I’m Jacob Collins, Chef Jay.

 

My cooking begins with fire.

 

I’m drawn to the way live flame transforms food: the char on a piece of meat, the sweetness pulled from a vegetable, the smoke that settles into a sauce, the unexpected depth created by cooking simply and intentionally.

 

Through Sydni, I create bespoke private dining experiences rooted in live-fire cooking, seasonality, and hospitality. No two dinners are meant to feel the same. The menu, the fire, the setting, and the rhythm of service are shaped around the people sitting at the table.

 

My background in fine dining working at the acclaimed 3 Michelin Star Providence Restaurant in Los Angeles has taught me to obsess over the details, but I believe luxury should still feel personal. It should feel like someone thought about you.

 

Whether it’s an intimate dinner at home, a celebration with friends, or a larger gathering, my team and I bring the experience to you. We handle the food, service, presentation, and details that turn a meal into something worth remembering.

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Sydni is named after my wife, because at its heart, this is about more than food. It is about the people we gather around the table, the stories we create, and the moments that stay with us long after dinner is over.

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Chef Jay