NYC-Trained Chef • Weekly Meal Prep Service & Private Dinners
Private Chef Services for Food Lovers Who'd Rather Be Eating Than Cooking
Experience restaurant-quality cuisine designed for your household's schedule and preferences.
Now serving Del Mar • La Jolla • Solana Beach • Cardiff • Encinitas • Leucadia • Carlsbad • Oceanside
NYC-Trained Chef
Weekly Meals & Private Dinners
NYC-Trained Chef
Weekly Meals & Private Dinners
NYC-Trained Chef • Weekly Meal Prep Service & Private Dinners
Private Chef Services for Food Lovers Who'd Rather Be Eating Than Cooking
Now serving
Oceanside • Carlsbad • Encinitas • Leucadia • Solana Beach • Cardiff • Del Mar • La Jolla
Experience restaurant-quality cuisine designed for your household's schedule and preferences.
Why North County San Diego Households Choose S.KIM Private Dining
Manhattan precision, California coast ingredients. Fresh meal prep and intimate dinners celebrating everything from Carlsbad farms to Pacific catch—right in your kitchen.
Direct-Source Quality
I source directly from local fishers and farmers— ingredients so fresh, even Whole Foods can't get them.
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Restaurant Excellence
Ten years in NYC's most demanding restaurants. That same care and precision now serves your household.
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Reclaim Your Evenings
15+ hours weekly returned to your life. No shopping, prep, or cleanup—just exceptional meals when you want them, exactly how you want them.
Why Busy North County San Diego Households Choose S.KIM
Professional meal service that eliminates stress and reclaims your evenings.
Consistent Nutrition
Transform chaotic dinner hours into quality time. Come home to restaurant-quality meals ready to heat and enjoy - no more scrambling or settling for takeout.
Reclaim Your Evenings
Scientific studies prove weekly meal prep reduces stress and improves focus - we handle planning, shopping, and cooking so you're nourished without the daily burden.
Effortless Weekly Routine
End the cycle of grocery runs, meal planning, and kitchen cleanup. Customized, delicious dinners every week without the mental load.
Custom Weekly Meal Service for North County, San Diego & Vacation Guests
Restaurant-quality preparation delivered to your home or beachfront rental.
Flexible: Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday delivery that works with your schedule.
Service Designed for Your Lifestyle
From La Jolla to Oceanside, our clients trust us for our premium, locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients—and truly stress-free dining.
Trusted by San Diego's Busiest Households
Complimentary consultation to design menus around your preferences. First delivery within one week. No subscription lock-in—we just ask for 72 hours notice for schedule changes.
From Consultation to First Delivery
I cook in your kitchen (and leave it spotless) or deliver ready meals. Two service options, same exceptional quality.
Local and seasonal ingredients honoring your dietary needs. Your preferences, endless variety.
Primary residences or beachfront vacation stays. Seamless service whether you're home or away.Seamless service.
Choose your day. Flexible scheduling with advance notice. No binding contracts.
Service Designed for Your Lifestyle
Custom weekly menus delivered fresh 3-4 times to primary residences or vacation rentals. Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday delivery ensures peak freshness whether you're home or visiting for the week.
Service Designed for Your Lifestyle
Custom weekly menus delivered fresh 3-4 times to primary residences or vacation rentals. Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday delivery ensures peak freshness whether you're home or visiting for the week.
Trusted by San Diego's Busiest Households
Custom weekly menus delivered fresh 3-4 times to primary residences or vacation rentals. Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday delivery ensures peak freshness whether you're home or visiting for the week.
The S.KIM Experience
From intimate dinners to weekly service
"I recently had the pleasure of hiring Chef Kim for a private cooking event, and I cannot rave enough about the experience! Chef Kim tailored the menu to my preferences with great attention to detail, incorporating fresh, local ingredients that elevated each dish."
— Jasmin M., Private Dinner Party
"Chef Kim did not disappoint! From start to finish, the whole process was streamlined. We are very picky eaters and everything was sourced fresh/organic from the farmers' market. Everyone had a great time and we almost didn't have room for dessert!"
— Alexander S., Family Reunion
"I enjoyed a birthday luncheon cooked by Chef Kim. She really takes pride in sourcing fresh, local ingredients and adding interest to each dish. From a wonderfully herby and punch-y larb salad to grilled meat and expertly prepared vegetables, each bite was a delight."
