I create vibrant, restaurant-level experiences where creativity, technique, and flavor come together in every course.

Steph Soto

I craft bold, refined menus that feel personal, elevated, and unforgettable.

I’m a professional chef with over 10 years in the industry, and I’ve built my experience cooking for top resorts, restaurants, country clubs, and talented chefs across Arizona and Seattle. I bring that high-standard kitchen discipline into every private dining experience I create.

I’m trained by some of the best celebrity chefs in the business, and I love tailoring cuisine to what you’re craving—French, Italian, Southwest, Spanish, or something completely custom. My goal is simple: I strive for excellence and I want every dish to feel divinely crafted.

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Cooking is an outlet for me to let art and chemistry come together.

What you get when you cook with me

I cook where art meets chemistry

Cooking is my outlet to bring art and chemistry together—I focus on flavor balance, texture, and precise technique so every bite feels intentional.

I’m trained for high standards

I learned to cook because it was a must to survive, and I leaned into my natural talent through training with top celebrity chefs—those lessons shaped my discipline, speed, and consistency in the kitchen.

I make flavors dance

My secret is chemistry: everything in the kitchen is a reaction, and I design each dish so the flavors pop, harmonize, and dance on your taste buds.

Steph’s Menus

I offer curated multi-course menus inspired by classic regions and bold local flavors, and I cook them with a refined, restaurant-quality approach. I can also tailor any menu to your preferences and dietary needs—just tell me what you’re in the mood for.

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Stories and testimonials

Chef Steph was incredible. We really enjoyed every meal for our party of 12 during our visit to Phoenix. It was relaxing to have Steph come ahead of time in order to have our dinner and breakfast ready when we wanted to eat. It was nice that she did everything independently and then let us know when the food was ready. She was very thorough and easy to work with from the first time we connected. She provided detailed menus for adults and children and also provided the itemized receipt for groceries. She requested help from another professional when she needed it. She also cleaned up all the dishes and the kitchen afterwards which enabled us to enjoy our long weekend with no hassles! We are looking forward to booking Steph whenever we visit Phoenix as well as using recommendations from Take a Chef.

Janice

Chef Steph and Kayla were truly amazing and helped make my Valentines Day surprise for my husband a success! The dinner was top tier and I would recommend them to anyone who wants to experience an exquisite evening!

Dionne Haynes