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Nikita Botberg - Private Chef

$70/person
Starting price

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Responds in about 3 hours

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About
Michelin-trained private chef offering curated private dinners, elevated catering, and gourmet experiences across San Diego With over 20 years in fine dining — from Hilton executive kitchens to Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe — Chef Nick 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
Overview

Hired 14 times

Serves San Diego, CA

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1 employee

1 year in business

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Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Facebook, Instagram

Services offered

Event type

Date night

Brunch

Holiday meal

Shower

Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

Cold beverages (alcoholic)

Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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Projects and media
Reviews

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

Excellent 4.9

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Mohammad N.

4 days ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Nick helped curate the perfect menu for a Mothers Day Brunch. My wife (and all of us) loved the extensive meals he whipped up - the salads, saffron pasta with shrimp, slow braised beef, basque cheesecake - even the veggies - all of it was a hit. I appreciated his flexibility, communication and his attention to detail. He took over and made sure everything from setup to cleanup was taken care of and he made my life super easy. I highly recommend Chef Nick - we will be using him again!

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Lunch • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Italian • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Jeffrey F.

Feb 18, 2026

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From Google

We have used quite a few personal chefs, some we try and don't have back. But Nikita, after our first bite we knew we were likely going to be asking him to come back. He really aims to please and this started with menu selection beforehand. Something for me, and something for my wife. She had salmon and I scallops, and wow we both were impressed. Chef knows how to cook, plate, and serve and the flavors back this up. We are looking forward to trying more experiences with Chef Nikita!
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Elena B.

Jan 20, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Thank you so much to the chef for the incredible food! Everything was absolutely delicious, interesting, and made with love. True professionalism from start to finish, and the kitchen was left perfectly clean and tidy. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • French • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Mark T.

Feb 22, 2026

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From Google

Nikita prepared an outstanding and reasonably priced dinner for 7 people in my home. Appetizers were creative and tasty, and main meal - 4 courses - was outstanding. I Highly recommend Chef Nikita.
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Sonya S.

Feb 16, 2026

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From Google

Chef Nikita provided an absolutely delicious and beautiful birthday dinner for my husband and a few friends! The food was phenomenal and beautiful, chef was very professional, communicative and met every ask we had! Highly recommend if youre in the San Diego area
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