— Andrea K., Birthday Luncheon
"We flew Sandra to Oregon for a birthday party. She not only prepped it all, she flew with it and executed that night on time. Everyone was blown away. If she lived closer I would have her cook food for us every day. 10/10 you will not be disappointed."
— Carey H., Birthday Celebration
The S.KIM Experience
" We flew Sandra to Oregon to do a birthday party and execute all the food as well as come up with the menu. She not only prepped it all. She flew with it and executed that night on time. Everyone was blown away. If she lived closer I would have her cook food for us every day. It's the most incredible flavors. Beautifully presented. She's kind and wonderful. Very meticulous. Everyone at the party asks when Sandra can come back and make more food all the time.
10/10 you will not be disappointed. "
Carey H., Destination Celebration
" I recently had the pleasure of hiring Chef Sandra for a private event, and I cannot rave enough about the experience! She tailored the menu to my preferences, incorporating fresh, local ingredients. The flavors were delicious and beautifully presented, leaving my guests in awe.
Beyond the delicious food, she had a warm and engaging demeanor that made the whole experience even more enjoyable. She managed everything with ease, ensuring a seamless dining experience. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to elevate their event. "
Jasmin M., Dinner Party
" Chef Sandra has made several incredible meals for my friends and me, and honestly, each time has been amazing! Everything is beautifully presented and delicious - plus it's healthy too. She balances flavor with nutrition really well. I love her warm, professional vibe that makes me feel totally comfortable and creates a great atmosphere. If you want to eat healthier without giving up taste - or just want amazing meals without the work - I totally recommend Chef Sandra! Cheers to great food and getting time back! "
Michelle S., Friends Reunion Dinner
" Flew into town for a small family reunion and Chef Kim did not disappoint! From start to finish, the whole process was very streamlined and the spread exceeded my expectations. We are very picky eaters and as per, everything was sourced fresh/organic from the local farmers' market and each course came together well! Everyone had a great time - we almost didn't have room for dessert! "
Alexander S., Family Reunion
“ Love the fresh quality of her food. Her food is amazing~ it is healthy and tasty. The value is unbeatable. ”
Claire D., Pool Party
" I was lucky enough to enjoy a birthday luncheon cooked by Chef Kim, and everything was so well-plated and delicious! You can tell that she really takes pride in sourcing fresh, local ingredients and adding a bit of interest to each dish, from a wonderfully herby and punch-y larb salad to grilled meat and expertly prepared vegetables, each bite was a delight. Thank you chef! "
Andrea K., Birthday Luncheon
“ She takes initiative and is quick to respond and take action. She makes it easy. ”
Thomas Y., Healthy Meal Prep
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Meet Sandra Kim
Meal Prep & Private Dining Services • North County San Diego
You know that first bite of a perfectly ripe sungold tomato—sweet, tart, with skin so thin it practically bursts on your tongue? That excitement for delicious ingredients is exactly what I bring to your table.
Most Sunday mornings, you'll find me at the North County Fisherman's Market and Leucadia Farmers Market, hand selecting produce most restaurants never see - like sweet garleek, a garlic-leek hybrid I first experienced while working with Chef Dan Barber's Row 7 seed company that makes people ask "wait, what IS this?"
Because here's what I learned under the late, great Chef Floyd Cardoz at Tabla (Top Chef Masters winner, 3-star New York Times) and James Beard winner Chef Dan Kluger at ABC Kitchen and ABC Cocina: exceptional ingredients aren't just better - they make cooking easier and so much more exciting. You don't need complicated techniques when you start with a tomato that tastes so vibrant.
I was so fixated with this idea that I convinced the restaurants to let me build a rooftop garden. I hauled soil up 12 flights of stairs to grow our own vegetables and herbs.
That same dedication - the 8 am farmer's market runs and refusal to settle is exactly what my Manhattan and Hamptons clients got. They stopped doing the Wednesday night panic-scroll through food delivery apps. They started enjoying their own dinner parties instead of sweating in the kitchen while everyone else drank wine.
Here's the best part - you don't have to move out East. Now in North County, I deliver the same dedication and standards. Better ingredients (because let's be honest - San Diego's seasonal produce and local seafood is next level). So you can stop asking about "what's for dinner" and start thinking about literally anything else that matters more.
Because life's too short for mediocre tomatoes.
Private Dining
Host Without the Work. Savor every moment.
