Chef Julian Gonzalez Cruz
Private Chef in La Quinta
I am a professional chef with over 19 years of experience and with work knowledge of different world cuisines.
I enjoy using seasonal and local ingredients to ensure the best quality and flavor possible. My food ranges from the classical to modern and contemporary.
My motto is: to serve the best and create a memorable experience for my guests

More about me
For me, cooking is...
A passion that I work on every day to achieve excellence
I learned to cook at...
I studied French culinary arts in Mexico as well as two degrees in culinary arts and restaurant management in the US. My mentors have been French.
A cooking secret...
Use the freshest product available and cook it with respect and common sense to achieve the best flavor and texture
My menus
Bacon wrap dates
Grill shrimp skewers with lemon and parsley
Avocado hummus with tortilla chips
Shrimp aguachile tostada with lemon-cilantro cured shrimp, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro
Avocado-jicama salad with poblano peppers, cherry tomatoes, tortilla crisps in a cilantro vinaigrette
Guacamole served with flour quesadillas
Chicken Mole with mushrooms al guajillo and Mexican rice
Asparagus & medjool date in mushroom risotto with roasted salmon and tomato short sauce
Carved NY steak with shrimp, roasted baby potatoes and asparagus. Cognac steak house butter
Tres leches cake
Apple tart with caramel sauce
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Cucumber topped with smoked salmon mousse
Black tomato Bruscheta
Ground beef stuffed mini bell peppers
Gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp skewers)
Goat cheese wrapped in roasted eggplant
Burrata and heirloom tomato caprece with baby greens, Extra virgin Olive oil caviar, basil oil and balsamic reduction
Gnocchi in light cheese sauce with truffle essence, local dates, Temecula Honey and Brussels sprouts leaf
Salmon picatta served with orzo pasta and green beans
Lasagna: sauce made with Wagyu ground beef, and bechamel sauce
Seafood and saffron risotto finished with creamy goat cheese sauce
Linguine with Veal ragout in tomato sauce
Pan seared california seabass served with spinach tortellini and finished with a pesto cream sauce
Tiramisu cake with chocolate sauce
Napoleon- puff pastry, pastry cream and raspberries
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Boursin stuffed mushrooms with caviar
Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto with basil aioli
Butter poached lobster salad with endives, grapes, pickled red onion, and champagne vinaigrette
Butter lettuce with duck pâté, champagne vinaigrette, green grapes, cherry tomatoes, pickled shallots, and croutons
Braised beets with red beet foam, burrata cheese, baby spinach, and balsamic-beet dressing
Avocado terrine with pickled cherry tomatoes, croutons, smoked salmon, onion crisps, and baby arugula
Risotto Paella with seafood soirée and roasted red bell pepper sauce
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with potato roll, almond asparagus, and green pepper au jus
Carved Prime NY with steakhouse butter, truffled Hasselback potatoes, and green beans
Braised octopus with green mole, baby potatoes, asparagus, and sweet and sour farro
Pan-seared scallops with cauliflower purée, potato fondant, and truffled baby carrots
Chocolate opera cake
White chocolate and avocado tarts
Mexican cornbread with mezcal-macerated berries and chocolate ice cream
White chocolate crémeux with fresh berries
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Cucumber topped with smoked salmon mousse
Black tomato Bruscheta
Croquetas de jamon
Ground beef stuffed mini bell peppers
Gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp skewers)
Goat cheese wrapped in roasted eggplant
Salmon tartare mediterranean style with pita chips
Cous cous salad with chicken shawarma skewers and herb vinaigretr
Roasted red bell pepper hummus with crunchy garbanzo, crudite and pita chips
Roasted artichoke with sun dried tomatoes, black olives, orange segments, croutons and butter lettuce
Mozzarella arancinis with tomato sauce
Salmon picatta served with orzo pasta and snap peas
Garlic Greek chicken with zucchini and baby potatoes
Pan seared california seabass served with gnocchi alla putanesca
Carved Lamb served with roasted vegetable medley seasoned with sumac and finished with espagnole sauce
NY steak topped with spinach-sundried tomato and goat cheese salad served with potato Anna
