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Private Events & Celebrationsyour table, handled
A real chef,
in your space.
Birthdays, showers, anniversaries, dinner parties, and in-home private-chef dinners across LA and SoCal — cooked to order for the people who matter most.
The personal touch, at home or out.
Some events are too personal for a faceless caterer. Chef Scott brings the restaurant to you — cooking in your kitchen or your venue, plating for your guests, and handling the details so you get to actually enjoy your own party.
Intimate in-home dinners, milestone birthdays, showers, anniversaries — all built around the moment and the people.
Made for the moments that matter
Personal celebrations, cooked with care.
Birthdays
From milestone dinners to relaxed backyard gatherings — your way.
Showers & Anniversaries
Bridal and baby showers, anniversaries, and the quiet milestones worth marking.
Dinner Parties
An elevated dinner party where you're a guest at your own table.
In-Home Private Chef
Scott cooks in your kitchen and plates course by course — the restaurant comes to you.
Custom Menus
Every menu built around your guests, your favorites, and any dietary needs.
Full Service
Setup, plating, and cleanup handled — you just host.
your table, handled
The best parties feed people like they're the only table in the room.
Chef Scott May
A taste of a celebration menu
Everything is customizable — a starting point Scott shapes around your guests and dietary needs.
You host. Scott cooks.
From idea to the last plate cleared.
Share the occasion
Date, place, headcount, vibe.
Design the menu
Personal, customizable, dialed in.
Book a tasting
Optional, but lovely for the big ones.
Enjoy your party
We cook, plate, and clean up.
Celebrations, plated.
Real dishes from May Catering. Tap any photo to see it up close.
Hosts who finally relaxed.
Five-star reviews from real May Catering clients.
“I used May Catering for my husband's retirement party and was utterly impressed. The food was perfect, the staff professional, and they really made the day special. I recommend them for any and all catering needs.”
Lisa C. Moorpark, CA
“The tri tip was seasoned and cooked perfectly and the garlic herb chicken was so good. The buffet was great and the servers were so helpful — everything was cleaned up before they left. We will be calling May Catering again.”
Lisa D. Glendale, CA
Private events, answered
Do you cook in my home?
What's the minimum guest count?
Can you match a theme or palette?
Do you handle dietary restrictions?
No questions match that search — just ask Chef Scott.
Tell us about your celebration
Share the occasion, date, and guest count. Scott will design something personal and reply within a business day.
- A chef in your space
- Fully customized menu
- Dietary needs handled
Or call Chef Scott directly at (626) 319-7252.
Private event inquiry
Thank you — it's with Chef Scott.
Scott personally reviews every inquiry and will reply within one business day to talk through your event and next steps.
Make your celebration unforgettable.
Book a tasting with Chef Scott and bring a real chef to your next event.