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Jollof Rice Bowl
Award-winning jollof rice served with your choice of chicken, steak or shrimp.
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Los Angeles & San Diego • Private Culinary Experiences
Elevated Private Dining & Custom Culinary Experiences
From intimate dinners and milestone celebrations to weddings, corporate events and luxury gatherings, Chef T4V10N creates custom culinary experiences designed around you. Specializing in globally inspired cuisine with signature West African influences, SOTJ House serves from Los Angeles to San Diego, surrounding areas and is available for travel.
Our Story
More Than a Restaurant. A Culinary Experience.
SOTJ House is the culinary home of Chef T4V10N, bringing together creativity, culture and elevated hospitality to you. Known for his signature West African flavors, Chef T4V10N also creates customized menus inspired by cuisines from around the world.
Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner for two, birthday celebration, wedding, corporate gathering or private event, every menu is thoughtfully designed around your occasion, preferences and guests.
Serving San Diego and Los Angeles, with travel available for select private dining and catering experiences.
Handcrafted
Daily
Fresh
Made to order
Rooted
In culture
Meet the Chef
Meet Chef T4V10N
Chef T4V10N is a private chef and culinary visionary specializing in elevated, customized dining experiences. His signature cooking draws inspiration from West African cuisine while his menus span a wide range of global flavors and culinary styles.
From elegant multi-course dinners to large celebrations, Chef T4V10N works with each client to create a menu and experience tailored specifically to their event.
Beyond his culinary work, Chef T4V10N is an entrepreneur, creative visionary and community advocate. As the published children’s book author of The Glass Kitchen, he brings imagination and storytelling to a new generation, extending his community mission beyond the table.
The Glass Kitchen
Beyond the Plate. A Story Worth Sharing.
Chef T4V10N’s creativity extends far beyond the kitchen. As the author of The Glass Kitchen, he brings his passion for imagination, discovery, and storytelling to a new generation. Step into a world where creativity knows no boundaries and every dream begins with possibility.
Discover The Glass Kitchen
Signature Offering
Private Dining Designed Around You
Turn your home, vacation rental or private venue into an unforgettable dining experience. Chef T4V10N creates personalized menus based on your occasion, culinary preferences and vision.
From romantic dinners and anniversaries to birthdays, engagement celebrations, family gatherings and exclusive events, every experience can include custom menu development, preparation, plating and chef service.
Choose from globally inspired cuisine, contemporary American, Caribbean, Italian, Mexican, Southern, West African and fusion concepts or work directly with Chef T4V10N to create something completely your own.
Intimate Dinners
Anniversaries
Celebrations
Corporate Gatherings
Birthdays
Exclusive Events
Serving Los Angeles & San Diego • Available for Travel
Signature Dishes
The plates people come back for
West African cuisine is one of Chef T4V10N’s signature specialties, alongside customized menus inspired by cuisines from around the world.
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Agoyin Salad
Slow-cooked beans in smoky pepper sauce, served with fried plantain pita.
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Puff Puff Pass
Fried-to-order dough pillows, warm sugar dust and a honey finish.
Gallery
Every plate, exactly as served
Real photography from Chef T4V10N's kitchen, private dinners and tasting experiences.
Catering
Catering for Weddings, Corporate Events & Celebrations
From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, SOTJ House provides custom catering throughout Los Angeles and San Diego. Choose from buffet, family-style or elevated plated service with menus customized for your event.
We cater weddings, birthdays, engagement parties, corporate events, private celebrations, family gatherings, pop-ups and special occasions.
Looking for something beyond our signature West African dishes? Chef T4V10N creates customized menus across a variety of cuisines to match your event, guests and vision.
Corporate Events
Family Gatherings
Weddings
Birthdays
Pop-Up Events
Private Chef
Private Chef from Los Angeles to San Diego, Surrounding Areas & Available for Travel
Bring a restaurant-quality experience directly to your home, vacation rental or private venue. Chef T4V10N handles your customized menu, preparation, cooking, plating and service so you can enjoy your guests.
Perfect for date nights, birthdays, anniversaries, dinner parties, bachelor and bachelorette weekends, corporate dinners, family celebrations and special occasions.
Weekly Meal Prep
Healthy. Fresh. Chef-prepared. Ready every week.
Skip the guesswork. Choose your plates, we cook them fresh, and your week is handled — balanced portions with the same attention to flavor and detail as our private dining experiences.
Why Us
Why Choose SOTJ House
Six reasons guests keep coming back — and keep bringing everyone they know.
Elevated Private Dining
Restaurant-quality culinary experiences brought directly to your home or venue.
Custom Menus
Menus designed specifically around your event, preferences and guests.
Globally Inspired Cuisine
Versatile menus across multiple culinary styles, with West African cuisine among Chef T4V10N’s signature specialties.
Premium Ingredients
Thoughtfully sourced ingredients prepared with attention to flavor, presentation and detail.
Private Chef & Catering
From intimate dinners to weddings and corporate events.
Available for Travel
Serving San Diego and Los Angeles with travel available for select events.
Guest Love
What people say
“Absolutely incredible. The flavors were unlike anything I've had before. Every bite was amazing.”
“Booked Chef T4V10N for a private dinner and everyone is still talking about it weeks later.”
“Professional, delicious, and beautifully presented. Highly recommend the catering.”
“Authentic flavors with a modern twist. You can tell everything is made with passion.”
Community & Events
Pop-ups, dinners and tastings
Food is how we gather. Come eat with us — seasonal experiences, community dinners and tasting nights across Los Angeles and San Diego.
Ongoing
Pop-Up Events
Limited-seating pop-ups with a menu built for the room and the night.
Monthly
Community Dinner
A long-table dinner built around West African storytelling.
Seasonal
Tasting Nights
An exploration of seasonal flavors and culinary creativity.
@sotj_house
Straight from the kitchen
Follow along for weekly specials, pop-up drops and behind-the-scenes plating.
Contact
Reserve your experience.
Private dining, catering, private chef bookings and pop-up events — reach out to Chef T4V10N and we'll take care of the rest.
Service Area
Serving Los Angeles
& San Diego, surrounding areas
Available for travelPhone
Bookings
By reservation & inquiry