Nikita Botberg - Private Chef
$50/person
Starting price
Scheduling
Budget per person
Responds within a day
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About
Michelin-trained private chef offering curated private dinners, elevated catering, and gourmet experiences across San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles.
With over 20 years in fine dining — from Hilton executive kitchens to Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe — Chef Nikita blends French culinary technique with Asian umami, fire-cooked flavor, and surprising pairings inspired by chefs like Heston Blumenthal.
Specialties include:
• Multi-course French-inspired private dinners (3–6 courses)
• BBQ and steak experiences (reverse sear, open fire)
• Elevated Russian-Ukrainian and Italian menus
• Vegetarian, keto, low-carb and fermented cuisine
• Refined desserts and classic pastry
Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink
Dessert
Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)
Cold beverages (alcoholic)
Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)
Cuisine types
American - casual
American - formal
Italian
Southern
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
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Past Customer
Oct 21, 2025
From Google
Nikita is an amazing chef! He brings his Sophisticated culinary experience to a wide variety of different cuisines. His food will have you remember the experience he provided forever
Nikita Botberg - Private Chef's reply
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m truly grateful you enjoyed the experience - cooking for you was a real pleasure. I always aim to create moments that stay in memory trough flavor, detail, and atmosphere. Hope to cook for you again soon!
Anastasia B.
Jun 19, 2025
Excellent chef, hosted a lovely dinner for 4 people for us, there was a serving of 6 courses and all dishes are 10 out of 10, my wishes for dishes sugar free, meat free and low calorie and were fully realized. Recommend
Past Customer
Nov 10, 2025
From Google
Nikita organized a Wizard of oz Halloween day dinner for my family and friends, his dishes were BBQ style and they were great. I still can't forget the flavor of the brisket and pork ribs, and the chocolate lava cake was amazing. Thank you, my friend
Past Customer
Nov 3, 2025
From Google
Thank you Nikita Botberg for organizing a wonderful dinner in San Diego for me and my wife. Everything was perfect and very delicious, the dinner was organized in Asian style, I especially liked the sushi with wagyu beef, wagyu with pear, fried leaves with jalapeo sauce. Everything was to a very high standard, I recommend it!
Nikita Botberg - Private Chef's reply
Thank you for such a lovely review
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