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PLEASE READ: WE ARE CHARGED FOR ALL INQUIRIES 100s OF DOLLARS. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY!
Food is everything. It’s connection, it’s love, it’s the unspoken language that brings people together. We’ve spent our lives in kitchens, from Peru to Japan, obsessed with the craft, the flavors, the magic that happens when the right ingredients meet the right hands. Cooking isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are.
When you bring us in, you’re not just getting a meal—you’re getting an experience. We match you with a chef who lives and breathes the cuisine you crave. They arrive with the freshest ingredients, ready to cook everything on-site, turning your space into a private restaurant where every bite is made just for you.
Flora and Fauna is more than a private chef service—it’s a movement. We bring world-class dining straight to you, anywhere in the country, with the kind of passion and dedication that turns a meal into a memory. This isn’t just food. This is everything.
Overview
Serves San Diego, CA
Background checked
10 employees
12 years in business
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2025
2024
Services offered
Event type
Meal
Breakfast or brunch
Lunch
Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres
Dinner
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
Non-alcoholic drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Coffee or tea
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Fernanda L.
Aug 14, 2025
We had a few friends over for what was supposed to be a casual dinner, but it turned into something way more special. The whole evening just flowed — no rushing, no stress, just one beautiful dish after another. The flavors were spot on without feeling overcomplicated, and everything looked like it belonged in a magazine. At one point, the table went completely quiet because everyone was too busy eating. That pretty much says it all.
Adela A.
Aug 22, 2025
We had friends over last weekend and decided to try something different. Honestly, I thought it might feel too formal, but it didn’t at all. The team just came in, set up, and suddenly my apartment smelled amazing. The timing of everything was spot on — every course arrived right when people were ready for it. My favorite part was how the dishes felt connected to each other, not random. You could tell there was a story behind it.
Carole L.
Apr 21, 2025
Hire chef William. For reasons I won't disclose, I had to cancel my wedding in the final hour, it was horrifying… Most guests were able to cancel, but some 45 of my closest friends from around the world we're still planning on showing up to support me in my troubles… As I had canceled all wedding related events, and in the final hours before they were arriving, I was in double panic that we would all just be meandering around town, looking for things to eat and do on what would have been my wedding night. But then I happened on Chef Williams profile and my concerns about hosting my friends began to dissolve. He assured me we could use the outdoor park which we had already reserved and paid for(and for which we couldn’t be refunded) and that we could turn this time we all had together into an amazing and meaningful moment that we would remember and cherish. I just let him dictate the way the event would unfold, and it all sounded great to me. He made a few phone calls and organized for a sound system to arrive some canopies for possible weather, some tables and table clothes with set ups and an outdoor propane fired oven... and other event oriented items including a bar and bar tender. he told me not to worry but to just show up and focus on my friends. He presented a few menu items to me which I agreed to, and set to work accomplishing them with the three days we had left. He rounded up fresh fish from a market in town, some cooking clay, and a few assistants to help him execute the event that evening. Well, I can tell you it turned out amazing. He encased fish in clay and baked them in the oven. He would bring the fish out and crack the clay right in front of us to reveal the perfectly cooked snapper and we would all cheer for each one. There were all sorts of other delights and dessert, and we all just plugged in our Spotifies in to the sound system and had the bartender serve up drinks in the glow of the setting sun and everyone was so happy and supportive and fulfilled. We toasted to friendship and dined and danced away the evening. It was beautiful and amazing and I can't recommend him enough. Thank you chef William for saving the day.
Mar L.
Apr 29, 2025
Flora & Fauna was very responsive and professional. They accommodated for multiple allergy requests and communication was fluid through connecting me with our chef, Katey. She came early to set up and the food was amazing and she left the kitchen spotless. Will definitely use this company again.
Mona T.
May 21, 2025
Flora & Fauna brought a sense of magic to my sister’s baby shower. The vegetarian brunch was vibrant and nourishing: beetroot tartlets, heirloom tomato galettes, and the most divine lavender scones I’ve ever tasted. Their use of seasonal ingredients made everything feel intentional and fresh. The service was gentle and thoughtful, perfectly suited to the intimacy of the day. It felt like we were celebrating in a cozy greenhouse with food that fed both body and soul.
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William Smith Iv
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I can work with anyone and pricing depending on what you want.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to have a phone call with customers to discuss details about their needs and food preferences, then I work with my team of chefs to create a personalised menu which exceeds their expectations.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Our team of international chefs have worked in the industry for over a decade, from working in fine dining restaurants, cooking for high profile clientele to catering for over 500 guests. Our team is professional and experienced.
