Chef Chong Kim Ooi

Private Chef In Thousand Oaks

For over 18 years, I have captivated diners with spectacular and scrumptious dishes infused with vibrant creativity and a joyful spirit of adventure.

I have been around the kitchen since I was just a child. I graduated Le Cordon Bleu in 2002, and since then, I have played with all sorts of cuisines: from classic comfort American to far-east Asian cuisines. I have worked in a couple of incredible restaurants in Southern California such as Upstairs 2, JiRaff, Joe’s Restaurant ( Michilin one star), L’Orangerie, Mamash, and Ortolan (Michilin one star). I have become one of the elite chef features in Airbnb located in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Palm Spring, La Quinta, Indio & Palm Dessert. One of the most requested chef for Luxury Retreats and Amex Centurion club.

I take pride in surpassing client expectations with unmatched culinary artistry that enhances banquets, weddings, themed parties, and other events with exquisitely prepared high-end cuisine and inspired creativity.

My team and I have an extensive career, a casual open-minded personality, and a couple of great secrets of LA to share! The perfect recipe for a memorable experience around the table!

For me, cooking is...

Bringing your dreams to life through imaginative planning, impeccable attention to detail, gracious service and beautiful presentation

I learned to cook at...

Le Cordon Bleu Pasadena Upstairs 2, JiRaffe, Joe’s Restaurant, L’Orangerie, Mamash and Ortolan

A cooking secret...

Consistency, discipline, and pushing the limits of creativity.

My menus

THANKSGIVING

STARTER

All inclusive

PERSIMMON & BRIE CROSTINI ( HORS D'OEUVRES)

MINI CRAB CAKE ( HORS D'OEUVRES)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

POPPY SEEDS BISCUITS WITH HERBS BUTTER SPREADS ( SIDE DISH)

MUSHROOMS & GREEN BEANS CASSEROLE

CHEESEY MASHED POTATO

RICE & CORNBREAD STUFFING

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

HICKORY SMOKED HAM & ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE

POMEGRANTE GLAZED TURKEY WITH CLASSIC PAN ROSEMARY GRAVY

DESSERT

All inclusive

PUMPKIN PIE WITH ALMOND CRUMBLE

Mexico

STARTER

All inclusive

Chips, Salsa & Guacamole

Fish Ceviche

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Shrimp Baby Romain Lettuce Salad ; Jicama, Scallions, Cilantro, Corn, Black Beans, Cheese, Tortilla Chips & Jalapeno Dressing

Chicken Mix Green Salad: Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes, Cheese, Radish, Corn, Onion, & Lemon Vinaigrette

Chicken Tortilla Soup

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

12 Hours Mole Braised Short Ribs With Garlic Mashed Potatoes Baby Squash & Tomatoes Confit

Cajun Spice Chicken: Tomato Rice, Caramelized Onion, Squash, Cheese & Roasted Salsa

Pan Roasted White Fish , Baby Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn & Cajun Butter Sauce

Taco Sampler: Authentic Mexican Style Taco served with Beef, Chicken & Pork (Family Style)

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tres Leches Cake

Churros, Chocolate & Vanilla Ice Cream

Cheese Cake : Berries Coulis & Strawberries

Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake: Berries, Berries Coulis

Sushi

STARTER

All inclusive

Miso Soup

Shrimp Lettuce Salad, Jicama, Corn, Cilantro, Scallions, Sesame Soy Vinaigrette

Spicy Tuna Tostada

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Rainbow Roll, California Crunchy Roll, Baked Salmon Roll

Assorted Sushi : Tuna, Salmon, White Fish, Yellowtail

DESSERT

All inclusive

Green Tea Creme Brulee

Cheesecake with Chocolate Sauce & Berries

Exclusive

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All inclusive

ASSORTED CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE PLATTER

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Shrimp Salad: Shaved Baby Romain, Parmesan Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds, Corn, Mayer Lemon Vinaigrette

Salami Salad: Wild Arugula, Garbanzo Beans, White Beans, Parmesan Cheese, Pesto Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pan Seared Angus Beef New York Steak: Colored Cauliflower, Potato Scallops, Wild Mushrooms Ragout, Pan Glazed Sauce

