The Wandering Knife

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

$50/person catering, $100/person private dinners

Travels up to 60 miles

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Event Catering

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Strawberry Salads

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Pots de Creme

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Salmon w/ Bernaise

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Mediterranean Bowl Menu

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Kale Salad

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Taco Bar Catering

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Nutella Panna Cotta

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Avocado Toast

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Brunch Catering

Overview

Hello, my name is Chef Logan and I’m an experienced personal chef specializing in intimate dinner parties, weddings, special events, and in-home meal prep for busy families. We service greater San Diego County & Orange County as well as Temecula, Menifee & Murrieta.

We bring restaurant-quality, seasonal cuisine right into your kitchen—so you can relax, connect with your guests, and enjoy a gourmet experience at home. You’ll work directly with me from menu planning to the final plate. I’m happy to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and most dietary restrictions. Reach out to start planning a custom menu for your next dinner party, catered event or weekly meals.


Reviews

2 reviews

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Sunny D.

July 15, 2026

Wonderful experience!

Chef Logan was amazing. His dishes were delicious and his service and professionalism exceeded my expectations. He was on time and left everything clean and organized. Would definitely recommend!

Hired as: Personal Chef


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Steve P.

July 12, 2026

Fantastic Chef

Chef Logan is extremely talented. We have used him for a dinner party and weekly meal prep (for over a year now) and had nothing but great experiences. His meals are made to order and he can make the most ordinary of requests taste delicious. He truly loves to cook great meals and that can be seen and experienced with the results.

Hired as: Caterer

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Booking information

Price range: $50/person catering, $100/person private dinners

Languages: English

Gig length: 10 - 480 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Food Liability Annual Policy

What to expect

Hello my name is Chef Logan, and I would love the opportunity to cook for your next Wedding, Event, or Dinner Party!

Once we confirm your date and finalize the menu, I will take care of every detail. That includes menu planning, grocery shopping, preparation, cooking, serving, and full kitchen clean-up afterward, so you can relax and enjoy your evening with your guests!

I will bring all necessary equipment for cooking for your dinner party or everything needed to set up a heated buffet line for Event Catering & Weddings. That includes plates, napkins, and utensils. The only items you’ll need to provide are beverages and glassware.

I’m always happy to customize the experience to fit your preferences, dietary needs, or event style. If you want we can schedule a phone call to discuss your vision. We offer a variety of menu options including Formal Dinner Parties, Event Catering, Wedding Reception, Passed Appetizers, Small Bites, Charcuterie Boards, Brunch Catering, Taco Bar, Mediterranean Bowls, or whatever else you could need!

You can view more photos, menus, and client reviews on my website, Instagram, or Thumbtack profile.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Chef Logan Broyles
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About

Hello, my name is Chef Logan and I’m an experienced Private Chef specializing in intimate Dinner Parties, Weddings, Event Catering, and in-home weekly Meal Prep for busy families. We service greater San Diego County & Orange County as well as Temecula, Menifee & Murrieta. With over a decade of experience in some of the best farm-to-table restaurants in San Diego, I bring restaurant-quality, seasonal cuisine right into your kitchen—so you can relax, connect with your guests, and enjoy a gourmet experience at home.

You’ll work directly with me from menu planning to the final plate. I’m happy to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and most dietary restrictions. Reach out to start planning a custom menu for your next dinner party, catered event or weekly meals.

Additional booking notes

For Dinner Parties we just require a working oven and stovetop. We will provide everything else needed to plate and cook the food, including plates, napkins & utensils.

For Catering we can bring everything needed to set up a hot Buffet line indoors or outdoors with no electricity needed

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