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.

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

Modern Family Style Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

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

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

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

MAIN COURSE

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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

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

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

Clean Modern Kitchen

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All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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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

MAIN COURSE

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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

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Berry Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote

Chocolate Mousse Cake with Spiced Whipped Cream and Vin de Glace

Italian Course Dining

STARTER

All inclusive

Fresh made Bread with Tuscany Blend Olive Oil and 25 year aged Balsamic de Modena

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caesar Crisp Romaine, Toasted Pepitas, Dried Sweet Corn, Parmesan, Garlic Anchovy Dressing

Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Kalamata Olives & Aged Balsamic

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta-Olive Caper Tapenade, 25 year aged Balsamic de Modena

Handmade Meatballs and Pomodoro Sauce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta

Chicken Piccata with White Wine, Lemon-Caper Sauce & choice of sides

Airline Chicken with Lemon Risotto, Green Beans and Dark Chicken Jus

House Made Beef Lasagna with Mushrooms, Mirepoix, Cheese Blend, Red Sauce and Parmesan

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Berry Tiramisu Trifle With Ladyfingers & Whipped Sabayon

Chocolate Cake with Almond-Amaretto Ice Cream and Almond Brittle

Classic Tiramisu with Coffee Liqueur and Caramel Sauce

Cannolis with Sweet Cream & Chocolate Sauce

Asian Balance Kitchen

STARTER

All inclusive

Sunomono Salad & Miso Soup

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Charred Shishito Peppers

Pork Pot Stickers with Dipping Sauce

Shrimp Shumai

Spring Rolls

MAIN COURSE

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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

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mexican Taco Bar Buffet

STARTER

All inclusive

Chips with Hot & Mild Salsas & Fresh Made Guacamole

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Corn & Flour Tortillas

Queso Fresco, Crema, Shredded Cabbage, Limes, Cilantro Onion Mix, Pickled Jalapeno

Rice & Beans

MAIN COURSE

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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

DESSERT

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Arroz Con Leche With Rice, Cinnamon, Milk & Lechera (condensed milk)

Churro Bar with Ice Cream, Sauces and Condiments

Traditional Mexican Flan with Bunuellos

Tres Leches Cake with Glazed Fruit

Italian Upscale Family Style

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Charcuterie Board with Cured Meats, Cheeses, Nuts, Died Fruit, Pickles, Crackers and Mustards

Fresh made Bread with Whipped Butter, Tuscany Blend Olive Oil and 25 year aged Balsamic de Modena

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

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Kalamata Olives & Aged Balsamic

Grilled Veggies with Caramelized Peppers and Onions

Herb Roasted Potatoes

Lemon or Truffle Risotto

Butter Pasta with Fresh Cracked Pepper

Bean Cassoulet

Roasted Fennel

Lemon Parmesan Green Beans

Creamy Garlic Mushrooms

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Chicken Piccata with White Wine, Lemon-Caper Sauce

Eggplant Parmesan

Osso Bucco with Gremolata

Veal Milanese with Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes and Shaved Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

Shrimp Scampi

Branzino with White Wine Caper Butter

Espresso Rubbed New York Strip with Green Peppercorn Sauce

Garlic Rosemary Lamb with Tart Cherry Reduction

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Berry Tiramisu Trifle With Ladyfingers & Whipped Sabayon

Creme brûlée with fresh Berries

Cannolis with Sweet Cream & Chocolate Sauce

Classic Tiramisu with Coffee Liqueur

Modern Basic

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Berry Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote

Chocolate Mousse Cake with Spiced Whipped Cream and Vin de Glace

Plated Italian Dinner

STARTER

All inclusive

Fresh made Bread with Tuscany Blend Olive Oil and 25 year aged Balsamic de Modena

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caesar Crisp Romaine, Toasted Pepitas, Dried Sweet Corn, Parmesan, Garlic Anchovy Dressing

Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Kalamata Olives & Aged Balsamic

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta-Olive Caper Tapenade, 25 year aged Balsamic de Modena

Handmade Meatballs and Pomodoro Sauce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta

Chicken Piccata with White Wine, Lemon-Caper Sauce & choice of sides

Airline Chicken with Lemon Risotto, Green Beans and Dark Chicken Jus

House Made Beef Lasagna with Mushrooms, Mirepoix, Cheese Blend, Red Sauce and Parmesan

Brie Stuffed King Salmon with Market Veggies & Chive Pesto Cream

Filet Mignon with Red Potato Gratin, Haricot Verts and Green Peppercorn Sauce

Braised Short Ribs with English Peas, Baby Carrots, Pancetta, Carrot Ginger Puree, Short Rib Jus

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Berry Tiramisu Trifle With Ladyfingers & Whipped Sabayon

Chocolate Cake with Almond-Amaretto Ice Cream and Almond Brittle

Classic Tiramisu with Coffee Liqueur and Caramel Sauce

Cannolis with Sweet Cream & Chocolate Sauce

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Chef Jacob's reviews

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We had a wonderful time with Jacob. He offered tons of options and was able to accommodate all of our dietary restrictions. All the food exceeded our expectations, and he left our kitchen cleaner than when he arrived. I highly recommend Chef Jacob!

We had a wonderful celebration courtesy of Chef Jacob and his staff. They were attentive to needs, flexible, and went above and beyond with table setting, prep, and clean up. The dinner was also exactly what we wanted! Would absolutely recommend them.

Jacob and his partner made celebrating my wifes birthday truly special. They helped customize the menu to our asks and even made specific dishes for our picky kids. The multi-course menu was presented beautifully, delicious, and filling. It felt like we were in a fine dining restaurant and would be happy to have a meal prepared by them again.

We absolutely LOVED Chef Jose! Very professional and kind!

Chef Jacob Perez was wonderful. He was communicative in the days leading up to the meal, going through the menu, timing, etc. with me and even being flexible when Airbnb moved us to a new house 2 days before checking in. The food was a mix of familiar and unique and made for a delicious experience. I highly recommend Chef Jacob.

Our experience with Chef Jacob was absolutely amazing! The meal exceeded our expectations and the presentation was perfection. We enjoyed the conversation and interaction as well. We look forward to planning another event with this incredible team and highly recommend them for any event you are planning. Thank you so much, what a treat for our family during our vacation!

Thank you so much for a delicious and beautiful meal. All of my guests were so happy and I got to enjoy the gathering.

Highly recommend! Very courteous and the food was great ! They cleaned everything also !

Chef Jacob was extremely professional, kind, and cleanly. The food presentation was stunning and absolutely delicious! We had such an enjoyable night with great food. Chef Jacob was able to accommodate all the dietary restrictions with ease.

Chef Jacob is great. He's really professional and his food is delicious.

Chef Jacob was the best! He was very professional and communicative, and his food was really good quality. It was my first time getting a private chef and for sure I will do it again thanks to my experience with chef Jacob and his team! The clean up process and setup was also great quality!

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Chef Jacob was amazing!

Amazing experience with Chef Jacob

Chef Jacob was great to work with and the food was very yummy. Great special and stress-free experience for us to have a nice dinner in. Would highly recommend!

Jacob did an incredible job, we were blown away by the meal he created.

Jacob was amazing and the food was incredible

Chef Jacob’s team - Jonathan and his wife - were fantastic! They made my sister’s bachelorette party so memorable and was the highlight of our trip. 10/10 would recommend them and use them again if we found ourselves back in the area! We can’t thank them enough!

What a wonderful experience with Chef Jacob and his wife Carolina. From the extent of the menu selection offered to the quality of presentation and exception taste of the meal itself, it was a truly enjoyable experience. Both Jacob and Carolina were engaging throughout the evening and their pride in the meal and presentation showed. From placing the table settings to clean up, the entire meal was handled by both, leaving our party to sit and enjoy the entire process. A highly recommended experience and definitely something that I would look at doing again!

Jacob was so kind, fun, and professional. We loved him! The meal was fabulous, felt elevated yet approachable, and was exactly what I was hoping for. Still dreaming of the date cake. Many thanks!