From anniversaries to book club dinners, reunion nights to birthday celebrations—enjoy complete private chef service without lifting a finger. We curate exceptional menus, source premium ingredients, prepare each course with care, provide seamless service, and handle all the cleanup. Personalized menus, beautifully printed for you and your guests complete the experience.
We handle the cooking. You handle the memories.
Your Perfect Private Chef Solution
Most clients start with weekly meal prep and never look back
Weekly Meal Prep Service
Your Personal Chef Solution
Restaurant-quality meals customized for your household's weekly routine. Prepared fresh in your kitchen or delivered ready-to-heat—lunch, dinner, snacks, and market selections that save you hours every week.
Proven Weight Management Studies show meal preppers are less likely to be overweight and lose average 2 pounds over 8 weeks
Better Nutrition Guaranteed Meal prep increases fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein consumption automatically
Stress & Anxiety Reduction 87% report eating healthier with significantly reduced daily food-related stress
Starting at $450 + groceries
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Private Dining
Host Without the Work
From intimate celebrations to holiday gatherings—complete service from sourcing through cleanup. We handle the cooking, you handle the memories. Choose your dining style below.
Four courses, individually plated
$325/person
Four courses, family style
$300/person
Service staff additional for larger celebrations
Coastal Platters & Spreads
Grazing Made Beautiful
Ready-to-eat spreads perfect for casual entertaining. Artisan charcuterie, gourmet sandwiches, fresh kimbap, seasonal crudité—delivered ready for guests to graze and enjoy. Beach house gatherings, pool parties, book clubs to sunset celebrations—exceptional food without kitchen time.
From $250 • Serves up to 12
Not in our usual service area? Let’s discuss options.
Effortless From Start fo Finish
Effortless From Start fo Finish Four simple steps to extraordinary experiences.
Share the Details
Meals, dinners, or platters — fill out a quick form & chat to share your preferences.
Approve Your Menu
Personalized menu available, clear upfront pricing listed. Within 48 hours max. Adjusted if needed.
I Handle It All
Product sourcing handled, careful cooking done, neat packaging sealed, thorough cleaning finished – all done.
Enjoy Your Time
Weekly meals prepared, memorable dinner hosted, or stunning spread delivered — executed as promised.
Ready? Most clients start within 5 days.
This Week's Possibilities
Every menu customized. Here's a taste of what's possible for this season.
Meals
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
lousiana beans & rice, pickleback coleslaw
Tamari and Ginger Braised Chicken
sweet potato noodles, shiitake, daikon, carrot
Coconut-Miso Salmon Curry
bok choy, cauliflower, jasmine rice
Eggplant Parmesan
caesar salad, roasted seasonal vegetables
Market Sides
Roasted Beet & Fennel Salad
balsamic vinegar, citrus, toasted seeds
'Korean Restaurant' Potato Salad
egg, apple, cucumber, celery, carrot, mayonnaise
Italian Wedding Soup
meatballs, kale, parmigiano reggiano
Seasonal Crudité
roasted garlic hummus & green goddess dip
This Week's Possibilities
Every menu customized. Here's a taste of what's possible.
Mains
Miso Black Cod
Baby bok choy, forbidden rice, sesame oil
Grass-Fed Tri-Tip
Chimichurri, roasted vegetables, quinoa
Local Halibut
Lemon beurre blanc, asparagus, wild rice
Market Vegetable Curry
Coconut milk, seasonal vegetables, jasmine rice
Lighter Options
Chopped Chicken Salad
Avocado, corn, black beans, lime vinaigrette
Salmon Poke Bowl
Cucumber, edamame, pickled ginger, ponzu
Mediterranean Bowl
Falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, tahini
Thai Lettuce Wraps
Ground turkey, fresh herbs, sweet chili sauce
Private chef service for San Diego's coastal communities. From weekly meal prep to special occasions, bringing restaurant excellence to your table.
Areas Served
Oceanside • Carlsbad • Encinitas • Leucadia • Solana Beach • Cardiff • Del Mar • La Jolla
© 2025 S.KIM Private Chef. Serving Oceanside to La Jolla.
Private chef service for San Diego's coastal communities. From weekly meal prep to special occasions, bringing restaurant excellence to your table.
Areas Served
Now booking in Del Mar • La Jolla • Solana Beach • Cardiff • Encinitas • Leucadia • Carlsbad • Oceanside
Outside our service area?
Let's discuss options.
© 2024 S.KIM Private Chef. Serving Oceanside to La Jolla.