Chef Jacob Perez

Personal Chef In La Quinta

I am a personal Chef who has worked in restaurants, country clubs, and resorts since 1996. I have worked all around the country with very talented Chefs and now love cooking as a personal Chef. I get to cook the food the customer wants in an environment like home. We offer dinner parties, BBQ's, brunch, weekly meals, cooking lessons, and much more.

For me, cooking is...

my passion! Cooking can be relaxing, challenging, rewarding, and chaotic.

I learned to cook at...

many kitchens across America

A cooking secret...

Utilizing well executed techniques to let the food speak for itself

My menus

Modern 4 Course Plated

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Roasted Cauliflower Smoked Local Dates, Cauliflower Pudding, Marcona Almonds

Bread and Butter service with flavored whipped Butters

Charcuterie Board- Array of Cured Meats, Cheeses, Fresh and Dried Fruits, Nuts, Mustards and Pickles

Seared Scallops Lima Bean Succotash, Valencia Orange Butter

Manilla Clams, Purple Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Wild Boar Salami, Chowder Sauce

Short Rib Risotto with Dark Short Rib Demi Sauce & Parmesan

Lobster Mac n Cheese, 4 Cheese, Herb Crust

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Kale & Quinoa Tuscan Kale, Dried Cranberries, Marcona Almonds, Mizithra, Fig Balsamic

Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Pistachio Dust, Microgreens, Meyer Lemon Olive Oil, 25 Year Balsamic

Roasted Asparagus Crispy Prosciutto, Pine Nuts, Shaved Parmesan, 25 Year Aged Balsamic, California Blend

Baby Beets Avocado, Chilled Quinoa, Feta, Grapefruit Vinaigrette

Arugula & Local Dates Marcona Almonds, Gorgonzola, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Champagne Vinaigrette

Peaches & Prosciutto Burrata, Pistachio, Microgreens, Peach Balsamic, California Blend Olive Oil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pan Seared Airline Chicken Breast Roasted Baby Carrots, Brocolini, Cipollini Onion, Bourbon Mustard Chicken Jus

Seared Salmon Tri color Cauliflower, Wilted Spinach, Naval Orange Reduction, Cauliflower Puree

Pork Chop Wild Rice-Sausage Croquette, Mustard Greens, Local Sage, Calvados Apple Pulp

N.Y Strip Sweet Potato Bacon Hash, Roasted Garlic Sauteed Spinach, Cabernet Reduction

Filet Mignon with Red Potato Gratin, Haricot Verts and Green Peppercorn Sauce

Grilled Ribeye Creamed Spinach, Lemon Crushed Potatoes, Smoked Paprika Butter

Herb Crusted Rack Of Lamb Fennel & Wild Rice Pilaf, Charred Zucchini, Curry Yogurt, Cinnamon Balsamic

Sea Bass with Rice Pilaf, Green Beans & Lemon Butter

Lobster Tail with Whipped Potatoes, Veggies & Bearnaise Sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Sticky Coachella Date Cake With Bourbon Caramel, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Date Chrystals

Chocolate Mousse Rocky Road Style Candied Orange, Sweet and Salty Almonds, Roasted California Grapes

Berry Tiramisu Trifle With Ladyfingers & Whipped Sabayon

New York Style Cheesecake Fresh Whipped Cream, Blueberry Compote

Chocolate Cake with Almond-Amaretto Ice Cream and Almond Brittle

Seasonal Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Banana bread pudding with ice cream and caramel

Modern Basic

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seared Scallops Lima Bean Succotash, Valencia Orange Butter

Roasted Cauliflower Smoked Local Dates, Cauliflower Pudding, Marcona Almonds

Peaches & Prosciutto Burrata, Pistachio, Microgreens, Peach Balsamic, California Blend Olive Oil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sea Bass with Rice Pilaf, Green Beans & Lemon Butter

Espresso Rubbed N.Y. Steak & Frites Sweet Potato, Sauteed Baby Spinach, Cipollini Onion, Red Wine Demi Reduction

Roasted Cauliflower Steak Wilted Spinach, Salt Roasted New Potatoes, Watercress Pesto

Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Hazelnut Vinaigrette / Brussel Sprouts & Cherries

