In-Home Meal Prep, Dinner Parties & Event Catering in Los Angeles & Orange County

Elevated In-Home Dining Experiences in Los Angeles & Orange County

Bespoke dinner parties crafted for your most meaningful gatherings

Celebrate your special occasions with a boutique in-home dining experience crafted just for you. Whether hosting an intimate dinner or a cozy family gathering, our chefs work closely with you to design a personalized menu that reflects your tastes and style. As the guest in your own home, enjoy a seamless, elevated experience – while we handle everything from grocery shopping, to cooking, serving and cleaning. Collaborate with us to create something entirely your own. Relax, connect, and savor every moment – we’ll take care of the rest.

Plan Your Dinner Party!

Experience the Art of Private Dining

From intimate birthday dinners to milestone celebrations, here’s a glimpse into the personalized events we bring to life

Seasonal endive and pear salad with micro greens plated for a private dinner party
Gourmet seared steak entree with parsnip puree and raisin sauce, plated for an in-home dining experience
Chef prepared seafood paella with shrimp, mussels, and peas served at an in-home dinner party

Our Dinner Party Services

We offer two personalized styles of service, designed to match your style of gathering

Individually Plated Dinner

– Multi-course meals plated & served at each guest’s seat
– Perfect for formal occasions, milestone celebrations, or intimate gatherings
– Each course is thoughtfully curated and beautifully presented

Family-Style Service

– Beautifully presented platters designed for sharing
– Ideal for casual celebrations, birthdays, and lively gatherings
– Encourages conversion, connection, and shared moments around the table.

Your Private Dinner Party, Thoughtfully Curated

How Our Dinner Party Service Works

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Schedule Your Consultation

Enjoy a complimentary 15-minute consultation where we’ll discuss your event vision, guest count, service style (individually plated or family-style), and any dietary needs or special requests.

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Menu Development

Following your consultation, we’ll craft a personalized, seasonal menu designed to reflect your guests’ tastes and the style of your event.

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In-Home Dining Experience

In preparation for your event, the chef will carefully source all ingredients. From set up and cooking to thoughtful service throughout the evening, every detail is handled with care – allowing you to relax, connect, and fully enjoy the experience with your guest.

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Full Clean-Up & Departure

After the final course is enjoyed, your chef will fully clean the kitchen – including dishes, counters, and any equipment they used – leaving your place just as clean as they found it. All you need to do is continue enjoying the evening with your guests.

What Our Dinner Party Clients Are Saying

“From the moment Eats by Nicole’s chefs arrived, every detail of our dinner party was effortless. The food was amazing, but it was the warm, seamless service that made the evening truly special. Our guests still talk about the experience!”
Julia M.
Beverly Hills
“We hosted an anniversary dinner for close friends, and Eats by Nicole created an experience that felt like dining at a restaurant, but even more personal. Every course was beautifully plated and perfectly timed. It couldn’t have been more special.”
Anthony S.
Malibu
“Hiring Eats by Nicole’s team for our dinner party was the best decision. I was able to actually enjoy my own event instead of worrying about cooking or cleaning. Everything was taken care of with such professionalism and care, it truly felt effortless.”
Claire D.
Laguna Beach

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Dinner Party Service

Hosting a private dinner should be easy. Here are the answers to the most common questions about planning your event with Eats by Nicole

We offer complete in-home dining experiences, including personalized menu planning, grocery sourcing, on-site cooking, professional service, and full clean up. Whether you choose a plated dinner or a family-style meal, every detail is thoughtfully handles so you can fully enjoy your event.

After your consultation, you can choose from our sample menu or have our chefs design a personalized, seasonal menu tailored to you and y our guests tastes, dietary needs, and event vision. You’ll have the opportunity to review and approve the menu before your event, ensuring everything reflects your preferences perfectly.

We specialize in intimate gatherings and boutique events. While there’s no strict minimum, a flat service rate applies for parties with six or less guests. For customized pricing details based on your event size and needs, please reach out to our team.

For individually plated dinners, your chef will plate and personally serve each course to your guests, with the assistance of a server if needed to ensure a seamless flow. For family-style service, the chef will elegantly arrange dishes for guests to serve themselves at the table.

Your chef will arrive approximately 1 to 3 hours before your scheduled event start time. This allows for set up, ingredient prep, and seamless coordination so everything is ready for your guests.

Beautiful styled family-style dining featuring wraps, fresh fruit, charcuterie at a private dinner party

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