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From Scratch By Ramona
From Scratch By Ramona at a dinner table

Organic · From-Scratch · Personal Chef

Organic food,
made from scratch

Ramona creates fresh, great-quality food for weekly meal prep, private dinners, brunches, showers, and catered gatherings across Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Big Bear, Temecula, the Inland Empire, and Orange County.

8
Years in business
5.0
Rating
Top Pro
Recognized
Background checked
INSURED
CA ServSafe
Certified
From Scratch By Ramona portrait

The chef

Fresh food built
around your table

Hello! I'm Ramona — a passionate organic, from-scratch personal chef and caterer with a love for fresh, great-quality food.

I don't start with a fixed menu. I start with your table — your tastes, your dietary needs, and the kind of meal or gathering you want to create.

Whether it's weekly meal prep, a private dinner, brunch, shower, holiday meal, or catered gathering, I'd love to cook for you.

— Ramona Zamora

What I offer

Ways to gather
around the table

From Scratch By Ramona — Weekly & bi-weekly meal prep
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Weekly & bi-weekly meal prep

Fresh, organic meals prepared around your preferences for the week ahead. Perfect for busy families, health-focused routines, and anyone who wants to eat well.

Now accepting new meal-prep clients

Start meal prep →
From Scratch By Ramona — Private dinners & occasions
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Private dinners & occasions

Date nights, birthdays, brunches, holiday meals, and special occasions with a menu shaped around your tastes, budget, and guest count.

From $85 / person

Plan a dinner →
From Scratch By Ramona — Catering & events
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Catering & events

Showers, social occasions, cocktail hour, dessert, and group meals with fresh food that fits the event.

Tailored quotes for groups of all sizes

Cater my event →

Menu range

A range as wide as your cravings

  • American — casual
  • American — formal
  • Italian
  • Southern
  • Mexican & Latin American
  • Mediterranean
  • French
  • Asian
  • Vegetarian & vegan
  • Dietary-friendly

From the feed — @ramona__zamora

Lately on Instagram

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5.0 rating

Kind words from
the table

Customers mention Ramona's food quality, professionalism, responsiveness, and menus built around their preferences.

“As a busy working mom, I wanted a break from cooking without sacrificing health or quality. Ramona was responsive, professional, and easy to work with — and made several healthy meals based on our preferences. I'm really happy I found her.”

Jennifer K. Weekly meal prep

“Every detail was thoughtful, from the menu to the presentation. She let us fully relax and enjoy our own celebration.”

Monica S. Bridal shower, 21–35 guests

“The food was incredible and the whole evening felt effortless. Booking Ramona was the easiest decision of the party.”

Sam S. Special occasion dinner

Let's cook

Plan your
experience

Tell me about your gathering or your week, and I'll put together a menu and quote. Booking now across Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Big Bear, Temecula, the Inland Empire, and Orange County.

6
$85

Or message me directly on Instagram DM

Response time
Usually within about 3 hours
Service area
Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Big Bear, Temecula, Inland Empire & Orange County
Starting price
$85 / person
Payment methods
Cash PayPal Venmo Zelle