I bring to your table the perfect balance of texture, flavor, and aroma—so every bite feels like a celebration.

Ricardo Andriguetti

I blend my Brazilian roots with Italian tradition and global flavors to create unforgettable dining experiences.

I was born and raised in Brazil, surrounded by the traditions of authentic Italian cooking. My grandparents grew and raised much of what we ate—fresh vegetables and proteins like pork, duck, chicken, and fish—and that farm-to-table upbringing shaped the way I cook today.

I earned my degree in Tourism and Hospitality in 2011 and later graduated in Gastronomy from UNIVALI in 2013. With over 12 years of experience—including running my own coffee shop in Brazil—I now cook in California, focusing on quality ingredients and memorable experiences across Latin American, Mediterranean, and Italian cuisines.

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Cooking, for me, is love and lifestyle, culture and connection, true expression of who I am. The kitchen is not just a space; it’s my passion, my art.

What I bring to your table

I cook with love, culture, and connection

Cooking, for me, is love and lifestyle, culture and connection, and the truest expression of who I am. I treat every menu as a chance to create a shared moment—crafted with care, flavor, and intention.

I build on solid culinary training and real-world experience

I learned my craft at UNIVALI Culinary Arts school, and I’ve refined it through more than a decade of hands-on work in professional kitchens and my own business. I bring that experience to every event, from planning to execution.

I keep it simple, creative, and ingredient-driven

My secret in the kitchen is simplicity with creativity—letting quality ingredients shine and infusing every dish with a pinch of love. I focus on clean flavors, great technique, and thoughtful details that make meals feel special.

Ricardo’s Menus

I offer curated menus inspired by Mediterranean, Italian, and chef’s-choice experiences, with seafood-forward options as well. I can help you choose the right flow for your event and tailor dish selections to your preferences.

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Stories and testimonials

Ricardo was very professional and personable. Definitely recommend!

Maricela Gutierrez

Very professional chef, lovely food and very accommodating, would definitely recommend.

Marie Craven

Chef Ricardo was truly incredible. He was extremely helpful and communicative leading up to the night of my event, and was very engaging, friendly, and attentive during the event itself. His food was phenomenal, and he helped me create an unforgettable and magical evening for my fiance and I. He is an equally great person as he is a chef, and I truly enjoyed working and talking with him. I would recommend Ricardo to anyone, and would happily use his services again in the future. Thanks again Ricardo!

Daniel George Paton

Chef Ricardo is a pro. His communication before the event was kind, prompt and encouraging. His arrival was seamless. I was able to get ready for my birthday party while he prepped. The appetizers were PHENOMENAL. The starters and main dish were beautifully presented and delicious. Dessert was the perfect sweet bite. In addition, Chef Ricardo elegantly dealt with a lively group of ladies - letting our conversation flow and enabling memories that will last a long time. I wholeheartedly recommend Chef Ricardo for your event! I hope to have the opportunity to hire him again!

Marie Brown

I purchased the meal for my business associate and his wife as a combo bday/christmas gift so I wasn't unfortunately able to be there (as I was away and live in a different city), but Tory let me know that the evening was an absolute joy with the exception of the fact that Alex was sick, but he still very much enjoyed the dinner and they were both thrilled about it from what they reported to me. I don't live in Los Angeles, but if I did, I would absolutely have Ricardo make me a meal! Thank You and so glad that this service exists and can't wait to try it one day if it's in the Bay Area where I live.

Kay Fields

Ricardo was excellent, so nice and professional yet very personable as well. We enjoyed all the dishes he made and composed both a vegetarian and meat dishes. Highly recommend to anybody

Lisa

We had the most amazing experience with Chef Ricardo to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday. He was highly attentive before the evening, and worked with me to create a delicious menu that considered all of our allergies. He was also so kind to accommodate to last minute changes / requests a few days before. The food was presented b e a u t i f u l l y, and we were blown away by the flavors. Each dish was so delicious - easily one of our favorite meals we’ve shared together. I’ll be recommending him to all my friends and family!

Melanie Inouye

Everything was great! Ricardo was pleasant and professional and the food was excellent. The kitchen was as spotless when they left. Highly recommend!

Kerry Tucker

Chef Ricardo was absolutely amazing. Always responsive to the messages I sent. He worked with me on making the perfect menu that my wife would love for her birthday dinner. I could not be happier with the way this evening turned out. Thank you so much chef Ricardo!

Andrew black eu

Chef Ricardo was the best from start to finish. He worked with us to tailor the menu to specific guests with specific food requirements. He was engaging and personable throughout the evening. He fielded all our questions with a smile and a thoughtful answer. The food was delicious, coming out of the kitchen at the perfect time every time. We are pretty particular about keeping our kitchen and appliances spotless. He left our kitchen exactly how he found it. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Janine Genovese

Chef Ricardo exceeded my expectations - having never hired a private chef before, I was naturally skeptical, but would highly recommend chef Ricardo to anyone in the LA / South Bay area. The takeachef platform was also rather easy to navigate and would use again.

Anthony Mojica

We had the absolute pleasure of having Chef Ricardo prepare a private celebratory dinner for us, and it was nothing short of incredible. From start to finish, he was professional, punctual, and a joy to work with. The food was beyond amazing, beautifully presented, perfectly balanced, and full of flavor. Every dish felt thoughtful and elevated, and our friend couldn’t stop raving about it. Chef Ricardo made the entire experience seamless and special. Highly recommend him for any private event or occasion. He is truly exceptional in every way.

Andrew Arrospide

Chef Ricardo was amazing! Everything from the communication ahead of time to customize the menu, to his punctuality, the food quality and presentation, and clean up. And to top it all off, he's a great guy with a lot of personality, he made the entire experience one we'll never forget.

LORNE LAVINE

Chef Ricardo was amazing! Everything he made was delicious and he was very friendly. The kitchen was cleaned up nicely before he left and I got to keep a lot of yummy leftovers.

Gianna Pantucci

Ricardo was absolutely incredible!! Words can’t describe how amazing the food tasted. My wife and I rented an Airbnb and when we arrived they lied about having a kitchen. We contacted Ricardo to inform him that we didn’t have a kitchen for him to cook. He offered to reschedule which he had no obligation to do. We agreed to reschedule the following day at a different location. He showed up exactly on time and let me tell you his food was incredible!!! We wanted to start our lunch at 1pm and he had our appetizer ready right at 1pm on the dot. I would highly recommend Ricardo for any of your special occasions. Thanks again Ricardo for making our 10 year anniversary special!!!!

Michael Isenmann

Chef Ricardo was great for our group of 6. He was very responsive in advance and accommodating to create menu to our group's dietary restrictions. We had a great time and the food was very good. He and his helper were engaging and professional, and helped make the night very memorable. Highly recommend!

Jared Ferraro

Chef Ricardo was amazing. He prepared a very special vegan meal for my wife and I that was absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh and high quality and very well prepared. Cadence of courses was perfect. He is really friendly and fun to be around and was a joy to have in our home. Very easy going and a joy to work with. And as a bonus the kitchen was cleaner when he left them when he arrived. Would definitely hire him again and highly recommend.

David White

What a fabulous way to host a birthday dinner for my husband! I thoroughly enjoyed my correspondence to come up with the best menu for our group of 8. I appreciated his flexibility and suggestions. A fabulous set of courses we all enjoyed. Recommend!

Malia Hardin

Chef Ricardo created an amazing meal and experience in every way. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Zach Mendoza

Chef Ricardo and his team were outstanding. He listened to our wishes for a private dining experience and delivered more than we could have imagined. Our guests loved the meal (all 20 of them!).

Jay B Davis