Chef Benjamin Mclellan

Private Chef In Perris

I have over 12 years of experience cooking professionally across multiple different countries. My background includes a broad spectrum of fine dining with an emphasis on healthy dishes, which include vegan/vegetarian/pescatarian/keto diets. My style portrays a lot of European techniques, incorporated with ethnic spices and flavours. Cooking with produce and proteins from the local region is what I strive for.

I have cooked in three different wine regions around the world, one in California, one in Australia and one in New Zealand. Most recently, I have been working aboard super yachts as a sole chef, where I have developed my own menus and creations. Super yacht experience has granted me the ability to curate specific menus based on guests preferences. So, if you would like a menu specific to your taste, let me know and I will write one specifically for you and your palate. I can also be commissioned for cakes, tarts, and petit gateaus for your parties or events.

*I am fully vaccinated.

For me, cooking is...

Bringing people together to enjoy fine food with good company. Also, an art gallery you’re allowed to touch...with your tongue.

I learned to cook at...

Cloudy bay winery, New Zealand. Josef Chromy winery, Tasmania, Australia. Ponte winery, California. Chalets in the Swiss Alps. Onboard Superyachts.

A cooking secret...

Paying close attention to detail.

My menus

Curated Menu (I will write a menu specific to your parties preferences)

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All inclusive

Dish made specific from client preferences (Refer to my portfolio on profile)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Dish made specific from client preferences (Refer to my portfolio on profile)

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Dish made specific from client preferences (Refer to my portfolio on profile)

DESSERT

All inclusive

Dish made specific from client preferences (Refer to my portfolio on profile)

Asian

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FIRST COURSE

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(V) Asian Kale Salad - Kale | Red Cabbage | Red Onion | Sesame Ginger Dressing | Carrots

(V) Spicy Carrot Soup - Carrots | White Pepper | Cream

Salmon Tartare - Raw Salmon | Wasabi Lime Cure | Radish | Sprouts | Avocado

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seabass - Riced Broccoli & Quinoa | Broccoli Puree | Roasted Cauliflower | Curried Raisin

Orange & Ginger Mahi - Mahi | Orange & Ginger Glaze | Thyme Jasmine | Seared Sesame Carrots

(V) Orange & Ginger Cauliflower Steak - Cauliflower Steak | Orange & Ginger Glaze | Thyme Jasmine | Seared Sesame Carrots

(V) Mushroom & Eggplant Roulade - Cremini | Eggplant | Herbs | Braised Cabbage | Shallot Remoulade

Salmon - Seared Salmon | Pickled Daikon Radish & Carrots | Jasmine Rice | Ginger Creme Fraiche | Herb Oil

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

(V) Lemon Tart - Lemon | Meringue

Panna Cotta - Vanilla | Berries | Strawberry Gel

(V) Coconut Stuffed Plum - Plum | Cardamom | Orange Dust | Coconut | Orange Gel

All Menu Items

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Choose 1 dish

(V) Assorted Cheese & Crackers

(V) Fresh Pita Bread | Hummus | Tzatziki

Prosciutto Breadsticks - Grissini | Prosciutto | Mustard

(V) Arancini - Risotto | Parmesan | Breadcrumbs

(V) Bruschetta - Herb Crostini | Tomato | Garlic | Onion | Balsamic Reduction

Jamon Ham | Cantaloupe | Basil

(V) Stuffed Piquillo Peppers - Piquillo | Cream Cheese | Herbs

Smoked Salmon on Blini - Smoked Salmon | Cream Cheese | Dill | Lemon | Blini

(V) Chips with House Salsa & Guacamole

(V) Baba Ganoush - House Pita | Eggplant | Garlic | Olive Oil | Pomegranate

(V) Cranberry & Brie Tartlets - Cranberry Jam | Brie | Pastry

Bacon Croute - Crispy Bacon | Green Apple | Cream Cheese | Pastry

(V) Beetroot Crisps with Cilantro Hummus - Beetroot | Cilantro Hummus | Olive Oil

(V) Deviled Eggs - Boiled Eggs | Mayonnaise | Paprika | Chives

Devils on Horseback - Dates | Almonds | Bacon

Prosciutto Pears - Roasted Pears | Prosciutto | Balsamic Vinegar

(V) Date & Pistachio Bites - Pistachio | Date | Fennel Seeds | Orange gel

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Shish Kabobs - Chicken/Steak | Bell Pepper | Onion

(V) Caprese Salad - Tomato | Mozzarella | Basil | Balsamic Reduction

(V) Gazpacho - Watermelon | Bell Pepper | Shallots | Balsamic Reduction

(V) Butternut Squash Soup - Butternut | Sage | Cream

(V) Beetroot Carpaccio - Beetroot | Arugula | Goats Cheese | Olive Oil | Orange Dust

