Chef Chong Kim Ooi

Private Chef in Thousand Oaks

For over 20 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!

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.

My menus

Thanksgiving Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Country Style Artisan Bread with Berbs Butter Spread

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Roasted Green Beans & Almonds

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Corn Bread and Wild Rice Stuffing

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Spiced Roasted Turkey with Rosemary Pan Gravy

Hickory Smoked Ham

Herbs Roast Prime Beef with Au Jus & Horseradish Cream

Orange Cranberry Sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Pumpkin Pie with Vanilla Whipped Cream and Almond Brittle

Italian

STARTER

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Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie

Seasonal Ravioli & Sage Brown Butter Sauce

Blue Cheese & Pears Pizza

Mediteranean Orzo Salad: Artichoke, Pepper, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Olive & Herbs

Arugula Salad, Pears, Artichoke, Crouton & White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Chicken Caesar Salad

Tomato Basil Soup, Crouton & Herbs

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Jumbo Shrimp Scampi: Linguini Pasta, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Parmesan Cream

Short Ribs Pasta, Parmesan Cheese, Gremolata

12 Hours Red Wine Braised Short Ribs With Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Squash & Cherry Tomatoes

Black Angus New York Steak with Cauliflower, Green Beans, Parmesan Cheese Potato Gratin, Mushrooms Ragout

Pan Roasted New Zealand Snapper, Roasted Baby Potatoes, Green Beans, Glazed Carrots & Pesto

DESSERT

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Tiramisu & Shaved Chocolate

Cheese Cake, Strawberries, Walnut Dust and Coulis

Lemon Tiramisu

Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake: Berries, Berries Coulis, Walnut Dust

Mediterranean Bliss Table

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All inclusive

Turkey Hummus Sliders

Hummus & Pita Chips

FIRST COURSE

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Shaved Cauliflower Cous Cous with Mint, Cucumber, Tomato & Olive

Chicken Mix Green Salad: Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes, Cheese, Radish, Corn, Onion, & Lemon Vinaigrette

Shrimp Lettuce Salad, Tomatoes, Pumpkin Seeds, Almonds, Corn & Aged White wine Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Chicken, Beef & Salmon Kabob: Saffron Rice, Roasted Tomatoes with Vegetables, Tzatziki Sauce

DESSERT

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Orange Olive Oil Cake with Orange Semifreddo

Assorted Baklava

Asian

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CHICKEN POT STICKER & SESAME SOY DIPPING SAUCE

MINI LUMPIA WITH SWEET CHILI AIOLI

FIRST COURSE

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FIVE SPICE GINGER CHICKEN LETTUCE CUP: JICAMA, SCALLION, CILANTRO, PEANUTS, GARLIC HOISIN SAUCE

SHRIMP LETTUCE SALAD : BABY ROMAIN LETTUCE, JICAMA, SCALLIONS, TOMATOES, AVACADO, GINGER SOY VINAIGRETTE

MAIN COURSE

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NEW YORK STEAK: GARLIC BUTTER RICE, MUSHROOM RAGOUT, BABY BOK CHOY, PAN GLAZED BLACK PEPPER SAUCE

PAN ROASTED HALIBUT: GARLIC BUTTER RICE, BABY BOK CHOY, SAUTE MUSHROOM, ORANGE BROWN BUTTER

DESSERT

All inclusive

GREEN TEA DUSTED CHEESE CAKE: STRAWBERRY, BERRY COULIS

GREEN TEA CREME BRULEE

Tokyo Chef’s Omakase

STARTER

All inclusive

MISO SOUP

Shrimp Lettuce Salad, Jicama, Corn, Cilantro, Scallions, Sesame Soy Vinaigrette

Spicy Tuna Tostada

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

NIGIRI: TUNA, SALMON, YELLOWTAIL & WHITE FISH

ROLLS: RAINBOW ROLL, CRUNCHY CALIFORNIA ROLL, BAKED SALMON ROLL

DESSERT

All inclusive

GREEN TEA CREME BRULEE

Four-Course Culinary Escape

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Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie

Meat Ball Bolognese With Garlic Bread

Blue Cheese & Pears Pizza

Truffle Pizza

Seasonal Ravioli & Sage Brown Butter Sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Arugula Salad, Pears, Artichoke, Crouton & White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Mix Green Cous Cous Salad: Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes, Cheese, Peppers, Onion, Olive & Red Wine Vinaigrette

