Chef Keven Lee

Personal Chef in Beverly Hills

I am the CEO of CKL Events, with over 26 years of experience in the culinary and events industry. For the past 11 years, I have owned and operated a full-service catering and event company, proudly maintaining a five-star rating on Yelp through consistent quality, creativity, and client satisfaction.

My cuisine is globally inspired, and I am able to execute any style of cooking at any level, from intimate gatherings to large-scale luxury events. My team and I come fully equipped with everything needed to deliver a seamless, elevated experience from start to finish. Bring us an idea, and we will turn it into reality.

I trained at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and continued my education in Switzerland, specializing in European chocolate pastry and European culinary arts. This background allows me to blend strong technical foundations with creativity and precision.

My philosophy in the kitchen is simple: great food starts with fresh, high-quality ingredients. You can’t fake great food—and I never try to.

For me, cooking is...

My release of creativity as I am self inspired and thrive off of multi cultural environments.

I learned to cook at...

I went to school at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York then continued on to Switzerland for European chocolate and pastry

A cooking secret...

Always Starting with fresh ingredients! You can’t fake great food !

My menus

A taste of Japan

STARTER

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Edamame Crispy garlic and chili, Green tea sea salt

Preset Spicy Soy boiled peanuts with orange zest

Miso soup, soft tofu, shiitake

Wontons and Hoisin

FIRST COURSE

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Miso Eggplant, soft tofu, Bonito flakes, citron ponzu

Sautéed shiitake and cucumber sunomono, white miso, cilantro

Ahi tuna poke, shaved furakaki crisps, sticky bamboo rice

Avocado Dragon, spicy tuna, cucumber sunomono

Hamachi Yuzu Kosho, Sweet Coconut Purple Yam, Crispy Shallot

MAIN COURSE

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Sake braised miso cod, roasted Mitaki, Buckwheat Somen noodle, Shitake broth

Bamboo plank Salmon, crispy kale chips, roasted 5 spiced cauliflower , Cilantro Thai gastrique

Prime New York, Kamikaze style, shiitake mushroom bread pudding, Japanese coconut green curry

10 hour Ramen with spiced sous vide chicken and broth, Ramen noodles, vegetables, tofu and black garlic oil

DESSERT

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26 layer matcha Crepe Cake, coconut nitro whip

Citrus Pana cotta, wild berry broth, minted Sugar Crumb

Warm Chocolate Flourless, Whiskey Whip Cream, 24 K Gold leaf

A Taste of Mexico

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Albondigas braised white beans and ancho chilies Cilantro and red onion

Gourmet salsa bar to include 4 creative authentic salsas, freshly fried chips handmade tortillas

Fresh tortilla chips with Oaxacan Chihuahua salsas and Guacamole

Shrimp quesadillas, Chipotle Peanut Salsa, Melting Cilantro Quesso

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Kabocha squash soup, almond tapenade, agave chili syrup

Spring gazpacho, cucumber quinoa tabbouleh , avocado crema

Chop salad, Cucumbers, tomatoes, pepper tears, chard corn, black beans, Cotija Cheese, Ancho lime dressing

Baby kale salad, feta cheese, toasted almonds, crispy quinoa, watermelon radish, brûlée envy Apple with lemon olive oil vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Black Cod Veracruz, Yucca root hash, grilled Nopal, Spanish rice

Ancho braised oxtail enchiladas, modern Mole, Minted cilantro rice, Oaxacan style smoked beans

30 day dry age New York steak, Braised fennel Gorgonzola bread pudding, roasted purple cauliflower

24 hour brined Lemon Cilantro chicken, White bean cassoulet, roasted rainbow carrots, Aleppo chili

Braised beef enchaladas, modern mole, crispy buttermilk fried onions, Rice Verde, White Peruano Beans

DESSERT

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1921 Tequila tiramisu, cinnamon sugar crisps

Pot du creme, Mexican canella, caramel tuile

Citrus Panna cotta wild berries and whipped coconut foam

A Taste Of The Mediterranean

STARTER

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Artesian bread and whipped herbaceous butter Mediterranean tapenade

Amuse A gift from the chef

Arencinni, 12 month manchego cheese, Truffle crema

Ahi tuna poke Mediterranean style, lemon, olive oil, lavash crisps

“Foraged “An array of wild mushrooms together with charcoal soil organic vegetables and Sherry vinaigrette ,smoked tableside

Seared diver scallops, porcini soil, foraged mushrooms and its mousse, smoking upon service