(V) Asian Kale Salad - Kale | Red Cabbage | Red Onion | Sesame Ginger Dressing | Carrots

Poached Salmon - Salmon | Shaved Fennel | Lemon | Dill

Salmon Avocado Roulade - Salmon Mousse | Avocado | Lime | Cream Cheese | Cilantro

(V) Spicy Carrot Soup - Carrots | White Pepper | Cream

(V) Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad - Toasted Walnuts | Blue Cheese | Pear | Greens | White Wine Vinaigrette

(V) Curried Parsnip Soup - Parsnip | Cream | House Curry Seasoning

Caesar Salad - Romaine | Tomato | Crutons | Parmesan | House Caesar Dressing

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms - Crab | Spinach | Cremini | Parmesan Cream

(V) Burrata Salad - Burrata Cheese | Roma Tomatoes | Balsamic Reduction | Chiffonad Basil

Salmon Tartare - Raw Salmon | Wasabi Lime Cure | Radish | Sprouts | Avocado

(V) Pumpkin Soup with Rosemary Fougasse - Pumpkin | Rosemary | Cream | Fougasse

(V) Broccoli Salad - Brocooli Florets | Lemon | Mayonaise | Toasted Almonds

(V) Tomato Soup with Cheese Soldiers - Tomatoes | Cream | Cheese Soldiers | Basil

Seared Scallops - Scallops | Black Rice | Broccoli Florets | Broccoli Puree | Pancetta

(V) French Onion Soup - Onion | Thyme | Gruyere

Ham & Cheese Croquettes - Iberico | Manchengo

Asparagus Salad - Asparagus Spears | Iberico Ham | Hollandaise | Egg

(V) Avo Roulade - Avocado | Cream Cheese | Seed Tuile | Sprouts

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

(V) Cajun Pasta - Penne | Cajun Cream Sauce | Zucchini | Onion | Bell Pepper

Chicken Carbonara - Linguini | Bacon | Onion | Marinated Herb Chicken | Egg Yolk

Chicken Breast - Butternut Fondant | Seared Leek | Sage Crisp | Mushroom Marsala Jus | Roasted Potato

Seabass - Riced Broccoli & Quinoa | Broccoli Puree | Roasted Cauliflower | Curried Raisin

Orange & Ginger Mahi - Mahi | Orange & Ginger Glaze | Thyme Jasmine | Seared Sesame Carrots

(V) Orange & Ginger Cauliflower Steak - Cauliflower Steak | Orange & Ginger Glaze | Thyme Jasmine | Seared Sesame Carrots

Seared Scallops - Black Bean Mash | Jalepeno Puree | Sweet Potato Ribbons | Cilanto

(V) Mushroom & Eggplant Roulade - Cremini | Eggplant | Herbs | Braised Cabbage | Shallot Remoulade

Duck Breast - Crispy Skin Duck | Celeriac Puree | Seared Carrot | Gluwëin Reduction

Salmon - Crispy Skin Salmon | Fennel Puree | Onion Faro | Tomato Jam | Confit Tomatos

Red Snapper - Skin on Snapper | Lemon Beurre Blanc | Quinoa | Broccoli | Almonds

Shrimp Scampi - Shrimp | House Linguini | White Wine | Lemon | Capers

Lollipop Chicken Drumstick - Chicken Drumstick | Bell Peppers | Swiss Chard | Onion Soubise

New York Strip - New York Strip | Charred Shallots | Confit Garlic | Roasted Fingerlings | Onion Soubise

Salmon - Seared Salmon | Pickled Daikon Radish & Carrots | Jasmine Rice | Ginger Creme Fraiche | Herb Oil

Chicken Tikka Masala - Curry | Naan | Cilantro | Biryani

Mediterranean Snapper - Whole Snapper | Herbs | Roasted Bell Peppers | Pearl Onions

Mexican Pork - Marinated Pork Medallions | Chipotle Jus | Black Bean Mash | Cumin Cauliflower | Cilantro

Chicken Roulade - Chicken Breast | Prosciutto | Provolone | Herbs | Carrot Puree

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

(V) Lemon Tart - Lemon | Meringue

Panna Cotta - Vanilla | Berries | Strawberry Gel

(V) Peach Melba - Sautéed Peaches | White Wine & Vanilla Glaze | Cinnamon Crumb | Ice Cream

(V) Cheesecake - Cream Cheese | Strawberry Gel | White Chocolate Crumb | Basil

(V) Red Wine Poached Pear - Pear | Gluwhëin Reduction | Caramel | Cinnamon Crumb

(V) Coconut Stuffed Plum - Plum | Cardamom | Orange Dust | Coconut | Orange Gel

(V) Lime Pie - Lime | Meringue

(V) Apple Flower Tart - Apple | Caramel | Puff Pastry | Cinnamon Crumb | Chantilly Cream

