Chef Jonathan Barone

Chef At Home in Palmdale

I began cooking at seven years old alongside my Sicilian grandmother, who didn’t speak a word of English. While other kids in my neighborhood were playing at the park, I was in the kitchen with her, learning techniques, traditions, and the quiet discipline of true craftsmanship. She taught me early on the value of cooking from scratch, respecting ingredients, and preparing food with intention. Those lessons became the foundation of my career and continue to guide my philosophy today.

With 16 years of professional restaurant experience — including eight years as an executive chef — I developed strong leadership skills, refined technique, and a deep understanding of kitchen operations. Over time, I chose to transition into private dining, where I could bring that expertise into a more personal and meaningful setting.

What I value most about private chef work is the connection. I enjoy getting to know my clients, understanding their tastes and preferences, and designing custom menus that reflect their vision. For me, it’s not just about cooking a meal — it’s about creating an experience rooted in authenticity, warmth, and the timeless traditions that first inspired me in my grandmother’s kitchen.

For me, cooking is...

Everything. No better way to put it.

I learned to cook at...

Started cooking grandmother as a kid, and then started at the age of 14 in restaurants working myself up to executive chef positions

A cooking secret...

Prep, as long as you always have your prep well-managed every event will be successful

My menus

5 course Dinner

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Baby gems lettuce, red wine vinegar, heirloom tomatoes, shredded focaccia croutons, shaved red onions

FIRST COURSE

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Ora king Salmon Crudo, Agrumado di Limone, Micro Green Salad

Fresh Black Truffle and 40 month Parmigiano risotto

MAIN COURSE

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Australian Wagyu New York Strip, Roasted Farmers Market Carrots, Saba grape must reduction

DESSERT

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Sticky toffee bread pudding with salted bourbon caramel sauce

Contemporary american menu

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Kanpachi crudo-With Tomato Water | Apple Mostarda | Gooseberries, Toasted Sesame

FIRST COURSE

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Fresh Black Truffle and 40 month Parmigiano risotto

MAIN COURSE

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Prime Filet Mignon- Bone Marrow Demi Glacé, Creamy Polenta

DESSERT

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Brown Sugar Bread Pudding

California steakhouse

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Baby gems lettuce, red wine vinegar, heirloom tomatoes, shredded focaccia croutons, shaved red onions

FIRST COURSE

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Ora king Salmon Crudo, Agrumado di Limone, Micro Green Salad

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Australian Wagyu New York Strip, Roasted Farmers Market Carrots, Saba grape must reduction

DESSERT

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Banana Crème Pie

Mediterranean/ Latin American steakhouse menu

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Roasted eggplant - marinated in mint, garlic, olive and balsamic vinegar, served on sourdough crostino

FIRST COURSE

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Tomato carpaccio- lemon truffle cashew cheese emulsion

Meyer lemon and Argentinian red prawn risotto

MAIN COURSE

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Prime skirt steak- roasted piquillo pepper sauce, tarragon oil, creamy polenta

DESSERT

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Sticky toffee bread pudding with salted bourbon caramel sauce

Italian Grigliata menu

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FIRST COURSE

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Cacio e Pepe - Pecorino Cheese | Toasted Black Pepper | Salted Belgium Butter

MAIN COURSE

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Bistecca Fiorentina -24oz -64oz (depending on size of party) Koji Dry Aged Prime Porterhouse | Sous Vide and Torch Seared at 900 Degrees | Served w/ Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Bagna Verde Sauce

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Almond Tiramisu

Chefs Nonna Giovanna’s traditional Sicilian menu

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Fire roasted eggplant marinated in mint, balsamic vinegar, garlic and Sicilian olive oil served with Grilled sourdough

FIRST COURSE

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Baby gems lettuce, red wine vinegar, heirloom tomatoes, shredded focaccia croutons, shaved red onions

Homemade tonnarelli pasta, fresh ground sundried tomatoes, Sicilian olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, shaved parmigiano

MAIN COURSE

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Stuffed calamari grilled and stuffed with baby shrimp, white fish and salmon, breadcrumbs, parmigiano reggiano, oilve oil , garlic and parsley in a white wine squid ink tomato sauce

Cotoletta- Thinly pounded ribeye, lightly breaded and pain fried with Sicilian potato cake

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Deep fried brioche style cannoli rolled in sugar stuffed with crema pasticciera and pistacchio

Italian Japanese fusion

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Imported Burrata, imported organic Italian peach jam, pistachio, Toasted Brioche

FIRST COURSE

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Tomato Carpaccio | Olive Oil | Balsamic amd yuzu pearls | shaved parmigiano reggiano

MAIN COURSE

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Japanese Hamachi two ways Crudo with Gooseberries,Blood Orange & Lemongrass Ponzu, and Toasted Pistachio and roasted collar meat with sweet and spicy shallot chili aioli

24 hour braised prime short ribs with a red wine, garlic, honey and ginger reduction, served over grilled polenta

DESSERT

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Pistachio matcha crème brûlée

Elevated steakhouse dinner with Japanese technique

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Candied pork belly toast

FIRST COURSE

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Homemade rigatoni will a fresh herb and braised wild boar Ragu

MAIN COURSE