Chef Rudy Galindo

Personal Chef in Genoa

With over 25 years of experience in the culinary world and as a graduate of the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, I'm a passionate and creative personal chef and caterer dedicated to bringing unforgettable flavors to your table. My Latin roots deeply influence my ingredient-focused approach, inspiring me to craft dishes that are both innovative and comforting. I believe in the power of fresh high-quality ingredients to transform any meal into a memorable experience, and I'm excited to share my culinary journey with you!

For me, cooking is...

Is a creative and ongoing process that has made me grow professionally and personally.

I learned to cook at...

Graduate of The Cooking Hospitality Institute of Chicago Class of 2002.

A cooking secret...

Always be creative and learn from every experience. Always keep learning and trying new things.

My menus

Mexican flare

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Ahi tuna tostada with avocado & mango salsa

Cheese poblano tamales with corn garnish

FIRST COURSE

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Pescado a la plancha - Pan seared sea bass, salsa Roja saffron rice and mango salsa

MAIN COURSE

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Birria Braised beef, sweet corn salsa and jalapeno foam sauce

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Cilantro Lime flan with fresh fruit and chantily cream

Spring/Summer Tasting Menu

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Ahi Tuna crudo, avocado, jalapeno , pickled onions with mango Thai chill vinaigrette

Cherry glazed pork belly, mushroom and farro ragu

FIRST COURSE

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Prosciutto wrapped scallops with warm melon and vanilla citrus sauce

Thai cabbage and citrus salad with peanut and cilantro vinaigrette

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Wagyu beef, carrot, butternut squash purée, roasted asparagus with lemon parsley butter sauce

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Apple chocolate mousse cake with espresso pots de Creme with berry coulis

Modern italian menu

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Avocado bruschetta and herb cream cheese stuffed peppadew peppers drizzled with balsamic glazek

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Asiago baked Shrimp with warm bread

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Summer vegetable Baked salmon with lemon cream sauce

Fresh linguine pasta with sausage & peppers

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Starwberry tiramisu

Rustic

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Ahi Tuna crudo, avocado, jalapeno , pickled onions with mango Thai chill vinaigrette

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Mussels steamed in white wine with warm bread

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Pan seared barrumandi with fire roasted vegetables and mango citrus sauce

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Coffee stout chocolate pots de creme with carmel popcorn

French comfort

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Lobster tail, swiss chard with fennel citrus buerre blanc

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Beet and strawberry salad with pickled onions , feta cheese and honey lime vinaigrette

Baked French onion soup

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Wagyu beef , carrot, butternut squash purée, roasted asparagus with lemon parsley butter sauce

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Bourbon Creme brûlée and chocolate cake with whipped cream and strawberries

French Rustic

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Grilled lobster tail with lemon ginger sauce

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Golden beet, strawberries salad with pickled onions, sherry vinaigrette served with goat cheese toast

Baked French onion soup

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8 0z Filet mignon herbed compound butter, garlic mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus with Demi glacé

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Bourbon Creme brûlée and chocolate cake with whipped cream and strawberries

Comfort Rustic French

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Poached lobster tail over swiss chard with fennel citrus buerre blanc

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Roasted golden beet, strawberries salad with peppadew peppers, pickled onions, sherry vinaigrette served with goat cheese toast

Baked French onion soup

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Beef Wellington, pommes purée , demi and garlic herb sauce

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Flourless chocolate torte and Creme brûlée dessert duo

French bistro

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Escargot in garlic herb butter & warm bread

FIRST COURSE

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Roasted beet , strawberry salad with pickled onions , cherry tomatoes , farro & honey lime vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Pan seared prosciutto wrapped scallop with fennel cream sauce and melon micro basil

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Flourless chocolate torte with Creme anglaise and fresh berries

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Chef Rudy's reviews

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243 services

Excellent. Delicious. Very good service.

Rudy was kind and amazing, and made incredible food! We barely finished dessert, and Rudy was already cleaned up and ready to depart. Very smooth experience, especially for our first time.

Incredible food and service! Everything was scrumptious. The scallops were phenomenal. The Seabass just melt in your mouth. Strawberry tiramisu was an a fresh spring take on tiramisu.

Chef Rudy was amazing. We would definitely recommend him to anyone that was looking for a private chef

Chef Rudy was great. He was on time, communicated each dish and the plan of the night very well. He made it fun, and engaging. He was very flexible with the menu and most importantly, it was all delicious.

Great chef to have for your private events!

Our dinner with Chef Rudy was phenomenal. He arrived on time, was incredibly polite, cooked in a prompt manner, and delivered high-quality dishes that were as visually appealing as they were delicious. Thank you Chef Rudy!

We were new to the private chef experience and Rudy made it a lot of fun. He made it easy, prepared excellent food and was engaging with the entire family. He exceeded our expectations and we would do it again without hesitation!

Chef Rudy was an INCREDIBLE chef! We celebrated Mother’s Day and my mother’s 60th birthday celebration all in one and he made our evening very special! We all had a seafood based 4 course meal, throughly explained and presented in a way like no other. He was marvelous and very professional. Made us feel very comfortable and at ease with being apart of our celebration.

Great experience. Great food and no cleanup.

Chef Rudy was incredible! He was professional and personable, and his food was absolutely delicious. Everyone at the party raved about their experience— I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for memorable meal!

We absolutely loved Chef Rudy! He was so kind and fun. All the women in our party enjoyed chatting with him and felt so taken care of. Plus, the food was so good! Would definitely hire hm again!

Everyone at my mom's 80th birthday party thought the meal was incredible! Chef Rudy made every dish with artistic flair and love. We will be talking about this experience for years to come!

Chef Galindo was fantastic and I wouldn't hesitate to use him again!

This review is for Chef Christy Sharp. Christy did a fantastic job preparing a wonderful meal for my family and I. She communicated well throughout the prep process and gave us insight into her methods and even some education from her culinary training. The food was excellent and it was a nice memory for us all.

Chef Rudy was fantastic and really made sure to give us a memorable experience. He was attentive, conversational, and extremely respectful. It was such a great night and I would highly recommend it!

Chef Rudy was great! Delicious food and great presentation. Was very fun to talk with during the entire dinner. We worked back and forth between the menu, he was very easy to work with. Would definitely recommend again 10/10

We were so thrilled hiring Chef Rudy Galindo to help us celebrate our wedding anniversary this year. Chef Rudy was the best chef we’ve ever had the pleasure of hiring for a special event. He was such a pleasure to work with and so responsive. He answered any questions we had right away. When he got here, he already brought everything he needed from cookware to plating, and of course, the food. We didn’t have to buy or prepare anything ahead of time – he took care of everything. After the dinner, he cleaned up the kitchen and brought all the dirty dishes home with him – nothing for us to clean! The dinner he prepared was unbelievable. Everything was so delicious, flavorful, and cooked to perfection! Portions were perfect and we were quite full at the end of the meal. I cannot recommend Chef Rudy enough! He greatly exceeded all our expectations! He is so passionate about food and was dedicated to making our night a hit. He was so professional, easy going, and just overall a very nice guy. He really went the extra mile to make our anniversary extra special, and truly unforgettable. We will happily invite him back again next year and would love to introduce him to all our friends.

Amazing in every way!

Chef Rudy was wonderful. Easy to work with and the food was so amazing. My family really enjoyed the experience and I would highly recommend both Chef Rudy and the experience.