(V) Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate Bar - Peanut Butter | Dark Chocolate | Cinnamon Crumb | Ice Cream

(V) Champagne Melon Soup - Melon | Champagne | Tarragon

(V) Chocolate Brownie - Brownie | Ice Cream | Walnut Crumb | Chocolate

(V) Chocolate Mousse Dome - Chocolate Mousse | Orange Jelly | Orange Dust | Orange Genoise

(V) Eclairs - Choux Pastry | Chantilly Cream | White and Milk Chocolate | Berries

(V) Caribbean Creams - Caramel | Coconut Rum Cream | Yogurt | Banana

(V) Profiteroles - Choux Pastry | Dark Chocolate | Chantilly Cream | Berries

(V) Creme Bruleé - Custard | Sugar | Berries

Mexican

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Choose 1 dish

(V) Stuffed Piquillo Peppers - Piquillo | Cream Cheese | Herbs

(V) Chips with House Salsa & Guacamole

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Salmon Avocado Roulade - Salmon Mousse | Avocado | Lime | Cream Cheese | Cilantro

(V) Spicy Carrot Soup - Carrots | White Pepper | Cream

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seared Scallops - Black Bean Mash | Jalepeno Puree | Sweet Potato Ribbons | Cilanto

Mexican Pork - Marinated Pork Medallions | Chipotle Jus | Black Bean Mash | Cumin Cauliflower | Cilantro

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

(V) Cheesecake - Cream Cheese | Strawberry Gel | White Chocolate Crumb | Basil

(V) Lime Pie - Lime | Meringue

(V) Apple Flower Tart - Apple | Caramel | Puff Pastry | Cinnamon Crumb | Chantilly Cream

French

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Choose 1 dish

(V) Assorted Cheese & Crackers

Smoked Salmon on Blini - Smoked Salmon | Cream Cheese | Dill | Lemon | Blini

(V) Cranberry & Brie Tartlets - Cranberry Jam | Brie | Pastry

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

(V) Butternut Squash Soup - Butternut | Sage | Cream

(V) Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad - Toasted Walnuts | Blue Cheese | Pear | Greens | White Wine Vinaigrette

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms - Crab | Spinach | Cremini | Parmesan Cream

(V) Burrata Salad - Burrata Cheese | Roma Tomatoes | Balsamic Reduction | Chiffonad Basil

Salmon Tartare - Raw Salmon | Wasabi Lime Cure | Radish | Sprouts | Avocado

(V) Tomato Soup with Cheese Soldiers - Tomatoes | Cream | Cheese Soldiers | Basil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken Breast - Butternut Fondant | Seared Leek | Sage Crisp | Mushroom Marsala Jus | Roasted Potato

Duck Breast - Crispy Skin Duck | Celeriac Puree | Seared Carrot | Gluwëin Reduction

New York Strip - New York Strip | Charred Shallots | Confit Garlic | Roasted Fingerlings | Onion Soubise

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

(V) Lemon Tart - Lemon | Meringue

(V) Apple Flower Tart - Apple | Caramel | Puff Pastry | Cinnamon Crumb | Chantilly Cream

(V) Champagne Melon Soup - Melon | Champagne | Tarragon

Spanish

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Choose 1 dish

Jamon Ham | Cantaloupe | Basil

(V) Stuffed Piquillo Peppers - Piquillo | Cream Cheese | Herbs

Devils on Horseback - Dates | Almonds | Bacon

Prosciutto Pears - Roasted Pears | Prosciutto | Balsamic Vinegar

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

(V) Gazpacho - Watermelon | Bell Pepper | Shallots | Balsamic Reduction

(V) Spicy Carrot Soup - Carrots | White Pepper | Cream

Ham & Cheese Croquettes - Iberico | Manchengo

Asparagus Salad - Asparagus Spears | Iberico Ham | Hollandaise | Egg

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

(V) Peach Melba - Sautéed Peaches | White Wine & Vanilla Glaze | Cinnamon Crumb | Ice Cream

(V) Cheesecake - Cream Cheese | Strawberry Gel | White Chocolate Crumb | Basil

(V) Eclairs - Choux Pastry | Chantilly Cream | White and Milk Chocolate | Berries

Italian

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Choose 1 dish

Prosciutto Breadsticks - Grissini | Prosciutto | Mustard

(V) Arancini - Risotto | Parmesan | Breadcrumbs

(V) Bruschetta - Herb Crostini | Tomato | Garlic | Onion | Balsamic Reduction

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

(V) Caprese Salad - Tomato | Mozzarella | Basil | Balsamic Reduction

(V) Butternut Squash Soup - Butternut | Sage | Cream

Caesar Salad - Romaine | Tomato | Crutons | Parmesan | House Caesar Dressing

(V) Burrata Salad - Burrata Cheese | Roma Tomatoes | Balsamic Reduction | Chiffonad Basil

