Chef Morgan Mead

Private Chef in Los Angeles

I’m Chef Morgan, a culinary professional who grew up in a family-owned farm-to-table restaurant, where I learned that food is not only nourishment — it’s a way to bring people comfort, joy, and lasting memories. From an early age, I was surrounded by the warmth of the kitchen and the art of hospitality, shaping what would become a lifelong purpose: to nourish people’s souls through outstanding food, service, and atmosphere.

Over the years, I’ve dedicated my life to every aspect of food service and hospitality — from cooking, bartending, and wine curation to catering, event planning, and full-scale dining experiences. My philosophy is simple: “If you can dream it, we can create it.”

I’ve had the opportunity to refine my craft through diverse projects such as LA Peacock Events, Peacock Picnics, and Five Star Fifteen, each designed to offer distinctive culinary experiences — from intimate dinners and bespoke picnics to innovative pop-up dining events pairing five-star cuisine with sensory connection.

My approach to cooking blends the values I grew up with — fresh, locally sourced ingredients, heartfelt service, and attention to detail — with creativity and elegance. Every dish I prepare is meant to spark emotion, connection, and joy, turning a meal into an unforgettable experience.

For me, being a chef is about much more than food. It’s about hospitality, storytelling, and the shared human experience that comes from sitting around the table.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is something that brings me joy in life, I love what happens when we come together to enjoy a meal and everyone needs to eat.

I learned to cook at...

I have vast experience working with many great chefs and in fantastic restaurants, hotels and creating events.

A cooking secret...

Ask me about Bloom & Bind! My secret in the kitchen is knowing how to match quality ingredients and having a good nose for flavor.

My menus

Eat Your Veggies

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Crostini trio

Chef special amuse bouche

Balsamic Strawberry and Bourbon caramelized onion with brie on sesame bread

Beets Napolean

Stuffed baby portabella Rockafeller

Wild thyme mushrooms on polenta

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

French onion soup

Fresh baguette And honey butter

Herb & onion bread and farm fresh salad

Miso soup with carrot radish ginger salad

Sesame kale salad with avocado

Cucumber and cabbage salad with mango lime vinaigrette

Fresh garden focaccia

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Korean BBQ Tofu on scallion rice and green beans

The asian vegan bowl. Sesame tofu, avocado, sesame dressing, stickyrice, cucumber, radish salad, edamame, sweet potato

Kobucha Gratin

Vegetable Ratatouille

Chimichurri Grilled Portabello, Cauliflower and vegetables

Mushroom and grilled vegetable ragu as pasta or risotto with truffle butter

Crispy (vegan) chicken tacos or Enchiladas

Pumpkin and potato curry

DESSERT

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Brie and pear galette

Mexican bread pudding with homemade ice cream

Mango sticky rice

Spanish citrus olive oil cake with raspberry sorbet

The Asian Experience

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Ahi mango avocado stack, ginger tamari sesame

Shiso scallops on rice cake with plum sauce

Thai chicken Skewers

Vietnamese meat balls on crispy rice

Crispy pork belly wonton

Soup dumplings

Nigiri Sushi

FIRST COURSE

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Miso soup with carrot radish ginger salad

Vietnamese wonton sesame salad

Simple wonton soup

Thai pork belly salad with sesame dressing

Sesame kale salad with avocado

Cucumber and cabbage salad with mango lime vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lemongrass short ribs, purple potato purée, braised broccolini

Tahini salmon with tempura vegetables

Suon Nuong (Grilled Pork Chops) with rice and fried egg

Korean BBQ Tofu on scallion rice and green beans

Citrus glazed chicken baked on sticky rice

Ramen (Choose from pork belly to vegetarian)

The asian vegan bowl. Sesame tofu, avocado, sesame dressing, stickyrice, cucumber, radish salad, edamame, sweet potato

Chicken green curry and pumpkin

Beef Negimaki on umami rice with green onions

DESSERT

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Passion fruit and coconut sorbet

Mango sticky rice

Mango coconut banana cream ice cream

Japaneses cotton cheesecake

Chef Morgan’s Chefs Choice

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Crostini trio

Halibut cake w/ caper butter sauce

Crab du pastré

Shiso scallops with tamari butter

Ahi mango avocado stack

Fresh shucked oysters w/ mignonette

Crispy pork belly wonton

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fresh baguette And honey butter

Miso soup with carrot radish ginger salad

Sesame kale salad with avocado

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lemongrass short ribs, purple potato purée, braised broccolini

Tarte faux pommes du porc

Chimichurri ribeye W/ Molokai sweet potato purée

Tahini salmon with tempura vegetables

Citrus glazed chicken baked on sticky rice

Exciting locally based entree

Vegetable and potato curry

DESSERT

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Brie and pear galette

Mexican bread pudding with homemade ice cream

Coconut cream layer cake

The Whole Shebang!