DESSERT

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Berry Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote

Chocolate Mousse Cake with Spiced Whipped Cream and Vin de Glace

Modern Family Style Menu

STARTER

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Shrimp Cocktail(Coctel de Camaron) Baja Shrimp, Yellow Tomato, Avocado, Stone Fruit, Fresno Chili, Citrus Juices

Bruschetta Bar- Mixed Wild Mushroom, Artichoke, Roasted Peppers & Classic Tomato Bruschetta served with Assorted Crackers

Artisan Cheese Display- Imported and Domestic Cheeses from Independant Cheese Producers with Dried and Fresh Fruits, Nuts and an Assortment of Crackers & Breads

Fresh made Bread with Tuscany Blend Olive Oil and 25 year aged Balsamic de Modena, Marinated Olive Tapenade, Tomato Bruschetta and crostinis

Charcuterie Board- Array of Cured Meats, Cheeses, Fresh and Dried Fruits, Nuts, Mustards and Pickles

Market Fish Ceviche with Lemon Juice, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Jalapeno, Cilantro & Avocado Crema, served with Corn Tortilla Chips

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Caesar Crisp Romaine, Toasted Pepitas, Dried Sweet Corn, Parmesan, Garlic Anchovy Dressing

Heirloom Tomato and Burrata with Pistachio Dust, Microgreens, Meyer Lemon Olive Oil and 25 Year Balsamic

Rocket Arugula with Bruleed Mango, Pecan Crusted Goat Cheese, Coppa Di Parma and White Peach Balsamic

Rice Pilaf

Whipped Potatoes

Herb Roasted Potatoes

Kale & Quinoa Salad with Dried Cranberries, Marcona Almonds, Ricotta Salata & Fig Balsamic

Potato Gratin with Aged Cheddar

Lemon or Truffle Risotto

Creamy Manchego Polenta

Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts

Grilled Asparagus with Aged Balsamic

Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic & Shallot Butter

Mixed Veggies

Sweet Potato Puree

Roasted Cauliflower with Cauliflower Puree

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Ribeye with Brandy Peppercorn Sauce

Espresso Rubbed N.Y. Strip with Red Wine Demi Reduction

Blue Lump Crab Cakes with Old Bay Hollandaise

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb with Curry Yogurt & Cinnamon Balsamic

Pork Tenderloin with Calvados Apples

Sea bass with Valencia Orange Butter

Seared Salmon with Lemon Beurre Blanc

Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs

Mushroom-Goat Cheese Stuffed Organic Chicken Breasts with Herbed Chicken Jus

Roasted Airline Chicken with Bourbon Mustard Chicken Jus

(Vegetarian)Portobello Mushroom En Croute with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Wilted Spinach, Goat Cheese in Puffed Pastry finished with Piquillo Pepper Sauce

(Vegetarian/Vegan)Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri

USDA Prime Filet Mignon with Cabernet Sauce

DESSERT

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Sticky Coachella Date Cake With Bourbon Caramel, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Date Chrystals

Creme Brulee With Macarons, Fresh Berries & Whipped Cream

Chocolate Mousse Cake with Spiced Whipped Cream and Vin de Glace

Carrot Cake with cream cheese sabayon and caramel sauce

Seasonal Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Italian Basic

STARTER

All inclusive

Bread & Whipped Butter

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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House Made Beef Lasagna with Mushrooms, Mirepoix, Cheese Blend, Red Sauce and Parmesan

Chicken Piccata with White Wine, Lemon-Caper Sauce and Angel Hair

Shrimp Scampi with pasta

Sea Bass with Rice Pilaf, Green Beans & Lemon Butter

Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs, Roasted Potatoes & Market Veggies

DESSERT

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Classic Tiramisu with Coffee Liqueur and Caramel Sauce

Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote

Cannolis with Sweet Cream & Chocolate Sauce

Mexican Basic

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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Chips & Salsa

Market Fish Ceviche Tostada with Lemon Juice, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Jalapeno, Cilantro, Avo Crema

Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos stuffed with Cheese

Chile Gueritos Stuffed Chile Pepper with Shrimp, Cotija and Spices

MAIN COURSE

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Fish Tacos-Snapper, Corn Tortilla, Chipotle Aioli, Avocado, Pickled Cabbage, Queso Fresco, Sweet Potato Chips

Al Pastor(Pork) Tacos, Rice & Beans Salsas, Condiments

Carne Asada Tacos, Rice & Beans Salsas, Condiments

Pollo Asado(Chicken), Tortillas, Salsas, Condiments, Rice & Beans

Shrimp Enchiladas with Cotija and Mexican Spices, Spanish Rice & Beans

DESSERT

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Arroz Con Leche With Rice, Cinnamon, Milk & Lechera (condensed milk)

Traditional Mexican Flan with Bunuellos

Plated Italian Dinner

STARTER

All inclusive

Fresh made Bread with Tuscany Blend Olive Oil and 25 year aged Balsamic de Modena

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caesar Crisp Romaine, Toasted Pepitas, Dried Sweet Corn, Parmesan, Garlic Anchovy Dressing

Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Kalamata Olives & Aged Balsamic

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta-Olive Caper Tapenade, 25 year aged Balsamic de Modena

Handmade Meatballs and Pomodoro Sauce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta

Chicken Piccata with White Wine, Lemon-Caper Sauce & choice of sides

Airline Chicken with Lemon Risotto, Green Beans and Dark Chicken Jus

House Made Beef Lasagna with Mushrooms, Mirepoix, Cheese Blend, Red Sauce and Parmesan

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Berry Tiramisu Trifle With Ladyfingers & Whipped Sabayon

Chocolate Cake with Almond-Amaretto Ice Cream and Almond Brittle

Classic Tiramisu with Coffee Liqueur and Caramel Sauce

Cannolis with Sweet Cream & Chocolate Sauce

Italian Upscale Family Style

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Charcuterie Board with Cured Meats, Cheeses, Nuts, Died Fruit, Pickles, Crackers and Mustards

Fresh made Bread with Whipped Butter, Tuscany Blend Olive Oil and 25 year aged Balsamic de Modena

Bruschetta Bar- Mixed Wild Mushroom, Artichoke, Roasted Peppers & Classic Tomato Bruschetta served with Assorted Crackers

Artisan Cheese Display- Imported and Domestic Cheeses from Independant Cheese Producers with Dried and Fresh Fruits, Nuts and an Assortment of Crackers & Breads

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Kalamata Olives & Aged Balsamic

Grilled Veggies with Caramelized Peppers and Onions

Herb Roasted Potatoes

Lemon or Truffle Risotto

Butter Pasta with Fresh Cracked Pepper

Bean Cassoulet

Roasted Fennel

Lemon Parmesan Green Beans

Creamy Garlic Mushrooms

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Piccata with White Wine, Lemon-Caper Sauce

Eggplant Parmesan

Osso Bucco with Gremolata

Veal Milanese with Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes and Shaved Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

Shrimp Scampi

Branzino with White Wine Caper Butter

Espresso Rubbed New York Strip with Green Peppercorn Sauce

Garlic Rosemary Lamb with Tart Cherry Reduction

DESSERT

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Berry Tiramisu Trifle With Ladyfingers & Whipped Sabayon

Creme brûlée with fresh Berries

Cannolis with Sweet Cream & Chocolate Sauce

Classic Tiramisu with Coffee Liqueur

Asian Mid Level

STARTER

All inclusive

Sunomono Salad & Miso Soup

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Charred Shishito Peppers

Pork Pot Stickers with Dipping Sauce

Shrimp Shumai

Spring Rolls

MAIN COURSE

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Pork Belly, Shrimp or Veggie Fried Rice

Seared Tuna with Edamame Hummus, Gochujang Pickles & Crispy Lavash

Poke Tower Sushi Grade Ahi, Avocado, Edamame, Radish, Sliced Red Onion, Cucumber, Masago, Wonton Crisps, Sesame Seeds, Poke Sauce

Teriyaki Glazed Ribeye or Salmon, Lemongrass Jasmine, Roasted Veggies, Scallions

DESSERT

All inclusive

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Chef Jacob's reviews

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160 services

Chef Jacob was amazing!

