About me

I’m Masoud, but most people know me as Piaz or PiazMiaz. I was born in Iran, grew up in Vancouver Canada, where I spent more than twenty years, and now call Los Angeles home. My cooking is shaped by a life across borders, with time spent in Dubai, Syria, and Türkiye. It draws on memories of my mother’s kitchen, the generosity and traditions of Persian culture, and a lifelong curiosity about ingredients, about what they can become, and about how food brings people together.

I’m self-taught, and I cook the way I was raised to host. Every guest is part of the experience and is welcomed like family. Stories and deep conversations are encouraged, and every meal is made with love and meant to be shared.

The PiazMiaz Name Back Story

PiazMiaz began during the pandemic as a personal project. It was an outlet for my creativity and my doorway into the world of cooking, a chance to rediscover the dishes I grew up with and reimagine them for today. What started in my home kitchen has grown into something bigger: a way to connect the world to the rich flavors of Iranian cuisine.

Private Chef & Dining

I bring Persian hospitality and flavor into your home. Every dinner I create is designed around you: the occasion, your guests, the season, and the story you want the evening to tell. I have my signature dishes, but I also love to experiment, elevating the classics and creating something new. Think saffron, fresh herbs, slow-cooked stews, and fragrant rice, presented with a modern, refined touch. Whether it’s an intimate dinner for two or a gathering for forty, I want every guest to feel truly cared for.

Corporate Events & Experiences

For teams, clients, and brand gatherings, I create menus that spark conversation and leave a lasting impression. From executive dinners and client celebrations to team experiences, I offer abundant grazing tables, elegant passed bites, and generous family-style spreads. I plan every detail so the event runs seamlessly and the food still feels personal, even at scale.

Curated Events

What I love most is creating something that has never existed before. I build every menu from scratch, drawing on tradition, the season, and the people at the table. Then I shape the details around them: the flow of the courses, the presentation, and the stories behind each dish. For me, it’s never just a meal. It’s an experience your guests will remember long after the last cup of tea.

My Ethos

I believe food is a universal language and a form of energy we share, a bridge between cultures. That energy lives in every detail of the experience, from the ingredients I source to the flavors on the plate and the memories that linger long after. At every table, my goal is simple: to create moments that bring people closer and fully present, one dish, one story, and one gathering at a time.