About & Partners

The chef behind
your next gathering.

Meet Michael Sanchez. Explore his culinary background, approach, and work with private clients, event teams, and retreat hosts.

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Michael Sanchez, founder and chef of S27, behind his bar setup at an outdoor event

The Chef

Trained in fine dining.
Practicing wellness.

I'm Michael Sanchez, the chef behind S27, based in Palm Desert. I trained at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, with a degree in culinary arts and operations, finished with a 3.9. I came up the honest way: on the line at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells while still in school, then running expo at Pink Cabana under Chef Jason Niederkorn, where a full dining room teaches you what a classroom can't.

Then came the events: large-scale fine dining alongside Chef Jeremiah Tower, and Live Nation nights feeding 160-plus guests. Somewhere in there I started asking a different question. What if food felt as good the next morning as it looked on the plate? That question led me to Ayurveda, and every menu I cook now starts the same way: with the person eating it.

  • Training:Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts · Culinary Arts & Operations · 3.9 GPA
  • Kitchens:Carmocha at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells · Pink Cabana (expo, Chef Jason Niederkorn) · The Vintage Club
  • Events:Fine dining alongside Chef Jeremiah Tower · Live Nation VIP service, 160+ covers
  • Current:Ayurvedic menu development with Sedulo, Joshua Tree
  • Credentials:Licensed business (S27 LLC) · Fully insured · ServSafe certified
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Working together

A considered menu.
A capable team.

S27 works with planners, venues, and retreat hosts on private dining, weddings, wellness programs, and corporate events. Start a conversation about your guests, setting, and service needs.

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At a glance

Business
S27 LLC · Michael Sanchez
Based in
Palm Desert, California
Service area
Coachella Valley · travel up to 400 miles
Credentials
Licensed business · Fully insured · ServSafe certified
Planning details
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For insurance documentation, sample menus, or details for your team’s review, contact Michael directly.

S27, a golden spiral on a teal ceramic plate, Private Chef & Catering

Most fine dining leaves you heavy. I cook the other kind: food with intention behind every course, so the best part of the evening is how you feel the next morning.

Michael Sanchez, S27

The kitchen is a practice.
The table is the proof.

Kind Words

What guests are saying

"Outstanding experience. The chef was professional, punctual, and brought a restaurant-quality meal right into our home. Everything was fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of flavour. The service felt personal without being intrusive."

Noah E. · Private dinner

"I had never heard of burnt Basque cheesecake, so I naturally went with the most unique one. Not only did it have that classic cheesecake flavor, but it also had a smoky hint to it. The Spanish balsamic glaze complemented the cake in a way I didn't think balsamic could."

Nicholas R. · Dinner

"Chef Michael was excellent, he was very efficient and detailed when coordinating with me on my friend's bachelorette party. We had so much fun and the food was incredible. Thank you chef!"

Isabelle · Bachelorette weekend

"I ordered a French silk pie with a graham cracker crust from S27 for my birthday and everyone raved about it. Don't tell my mom, but this was better than Mom's. One of the best desserts I've ever had."

Mark L. · Birthday

"Chef had some excellent food recommendations. He was very professional and helpful with setup on how the meals should be portioned out."

Fabricio C. · Fourth of July party

Reviews from Thumbtack, Yelp & Bark

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