Shrimp Scampi: Spaghetti Pasta, Parmesan Cream & Parmesan cheese

Mediteranean Shrimp Orzo Salad: Artichoke, Pepper, Olive & Herbs

Shrimp salad Romain lettuce, Parmesan cheese & pumpkin seeds, corn, Spanish vinegar, mustard

MAIN COURSE

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Sous vide angus beef new york steak colored cauliflower, truffle potato gratin, wild mushroom ragout, herb oil

12 hours mole braised short ribs with garlic mashed potatoes baby squash & tomatoes confit

Pan roasted white fish, garlic butter rice, baby bok choy, gemini mushrooms, ginger, scallion

Sous vide chicken & pan seared shrimp, english peas, parmesan risotto, baby carrots & pesto

Crab meat orrechiette

Lobster & Squid ink pasta with baby heirloom tomatoes & Fennel (additional)

DESSERT

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Chocolate mousse cake walnut dust, macerated berries, strawberry reduction

Tiramisu & shaved chocolate

Chocolate Molten cake with Vanilla Ice cream

Earl gray creme brûlée

Coconut bread pudding & Cookies crunch ice cream

Churros, chocolate & vanilla ce cream

Coastal Simplicity

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Hummus & Pita Chips

Turkey Hummus Sliders

FIRST COURSE

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Mix Green Couscous Salad: Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes, Cheese, Peppers, Onion, Olive & Red Wine Vinaigrette

Shrimp Lettuce Salad, Tomatoes, Pumpkin Seeds, Almonds, Corn & Aged White wine Vinaigrette

Arugula Salad, Pears, Artichoke, Crouton & White Balsamic Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken & Salmon Kabob: Saffron Rice, Roasted Tomatoes with vegetables, Tzatziki Sauce

DESSERT

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Assorted Baklava

Cheese Cake : Berries Coulis & Strawberries

Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake: Berries, Berries Coulis, Walnut Dust

Exclusive

STARTER

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CHICKEN POT STICKER & SESAME SOY DIPPING SAUCE

Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie

MINI LUMPIA WITH SWEET CHILI AIOLI

Truffle Pizza

FIRST COURSE

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SHRIMP LETTUCE SALAD : BABY ROMAIN LETTUCE, JICAMA, SCALLIONS, TOMATOES, AVACADO, GINGER SOY VINAIGRETTE

Mediterenean Orzo Salad Mix Green, Olive, Tomatoes, Artichoke, Lemon vinaigrette

Crab Meat Orecchiette

Chicken Caesar Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Black Angus New York Steak with Cauliflower, Green Beans, Parmesan Cheese Potato Gratin, Mushrooms Ragout

NEW YORK STEAK: GARLIC BUTTER RICE, MUSHROOM RAGOUT, BABY BOK CHOY, PAN GLAZED BLACK PEPPER SAUCE

12 hours mole braised short ribs with garlic mashed potatoes baby squash & tomatoes confit

Herbs Crusted White Fish: Mashed Potato, Glazed Carrots, Heirloom Tomatoes Confit, Orange Brown Butter

Cajun Spice Chicken: Tomato Rice, Caramelized Onion, Squash, Cheese & Roasted Salsa

DESSERT

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Bread Pudding & Cookies Crunch Ice Cream

Cheese Cake : Berries Coulis & Strawberries

Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake: Berries, Berries Coulis, Walnut Dust

CLASSIC CREME BRULEE

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Chef Chong Kim's reviews

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Chef Kim was a true professional! Hands down a wonderful experience and I would absolutely book him again. He was clear, communicative, friendly, and delivered exactly what was promised. We request him for my husband’s birthday dinner and he delivered a flawless experience in every way. The menu was as promised, including gluten free accommodations for someone in our party. The presentation was wonderful, the food was delicious and he made it such a special experience for us. You should absolutely book with him, and we would again! Thank you Chef Kim!

Our chef Kim Ooi did a great job. He did a wonderful job of taking care of all of us and he did it with a smile on his face.

Chef Kim was amazing for my cousins bachelor party! The food was incredible and his service was incredible as well!

Chef Kim exceeded my expectations and prepared a fantastic meal for our stay at Joshua Tree. The Caviar spread and Wagyu was truly a memorable moment in the trip. He is punctual and his execution will blow you out of the water. The service my guests and I recieved from his team was impeccable. Will definitely book Chef Kim again.