Jumbo Shrimp Scampi: Linguini Pasta, Baby Heirloom Tomato, Parmesan Cream

Surf & Turf: Chicken & Scallops, Saffron Risotto, Green Beans, Baby Heirloom Tomato, Shaved Cauliflower & Orange Brown Butter Sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake: Berries, Berries Coulis, Walnut Dust

Cheese Cake : Berries Coulis & Strawberries

Italian

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie

Truffle Pizza

Shrimp Lettuce Salad, Tomatoes, Pumpkin Seeds, Almonds, Corn, Aged White Vinaigrette

Blue Cheese, Pear & Pine Nuts Pizza

Arugula Salad, Peach, Buratta, Artichoke & Honey Sherry Vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

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Celery Root Veloute, Dehydrated Root Chips & Baby Scallops

Tomato Basil Soup, Baby Scallops & Parmesan Crumble

Shrimp Scampi: Linguini Pasta, Baby Heirloom Tomato, Parmesan Cream

Spicy Sausage Pasta, Caramelized onion & Herbs

Beef Bolognese with San Marzano Tomatoes

MAIN COURSE

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Black Angus New York Steak with Cauliflower, Fingerling Potatoes, Mushrooms & Chimichurri

12 Hours Red Wine Braised Short Ribs With Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini & Tomatoes Confit

Herbs Crusted White Fish: Mashed Potato, Glazed Carrots, Heirloom Tomatoes Confit, Pesto

Sous Vide Chicken & Pan Seared Scallops Parmesan Risotto, Corn, Baby Carrots & Herbs Chutney

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tiramisu & Shaved Chocolate

Lemon Tiramisu

Cheese Cake : Berries Coulis & Strawberries

Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake: Berries, Berries Coulis

Lemon Panna Cotta, Graham Crackers, Berries & Coulis

Coconut Bread Pudding, Cookies & Cream Ice cream

Asian Fusion

STARTER

All inclusive

Pot Sticker with Spicy Lemon Dipping Sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Shrimp Lettuce: Cajun Marinated Shrimp, Scallion, Cilantro, Jicama, Peanuts & Sesame Miso Dressing

Chicken Lettuce Cup: 5 Spiced Marinated Chicken, Ginger, Scallion, Cilantro, Jicama, Peanuts & Ginger Soy Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Black Pepper New York Steak: Garlic Butter Rice, Baby Bok Choy, Wild Mushrooms, Roasted Cauliflower, Pan Glazed Sauce

Pan Roasted New Zealand Cod: Garlic Butter Rice, Baby Bok Choy, Wild Mushrooms, Soy Glazed, Ginger Scallion Salad

DESSERT

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Coconut Bread Pudding, Grean tea Ice cream & Walnut Dust

Green Tea Dusted Cheesecake, Starberries Reduction & Walnut Dust

Lemon Panna Cotta, Graham Crackers, Berries & Coulis

Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake: Berries, Berries Coulis

Local

STARTER

All inclusive

Chips, Salsa & Guacamole

Fish Ceviche

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Shrimp Baby Romain Lettuce Salad ; Jicama, Scallions, Cilantro, Corn, Black Beans, Cheese, Tortilla Chips & Jalapeno Dressing

Chicken Mix Green Salad: Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes, Cheese, Radish, Corn, Onion, & Lemon Vinaigrette

Chicken Tortilla Soup

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

12 Hours Mole Braised Short Ribs With Garlic Mashed Potatoes Baby Squash & Tomatoes Confit

Cajun Spice Chicken: Tomato Rice, Caramelized Onion, Squash, Cheese & Roasted Salsa

Pan Roasted White Fish , Baby Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn & Cajun Butter Sauce

Taco Sampler: Authentic Mexican Style Taco served with Beef, Chicken & Pork (Family Style)

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tres Leches Cake

Churros, Chocolate & Vanilla Ice Cream

Cheese Cake : Berries Coulis & Strawberries

Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake: Berries, Berries Coulis

French Basic

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie

Tuna Nicoise Salad

Arugula Salad, Pears, Artichoke, Crouton & White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Celery Root Veloute, Dehydrated Root Chips & Baby Scallops

Tomato Basil Soup, Baby Scallops & Parmesan Crumble

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Black Angus New York Steak with Cauliflower, Green Beans, Parmesan Cheese Potato Gratin, Mushrooms Ragout

