Private Chef Experiences
Elevated, intentional dining for homes, luxury brands, and cultural institutions.
Feast with Fiore brings restaurant-quality, garden-to-table dining directly into your home or venue. Drawing from Melissa’s South Pasadena garden and generations of hospitality, we create personalized private chef experiences and bespoke catering — whether for intimate dinners, family celebrations, or high-profile events for luxury brands and cultural institutions.
The Experience
Melissa and her team act as the host of your kitchen or venue, ensuring every detail is handled with care and intention. She customizes every aspect to match your vision — whether you prefer elegant plated service or warm family-style sharing, for an intimate dinner for two or a larger gathering or event. From menu planning and beautiful table styling to pouring wine, clearing plates, and maintaining a seamless flow, you can fully relax and enjoy the moment.
Pricing
Private Chef Experiences start at $75 per person.
Final pricing varies based on menu selection, guest count, service style, location, and add-ons.
Signature Styling Add-Ons
Elevate your gathering with beautiful finishing touches:
Custom floral arrangements and tablescaping using seasonal blooms from our garden
Vintage plateware rentals from our family collection (including pieces passed down from Melissa’s grandmother)
Handcrafted wooden tables built by Melissa’s skilled husband Jerry
Bartending Service
Enhance your gathering with our new bartending offering. Choose 1 to 4 signature cocktails. We provide fresh garden garnishes, high-quality mixers (including fresh-squeezed citrus), menu curation, cocktail mixing, and pouring of beer and wine. You provide the alcohol.
Sample Menu
Here’s an example of a recent private chef dinner:
Mains:
Filet of beef with red wine jus
Pan-seared salmon with light butter sauce
Grilled herb chicken
Sides:
Herbed rice or Mediterranean orzo
Creamy mashed potatoes
Seasonal vegetables (roasted Brussels sprouts, asparagus, caramelized cauliflower)
Selected Clients & Collaborations
Canali · Bentley · Rolls-Royce · Enios · Flintridge Riding Club