Creamy vichyssoise with eggplant caviar (Vegan)

Lentil Cakes, Fava Humus, Olive Tapenade, Crispy Ciabatta Croutons, Cheven's EVOO (Vegan)

FIRST COURSE

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Arugula fennel salad, shaved Parmesan Myers lemon and Cheven‘s final touch extra-virgin olive oil

Goat cheese gnocchi with white truffle corn custard

Brioche and garlic prawns, lemon hollandaise, Organic Gems

Spring gazpacho, cucumber quinoa tabbouleh , avocado crema

Chopped kale salad, toasted Marcona almonds dry apricots, dried cranberries, toasted pepita, preserved lemon cider Vinaigrette, Duck prosciutto, shaved 6 month manchego cheese

Prawn faro risotto, wild mushroom fricassee, whipped pimento escabeche

Artisan flatbread with 7 spiced Chicken, Sundried Tomato Pesto, smoked Gouda

MAIN COURSE

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24 hour braised short rib roasted purple cauliflower purée, kabotcha squash succotash

Braised osso bucco, forage market mushroom Ragu, Heirloom tomato basil slaw

Fruit de Mar, Seasonal Mixed Seafood, Shrimp, Scallops, Fish, Mussels, Clams together in a rich saffron Tomato fennel broth, Toasted baguette, Peppered Goat cheese Spread

Seared Cod, Celeriac Root Parmesan, Caper Castelvetrano olive Tepanad

Salt baked Branzino, fired organic beets, shaved asparagus, pea tendril pesto

Dry aged NY, herbaceous pepita pesto, crispy quinoa tabbouleh, Organic Vegetable Mosaic

DESSERT

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Chocolate flourless Decadence , brandied cherries liquid nitrogen custard

Cognac Tiramisu, amaretto soil, raspberries and pistachio

26 layer Blueberry crepecake , pistachio mousse, macerated wild berries

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Chef Keven's reviews

4.97

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26 services

Keven was 10/10 experience and food!

From the very first communication I had with Chef Keven on Take a Chef, I knew he was the right chef for this experience I was curating. He was responsive, clear, collaborative, professional, yet brought his full self to the discussions, making it feel like we were on a fun adventure of culinary delight together. He went above and beyond to make this dinner the perfect dinner for my clients. I'm very very very grateful! Cannot wait to collaborate again!

Kevin was incredible, great company to have in our home and the food was amazing. Beyond that, him and his assistant created a super memorable night for my fiance in I in our home that we will definitely be doing again soon! Highly recommend him for all your food needs!

Fantastic experience and the food was so delicious. Would strongly recommend Keven to anyone!

Chef Keven Lee made an amazing Mediterranean style 4 course meal for meal for my parents 65th and 70th birthdays! He was warm and made the experience memorable for them, and for that I’m forever grateful! He was extremely attentive and flexible and worked with me to make slight alterations to the menu. I highly recommend chef Keven Lee for any occasion!

Chef Kevin is a wonderful and talented chef. Chef Kevin's passion for cooking was seen throughout each course and throughout the cooking process. He was absolutely wonderful and the service was flawless. Each dish was discussed and agreed upon, the ingredients and flavors were outstanding and it was just a 5 plus star experience. You will love Chef Kevin's eye for detail, the flavors, and the individual attention he lavishes upon your party. Chef Kevin responded promptly to my emails/texts and I even got a special face time with him the day before where he showed me the dishes he was cooking! Chef Kevin was also willing to change the location at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances; luckily we did not have to do so, but his willingness to be flexible and his compassion in that circumstance was authentic and so appreciated. Chef Kevin cares about delivering the very best experience and food for his guests. And the kitchen was left spotless!

Chef Kevin was fantastic. He was very communicative throughout the process, beginning with menu prep to assuring me that the meal was well underway the day of. He was punctual and personable and made our evening magical. We will definitely work with him in future.

Chef Keven Lee, aka "Cheven, created an awesome experience for my wife and our guests. We hired Cheven to create a Mediterranean menu for us and everything from starter, appetizers, main dish and dessert were incredible both in presentation and flavors. Additionally, Cheven has a great personality and does an exceptional job of explaining each dish and wine pairing. Cheven and his assistant brought everything for the event and cleaned the kitchen spotlessly before he left. Because of the great experience, several of our guests plan to hire Cheven in the future and we will be sure to do so as well. Big thumbs up!

Chef Keven was great! Very personable, clean, and amazing dishes!

great chef and great food