Amazing experience with Chef Jacob

Chef Jacob was great to work with and the food was very yummy. Great special and stress-free experience for us to have a nice dinner in. Would highly recommend!

Jacob did an incredible job, we were blown away by the meal he created.

Jacob was amazing and the food was incredible

Chef Jacob’s team - Jonathan and his wife - were fantastic! They made my sister’s bachelorette party so memorable and was the highlight of our trip. 10/10 would recommend them and use them again if we found ourselves back in the area! We can’t thank them enough!

What a wonderful experience with Chef Jacob and his wife Carolina. From the extent of the menu selection offered to the quality of presentation and exception taste of the meal itself, it was a truly enjoyable experience. Both Jacob and Carolina were engaging throughout the evening and their pride in the meal and presentation showed. From placing the table settings to clean up, the entire meal was handled by both, leaving our party to sit and enjoy the entire process. A highly recommended experience and definitely something that I would look at doing again!

Jacob was so kind, fun, and professional. We loved him! The meal was fabulous, felt elevated yet approachable, and was exactly what I was hoping for. Still dreaming of the date cake. Many thanks!

Chef Jacob and his wife were amazing. They were so sweet, attentive and just overall great people. The food was amazing and very well prepared. There was only 4 of us and we had enough left overs to make a nice lunch for us all the next day, which was amazing since we didnt want the food to stop. Overall, great experience for our relaxing vacation away made only better by Jacob and his wife.

Chef Jacob made magic in the kitchen. From start to finish he was attentive and wanted to make the experience top notch. All the dishes he prepared were delicious; short rib risotto, arugula salad with dates, marcona almonds, applewood smoked bacon with champagne vinaigrette, a generous filet mignon with potato gratin, haricot verts with a green peppercorn sauce and LASTLY my homerun hitter from the menu dessert, a seasonal berry cobler with a scone crust and ice cream. AMAZING. I highly recommend!

An amazing experience! Food surpassed our expectations. I would definitely recommend hiring chef Jacob for your next event.

We enjoyed a delicious meal from Chef Jacob as part of a bachelorette party. He was punctual, friendly, and most importantly - made fantastic delicious food. We were all very impressed. He gave us many options to choose from and we were able to select a delicious meal. His communication was prompt.

Jacob was an incredible chef that I couldn't recommend highly enough. He cooked for my elopement dinner, and he made it extremely special. He catered to our dietary restrictions and let us know what he used as substitutions, how he made the dish, etc. We were so happy with his service. He was also a great person that we were all lucky to get to know! Definitely recommend for any and every dining experience! :)

The dishes were so yummy and they were so accommodating. Would recommend to everyone!

We had such a great time with Jacob and his wife. Would use them again in a heartbeat.

Chef Jacob was great!

Fantastic meal! Very professional and easy to work with. Went out his way to make sure we got what we wanted, and was flexible when we needed to add or change things.

We loved the menu options Chef Jacob provided in his proposal and the price. Unfortunately, Chef Jacob was sick on Saturday morning and was not able to cook for our group. But, he arranged for 2 partner chefs to make us our dinner. They had to travel from far and were a bit late. However, when they arrived, they were incredibly friendly and ready to make us dinner. They quickly put together our appetizer, which was fantastic (fresh baked bread). Then the burrata and tomato salad was incredibly beautiful and extremely delicious. Both of these dishes they brought to us in a Yurt down a dark hill, which was above and beyond. Then, we had our main courses with the sides - everything was outstanding. All 8 of the guests wow-ed at everything they ate. The potato gratin was a complete standout - we fought about the leftovers. It was such a generous portion of food, we got quite a few snackings from it after the dinner. Communication could have been a little better, but ultimately we were very very satisfied.

Jacob and Carolina were delightful and the food was delicious and as described. They were also very flexible, happy to make substitutions for our guest with diet restrictions. The date cake was off the charts good. Communication through Take A Chef was not working, so best to get Jacobs email/phone for better communication.

Jacob Perez was the perfect addition to my husband's 70th birthday celebration. They were very engaging and flexible, and the food was outstanding! My family thought it was the best meal they had experienced in Palm Springs! We would highly recommend him!