Chef Kim was amazing. From the ongoing communication prior to my event , up to the full event. He was attentive, very engaging , and the quality of food was amazing. I would say the amount of food could have been more as my guest were left still a bit hungry. However, Chef did scrap up what we had in our fridge at our Airbnb and topped it off. Overall, from the communication, to professionalism to the engagement with our party, it was amazing. Would highly recommend using Chef Kim again during our next experience.

Chef Kim was great! Look forward to using g him again!

10/10 would recommend!

Wonderful food and very accommodating to our schedule. He was flexible in designing the menu and we enjoyed every meal.

Chef Kim was fantastic. He was punctual, friendly, and the food was delicious. It exceeded my expectations. This was my first time experiencing something like this and would definitely book again! Highly recommend Chef Kim for any event.

Chef Kim exceeded our expectations and created a beautiful birthday dinner. He was professional and kind, he even went out of his way to tailor a plate for our 5-year-old guest. The food was incredible, there wasn't a crumb left on anyone's plate!

Chef Kim and his staff member were incredible! They were very kind, sweet and helpful and the food was absolutely delicious.

This was my first time using Take A Chef and the experience exceeded my expectations. I chose Chef Kim based on his reviews and menu, you will not be disappointed! I had an intimate wedding (13 people) dinner at an Airbnb and selected the 7-dish family style menu which was excellent since food was placed at three spots on the table so every person could reach one of the plates. The amount of food was perfect for our party. Chef Kim was professional, fun, and made the night very memorable. Every single person was talking about how impressed they were with the quality and presentation of the meal. The experience from start to finish was impeccable. Everything was taken care of, from the preparation of the food, keeping glasses full with water and drinks, clearing dishes, washing everything, and cleaning the kitchen to be better shape than it was when he arrived. He also prints a menu but we ended up not using it because my husband and I prepared the table decor ourselves. Chef Kim went above and beyond. One example of this is when he helped prepare our Whole Foods cake and decorated it with some of the extra flowers we had. It was STUNNING! We ordered the cheesecake dessert which paired perfectly with the Chantilly cake we brought. After our first cut as husband and wife, he cut and served the cakes out to everyone with beautiful berry compote on the plate. Chef and Damien’s attention to detail was unmatched, remembering who got what drink and which guests wanted only cheesecake not both cakes. I was very impressed. For family style food recommendations, everything was delicious. Our guests particularly LOVED the lumpia, chicken, steak, butternut squash stuffed clam shell pasta, and cheesecake. You should without a doubt choose Chef Kim!!!!!

Chef Kim and Jesse were amazing from beginning to end. They are incredibly kind, talented, accommodating and attentive. We hired a private chef for a bachelorette weekend in Palm Springs. Chef Kim put together a beautifully delicious menu that brought many moments of quiet appreciation, dish after dish. If you’re looking for a private chef experience, this is the way to go! We’re grateful for the delicious and memorable meal!

WE LOVE CHEF KIM! I planned a bachelorette party for 18 ladies and Chef Kim curated a menu for 3 breakfast and 2 dinners. The bride and guest were extremely surprised and happy. We are from the DC area and for us to be able feel comfortable with him and his staff for our time in Palm Springs, CA was out of this world. While planning months in advance he was patient with me, supportive of ideas and any last minute menu changes. I am telling you he will not disappoint.

Chef Kim did an absolutely amazing job at my sister’s bachelorette party! He served us professionally and the food was fantastic! His sous chef even took some time to take some group pictures of us. I can’t stop talking about this meal, and I’m recommending Chef Kim to everyone I talk to.

Chef Kim and Jesse were excellent. Highly recommend.

Chef Kim was wonderful! This experience was a highlight of our trip and the food was incredible!

Chef Kim was fantastic. We hired him for a bachelorette party and had an amazing experience. We had a few allergies in our party and he was very thoughtful about providing delicious alternative options and he was flexible. Would highly recommend!

Chef Kim was incredible! We were celebrating my sister and he was sure to make our event special. He was communicative, timely, and accommodating of all dietary restrictions. We wanted to be involved so he taught us about what he was making, his cooking techniques, and gave us the option to assemble our own lettuce cups. We also had the option to sit back and relax. The experience overall was very relaxing and the food was delicious. He had several menu options with a variety of cuisines. I would definitely recommend Chef Kim for your next event!

Very pleased with our experience and the communication from the chef. The dinner and the service were lovely.