Gourmaze

Gourmaze is a Marina del Rey-based catering and private chef service led by brothers Chris and Alex Manos, offering personalized events, private dinners, and large-event catering across Southern California. Gourmaze is known for custom menu design, Michelin-trained technique, and an interactive dining format in which chefs walk guests through each course, covering ingredients and inspiration. Founded in 2011 when the Manos Brothers relocated from Greece to Los Angeles, Gourmaze has grown to a team of more than 10 Michelin-trained chefs who have prepared over 10,000 meals and catered over 1,000 events across 10 U.S. states and 5 countries. Based in Southern California, with services extending across 10 U.S. states and 5 countries. Reviewers highlight the chefs' punctuality, course-by-course storytelling, visually detailed plating, and kitchen cleanup, with several noting the experience compares favorably to Michelin-starred restaurants.