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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.

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Hired 19 times

Serves Monterey, CA

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1 employee

4 years in business

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

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Zara M.

Jul 17, 2023

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We used Chef Jesse for a birthday dinner while on a little weekend getaway in Carmel with friends and LOVED our experience. Jesse was super responsive and tailored the menu perfectly to accommodate several dietary restrictions. Each dish was beautifully presented with so many colorful and fresh ingredients and everything tasted phenomenal. Chef Jesse was also so kind and friendly with our families and left his work space cleaner than he found it. We couldn’t recommend him more highly!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dessert • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Mexican / Latin American • American - formal • Barbecue • Asian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Italian • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Clea M.

Sep 7, 2021

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WOW!!! Chef Jesse is truly spectacular & made my husband & I the dinner of our dreams for our elopement!! He is so professional & replied to my inquiry right away/ made the experience of creating our dream menu so seamless. The experience was perfect in every way… I couldn’t have asked for a more special meal!! His food is truly next level, unforgettable, out of this world. We got the 5 course meal (we ate the appetizer before I could take a photo because it was that good). Each dish was so delicious & complex… we were honestly blown away with how good it all was. He is the real deal & knows how to create stunning dishes cooked to perfection. His talent, experience & unique creativity shine through in his unique dishes. This was truly one of the best meals I’ve ever had & I was completely blown away. He is also very kind, thoughtful & genuinely passionate about creating a beautiful experience from start to finish. We felt so supported & cared for- it was beyond our wildest dreams. HIGHLY RECOMMEND hiring Chef Jesse for your event & letting him work his magic!!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Asian • Italian • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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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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David B.

Dec 16, 2021

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I found myself preparing for a dinner party of 12 people and feeling overwhelmed, I decided to hire a personal chef. I had never done this before and was a little apprehensive. Chef Jesse was so accommodating and flexible with the menu, which was a six course tasting menu. One of our guests had some dietary restrictions that were no problem at all. Spectacular is the only way to describe the food, yet it was only half of the equation. The pace of the dinner and the presentation of each dish was flawless. I can tell you this, if you’re looking for a personal chef, you better book chef Jesse while you can, because it won’t be long before he is in high demand. I would rate him as an 11 out of 10.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Jesse Mcclelland