Aus 2 Cali Personal Chef Services
Aus 2 Cali Personal Chef Services

Aus 2 Cali Personal Chef Services

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Introduction
I am originally from Melbourne Australia where I attended William Angliss institute of Tafe (One of Australia's most prestige culinary programs). While attending culinary school I was fortunate enough to work in Melbourne's iconic Stoke House restaurant that was rewarded with 2 hats. From there I have been fortunate enough to travel all over the world learning and working in some great restaurants. Travelling to England, Asia, South America, Central America, New Zealand and many more countries. In my recent years I was the Executive Chef at Grasings Coastal Cuisine located in Carmel by The Sea. We catered many high end wine dinners and served guests lunch and dinner 7 days a week using only the best local sustainable and organic ingredients. Prior to that I was the Executive Chef for the Evergreen Lodge located in Yosemite National Park for 6 years. We Served high end food to guests from all over the world including weddings for up to 200 guests every weekend. So I am well rounded when it comes to any type of cuisine. Now I am a full time Personal Chef. I want to bring my knowledge about amazing cuisine to you. I am offering in home cooking classes, 5 to 6 course high end fine dining dinners, Barbeques or any gathering where you would need a meal cooked for you. I love cooking and sharing my experiences through my culinary art and I look forward to cooking for you.
Overview

Hired 19 times

Serves Monterey, CA

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1 employee

5 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Venmo.

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2021

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Hollie W.
Sep 14, 2021
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Working with Chef Jesse was a great experience from start to finish. We cannot wait to schedule another dining experience with him. He was a pleasure to work with, the food was fantastic and the experience memorable. We could not have been more pleased.

Details: Outdoor event • Lunch • Non-alcoholic drinks • Dessert • Mexican or Latin American • American - casual • French • American - Southern • Small bites • Yes, full service • Outdoor venue • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • Fewer than 20 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Premium (high end ingredients)

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Pamela J.
Jun 5, 2021
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We had such a great experience with chef jesse! He gave us the best Greek wedding buffet we could have asked for. All the guests raved about it. He was professional, reliable, and so friendly. Thanks for catering our wedding!

Details: Wedding • Dinner • Non-alcoholic drinks • Coffee or tea • Alcoholic drinks • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Food stations • No, drop off only • Outdoor venue • Yes, full kitchen • 40 - 49 guests • Table décor • Serving and warming equipment • Plates, utensils and glasses • Standard (basic ingredients)

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Kelly K.
Jun 18, 2022
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Chef Jesse is absolutely incredible!! I cannot recommend him enough. He is responsive, considerate, and such a joy to work with. He is friendly and warm, and a true master of his craft! His food is absolutely divine, and my family cannot wait to work with him again in the future!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • American - formal • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Jasmina M.
Dec 11, 2021
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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Mexican / Latin American • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Teresa R.
May 20, 2021
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A+ Dining experience with Chef Jesse. Our palettes were mesmerized with all the exquisite dishes. And we had a NINE course meal. Memorable plates include, a burata salad, bacon wrapped dates, pork belly, Kobe beef sliders and lamb shanks. Overall, Chef Jesse was outstanding. From his profesionalism to food preparation, everything exceeded our expectation.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Jesse Mcclelland