Palos Verdes Chef Launches Private Culinary Business

PALOS VERDES, CA - Palos Verdes-based chef Andrew Najpauer has launched The Private Chefs, which offers two unique services: private dinners and private chefs.

Private Dinners are high-end culinary experiences, similar to what you find in a Michelin-starred restaurant, but in the comfort of your home. They bring the restaurant to the client – including custom menus, table settings, service and clean up – all for less than what you would pay in a fine dining restaurant, the press release said.

Private Chefs is a client-based service tailored to meet individuals lifestyle and health goals. Each client will work with Najpauer to create a personalized plan based on their preferences and schedule. After that, the Private Chefs team prepare food on-site or deliver weekly or bi-weekly, the press release said. The Private Chefs also offer full-time placement of chefs and can accommodate any travel requirements. This service is a "more affordable and customized way to have your own private chef," according to The Private Chefs.

The Private Chefs team is hand-picked by the Executive Chef for their experience, attention to detail, attitude and work ethic. All chefs and service staff have previous experience in fine dining, with a focus in Michelin-starred restaurants, country clubs and hotels, the press release said.

Najpauer worked in high-profile restaurants for 18 years, including six years as the Executive Chef for Rolling Hills Country Club where he served more than 1,000 members. He also worked at Michelin-starred restaurants like Water Grill, Valentino, Sixth St. Bistro and 555 E. Steakhouse. He has served as a Private Chef for many high-profile clients, which inspired him to merge the world of restaurants with private chef services, the press release said.

His career and interest in the culinary world began at a local pizza restaurant where he worked as a dishwasher when he was 15-years-old. He fell in love with the way restaurants run, the atmosphere and watching the way food makes people feel when their take their first bite – after that, he decided to enroll at Le Cordon Bleu to master all things culinary, the press release said.

For more information, visit The Private Chefs.