DINNER AT THE HOUSE
Private Chefs and Catering at The Ridge
The kitchen at The Ridge is built for cooking, and a private chef makes good use of it. Chefs are booked and paid directly, and they are not included in the villa rental. Dates fill early, especially on weekends, so get in touch as soon as you know yours.
Chefs who have cooked at the villa
Chef Robin
Chef Robin often cooks at the villa and is the chef we recommend first. She and her team design customized menus for groups of up to 30, using seasonal ingredients from Ojai, Ventura, Santa Barbara and Carpinteria.
Chef Jasper Lynn, Rosalynn
Chef Jasper Lynn and his Los Angeles team bring a plated dinner of six to seven courses to the house, for guests who want a restaurant-level evening.
Chase Elder
Ojai-based private chef offering seasonal, locally inspired menus for intimate dinners and special events. Her cooking emphasizes fresh produce and ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.
Chef William Robertson
Ojai-based private chef specializing in seasonal, farm-to-table cooking using local growers. He regularly cooks at private homes, estates and vineyards, offering everything from relaxed family dinners to multi-course tasting menus.
Ryan McLaughlin, The Estate Chef
Private chef specializing in elevated dining at homes and estates. His menus are built around seasonal California ingredients, local farms, coastal seafood and wood-fired cooking, with the full restaurant experience brought to the property.
Chef Marissa Luboff, Forage & Feast
Private chef focused on seasonal, locally sourced cooking and customized menus. A strong option for intimate dinners, celebrations and groups looking for a relaxed but thoughtfully prepared meal at the house.
Mattias Blom
Santa Barbara-based private chef serving Ojai and the surrounding area. He creates customized farm-to-table menus for private dinners and special occasions, emphasizing seasonal California ingredients and polished presentation.
Chef Amanda Pilkington
Private chef and caterer offering customized in-home dining experiences throughout the Santa Barbara and Ojai area. She works with groups on personalized menus for dinners, celebrations and special occasions.
Catering
Ojai Rôtie
Seasonal, California-inspired catering with full service for weddings, rehearsal dinners and private events.
Serving wine with dinner? Our estate wines are grown next door. Ask us about a tasting or about bottles for your table.