I create restaurant-quality private dining, wellness-focused meal prep, and memorable events—personalized for you and your guests.

Brenda Backal

I bring fine-dining flavor and heartfelt hospitality to your table.

I’m Brenda Backal, the chef and owner behind Bback4more and La Vida Culinary. I create the restaurant-quality experience you crave—curated exclusively for you and your guests—with menus that range from elevated comfort food and pub fare to gourmet desserts and full dessert tables, always with thoughtful, personal touches.

I’ve been cooking since I was 8, trained in Patisserie Baking at Le Cordon Bleu, and built my career alongside outstanding chefs—growing from sous chef to executive chef and cooking for the Los Angeles Rams. Today I cook in homes and at intimate events, cater gatherings, and teach cooking classes so I can share my love of global cuisine and nourishing, unforgettable food.

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My secret in the kitchen is my heart—every dish I create is infused with love, intention, and a deep understanding of how food can heal and comfort.

What you can expect when you cook with me

I cook to nourish, connect, and create joy

For me, cooking is a way to nourish, connect, and create joy—it’s where passion meets purpose, and every dish tells a story from the heart.

I’ve been building my craft since childhood

I learned to cook at home at the age of 8, cooking for family and friends, watching my mom bake, and helping her in the kitchen.

I lead with intention in every detail

My secret in the kitchen is my heart—every dish I create is infused with love, intention, and a deep understanding of how food can heal, comfort.

Brenda Backal’s Menus

I offer curated multi-course experiences inspired by global flavors—from Mexican feasts to Italian, French, Mediterranean, and Asian-inspired nights—so you can choose the vibe you want and I’ll bring it to life with restaurant-level execution.

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Reviews

Chef Brenda was amazing! On short notice she provided a the perfect meal for us. She even helped put the baby to bed! We are looking forward to her next treat!

Ryan Sanden

Brenda did an amazing job. Her food was delicious, she was engaging with our guests, and left my kitchen spotless. I will definitely hire her again!

Kerry Benjamin

Our group fell in love with Chef Brenda. She was fun and attentive, and the food she prepared for us was excellent. She did three meals for us while there in person (two family style and one plated) and prepared the food for a fourth (our lunch before leaving LA). Chef Brenda has an impressive culinary range, and the variety of types of dishes she prepared was perfect, We were so impressed by how she not only had appropriate fare for people with specific food allergies/needs, but that she remember who they were and almost seemlessly served them what everyone was enjoying but, e.g. dairy free, versions. We chose Chef Brenda because of the incredible reviews we read here, and I am more than pleased to add another one to that list. I look forward to engaging her in the future when we are in the area.

George Noroian

We all loved Brenda! She was so kind and respectful and she taught me so much throughout the night. She puts so much detail and love into the dishes and each dish was so delicious. Overall I had a great culinary experience and would hire her again :)

Meagan Justine Mitchell

Brenda was amazing! Had the best Valentine's Day with her amazing cooking!

Andrew Goldstein

Chef Brenda is a very special person. She was on time, gave special attention to setting up the space to make it look beautiful, she was friendly and funny too. The menu that she created was thoughtful, creative and DELICIOUS. Not to mention, the full service clean up at the end of the meal. She created an environment for me and my partner to celebrate a special occasion and we're so grateful for her service. I would highly recommend her for your future events, birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays.

Matthew Baskharoon

Chef Brenda created an unforgettable anniversary evening for us. She thoughtfully crafted the menu to our preferences and executed to perfection. She's a true professional and a pleasure. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Sara Berba

Brenda was soooo amazing from her arrival to when she left the home. She’s very sweet, genuine, and ensured her clients had the best ingredients for their meal. She was very professional when serving us and explained every meal. She arrived early, cleaned up, and even left us leftovers at the end with some ingredients. I would definitely recommend Brenda for your personal chef services here in California if you want an exceptional dine in home experience.

Chambria Dennis

Chef Brenda was amazing from start to finish! Everything was perfectly timed and amazing!! So good!!

Dre Gilbert Dre

Chef Brenda was amazing. She arrived early and got immediately to work, and she cooked with experience, care, and love. She was filled with wisdom and love and cooked the same. The kitchen was filled with so many inviting aromas. The food was incredible, each and every course. After it was all over, Chef Brenda left the kitchen cleaner and better than she found it. 5 star experience that I would definitely recommend and do again.

Aaron Hammond

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private chef experience with Chef Brenda cost?

The average menu price for Chef Brenda is 180 USD per person. Final pricing may vary depending on the menu, number of guests, and event details.

What type of cuisine does Chef Brenda cook?

Chef Brenda offers Latin American, Italian, French, Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine for private dining experiences.

Where does Chef Brenda offer private chef services?

Chef Brenda offers private chef services in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County.

Which occasions can I book Chef Brenda for?

You can book Chef Brenda for Birthday, Family reunion, Friends gathering, Romantic night and Corporate, depending on availability and the event details.

How do I book this private chef experience?

Choose a menu, share your event details, and the Take a Chef team will help confirm the experience with the chef.

I’d love to cook for you—reach out and tell me what you’re planning.

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747-226-4641

West Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Chef Brenda Backal

I create restaurant-quality private dining, wellness-focused meal prep, and memorable events—personalized for you and your guests.

I bring fine-dining flavor and heartfelt hospitality to your table.

What you can expect when you cook with me

I cook to nourish, connect, and create joy

I’ve been building my craft since childhood

I lead with intention in every detail

Brenda Backal’s Menus

Not just taco tuesday!!

Amazing Italian feast night

French Night

Mediterranean affair

Asian passion

Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions