Picnic Prep

Menu

Shorter Days; Longer Beach Sunsets

Picnic Prep

Family Style

Cucumber Salad

cucumber, ricotta salata, serrano chile, parsley, honey, rice wine vinegar

Charred Cabbage Caesar

cabbage, yogurt, tarragon, garlic, anchovy, lemon, cayenne, onion powder 

Healthy Chicken Tenders

chicken breast, mustard, rolled oat, cornmeal, onion powder, cumin, cayenne

BLT's

bacon, farm lettuce, heirloom tomato, brioche, lemon, shallot, garlic, egg, sumac, urfa, cayenne

Squash Lentil Bowl

brown rice, green lentil, yellow squash, pine nut, parsley, chive, solstice blend, za'atar, onion powder

Dessert

Chocolate Fudge Brownies

dark chocolate, semisweet chocolate, flour, turbinado, butter, egg 

Drinks

Green Juice

vodka, green juice, mint, lemon, agave

Quick Chat

blanco tequila, tomato, lemon, chili

Select this menu to view all dish options, then customize it to meet your preferences and needs.

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Gatherings

Hosting made easy with a Culinista chef.

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  • Choose your Menu

    Select a menu, then customize it to fit your preferences and needs. See sample menus below.

  • Share the Details

    Tell us your vision—date, guest count, location, occasion—and we’ll match you with the ideal Culinista chef.

  • Sit Back and Relax

    Your Culinista chef will arrive with groceries and handle the prep, cooking, serving, and clean up while you enjoy time with your guests.

Our Menus

Our menus are vibrant, seasonal, and infinitely customizable.

Culinista® Chefs

Culinista chefs hail from top restaurants around the country. They help celebrate our culinary methods and approach to hospitality.

  • Thoroughly Vetted

    All Culinista chefs come highly referred and must pass a background check and a cooking interview.

  • Professionally Trained

    Culinista chefs have graduated from top culinary schools and worked in the best restaurants.

  • Perfectly Paired

    We handpick the best chefs for you based on their skills and your needs.

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Party Like a Culinista

Whether you’re hosting your partner or a group of ten, these keys ensure the atmosphere is comfortable and the meal is memorable. With the kitchen under control, use these tips to be a great host.

Gatherings FAQ

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Our services also include chefs for weekly meal prep, cooking classes, and seasonal & long term needs.

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