Chef Adam is excited to bring all of his experience and passion to your event, crafting thoughtful, flavorful menus designed to delight you and your guests.

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Some chefs cook for crowds. Chef Adam cooks for you.

With 23 years of culinary leadership across some of the Bay Area’s most dynamic kitchens, Adam has spent his career mastering the art of food that feels both refined and deeply personal. His San Francisco years took him through French-American fine dining, Asian fusion, gastropub, and classic American — building a range of technique and flavor instinct that few chefs can match.

After relocating to Sacramento, he opened Polanco, a modern Mexican restaurant that earned a following for its commitment to bold, traditional flavors elevated through precise, contemporary technique. Most recently, he spent six years as Executive Chef at Shangri-La in Fair Oaks, where he led menu development and created the kind of guest experiences that keep people coming back.

Now he brings all of that to your table — literally. Chef Adam works with each client individually, learning what you love, what the occasion calls for, and what will make your guests feel something. No template menus. No generic experiences. Just exceptional food, crafted entirely around you.

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  • Two blue corn tacos filled with fried chicken, topped with pickled pink onions and microgreens, served with a side of yellow sauce.

    Cochinita tacos

  • Grilled salmon fillet with charred vegetables, garnished with fresh herbs, onion slices, and dots of green sauce on a black plate.

    salmon with delicata squash

  • Tuna poke bowl with sliced avocado, radish, microgreens, and fried plantains in a bowl with green sauce.

    ceviche with aguachile

  • Six deviled eggs topped with various garnishes on a white platter.

    Best Deviled eggs in sf

  • HOUSEMADE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICH

  • CRABCAKE ARANCINI

  • SUMMER FARMER'S MARKET SALAD

What People Are Saying

“I hosted a 40th birthday party for a friend and Chef Adam came to my house to private chef for the event. I cannot say enough great things! He was professional, down to earth and his food was refined, approachable and creative. My husband still talks about the duck prosciutto he made! Highly recommend his services!”

— Taylor M. (yelp review)

“Chef Adam absolutely wowed us with an unforgettable spread. He kicked things off with crispy teriyaki chicken deviled eggs, followed by fresh-from-the-oven crab cake arancini. To lighten things up, we were treated to a beautiful tomato plate and a stone fruit and burrata bowl, all paired with his incredible homemade focaccia.
The main course was served family-style, featuring smoked chicken and standout pork chops topped with pineapple salsa and finished tableside with chimichurri. As if that wasn't enough, he closed the evening with a buttermilk panna cotta served alongside toasted lemon bread, citrusy basil strawberries, and an indulgent candy bar dessert.
From start to finish, the night couldn't have been better, the food was exceptional, the atmosphere was perfect, and the company made it even more special. Thank you, Chef Adam, for an amazing evening. I can't wait to do it again!”

-CHRISTINA P. (YELP REVIEW)

“I had the pleasure of experiencing a private dinner prepared by Chef Adam, and it was an incredible meal. From the thoughtful menu construction to the depth of flavor in every course, his background as an executive chef was on full display. He managed the evening with such professionalism and warmth, making the entire experience feel truly special. If you are considering a private chef, he is a fantastic choice.”

-STEPHANIE C. (YELP REVIEW)