered Green Beans
DESSERT
Bananas Foster
Caramelized bananas flambéed tableside with dark rum, brown sugar
and cinnamon, spooned over vanilla bean ice cream
BEVERAGES
Lagunitas IPA
Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
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-MEDITERRANEAN-
CHEF’S WELCOME COCKTAIL
Pomegranate Gin Fizz – Gin, pomegranate, fresh lemon, mint, and soda
MEZZE
Hummus with Tatbileh & Pine Nuts
Baba Ghanoush
Muhammara
Fresh-Baked Flatbreads
STARTERS
Spanakopita
Flaky, golden phyllo layered with spinach, feta, dill, and scallions
baked until crackling crisp
Fresh Falafel
Herb-packed chickpea fritters fried to order, crisp outside and
vibrant green inside, with creamy tahini
Fattoush
Heirloom tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, radish, sweet peppers, fresh mint
parsley & crispy pita tossed in a tangy sumac & pomegranate vinaigrette
MAINS
Branzino Fillets
Delicate, flaky branzino gently cooked in a fragrant tomato perfume sauce
finished with a drizzle of tahini and fresh parsley
Chicken Souvlaki
Tender chicken marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, grilled
over charcoal and served with cool tzatziki
Lamb Chops
Charcoal-grilled lamb chops, seared outside and juicy pink inside
served with a bright, fresh mint sauce
SIDES
Batata Harra
Crispy golden potatoes tossed with garlic, cilantro, lemon & a kick of chili
Mujadara
Nutty bulgur and lentils gently spiced and crowned
with sweet, deeply caramelized onions
Green Beans with Chermoula
Tender-crisp green beans tossed in a vibrant chermoula of cilantro
parsley, lemon, garlic, and cumin
DESSERT
Malabi
Silky orange blossom milk pudding topped with a vibrant
seasonal fruit sauce and crushed pistachios
BEVERAGES
Peroni Beer
Assyrtiko, Santorini
Etna Rosso, Sicily
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-POOLSIDE BITES-
BITES
Burger Sliders – Classic LA sliders, charred and perfect
Carnitas Tacos – Braised pork in crispy tortilla shells, cilantro and lime
Beef Empanadas – Golden pastry with seasoned beef, chimichurri on the side
Coconut Shrimp – Crispy, golden, with bang bang dipping sauce
Sesame Noodles – Chilled wheat noodles with charred scallion oil & compression-pickled cucumber
Peruvian Scallops – Raw diver scallop on the half shell with mango aguachile, serrano, and cilantro
Chicken & Leek Dumplings – Pan-seared parcels with ginger-soy dipping sauce
Hummus & Mushroom – Whipped chickpea and charred mushroom served on crispy pita
Som Tam – Papaya salad with long beans, cherry tomatoes, caramelized pineapple, crushed cashews
BEVERAGES & COCKTAILS
Aperol Spritz – (Aperol / Prosecco / Soda)
Julip – (Vodka / Grapefruit / Pomegranate Melassa)
Sangria – (White / Red / Pink)
Hugo Spritz – Elderflower liqueur, prosecco, fresh mint, soda, and lime
Tequila Paloma – Tequila blanco, grapefruit, lime, simple, soda, salt rim
Cucumber-Gin Spritz – Gin, elderflower, fresh cucumber, prosecco, soda
Craft Brewed Beers
Domestic & Imported Beers
White, Rose, Red Wine
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-THANKSGIVING-
CHEF’S WELCOME COCKTAIL
Spiced Apple Cider Spritz – Apple cider, Prosecco, cinnamon, and orange
STARTERS
Parker House Rolls
Pillowy, golden rolls warm from the oven, brushed with melted butter
served with whipped honey butter and flaky sea salt
Butternut Squash Soup
Velvety roasted butternut squash soup finished with nutty
brown butter, crispy sage, and toasted pepitas
Winter Greens
Crisp winter greens with caramelized roasted pears, jewel-like pomegranate
seeds and toasted pepitas in a warm apple cider vinaigrette
MAIN COURSE
Herb-Roasted Turkey
Brined for 48 hours and roasted until golden & juicy, rubbed with fresh herbs
served with rich pan gravy and cranberry-orange relish
Slow-Braised Short Ribs
Braised low and slow in red wine and aromatics until fork-tender and glossy
SIDES
Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes
Buttery, cloud-like whipped potatoes finished with brown butter and chives
Sourdough & Sage Stuffing
Toasted sourdough baked with caramelized onions, celery, fresh sage, and
savory stock until crisp on top and tender inside
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted until crisp and caramelized, tossed with smoky bacon and a maple glaze
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Caramelized roasted sweet potatoes drizzled with hot honey
Green Beans with Mushroom Cream
Tender green beans in a silky wild mushroom cream,
topped with crispy fried shallots
DESSERT
Pumpkin Pecan Pie
Spiced pumpkin custard topped with a caramelized brown butter pecan layer
in a flaky, buttery crust, served with bourbon whipped cream
BEVERAGES
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
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-CHRISTMAS-
CHEF’S WELCOME COCKTAIL
Cranberry French 75 – Gin, cranberry, fresh lemon & Champagne
STARTERS
Caviar & Warm Blinis
Delicate buckwheat blinis warm from the pan, topped with cool
crème fraîche chives, and glistening caviar
Dungeness Crab Salad
Sweet, freshly picked Dungeness crab with bright winter citrus
creamy avocado, and fresh herbs
Endive & Pear Salad
Crisp Belgian endive and ripe pear with creamy blue cheese and
candied walnuts in a light Champagne vinaigrette
MAIN COURSE
Roasted Halibut
Tender, flaky halibut roasted until just pearly, finished
with a silky Champagne beurre blanc
Beef Wellington
Center-cut beef tenderloin wrapped in wild mushroom duxelles & prosciutto
baked in golden puff pastry, carved & served with rich red wine jus
SIDES
Gruyère Potato Gratin
Thinly layered potatoes baked in cream with nutty Gruyère and
thyme until bubbling and golden
Honey-Roasted Heirloom Carrots
Rainbow carrots roasted until sweet and caramelized
glazed with honey and fresh thyme
Haricots Verts
Tender French green beans tossed in nutty brown butter with toasted almonds
DESSERT
Bûche de Noël
A festive chocolate sponge rolled with dark chocolate mousse,
wrapped in rich ganache, and finished with holiday decorations
BEVERAGES
Chablis, Burgundy
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
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-NEW YEAR’S EVE-
CHEF’S WELCOME COCKTAIL
Classic Champagne Cocktail
PASSED CANAPÉS
Crispy Potato Rösti with Caviar
Golden, crispy potato rösti topped with cool crème fraîche and caviar
King Crab & Avocado Cucumber Cups
Crisp cucumber cups filled with silky avocado mousse & sweet king crab, finished with chives
Wagyu Beef Tartare Cones
Hand-cut Wagyu tartare with shallot, capers, and Dijon in crisp, bite-size cones
Oysters with Champagne Mignonette
Briny, ice-cold oysters on the half shell with a sparkling Champagne mignonette
FIRST COURSE
Seared Hokkaido Scallops
Sweet Hokkaido scallops with a golden sear, over a crisp salad of blood orange
and shaved fennel with citrus vinaigrette
SECOND COURSE
Black Truffle Risotto
Risotto with Parmigiano-Reggiano, finished with freshly shaved black truffle
Meyer Lemon & Champagne Sorbet
A bright, refreshing sorbet to cleanse the palate before the main course
MAIN COURSE
Lobster in Saffron-Tomato Broth
Sweet, tender lobster in a fragrant saffron and tomato broth
Wagyu Ribeye Cap
The most prized cut of the ribeye, richly marbled, seared over charcoal
with red wine jus and pickled shallots
SIDES
Pommes Anna
Paper-thin potatoes layered with butter and baked until golden & crisp
Winter Chicory Salad
Crisp, lightly bitter chicories with pomegranate, toasted walnuts & sherry vinaigrette
Grilled Asparagus
Tender asparagus from the grill with fresh herbs and toasted almonds
DESSERT
Dark Chocolate Crémeux
Silky dark chocolate crémeux with fresh raspberries & a touch of gold leaf
AFTER MIDNIGHT
Mini Smash Burgers & Parmesan Fries
Crispy-edged mini burgers, golden fries showered with parmesan
BEVERAGES
Midnight Champagne Toast
Meursault, White Burgundy
Barolo, Piedmont

