Chef Jacob Perez
Personal Chef In La Quinta
I am a personal Chef who has worked in restaurants, country clubs, and resorts since 1996. I have worked all around the country with very talented Chefs and now love cooking as a personal Chef. I get to cook the food the customer wants in an environment like home. We offer dinner parties, BBQ's, brunch, weekly meals, cooking lessons, and much more.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
my passion! Cooking can be relaxing, challenging, rewarding, and chaotic.
I learned to cook at...
many kitchens across America
A cooking secret...
Utilizing well executed techniques to let the food speak for itself
My menus
Chips with Hot & Mild Salsas & Fresh Made Guacamole
Corn & Flour Tortillas
Queso Fresco, Crema, Shredded Cabbage, Limes, Cilantro Onion Mix, Pickled Jalapeno
Rice & Beans
Grilled Veggies with Caramelized Peppers and Onions
Tequila Lime Shrimp
Pollo Asado(Chicken)
Al Pastor(Pork)
Carne Asada
Mexican Spiced Cactus(Nopales)
Mexican Spiced Snapper
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Seared Scallops Lima Bean Succotash, Valencia Orange Butter
Roasted Cauliflower Smoked Local Dates, Cauliflower Pudding, Marcona Almonds
Peaches & Prosciutto Burrata, Pistachio, Microgreens, Peach Balsamic, California Blend Olive Oil
Sea Bass with Rice Pilaf, Green Beans & Lemon Butter
Espresso Rubbed N.Y. Steak & Frites Sweet Potato, Sauteed Baby Spinach, Cipollini Onion, Red Wine Demi Reduction
Roasted Cauliflower Steak Wilted Spinach, Salt Roasted New Potatoes, Watercress Pesto
Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Hazelnut Vinaigrette / Brussel Sprouts & Cherries
Berry Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote
Chocolate Mousse Cake with Spiced Whipped Cream and Vin de Glace
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Shrimp Cocktail(Coctel de Camaron) Baja Shrimp, Yellow Tomato, Avocado, Stone Fruit, Fresno Chili, Citrus Juices
Bruschetta Bar- Mixed Wild Mushroom, Artichoke, Roasted Peppers & Classic Tomato Bruschetta served with Assorted Crackers
Artisan Cheese Display- Imported and Domestic Cheeses from Independant Cheese Producers with Dried and Fresh Fruits, Nuts and an Assortment of Crackers & Breads
Fresh made Bread with Tuscany Blend Olive Oil and 25 year aged Balsamic de Modena, Marinated Olive Tapenade, Tomato Bruschetta and crostinis
Charcuterie Board- Array of Cured Meats, Cheeses, Fresh and Dried Fruits, Nuts, Mustards and Pickles
Market Fish Ceviche with Lemon Juice, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Jalapeno, Cilantro & Avocado Crema, served with Corn Tortilla Chips
Caesar Crisp Romaine, Toasted Pepitas, Dried Sweet Corn, Parmesan, Garlic Anchovy Dressing
Heirloom Tomato and Burrata with Pistachio Dust, Microgreens, Meyer Lemon Olive Oil and 25 Year Balsamic
Rocket Arugula with Bruleed Mango, Pecan Crusted Goat Cheese, Coppa Di Parma and White Peach Balsamic
Rice Pilaf
Whipped Potatoes
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Kale & Quinoa Salad with Dried Cranberries, Marcona Almonds, Ricotta Salata & Fig Balsamic
Potato Gratin with Aged Cheddar
Lemon or Truffle Risotto
Creamy Manchego Polenta
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Grilled Asparagus with Aged Balsamic
Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic & Shallot Butter
Mixed Veggies
Sweet Potato Puree
Roasted Cauliflower with Cauliflower Puree
Grilled Ribeye with Brandy Peppercorn Sauce
Espresso Rubbed N.Y. Strip with Red Wine Demi Reduction
Blue Lump Crab Cakes with Old Bay Hollandaise
Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb with Curry Yogurt & Cinnamon Balsamic
Pork Tenderloin with Calvados Apples
Sea bass with Valencia Orange Butter
Seared Salmon with Lemon Beurre Blanc
Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs
Mushroom-Goat Cheese Stuffed Organic Chicken Breasts with Herbed Chicken Jus
Roasted Airline Chicken with Bourbon Mustard Chicken Jus
(Vegetarian)Portobello Mushroom En Croute with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Wilted Spinach, Goat Cheese in Puffed Pastry finished with Piquillo Pepper Sauce
(Vegetarian/Vegan)Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri
USDA Prime Filet Mignon with Cabernet Sauce
Sticky Coachella Date Cake With Bourbon Caramel, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Date Chrystals
Creme Brulee With Macarons, Fresh Berries & Whipped Cream
Chocolate Mousse Cake with Spiced Whipped Cream and Vin de Glace
Carrot Cake with cream cheese sabayon and caramel sauce
Seasonal Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
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Roasted Cauliflower Smoked Local Dates, Cauliflower Pudding, Marcona Almonds
Bread and Butter service with flavored whipped Butters
Charcuterie Board- Array of Cured Meats, Cheeses, Fresh and Dried Fruits, Nuts, Mustards and Pickles
Seared Scallops Lima Bean Succotash, Valencia Orange Butter
