Sustainable, fire kissed, farm driven cuisine


Chef Doug Settle is inspired by the people and ingredients that surround him. The farmers, fishermen, and ranchers of San Diego and Southern California offer an abundance of endless creativity. Touches of Italian, Spanish and indigenous cultures are married with traditional and untraditional live fire cooking techniques to bring new life to Southern Californian Cuisine.

Hearth & Harvest

Hearth & Harvest is a culinary experience five years in the making. Our mission is not to redefine a cuisine, it is to find ourselves, to express the bio region, it’s growers and makers, and what they mean to us.
Join us once a month for a one of a kind dinner. Our backyard dining room feels as though you're at a friends house for dinner, if your friend is a chef cooking on open fire! You’ll find unique, locally sourced vegetables, meats and seafoods. San Diego grown and produced natural wines and ciders. Along with a little education on how to level up your own culinary game. All accompanied with a great evening and new friends.
personal Chef Doug Settle hosting a pop up restaurant in Oceanside, California
food styling work in Southern California

Work with Chef Doug

private events, weddings, consulting, food styling

Elevate your event or brand with the distinctive touch of Chef Doug. Our signature live fire cooking brings an unparalleled sense of individuality to each occasion, weaving together engaging conversations, captivating storytelling, and the unique seasonal flavors inherent to each locale. At the heart of our philosophy lies a steadfast commitment to sustainability, underscored by our exclusive partnerships with local farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and producers.

Whether it's crafting visually stunning food presentations for brands and restaurants, providing invaluable hospitality consulting services, or assisting in the creation of bespoke live fire kitchens for farm-to-table events, weddings, and beyond, Chef Doug offers a comprehensive suite of services to transform your vision into reality.

Chef Doug speaks about the food at a wedding

Catering

Experience the unique allure of open-fire cooking with Live Fire Farm-to-Table Catering, where our dedication to sustainability and exceptional flavor elevates every event. Our close partnerships with local farmers ensure that our succulent, pasture-raised meats and crisp, organic vegetables burst with the vibrant taste of the land. Transform your next gathering into a memorable culinary journey – contact us today to book your event and savor the difference of farm-to-table excellence!

Southern California outdoor wedding table

Want to learn to cook with me?

Follow the link for cooking lessons, tutorials, recipes, guides and nutrition information from my partner, Abby King CNS and I!