Herbs Crusted White Fish: Mashed Potato, Glazed Carrots, Heirloom Tomatoes Confit, Orange Brown Butter

12 Hours Red Wine Braised Short Ribs With Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Squash & Cherry Tomatoes

Pan Roasted Chicken, Baby Potatoes, Green Beans, Mushrooms & Herbs Chutney

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake: Berries, Berries Coulis

Vanilla Creme Brûlée

Cheese Cake : Berries Coulis & Strawberries

Chocolate Molten Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream

THANKSGIVING

STARTER

All inclusive

PERSIMMON & BRIE CROSTINI ( HORS D'OEUVRES)

MINI CRAB CAKE ( HORS D'OEUVRES)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

POPPY SEEDS BISCUITS WITH HERBS BUTTER SPREADS ( SIDE DISH)

MUSHROOMS & GREEN BEANS CASSEROLE

CHEESEY MASHED POTATO

RICE & CORNBREAD STUFFING

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

HICKORY SMOKED HAM & ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE

POMEGRANTE GLAZED TURKEY WITH CLASSIC PAN ROSEMARY GRAVY

DESSERT

All inclusive

PUMPKIN PIE WITH ALMOND CRUMBLE

Mexico

STARTER

All inclusive

Chips, Salsa & Guacamole

Fish Ceviche

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Shrimp Baby Romain Lettuce Salad ; Jicama, Scallions, Cilantro, Corn, Black Beans, Cheese, Tortilla Chips & Jalapeno Dressing

Chicken Mix Green Salad: Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes, Cheese, Radish, Corn, Onion, & Lemon Vinaigrette

Chicken Tortilla Soup

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

12 Hours Mole Braised Short Ribs With Garlic Mashed Potatoes Baby Squash & Tomatoes Confit

Cajun Spice Chicken: Tomato Rice, Caramelized Onion, Squash, Cheese & Roasted Salsa

Pan Roasted White Fish , Baby Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn & Cajun Butter Sauce

Taco Sampler: Authentic Mexican Style Taco served with Beef, Chicken & Pork (Family Style)

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tres Leches Cake

Churros, Chocolate & Vanilla Ice Cream

Cheese Cake : Berries Coulis & Strawberries

Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake: Berries, Berries Coulis

Sushi

STARTER

All inclusive

Miso Soup

Shrimp Lettuce Salad, Jicama, Corn, Cilantro, Scallions, Sesame Soy Vinaigrette

Spicy Tuna Tostada

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Rainbow Roll, California Crunchy Roll, Baked Salmon Roll

Assorted Sushi : Tuna, Salmon, White Fish, Yellowtail

DESSERT

All inclusive

Green Tea Creme Brulee

Cheesecake with Chocolate Sauce & Berries

Exclusive

STARTER

All inclusive

ASSORTED CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE PLATTER

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Shrimp Salad: Shaved Baby Romain, Parmesan Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds, Corn, Mayer Lemon Vinaigrette

Salami Salad: Wild Arugula, Garbanzo Beans, White Beans, Parmesan Cheese, Pesto Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pan Seared Angus Beef New York Steak: Colored Cauliflower, Potato Scallops, Wild Mushrooms Ragout, Pan Glazed Sauce

Jumbo Shrimp Scampi: Linguini Pasta, Baby Heirloom Tomato, Parmesan Cream

Surf & Turf: Chicken & Scallops, Saffron Risotto, Green Beans, Baby Heirloom Tomato, Shaved Cauliflower & Orange Brown Butter Sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake: Berries, Berries Coulis, Walnut Dust

Cheese Cake : Berries Coulis & Strawberries

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Chef Chong Kim's reviews

4.96

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1256 services

Amazing experience! Chef was thoughtful with everything. Will definitely do this again.

Chef Jesse was an absolute gem! He cooked an INCREDIBLE late lunch for 6 of us in Palm Desert and every single dish was perfect. The food really was special and he took such great care of us (and our small pup)!! He came in prepared, was organized and left our kitchen spotless. Great communication prior and during his time at our house. Thanks chef- made our night so special????

It was a great experience. The food was delicious and the chef was amazing.

Chef Chong Kim was great! He was responsive, friendly, attentive, and his food was delicious! They cleanup by him + his server was great! Overall, would definitely recommend Chef Kim and will be reaching out to him for future events!