Manilla Clams, Purple Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Wild Boar Salami, Chowder Sauce
Short Rib Risotto with Dark Short Rib Demi Sauce & Parmesan
Lobster Mac n Cheese, 4 Cheese, Herb Crust
Kale & Quinoa Tuscan Kale, Dried Cranberries, Marcona Almonds, Mizithra, Fig Balsamic
Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Pistachio Dust, Microgreens, Meyer Lemon Olive Oil, 25 Year Balsamic
Roasted Asparagus Crispy Prosciutto, Pine Nuts, Shaved Parmesan, 25 Year Aged Balsamic, California Blend
Baby Beets Avocado, Chilled Quinoa, Feta, Grapefruit Vinaigrette
Arugula & Local Dates Marcona Almonds, Gorgonzola, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Champagne Vinaigrette
Peaches & Prosciutto Burrata, Pistachio, Microgreens, Peach Balsamic, California Blend Olive Oil
Pan Seared Airline Chicken Breast Roasted Baby Carrots, Brocolini, Cipollini Onion, Bourbon Mustard Chicken Jus
Seared Salmon Tri color Cauliflower, Wilted Spinach, Naval Orange Reduction, Cauliflower Puree
Pork Chop Wild Rice-Sausage Croquette, Mustard Greens, Local Sage, Calvados Apple Pulp
N.Y Strip Sweet Potato Bacon Hash, Roasted Garlic Sauteed Spinach, Cabernet Reduction
Filet Mignon with Red Potato Gratin, Haricot Verts and Green Peppercorn Sauce
Grilled Ribeye Creamed Spinach, Lemon Crushed Potatoes, Smoked Paprika Butter
Herb Crusted Rack Of Lamb Fennel & Wild Rice Pilaf, Charred Zucchini, Curry Yogurt, Cinnamon Balsamic
Sea Bass with Rice Pilaf, Green Beans & Lemon Butter
Lobster Tail with Whipped Potatoes, Veggies & Bearnaise Sauce
Sticky Coachella Date Cake With Bourbon Caramel, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Date Chrystals
Chocolate Mousse Rocky Road Style Candied Orange, Sweet and Salty Almonds, Roasted California Grapes
Berry Tiramisu Trifle With Ladyfingers & Whipped Sabayon
New York Style Cheesecake Fresh Whipped Cream, Blueberry Compote
Chocolate Cake with Almond-Amaretto Ice Cream and Almond Brittle
Seasonal Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Banana bread pudding with ice cream and caramel
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Sunomono Salad & Miso Soup
Simple Salad
Charred Shishito Peppers
Pork Pot Stickers with Dipping Sauce
Shrimp Shumai
Pork Belly Fried Rice
Seared Ahi-Napa, Bok Choy, Soba Noodles, Bean Sprouts, Green Onion, Cilantro, Mint, Sesame Seeds, Wonton Strips, Ginger Soy Dressing
Ahi Poke with Avocado, Scallions, Macadamia Nut & Mango
Teriyaki Glazed Ribeye Lemongrass Jasmine, Roasted Veggies, Scallions
Blackened Sea Bass with Forbidden Black Rice, English Peas, Avocado Puree and Pickled Rhubarb
Miso Black Cod with Lemongrass Rice & Seasonal Veggies
Brie Stuffed King Salmon with Market Veggies & Chive Pesto Cream
Tempura Fried Ice Cream Orange Marmalade
Sushi Smores Cocoa Powder, Chocolate Sauce, Marshmallows, Crispy Black Rice
Chocolate Mousse Rocky Road Style Candied Orange, Sweet and Salty Almonds, Roasted California Grapes
Sticky Coachella Date Cake With Bourbon Caramel, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Date Chrystals
Creme brûlée with fresh Berries
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Bread & Whipped Butter
House Made Beef Lasagna with Mushrooms, Mirepoix, Cheese Blend, Red Sauce and Parmesan
Chicken Piccata with White Wine, Lemon-Caper Sauce and Angel Hair
Shrimp Scampi with pasta
Sea Bass with Rice Pilaf, Green Beans & Lemon Butter
Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs, Roasted Potatoes & Market Veggies
Classic Tiramisu with Coffee Liqueur and Caramel Sauce
Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote
Cannolis with Sweet Cream & Chocolate Sauce
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Sunomono Salad & Miso Soup
Charred Shishito Peppers
Pork Pot Stickers with Dipping Sauce
Shrimp Shumai
Spring Rolls
Pork Belly, Shrimp or Veggie Fried Rice
Seared Tuna with Edamame Hummus, Gochujang Pickles & Crispy Lavash
Poke Tower Sushi Grade Ahi, Avocado, Edamame, Radish, Sliced Red Onion, Cucumber, Masago, Wonton Crisps, Sesame Seeds, Poke Sauce
Teriyaki Glazed Ribeye or Salmon, Lemongrass Jasmine, Roasted Veggies, Scallions
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Chips & Salsa
Market Fish Ceviche Tostada with Lemon Juice, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Jalapeno, Cilantro, Avo Crema
Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos stuffed with Cheese
Chile Gueritos Stuffed Chile Pepper with Shrimp, Cotija and Spices
Fish Tacos-Snapper, Corn Tortilla, Chipotle Aioli, Avocado, Pickled Cabbage, Queso Fresco, Sweet Potato Chips
Al Pastor(Pork) Tacos, Rice & Beans Salsas, Condiments
Carne Asada Tacos, Rice & Beans Salsas, Condiments
Pollo Asado(Chicken), Tortillas, Salsas, Condiments, Rice & Beans
Shrimp Enchiladas with Cotija and Mexican Spices, Spanish Rice & Beans
Arroz Con Leche With Rice, Cinnamon, Milk & Lechera (condensed milk)
Traditional Mexican Flan with Bunuellos
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