About
Us

What Sets Us Apart

We started Finest City Chefs in "America's Finest City", San Diego, CA during the recession of 2008. After getting out of the daily grind of my restaurants, my passion for cooking in a more personal and intimate way became possible. Both "Private" Chefs (long term in-home clients) and "Personal" Chefs (smaller more intimate party catering ) became what drives our company. FCC is a company of food service professionals that are passionate about their work. Every job is our most important. Personalized, customized, and scrutinized.

Finding top-lev professionals with the same love for in-home cooking and serving has been my career endeavor.

Now, with our team of close-knit chefs, FCC is providing our clients with the best of the best in the Industry. We DO NOT broker or hire unknown employees

Each of our team members is personally selected and trained to fit our specific and finest standards.

In addition to our on-site staff, our back of the house administrator and CFO, Pamela Nugent streamlines your transactions with the greatest of ease and your time in mind.

Experience - Knowledge - Integrity

Meet our chefs

Chef/Owner Ron Nugent

Ron has been professionally trained at the La Varenne Ecole de Cuisine in Paris, France and Johnson and Wales University, Culinary Arts, Providence R. I.

With over 40 years of experience as a chef, caterer, restaurateur, and health food consultant, Ron's exceptional knowledge of the industry enables him to provide a quality of food and service that is unequaled. The well trained team Ron assembled brings peace of mind to all FCC clients.

He and his personally selected team have catered to numerous discerning clients like yourself, celebrities and professional athletes that have nothing but praises for the care and attention when creating the menus, nutritional advice, and service for every meal or event. Travelling seasonally to the areas that are serviced, Chef Ron works with team members to ensure the quality of food and service. You can rest assured you have hired the premier company in your area.

Seasoned Chefs Across The Country

Chef Eric (Southeastern Florida, Miami to Stuart)

Eric has been cooking for over 20 years and is passionate about food made with love and intention and with the finest ingredients. He has experience catering small intimate gatherings to large elaborate weddings.

Chef Megan (Miami Beach/Fort Lauderdale area)

Experienced Private and Personal chef that brings years of formal education including Degrees in Culinary, Nutrition, and Hospitality. She specializes in in home cooking.

Chef Nettie (South Jersey)

Italian trained in Coast to coast cuisines, Nettie has a great repertoire for any type of intimate party or event. Italian Seafood is her specialty, but she can make steaks and vegetables taste absolutely outstanding".

Chef Tyson (TN)

With over 25 years of experience in the culinary field, Tyson began his love of food as a back of the kitchen prep cook and pot washer. While working through the restaurant ranks, he attended the prestigious “Le Cordon Bleu”. After graduating, he studied Italian cuisine in Modica, Sicily. He also completed a “Court of Masters Sommelier” course in the U.S. With his leadership qualities as head chef of a few first-class restaurants, coupled with his extensive in-home private chef experience, he is a gem that will sparkle in your kitchen.

Chef Sarah (Temecula & Desert Areas)

Chef Sarah is a testament to the modern plant based age of cooking. A graduate of San Francisco's famed CIA. She'll take your ideas and create a fantastic vegan menu for you and your guests. She also offers a very unique design to your table and décor. Fun and creative, Sarah is a joy to work with.

Chef Owen (Connecticut, NYC)

A graduate of the famed Culinary Institute of America, Owen is exceptional at creating an atmosphere of fun and professionalism. With over 25 years in the industry you can be sure you're getting one of the best.

Chef Thomas Drake (East Coast NY, NJ)

High skills with presentation and recipes in the culinary field. Delightful food and design.

Tom has prepared cuisine for celebrity dinners in NYC for 15 years and will make your night memorable. Culinary School in Philadelphia, James Beard House, and many other accomplishments should be noted.

Chef Christopher Yates (South Jersey lead chef)

The famous Restaurant School in Philadelphia and his Chef experience with fine seafood had given Chris his passion for great flavors of the Atlantic coast. Simple yet elegant, flavorful cuisine is consistently produced by Chef Chris.

Chef Alec Palermo (South Jersey) Trained by his mother and grandfather from Palermo Italy, Alec brings an old school style paired with great trends of cuisine that are fantastic on the palate. A really fun guy to have cook for you.

We also partner with the FINEST companies for Party Rentals, Bartending and Food Sourcing

Mint Bartending, Set The Bar, Tide Table Group, Oakie's Butcher Shop, Vrola Meats, Tidal Seafood, Ocean Tents and Rentals, Classic Party Rentals, Bright, Raphael's, Stillwater.