(V) Pumpkin Soup with Rosemary Fougasse - Pumpkin | Rosemary | Cream | Fougasse

Seared Scallops - Scallops | Black Rice | Broccoli Florets | Broccoli Puree | Pancetta

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken (Marinated) - Lemon | Herbs | White Wine

Chicken Carbonara - Linguini | Bacon | Onion | Marinated Herb Chicken | Egg Yolk

Red Snapper - Skin on Snapper | Lemon Beurre Blanc | Quinoa | Broccoli | Almonds

Shrimp Scampi - Shrimp | House Linguini | White Wine | Lemon | Capers

Mediterranean Snapper - Whole Snapper | Herbs | Roasted Bell Peppers | Pearl Onions

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Panna Cotta - Vanilla | Berries | Strawberry Gel

(V) Cheesecake - Cream Cheese | Strawberry Gel | White Chocolate Crumb | Basil

(V) Eclairs - Choux Pastry | Chantilly Cream | White and Milk Chocolate | Berries

(V) Profiteroles - Choux Pastry | Dark Chocolate | Chantilly Cream | Berries

Mediterranean

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Choose 1 dish

(V) Assorted Cheese & Crackers

(V) Fresh Pita Bread | Hummus | Tzatziki

Jamon Ham | Cantaloupe | Basil

(V) Baba Ganoush - House Pita | Eggplant | Garlic | Olive Oil | Pomegranate

(V) Beetroot Crisps with Cilantro Hummus - Beetroot | Cilantro Hummus | Olive Oil

Prosciutto Pears - Roasted Pears | Prosciutto | Balsamic Vinegar

(V) Date & Pistachio Bites - Pistachio | Date | Fennel Seeds | Orange gel

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

(V) Gazpacho - Watermelon | Bell Pepper | Shallots | Balsamic Reduction

(V) Beetroot Carpaccio - Beetroot | Arugula | Goats Cheese | Olive Oil | Orange Dust

Seared Scallops - Scallops | Black Rice | Broccoli Florets | Broccoli Puree | Pancetta

Ham & Cheese Croquettes - Iberico | Manchengo

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Salmon - Crispy Skin Salmon | Fennel Puree | Onion Faro | Tomato Jam | Confit Tomatos

Lollipop Chicken Drumstick - Chicken Drumstick | Bell Peppers | Swiss Chard | Onion Soubise

Mediterranean Snapper - Whole Snapper | Herbs | Roasted Bell Peppers | Pearl Onions

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

(V) Lemon Tart - Lemon | Meringue

(V) Red Wine Poached Pear - Pear | Gluwhëin Reduction | Caramel | Cinnamon Crumb

(V) Profiteroles - Choux Pastry | Dark Chocolate | Chantilly Cream | Berries

(V) Creme Bruleé - Custard | Sugar | Berries

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Chef Benjamin's reviews

4.8

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24 services

We booked Chef Ben for a low key friends get together at an Airbnb outside of Palm Springs. He made six INCREDIBLE dishes at a very affordable price. Each dish was delicious and ranged from lamb lollipops to stuffed agnolotti pasta to whipped feta & local honey. He made a menu tailored to our preferences and to our budget! He blended seamlessly into our group and atmosphere. Was very friendly and professional. Each dish was beautiful in presentation and tasted amazing. I wouldn’t hesitate to book him again for any function!! Highly recommend!!

Chef Ben put us at ease from the start. He was punctual and came well prepared to provide us with a great dining experience. I really enjoyed the sophistication of his food and his impeccable presentation.

We had a great experience with Ben! He cooked a wonderful dinner for my husband and I, was very collaborative with the menu, and his food was great. He took care of everything and made the experience special. I would definitely recommend him!

Ben did a fantastic job. He was on top of everything and clearly cared about providing a great experience.

Chef Ben, made our first wedding anniversary, a memorable day that we will never forget! I can’t thank him enough. I would hire him every day if I could!

Ben was very professional, personable and fun! His food was amazing!! Definitely recommend him!

Ben is such a wonderful chef and the food was INCREDIBLE. I love that some of the fresh veggies came from his garden and he infused his own olive oil with parsley. Very cool touches. He catered to dietary needs and created a bespoke menu perfect for our meal. If you’re after a lovely evening for your friends or family and wonderful food, he delivers.

I had the chef come for my birthday dinner and everything was perfect. The food was delicious and the chef was very polite and professional. Chef was extremely helpful when picking the menu for the night and attentive to my dietary needs. He left the kitchen spotless. I would 10/10 recommend Chef Ben and the Take a Chef service. Thank you for an amazing dinner!

Ben was great! Excellent communication and very professional. Delicious and thoughtful food!