Chef Dorian Southall
Chef & Founder, Scratch Test Kitchen
Private chef crafting bold, seasonal tasting menus rooted in Southern tradition and Asian flair. Serving Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
Executive Leadership
Over a decade leading high‑performing culinary teams across hotels, senior living, and boutique hospitality — opening concepts, building SOPs, and driving consistency at scale.
10+ yrs
Leadership
1000s
Guests Served
5★
Private Dining
Founder — Scratch Test Kitchen
Private chef, catering, and consulting brand centered on immersive dinners, intimate tastings, and inventive, scratch‑built menus tailored to people and purpose.
Media & Recognition
Food Network • Chef’s Roll • Black Voice Magazine • Food & Beverage Magazine • VoyageLA
Signature Style
Southern roots • Asian flair • Seasonal California ingredients
