Scratch Test Kitchen

Sunday Dinner was never supposed to be just dinner.

It was created to bring us back to something we’ve slowly gotten away from: sitting down, passing the food, staying a little longer, and actually talking to each other.

Eight seats. One table. Family-style food. Strangers becoming familiar somewhere between the first plate and dessert.

This is Sunday Dinner with Dorian Southall .

A table inspired by my mother, Sandra, and the belief that some of the best connections still happen over a meal.

Last Sunday reminded me exactly why I started this.

It’s time to come back to the table. 🍽️

The holidays have a way of filling the calendar faster than we expect.

If you’ve been thinking about hosting an in-home private chef dinner, holiday gathering, or intimate celebration, now is the time to start planning.

August and September weekends are fully booked, and October weekend dates are now available.

Every menu is designed from scratch, every event is tailored to your guests, and every dinner is created to bring people back to the table.

Visit scratchtestkitchen.com to learn more and submit an inquiry.

Thoughtful food. Meaningful experiences.

From private dining and intimate celebrations to corporate events, culinary consulting, and custom meal services, STUDIO by Scratch Test Kitchen brings each idea to life with intention.

Explore the full range of services at scratchtestkitchen.com.

Not every course needs to shout.

The Garden Preserves is a quiet reminder that some of the best flavors take time.

House pickles, preserved vegetables, and seasonal produce transformed through patience, technique, and intention. Bright. Tangy. Unexpected. A snapshot of the season captured at its peak and served when it’s ready.

This course isn’t just about preservation. It’s about honoring ingredients long after harvest and finding beauty in the slow process.

Part of this week’s Last Minute Mondays experience.

What vegetable deserves to be preserved more often?

Mother’s Day deserves more than a reservation… it deserves a moment.

An intimate, chef-led experience where every course tells a story, some inspired by the woman who taught me how to cook, others reimagined through my lens today.

Chef’s Counter, up close and personal, plated and precise.







Welcome beverage on arrival.
Optional w**e pairings and rare coffee additions available.

This isn’t brunch. This isn’t a buffet.
This is a curated experience built with intention, flavor, and memory.

Limited seats. Two days only.

Comment “MOTHER” and I’ll send you the details.

Brunch isn’t the only way to celebrate Mother’s Day.

Skip the crowded dining rooms.
Skip the preset menus that all feel the same.

From Her Hands is a private, 5-course tasting experience, served at the Chef’s Counter and limited to four guests per night.

This is personal.
This is intentional.
This is something you don’t get twice.

Saturday & Sunday | 7PM
Tustin, CA

Reserve your seat.

This weekend. 🔗 in bio.

Not a concept.
Not a soft launch.
Not “coming soon.”

A Greek spring dinner built by for people who want more than just a reservation.

Shared plates, bright herbs, citrus, fire, thoughtful detail, and the kind of table that changes the whole pace of your night.

Saturday & Sunday, April 18–19
6:00 PM
Limited seats
$185 per guest

If you’ve been watching, this is your sign.

Slow down… just enough to taste everything.

For two nights only, we’re bringing a Greek spring table to life, bright citrus, fresh herbs, fire-kissed seafood, and dishes meant to be passed, shared, and talked over. This isn’t dinner, it’s a vibe, a story, a moment you’ll wish you could replay.

Seats are limited. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.