Chef Chong Kim Ooi

Private Chef in Pomona

1327Services completed

4.96 / 5Based on 248 reviews

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PomonaI travel up to 100 km

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I captivated diners with spectacular and scrumptious dishes infused with vibrant creativity and joy

For over 18 years, I have captivated diners with spectacular and scrumptious dishes infused with vibrant creativity and a joyful spirit of adventure.

I have been around the kitchen since I was just a child. I graduated Le Cordon Bleu in 2002, and since then, I have played with all sorts of cuisines: from classic comfort American to far-east Asian cuisines. I have worked in a couple of incredible restaurants in Southern California such as Upstairs 2, JiRaff, Joe’s Restaurant ( Michilin one star), L’Orangerie, Mamash, and Ortolan (Michilin one star). I have become one of the elite chef features in Airbnb located in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Palm Spring, La Quinta, Indio & Palm Dessert. One of the most requested chef for Luxury Retreats and Amex Centurion club.

I take pride in surpassing client expectations with unmatched culinary artistry that enhances banquets, weddings, themed parties, and other events with exquisitely prepared high-end cuisine and inspired creativity.

My team and I have an extensive career, a casual open-minded personality, and a couple of great secrets of LA to share! The perfect recipe for a memorable experience around the table!

More about me

For me, cooking is...

Bringing your dreams to life through imaginative planning, impeccable attention to detail, gracious service and beautiful presentation

I learned to cook at...

Le Cordon Bleu Pasadena Upstairs 2, JiRaffe, Joe’s Restaurant, L’Orangerie, Mamash and Ortolan

A cooking secret...

Consistency, discipline, and pushing the limits of creativity.

Types of cuisine I prepare

Italian
Chef's special
Local
Japanese
Seafood/Fish
Mediterranean
French

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Chef Chong Kim's reviews

4.96

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1327 services

We had a great evening with Chef Kim! Food was amazing and he was very warm and accommodating. 10/10 recommend.

Absolutely loved Chef Kim! His food was delicious and he was a joy to have around. He was both engaging but also left us lots of privacy for our intimate family dinner. And he left the kitchen cleaner than when he arrived!! Would 10/10 recommend and hire him again in a heartbeat!

Chef Kim was an amazing chef! The food was outstanding and he had a great sense of humor. He interacted with our group and made our dinner an unforgettable experience.

Chef Kim was wonderful throughout the entire process --- from menu creation, curation, iteration, and finally, the days of the meals. He is incredibly thoughtful and meticulous, and every guest was left delighted!

Everything was incredibly planned and executed. Thank you chef!

Chef Kim was absolutely incredible. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a special day. Our guests remarked that this was one of the best meals they ever had, and it was a treat to hear the ingredients and backstory behind each dish. Would 100% recommend and go with him again for any special occasion!

Outstandingly delicious, every bite. Unobtrusive presence. Friendly. Professional. Would highly recommend for any group that wants a delicious personalized meal. He adjusted to all of our dietary needs without sacrificing anything.

Chef Kim was great, we had a perfectly tailored menu, the food was delicious and very well done, and our children loved it! He even let our kids watch and learn along with his cooking, my kids were very interested and so happy to watch the process!

The Takeachef platform and Chef Kim made it super easy to plan my wife's 40th birthday dinner. Chef Kim prepared an incredible meal for 13 of us. Cooked, cleaned, and served while we sat back and enjoyed our time with our guests. The food was delicious and Chef Kim delivered on every expectation we had. 5-star review, no doubt. Takeachef's platform was easy to use to find a chef for the event and made communication easy coordinate for the big night.

Chef Kim was very friendly and the food was delicious. He had everything set up and cleaned up after dinner even taking out the trash.

Chef Kim was great Had last min 50th birthday he was perfect.

Had a smaller dinner party for nine for my mother‘s 86th birthday. Communication with take a chef was fantastic. Chef Chong Kim Ooi and his associate Yolanda Magallon were both courteous, professional, and made the evening a success. Highly recommend them for your private party needs.

Chef Kim was amazing! He worked with me on a custom menu for my dads birthday. Did everything from the setup to the clean up which was so helpful. Our food was delicious, presented very beautifully and chef kim created a great experience for us overall. Would highly recommend him for any event!

Chef Kim was amazing! The food was so delicious. Everyone is still talking about it. Chef Kim was also so nice and accommodating.

Chef Chong Kim was great! He was responsive, friendly, attentive, and his food was delicious! They cleanup by him + his server was great! Overall, would definitely recommend Chef Kim and will be reaching out to him for future events!

Our experience with the private chef was great. I was celebrating my birthday and didn’t want to think about cooking or cleaning for breakfast and it was SO worth it. I made a special request and asked the chef to make the omelette from “the bear”. He did it, with potato chip crumbles and everything. It was fantastic and I was definitely a happy camper!

Kim was fantastic. Such an awesome experience. Chef Kim made our afternoon a delight. We were able to really enjoy our awesome AirBnB in Joshua Tree and maximizing our rental without leaving the house. This experience has changed the way I feel about dining out. I truly am a food connoisseur and enjoy going to a variety of restaurants however why spend the time while renting a nice home when you can enjoy a high quality meal without leaving the house. Thank you so much for the memorable experience. We will be back! Private Feedback: My only suggestion would be to include a wine or drink option if able. Everything else was perfect. Thank you Kim.

Excellent food!! Chef was very accommodating and kind

Very accommodating and extremely thoughtful attention to detail. Everything was outstanding and exceeded expectations. I highly recommend.

Excellent at home dining experience. The food was delicious and the service was great. Definitely worth the price!