I see chefs all the time and even met Raphael Lunetta, owner/chef of Jiraffe in Santa Monica. It was so exciting meeting him! I was a little star struck, I have to admit. 
The quality of produce and selection is pretty great, the vendors are friendly and knowledgeable, and it's much easier to find parking than SM market. The prices are lower on average also. Stop by the Barnett stall for fabulous, pomergrantes, persimmons, plums and oranges. They have great logos and wooden baskets too! I also love the apple stand. A cute elderly Jewish couple run it. They are sweet and quite funny at times. They don't really remember me though....
Check it out! Although Ryan Seacrest said on his morning show it is a great place to meet guys, I think SM might be better for that. Most of the guys walking around, chomping on kettle corn or a burrito, are in relationships, gay or married. But, you might spot a few chefs! For more info on Mar Vista Farmer's Market
And surprisingly they are on Facebook!