Our experience with the private chef was great. I was celebrating my birthday and didn’t want to think about cooking or cleaning for breakfast and it was SO worth it. I made a special request and asked the chef to make the omelette from “the bear”. He did it, with potato chip crumbles and everything. It was fantastic and I was definitely a happy camper!

Kim was fantastic. Such an awesome experience. Chef Kim made our afternoon a delight. We were able to really enjoy our awesome AirBnB in Joshua Tree and maximizing our rental without leaving the house. This experience has changed the way I feel about dining out. I truly am a food connoisseur and enjoy going to a variety of restaurants however why spend the time while renting a nice home when you can enjoy a high quality meal without leaving the house. Thank you so much for the memorable experience. We will be back! Private Feedback: My only suggestion would be to include a wine or drink option if able. Everything else was perfect. Thank you Kim.

Excellent food!! Chef was very accommodating and kind

Very accommodating and extremely thoughtful attention to detail. Everything was outstanding and exceeded expectations. I highly recommend.

Excellent at home dining experience. The food was delicious and the service was great. Definitely worth the price!

I arranged this as a present for my parents while they are in California for a few months. Coordinating it in advance was very smooth. I was able to work everything out with only a few messages, including dietary restrictions and logistics. My parents said that the chef was extremely friendly, the food was creative and delicious, and that the cleanup job was immaculate. They are planning to book again at some point when they are entertaining next! I would definitely recommend to others too. Private Feedback: Thanks for giving my parents such a special evening!

Food was amazing! Easy!

Kim made our elopement day even more special. The dinner was delicious, we were all so happy and belly’s so full. It was the best! He was so kind, polite and showed so much gratitude and appreciation. We thank you for making our dinner. ❤️ Private Feedback: Thank you so much. Tonight was everything that I could have ever wanted. You made everything so special and everything so smooth. We are soooo happy.

We've done a New Years brunch with Chef Kim two years in a row with our family out in the Palm Springs area and it has been fantastic every year. The food is excellent and he makes accommodations for any dietary restrictions.

Chef Kim was absolutely amazing! He arrived early, engaged beautifully with the family, and created the best meal I have ever eaten. I am so impressed with his performance and would hire him again in a heartbeat.

Chef Chong and his team were incredible. Every course of the meal was delicious. The pizza, pasta, steak, and banana cream pie all tasted like it came from a restaurant kitchen, despite Chef Chong and his team working in an unfamiliar Airbnb kitchen. The service was wonderful, from both the chefs accommodating two attendees with diet restrictions (one which was a last minute change), and with their meal service and cleanup. The kitchen looked better afterwards than it did when they arrived. 10/10 experience

We had an amazing experience with Chef Kim, who prepared an unforgettable meal in our home. The evening began with a beautifully curated charcuterie board, followed by a fresh salad with shrimp and avocado, perfectly balanced in flavor. The main course featured braised short ribs that were tender and rich, served with perfectly cooked vegetables. For dessert, the warm churros with ice cream were the perfect sweet ending—crispy on the outside, soft inside, and complemented by smooth, creamy ice cream. Chef Kimnot only delivered exceptional food but also created a personalized and memorable experience. Every dish was expertly prepared, and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend! Private Feedback: Thank you so much for this amazing experience! We are still stuffed, every course was amazing!

Five stars!

Highly recommend! If you would like to enjoy a high quality meal at home . I love that he allowed us to be relaxed and we enjoyed watching him cook and enjoyed his presentation everything was well seasoned and portioned out. He was awesome to chat with and very professional. Private Feedback: Thank you so much again. I appreciate your services ! Keep being yourself giving your amazing cooking and stories. I appreciate you being open and honest. Wishing you all the best !

Chef Jesse and Kim provided amazing food and service! They both came in prepared and took care of everything! The experience was above and beyond everything we were thinking. I highly recommend them! Private Feedback: Thank you so much for the amazing food and service! We loved everything!

We loved the food! The food was perfect for us after a long drive! The chef did a fabulous job from start to finish. We would book again. Private Feedback: Thank you for the wonderful food. We will book again.

Amazing experience! Chef was thoughtful with everything. Will definitely do this again.