I spice up life with authentic—yet modern—Mexican flavors, turning every meal into a colorful, thoughtful experience tailored to your palate.

Max Ehrsam

I create modern Mexican meals that stay true to tradition—and feel unforgettable at your table.

I’m a Mexican personal chef and a fan of delicious, well-prepared food from any culture. When I cook, I focus on authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern touch—sometimes complex and elaborate, always rewarding, vibrant, and full of flavor.

I learned to cook at home from my mom and my grandma, and I keep refining our family recipes to feel healthier, more contemporary, and guest-friendly without losing Mexico’s ancient flavors, traditions, and techniques. I’m ServSafe certified, I welcome vegetarian, lactose-intolerant, and gluten-adverse guests, and I can always adjust the heat level to match your comfort.

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For me, cooking is an expression of love—I don’t find many other opportunities in life to use my talents as a way to make people happy.

I cook with heart, precision, and deep respect for Mexican flavor.

I cook to make people happy.

Cooking is my expression of love, and I treat every dish as a chance to care for you and your guests through flavor, warmth, and hospitality.

I learned at home—and I still cook with that balance in mind.

I learned to cook at home from my mom, and I carry forward what she did best: balancing bold flavor with real nourishment, then refining recipes to fit modern tastes and dietary needs.

My “secret” is careful planning and obsessive attention to detail.

My secret in the kitchen is planning carefully, choosing the best and freshest ingredients I can find, paying close attention to the details, and loving every step of the process.

Max’s Menus

I offer curated Mexican menus for intimate dinners and celebrations, with options that range from vibrant tastings to vegetarian feasts and brunch. I can adapt spice levels and accommodate common dietary restrictions while keeping flavors authentic and exciting.

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Stories and testimonials

Max is wonderful and would hire again

Anthony J Bucchere

Great evening

Drew

Chef Max was a true professional!! He gave us an incredible experience that we will never forget. From start to finish, everything was executed to perfection.

Sydney Glynn

Chef Max was fantastic. He was very responsive during the planning process and was able to accommodate all our dietary restrictions. I was super appreciative that he was willing to accommodate ensuring everyone had a delicious meal.

Stephanie W Khanna

Max was top notch — personable, professional and a gentleman. I had some apprehension isn’t this app for the first time and Max made my experience so flawless and enjoyable. Our group enjoyed every dish prepared. Highly recommend!

Paulo Senra

Chef Max was a wonderful addition to our bachelorette party. Prior to his arrival he was excellent about communicating, and provided a plethora of meal options to choose from. The day of he was punctual, professional, and engaging. The food was some of the most unique and flavorful I have ever had. We were particularly impressed with the garlicky shrimp and the Mexican pasta. We hope we can find another time to connect with Chef Max!

Casey McShane

Max arrived on time and cooked a beautiful meal for our bachelorette trip! The food was divine and he left the kitchen spotless!

Sarah Milo

Thank you so much!!! Everyone cannot stop talking about how great the food was last night! We will definitely reach out for our next group trip to miami!

Emily Stallings

Chef Max was honestly the best. He was responsive from the very get go, offering great suggestions and making dietary accommodations as needed. He was timely, adaptive and very personable. We loved the details of his presentation including the personalized menus. And the food was absolutely exquisite! Our friends loved the food and he helped make my husband’s birthday one of the most memorable. 5 stars does not begin to describe how amazing this experience was. Highly recommend!

Miriann Meyeringh

Absolutely amazing experience, from the amazing food to professionalism this is an amazing experience to book. Max is absolutely fantastic and I will be booking again in the near future.

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