STARTER

All inclusive

Sage scallops gratin crisp

Balsamic Strawberry and Prosciutto on sesame bread

Chef special amuse bouche

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Duck soup and duck salad

Fresh garden focaccia

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Beef Negimaki on umami rice with green onions

Roast Pork on Molokai purple potato puree with onion and cucumber salad

DESSERT

All inclusive

Spanish citrus olive oil cake with raspberry sorbet

Premium cheese course

Exquisite French delight

STARTER

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Crostini trio

Halibut cake w/ caper butter sauce

Sage scallops gratin crisp

Crab du pastré

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Carrot soup, farm fresh salad, focaccia

French onion soup

Salad frizee et lardin

Fresh baguette And honey butter

MAIN COURSE

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Tarte faux pommes du porc

Crab and scallops risotto

Filet du Porc et lardon

Jombon en Crote Brie

Jarrett de Boeuf with green apple and cipollini salade

Chicken and Duck Confit with leaks and potatoes

Trout Alamadine with scented rice pilaf

DESSERT

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Brie and pear galette

Dark cherry crème brûlée

Coconut cream layer cake

Premium cheese course

Exquisite Mediterranean Delight

STARTER

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Crostini trio

Halibut cake with coriander corn salsa

Sage scallops gratin crisp

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Carrot soup, farm fresh salad, focaccia

Herb & onion bread and farm fresh salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lemongrass short ribs, purple potato purée, braised broccolini

Crab and scallops risotto

Chimichurri ribeye With young potato purée

DESSERT

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Dark cherry crème brûlée

Tuscan bread pudding with homemade ice cream

Chef Morgan’s chef special

STARTER

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Soy seared halibut cheeks with citrus butter on green onion radish kimchi salad

Ahi mango avocado stack, ginger tamari sesame

Shiso scallops on rice cake with plum sauce

Thai chicken Skewers

Vietnamese meat balls on crispy rice

Crispy pork belly wonton

Soup dumplings

Nigiri Sushi

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Miso soup with carrot radish ginger salad

Vietnamese wonton sesame salad

Simple wonton soup

Duck soup and duck salad

Sweet corn and shitake soup

Thai pork belly salad with sesame dressing

Sesame kale salad with avocado

Cucumber and cabbage salad with mango lime vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lemongrass short ribs, purple potato purée, braised broccolini

Tahini salmon with tempura vegetables

Soy seared halibut cheeks on sticky rice with citrus butter on green onion radish kimchi salad

Steamed fish with ginger, scallions and soy sauce. Coriander rice

Suon Nuong (Grilled Pork Chops) with rice and fried egg

Korean BBQ Tofu on scallion rice and green beans

Citrus glazed chicken baked on sticky rice

Ramen (Choose from pork belly to vegetarian)

The asian vegan bowl. Sesame tofu, avocado, sesame dressing, stickyrice, cucumber, radish salad, edamame, sweet potato

VeganGyoza and tempura vegetables (sweet potato, onion rings, green beans, zucchini)

Kobucha Gratin

Chicken green curry and pumpkin

Beef Negimaki on umami rice with green onions

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Passion fruit and coconut sorbet

Chai tea creme brulee

Mango sticky rice

Ma Lai Go (steamed sweet cake) with vanilla cream

Mango coconut banana cream ice cream

Japaneses cotton cheesecake

Marina Del Rey Tasting

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Halibut cake with coriander corn salsa

Shiso scallops rice cake

Wild thyme mushrooms on polenta (vegetarian)

Ahi mango avocado stack

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sweet corn and shitake soup (vegetarian)

Cucumber and cabbage salad with mango lime vinaigrette (vegetarian)

Thai pork belly salad with sesame dressing

Vegan Gyoza and tempura vegetables (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Crab and scallops risotto

Soy seared halibut cheeks on sticky rice

Steamed fish with ginger, scallions and soy sauce

Mushroom and grilled vegetable ragu as risotto (vegetarian)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mango coconut banana cream ice cream

Japaneses cotton cheesecake

Dark cherry crème brûlée

Passion fruit and coconut sorbet

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Chef Morgan's reviews

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I can't say enough about how wonderful Morgan and his food are! I hosted a friends dinner at my home and it was an amazing evening. Each dish was well thought out, looked enticing and tasted wonderful. Morgan did a great job guiding through the evening, the dishes were well timed and the flow was perfect. We also really enjoyed getting to know Morgan and chatting with him about his food and experiences. I would highly recommend and would absolutely work with him again for our next event.

Chef Morgan is great. Highly recommended.

Chef Morgan was great. I highly recommend hiring him

Chef Morgan is truly unbelievably talented. From start to finish, the experience could not have been better. The quality of the food was absolutely amazing. Every dish was perfectly executed and full of flavor and the presentation was nothing short of incredible. It was clear that every detail was thoughtfully planned and delivered with passion and professionalism. Chef Morgan will be our absolute first choice for any future event, and we will highly recommend him to anyone in need of a chef for any type of occasion. An outstanding experience all around!

Morgan was amazing! He went above and beyond to make sure it was special. The food was incredible

Wow! Thank you Chef Morgan for carrying the night. I cannot wait to eat your delicious food again. You brought such wonderful joy and energy.

Chef Morgan was a relief and a delight to have in our home, making the evening feel extra special. The meals he prepared were exceptional—each course was beautifully presented and packed with flavor, showcasing fresh ingredients and thoughtful preparation. His professionalism and warm demeanor made the entire experience enjoyable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to elevate their dining experience. He truly made our anniversary memorable!

Chef Morgan was awesome! He prepared a delicious meal for my partner's birthday while we hung out and talked. Great chef and a great guy.

Morgan was an outstanding and very reliable chef with whom everything worked very smoothly. The food was great, the guests were happy and we had a good time with him!

I can't recommend Chef Morgan enough! He did an incredible job making something everyone could enjoy despite certain allergies and particular tastes. I also had a great time chatting with him while he was prepping the food. I'd definitely book him again!

Morgan did an absolutely phenomenal job helping me with my private proposal dinner. The variety of flavors and creativity alongside our requests was awesome. Went beyond expectations, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or use his services again.

Chef Morgan is great! Incredible food and wonderful personality. Thank you!

Hosting Chef Morgan at my home was an exceptional experience. His professionalism, culinary skills, and friendly demeanor made the evening unforgettable. Chef Morgan's passion for food was evident as he explained the menu and ingredients, and his attention to detail shone through in every dish he prepared. The food was delicious, and Chef Morgan's engagement with us added to the enjoyment. His presentation was impeccable, showcasing his artistic flair and commitment to excellence. Overall, I highly recommend Chef Morgan for anyone seeking a top-notch culinary experience.

Chef Morgan gave us one of the most memorable experiences ever. Can’t say enough good things

Chef Morgan is the epitome of a professional chef. Complete with an absolutely amazing menu, great attention to detail, expertly prepared, and able to read the room, being either attentive and engaged, or allowing appropriate personal time. He left the kitchen cleaner than when he started, and expertly handled a nervous AirBB owner. Chef Morgan is truly exceptional, and he will go above and beyond. Highly rated, and I cannot wait to engage him again.

I hired Chef Morgan to create a special experience for my sister, who has a bucket-load of health issues. After her bilateral lung transplant, she can’t eat a lot of the foods she enjoys. As a foodie, this is tough. Chef Morgan curated a beautiful tasting menu of tastes and flavors that tantalized both the palate and the eyes. The faux Ahi Tuna dish (baked watermelon!) mesmerized my sister. She said that everything was incredibly delicious! It’s been ages since she was treated to a fine dining experience and I’m so glad Chef Morgan could provide it for her! Thank you!

Morgan did an incredible job and was super engaging the entire evening! We would 100% book again!

Morgan was the most attentive, friendly and kind chef I’ve met thus far. He went above and beyond for a special birthday. He surprised us with things that weren’t even on the menu. He was truly incredible!

Chef Morgan is incredibly flexible and adaptable and produced an amazing experience for our parents 80th bdays. Can recommend highly enough!

Chef Morgan was INCREDIBLE. From start to finish he was engaging, charismatic, and very communicative. My husband and I found him on Take a Chef for our first Wedding Anniversary and it isn't one we will soon (or ever) forget. If you are on the fence about whether you want to book Morgan, listen to the random person on the internet when I tell you that he will blow your expectations out of the water! He can customize the menu to your preference and wants you to be happy with every part of your meal. I would recommend him to anymore who is looking for a chef, whether they are family, friends, or other random people. Do your self a favor and book him!