Now booking Southern California — relocating March 2026

Hospitality Leader • Chef • Guest Experience Designer

I’m Chef Sami Marquez — 25 years of hospitality across the West Coast, from Scottsdale to the Willamette Valley. Live-fire dining, seasonal menus, and award-winning hospitality design, now coming home to Southern California.

Executive Private Chef Certified Nutritionist Master of Herbs & Spices
Live-fire crudo dish plated by Chef Sami Marquez
A West Coast journey

From Scottsdale to the Willamette Valley — and home to California.

My culinary style is a vibrant reflection of my Latin heritage — regional land and sea food systems, refined into fine dining that is sophisticated and deeply rooted in culture.

My journey began in Scottsdale, Arizona, where my passion for food and hospitality service was ignited. Over the years I’ve worked across the West Coast — from the sun-soaked landscapes of Southern California and the vibrant food scenes of the San Francisco Bay Area to the lush green expanses of Seattle, spending the last decade in Oregon’s Willamette Valley wine country.

Each region shaped how I cook, how I host, and how I design an experience. For an opportunity that aligns with my core values, I travel to your region.

The road so far

Scottsdale, AZWhere it all began
Seattle, WAThe Pacific Northwest
SF Bay Area, CAVibrant food scenes
Willamette Valley, OR10 years in wine country
Southern CaliforniaHomecoming, 2026
Inspired by the land
Having lived in many diverse cities along the West Coast, I’m inspired by each region’s rich agricultural heritage. This influences my cooking immensely, as it allows me to support local farmers, fishermen, winemakers, and artisans, ensuring that my dishes are fresh, seasonal, and reflective of the region’s bounty.
— Sami Marquez
Hospitality, chef-driven

Live-fire elegance, under the Vino Trece & Co. banner.

My cooking is not just about food — it’s an experience that tells a story. By incorporating regional aquaculture and agriculture, I elevate bespoke dishes into fine dining experiences that are sophisticated and deeply rooted in culture.

  • 01Private Dining — bespoke live-fire dinners in your home, winery, or venue
  • 02Airbnb Experiences — immersive chef’s-table moments for guests
  • 03Wine Club Events — pairings crafted for tasting rooms
  • 04Full-Service Catering — live-fire stations for every scale
  • 05Intimate Weddings & Mixers — elevated dining for your moments
  • 06Demos, Recipes & CPG — cooking demos and content for food brands
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Live-fire steak with mushrooms plated at a private dinner
Where Daydreaming Meets Strategy

The Daydream Agency — the other half of the story.

Before the fire, the plan. For 20+ years — since before the digital shift — I’ve built and guided brands as a Creative Director, Brand Strategist, and Creative Marketing Specialist, working with clients from start-ups to multimillion-dollar companies across the West Coast.

With a “branding first, people second” approach, I help businesses develop their brand voice, connect with their audience creatively, and roll out strategic marketing plans aligned with brand goals — specializing in food, beverage, and hospitality.

Marketing Strategy Social Media Management Creative Direction
2026Best Advertising Agency in McMinnville, Oregon
2024Best Food & Beverage Marketing Agency — West Coast USA
2023Best Women & BIPOC-Owned Marketing Agency — West Coast USA
2023Media Innovator Awards Winner
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Marketing strategy and creative direction work

Trusted across the West Coast’s wine country

The Grove McMinnville Fairsing Vineyard Belle Pente Vineyard Black Dog Vineyard Spanglish Asadero Fresh Origins Ricochet Chef’s Roll Airbnb
Bookings & inquiries

Let’s start with a conversation.

Pricing varies by type of experience, guest size, time blocks, time of year, and ingredient selections. Every conversation starts with your story.

Chef-led hospitality · Vino Trece & Co.  |  Brand strategy · The Daydream Agency