Chef Rudy Galindo

Personal Chef in Sycamore

With over 20 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 professional 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

Fire Rustic

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Baked Goat cheese with fire roasted toast and arugula greens and assorted olives

FIRST COURSE

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Linguine with cremini mushrooms, roasted poblano cream sauce and charred tomatoes

MAIN COURSE

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Pan seared barrumandi with fire roasted vegetables and mango citrus sauce

DESSERT

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Coffee stout chocolate pots de creme with carmel popcorn

Comfort Rustic French

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Poached lobster tail over swiss chard with fennel citrus buerre blanc

FIRST COURSE

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

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Short Ribs braised in red wine, saffron rice with roasted asparagus

DESSERT

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Flourless chocolate torte and Creme brûlée dessert duo

Mexican flare

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Ahi tuna tostada with avocado & mango salsa

FIRST COURSE

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Shrimp civiche tostada with mango salsa baby greens

MAIN COURSE

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Carne asada tacos, cilantro rice and grilled elote

DESSERT

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Cilantro Lime flan with fresh fruit and chantily cream

Modern italian menu

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FIRST COURSE

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Sausage and peppers linguine with chicken

Pan seared prosciutto wrapped scallops with citrus sauce warm melon micro greens

MAIN COURSE

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Braised short ribs , mushroom pea risotto and braising ajus

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Starwberry tiramisu

Classic menu

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Goat cheese appetizers, tuna crudi tostada with mango Thai chili vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

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Prosciutto wrapped scallops with warm melon and vanilla lime sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Red wine short ribs with roasted potatoes and asparagus with braised angus reduction

DESSERT

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Lemon basil pots de Creme garnished with fresh berries

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Chef Rudy's reviews

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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.

Chef Rudy was engaging and was informative on all the questions we had asked him. He explained each dish and what was the process of making it. We throughly enjoyed having him at our house and we highly recommend him.

We had chef Rudy for our son’s 12th birthday surprise dinner with his friends. From the beginning till the end he made everything seamless and easy. He was very personable, thoughtful and his food selection was exceptional. The kids cleaned their plates and they even asked for 2nds. Our son was so thankful and it was overall a wonderful experience for all. We will definitely have him back! Thank you Chef Rudy!

We had a delightful time with Rudy and his fabulous cooking! The food he prepared in front of us was absolutely delicious, with unique flavors and beautiful presentation. He was also quite entertaining as he described each sumptuous course. The scallops were especially outstanding! He is an exceptional chef, and we highly recommend him! It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience!!

Chef Rudy was wonderful! I hired him to make dinner for my husband and I to celebrate his 30th birthday, and everything was delicious. Would absolutely recommend!