Natural Simplicity. Curated Elegance.
Soto Table creates unforgettable culinary moments along California’s Central Coast. Led by Private Chef Jeannine, we specialize in globally inspired, farm-to-table cuisine, offering bespoke private dinners and interactive, hands-on cooking classes that allow you to gather and connect. Choose your setting, whether it's your home, vacation rental, Airbnb, or a winery, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Our Story
In Japanese, Soto means “outside,” a philosophy that reflects Chef Jeannine’s culinary journey and her devotion to fresh, seasonal cooking. After 20 years of living and cooking across Asia in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo, she brought her distinct global perspective to the California Central Coast. Her culinary style is deeply grounded in Japanese farm-to-table cooking methodology—a foundation built over eight years working alongside Michiko Matsuda, a renowned Culinary Professional in Tokyo, and further refined through an externship with Keiko Kuwakino, Head Chef at Sanaburi (Satoyama Jujo) in Niigata, Japan.
Rooted in her background across Michelin-starred kitchens, high-end farm-to-table restaurants, catering, and teaching cooking classes, Chef Jeannine launched Soto Table. Each menu pairs seasonal ingredients from CA Central Coast farmers’ markets with vibrant global seasonings and artful presentation.
Whether hosting a private dinner, an interactive cooking class, or a small celebration, every experience is crafted to bring friends and family together to connect around the table.
Local Soil. Global Ingredients. One Shared Experience.
Culinary Experiences
Private Dinners (2-15 guests)
Chef Jeannine crafts memorable 4-6 course farm-to-table globally inspired menus that are fully customizable and allow you to relax and enjoy your guests. We do the planning, shopping, cooking, and kitchen clean up so you don’t have to! All events include a consultation call to discuss your event vision, and a menu proposal based on your guest count, guest allergies/dietary preferences,. and the service style that fits your event.
Small Parties (10-25 guests)
Interested in hosting a small party for the holidays, your company, or a graduation but don’t have the time to plan it? Soto Table will collaborate with you to plan a cocktail style party for you and your guests.
Cooking Classes (4-12 guests)
Looking for a fun, interactive way to enjoy time together with friends and family while learning a new skill? Private Chef Jeannine taught cooking classes for over 10 years, and will create a customized cooking class for you and your guests. Recipes are provided for you to recreate the dishes at home.
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Tell us a little about your upcoming gathering, and Chef Jeannine will reach out to design a bespoke menu tailored specifically to you and your guests, whether for an intimate private dinner or a hands-on culinary experience. Click on the inquire button below.
