Private Chef
in Montecito
Full-service estate dining by chef Mattias Blom
Authentic Santa Barbara farmhouse dining at your table, by a local, European-trained chef with three decades of experience.
Three decades in the kitchen, now cooking in yours.
The best of Santa Barbara farmhouse dining and decades of restaurant experience, coming to your home with seasonal menus and everything included from start to finish. I’ll serve and describe each course tableside at your beautifully set table, featuring my curated plateware, decor and thoughtful details to impress your guests.
Seasonal menus,
restaurant precision.
One date, inquire early.
One dinner a day
Only one reservation per day. That's why dates go early, and why your evening has my full attention.
Always Mattias
No substitute chefs, ever. The chef you book is the chef who cooks.
Since 1991
More than three decades in restaurant kitchens and private homes, and 1,000+ kitchens cooked in.
Discreet & insured
Client names are never shared, with 100% positive feedback from hosts and clients for a decade running.
A fully set table
Selected plateware·porcelain chargers·silverware·glassware·cloth napkins·placemats·table runner·water pitchers·candles·greenery
I also bring all the cookware. All I ask for is counter space and a working stove and oven. Want cocktails? A bartender, or a bar and server combined, can be added.
Evenings worth staying in for
Garden & terrace dinners
A long table outdoors on a Montecito evening.
Anniversaries & birthdays
An intimate celebration without leaving home.
House guests & family
One relaxed night where no one has to cook.
Vacation rentals
A restaurant-caliber dinner without the reservation.
Montecito & along the coast
Private homes, estates and vacation rentals. I've cooked in 1,000+ unique kitchens, so there's a good chance I already know yours. Best for 6–15 guests; larger groups considered.
- MontecitoUpper & Lower Village, the hillside and the beach
- SummerlandOcean-view homes and rentals
- CarpinteriaBeach houses and ranches
Also cooking in Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley.
Four simple steps
Receive
Within 24 hours, all-inclusive pricing for every menu.
Reserve
Choose your menu and hold your date with a deposit.
Relax
Answer a short checklist up to 6 days before, then enjoy the evening.
Good to know
Do you cook at Montecito vacation rentals?
Yes, often. I bring everything; all I ask for is counter space and a working stove and oven.
How many guests can you serve?
6–15 guests is ideal. Larger events are considered.
Can I request a custom menu?
I cook from my own seasonal menus, the way a restaurant chef does. You choose the menu that suits your evening.
How does pricing work?
All-inclusive, on a sliding scale by guest count, with no hidden costs. The final price is locked 6 days before your dinner.
What's your cancellation policy?
Full refund, no questions asked, up to 10 days before your dinner.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can. I take one reservation per day, and dates fill quickly.
If your date is still open
Dates fill early. Share your date, where you'll be and how many guests, and you'll hear back within 24 hours.