Bonjour!
I’m Arno, your French private chef in LA.
With over 10 years experience as a private and personal chef in France, New Zealand and America, my cooking style combines French, Italian and Asian cuisines. I love blending in modern and classic techniques and recipes, turning local ingredients into healthy, simple and delicious meals.
I grew up in Provence, with home-grown fruits and vegetables ripening to perfection in the sun. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of cooking chives omelettes and Pastis flambé prawns with my dad. I was just 14 when I started working in a restaurant in Avignon for the first time.
After many years living in Europe’s most exciting capitals and working as a documentary filmmaker, I returned to cuisine and graduated from the Paul Augier Culinary School in Nice. I worked in 5* Relais & Chateaux Mas de Pierre with some of the best chefs on the French Riviera. Then I met my wife Linda, relocated to Auckland, New Zealand and started my own successful private chef business.
We moved to Los Angeles in 2024 with our two young children. Linda is completing a Doctor of Musical Arts at USC and the kids have acquired American accents. I’m looking forward to meeting you soon in your home.
"Arno’s ability to create unforgettable dining experiences is second to none.
His passion and attention to detail are evident in every dish."
— Raymond V., CEO
Accolades
“Arno’s passion is designing experiences, creating local versions of contemporary French cuisine, and he does so with ease and that beautiful French zest for life.”
- NEW ZEALAND HOME MAGAZINE, MARCH 2023
Feature article highlighting Arno’s innovative approach to modern and traditional French gastronomy. VIP catering celebrating the 27th New Zealand Home of the Year awards at an exclusive event. The Home of the Year winners, finalists and their guests celebrated in style, with canapés created on site by Arno.
“Expect a tantalising seasonal menu whatever the event, from lobster bisque to bourguignon venison and creme brûlée infused with basil mint and lime with rosemary smoke caramel”
“A fantastic, informal class. It felt like having a friend around to help cook.”
- NEW ZEALAND HERALD, NOVEMBER 2018
Excellent review of Arno’s in-home private cooking classes, in New Zealand’s leading newspaper. Part of Arno’s Signature Cooking Class series, a bespoke offering tailored around what the client would like to learn and cook.