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S.KIM Chef·Weekly Meal Prep & Events·NYC Trained

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Private Chef • Weekly Meal Prep Service • Intimate Events Private chef services for food lovers who'd rather be eating than cooking. Over a decade perfecting my craft in NYC's most demanding kitchens—Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group, Jean-Georges' ABC Kitchen and ABC Cocina, trained under the late Floyd Cardoz and James Beard winner Dan Kluger. From restaurant group Culinary Operations Director to orchestrating luxury hospitality experiences through Prodject (Met Gala producers), I built my own private chef practice serving NYC and Hamptons' clients. Native Californian, back in San Diego, I bring the same uncompromising excellence to Southern California households. Transform Sunday meal planning into effortless anticipation. Turn weeknight dinners into family celebrations. Host dinner parties where you're actually present with your guests! (1) Weekly Meal Prep - Restaurant-quality meals designed around your household's lifestyle and preferences (2) Private Dining Experiences - Complete hospitality while you create lasting memories with guests Direct relationships with local fishers and farmers deliver ingredients so fresh, even Whole Foods can't access them. NYC trained, celebrating California's coastal abundance. Serving La Jolla to Oceanside. Ready to transform how your household and guests experience food? Send me your details and let's create something delicious!
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Hired 7 times

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10 years in business

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Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Daniel O.

3 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

We had the pleasure of having Sandra prepare our 40th anniversary dinner. We had our children and grandchildren, they all raved about the quality and flavors of the food. Her exceptional knowledge of ingredients was amazing. She used fresh ingredients and prepared them elegantly. We give Sandra 5 stars.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Eva R.

4 weeks ago

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Wow I am so glad I found Sandra. I needed meal prep for a busy week and she came through on short notice. The food was excellent and the portions were generous. She accommodated my dietary restrictions/preferences and still made food way more delicious than anything I could have made.

Details: Regular meal • 2 guests • Lunch • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - casual • I'm flexible • Weekly • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Naomi L.

Feb 20, 2026

Chef Sandra pulled off an incredible birthday dinner for my husband with just about 24 hours notice! Her flavors were delicious, her communication and punctuality was spectacular, and she was just an all-around pleasure to welcome into our home. 10 out of 10 recommend!
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Esther S.

Jan 21, 2026

This meal by Sandra exceeded our expectations in every way—from the incredible flavors to the thoughtful choice of ingredients and the beautiful variety of textures throughout the meal. My husband and I were thoroughly impressed. Sandra prepared a lobster tail dish that was perfectly cooked and deeply flavorful. We also enjoyed a uni pasta made with fresh angel hair, accompanied by generous bonus pieces of uni on the side. The vegetable dishes were equally memorable: a kale salad with watermelon radish and a vibrant green sauce, and a warm sweet potato salad that was comforting and well-balanced. Each dish could stand beautifully on its own, but together with the lobster and pasta, they created a truly cohesive and satisfying meal. We couldn’t be happier.
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Shaily J.

3 weeks ago

Chef Kim was amazing! From the outset of the connection to the actual presentation of our demo and lunch, she was extremely responsive, catered to our exact needs, went above and beyond to make it a truly special event! Super prompt, helpful, kind and wonderful to work with. Our entire group loved her and we're all so happy with her work and will utilize her services again! Thank you Chef!
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