Tiramisu cake with chocolate sauce
White Chocolate mousse with strawberry coulis sauce and chcolate crumbles
Spanish churros with chocolate dipping sauce
Napoleon- puff pastry, pastry cream and raspberries
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Cucumber topped with smoked salmon mousse
Ahi tuna poke with rice crackers
Shrimp skewers in garlic, parsley, and lemon
Florida style crab cake with Cajun remoulade and baby greens
Salmon tartare with crispy capers, lemon aioli, heirloom tomato, crispy onions, parsley, and basil oil. Served with brioche toast points
California sea bass fish ceviche with cherry tomato, pickled red onion, avocado, mango, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro. Served with tortilla chips
Shrimp aguachile tostada with lemon-cilantro cured shrimp, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro
Miso marinated California seabass with edamame beans, cherry tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms, and pan fried rice cake
Blue crab and English pea penne in a creamy tomato sauce with parmesan cheese
Garlic crunch marinated salmon with edamame beans, cherry tomatoes, and udon rice noodles
Seafood and saffron risotto with tomato cream sauce
Red fruit rustic tart with vanilla icecream
New York style cheesecake with red fruit sauce
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Crab fritters with truffle aioli
Grill shrimp skewers with lemon and parsley
Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese and drizzled with SoCal honey
Butter poached lobster salad with dates, endive, apples and honey-lemon vinaigrette
Burrata and heirloom tomato caprece with baby greens, Extra virgin Olive oil caviar, basil oil and balsamic shavings and reduction
Croquetas de jamon iberico with romesco sauce
Salmon tiradito: thin sliced cured scallop served with jalapeno, avocado, cherry tomato, togarashi, raspberry and miso-orange vinaigrette
Herb crusted rack of lamb with potato roll and herbs, almond asparagus and green pepper au jus
Carved Prime NY with steakhouse butter, truffled hasselback potatoes and green beans
Pan seared scallops with cauliflower puree, potato fondant and truffled baby carrots
Miso marinated Halibut with shiitake mushrooms, spinach, cherry tomato, forbidden rice and miso-butter sauce
Hazelnut and chocolate bombe
NY style cheese cake with red fruit sake sauce
Chocolate molten lava cake with vanilla Ice cream and fresh berries
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California sea bass fish ceviche
Cheese and chicken fritters with chimichurri
Shrimp skewers al guajillo (garlic and guajillo pepper)
Guacamole, salsa and chips
Potato empanadas with creamy black bean sauce, queso fresco and mexican crema
Avocado-jicama salad with poblano peppers, cherry tomatoes, tortilla crisps in a cilantro vinaigrette
Albondigas en chipotle-(mexican meatballs in creamy chipotle sauce)
Avocado fritter with jalapeño ranch
Pan seared salmon in pistachio mole with asparagus and mexican rice
Broiled chicken breast with mole salsa, mexican rice and asparagus (mole is a spiced chocolate sauce traditional of Puebla)
Beef and chicken fajitas with Mexican rice, refries beans, tortillas and salsa. (Family style)
Shrimp-lobster Chile Relleno with pasilla sauce and cilantro rice
Arroz con leche and fresh berries
Chocoflan cake
Churros with chocolate sauce
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Tomato bruschetta on brioche
Broccoli tempura with soy sauce dipping sauce
Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese and drizzled with SoCal honey
Grill shrimp skewers with lemon and parsley
Burrata and heirloom tomato caprece with baby greens, Extra virgin Olive oil caviar, basil oil and balsamic reduction
Blue crab, Grapefruit & avocado salad with endives, dates, croutons, cherry tomato in a French-balsamic dressing
Butter poached shrimp salad with endives, grapes, pickled red onion, and champagne vinaigrette
Gnocchi in light cheese sauce with truffle essence, local dates, Temecula Honey and Brussels sprouts leaf
Carved NY prime steak with roasted baby potatoes and creamy spinach. Finished with steakhouse butter
Oven roasted salmon with caper-lemon sauce, roasted baby potatoes and almond green beans
Feta-spinach stuffed chicken breast served with green pea puree, ricotta tortellini and sautéed cherry tomatoes
Chocolate cake and flan aka the impossible cake
Apple tart with caramel sauce
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