Chef Melissa Mehra

Personal Chef In Palm Springs

I am a professional Chef who attended Le Cordon Bleu and have been in the food and beverage industry since 2007. I offer personal Chef services such as private dinners, group or individual cooking classes, catering events, and meal prep - all in the convenience of your own home, Airbnb or vacation rental. All services offered are completely customizable and tailor-made to each client.

Meet the Chef:

Chef Melissa grew up in Los Angeles, California around a plethora of cuisines and flavors. Later she attended Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena to pursue a culinary career. She landed in the Coachella Valley with her wife and two daughters and now works as a private chef and caterer serving the Riverside and San Bernadino County areas.

As a gourmet chef, Melissa is dedicated to creating healthy, delicious food and providing convenient, professional, and accessible fine dining services for her clients. Offering personalized recommendations and support while integrating appropriate food choices with lifestyle options, she seeks to create the perfect balance between client and chef.

For me, cooking is...

My passion and my life!

I learned to cook at...

Le cordon bleu, California.

A cooking secret...

Farm to table fresh ingredients

My menus

Authentic Latin (basic) 4 course

STARTER

All inclusive

Aguachile Verde - Fresh cleaned shrimp in a spicy green sauce with sliced red onion and cucumber

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Champagne and sorbet pallet cleanser

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Beer batter fish or chicken tacos with pickled red cabbage ,avocado, chipotle aioli

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Churro cheesecake with Fresh strawberry compote and chocolate

Abuelita crème brûlée with fresh berries

Local menu (Basic) 4 course

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Beef tartare

Pear and gorgonzola salad, with mixed greens and candied walnuts

Fig, balsamic onion jam , Brie crostini

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Airline chicken , herb mash , parsnip purée, seasonal veg, lemongrass beurre blanc

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate and vanilla mirror glaze cake with basil infused fruit

Apple cobbler, french vanilla bean ice cream and caramel disk

Chocolate souffle with Madagascar vanilla ice cream and berries

Surprise (Basic ) 4 Courses

STARTER

All inclusive

Burrata, Beetroot and blackberry, whipped honey goat cheese salad

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Leek and celery smoked soup

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Airline chicken , herb mash , parsnip purée, seasonal veg, lemongrass beurre blanc

DESSERT

All inclusive

Deconstructed tiramisu

Authentic Tour of Italy (Basic) 5 course

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Melon and prosciutto “Ajo blanco”

Arancini and marinara

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fresh hand made pasta cacio e pepe

Beet, mozerella, fig and crostini salad with champagne dressing

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Caprese Chicken Saltimbocca

Blueberry, lemon, and lavender champagne palette cleanser

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Italian Zabaglione

Chocolate souffle with Madagascar vanilla ice cream and berries

Authentic Tour of Italy (indulge) 6 course

STARTER

All inclusive

Beet, mozerella, fig and crostini salad with champagne dressing

Melon and prosciutto “Ajo blanco”

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Champagne lemon lime sorbet

Balsamic onion jam , Brie crostini

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Fresh hand made pasta cacio e pepe

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Italian Zabaglione

Chocolate souffle with Madagascar vanilla ice cream and berries

Deconstructed tiramisu

French classic (Exclusive) 7 course

STARTER

All inclusive

PAN CON TOMATE Grilled bread, grated tomatoes, manchego, Serrano ham

Vermouth spritzer

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MUSHROOM RISOTTO Bomba rice, wild mushrooms, Idiazabal cheese

Champagne and lemon lime sorbet pallet cleanser

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

MALLORCAN STYLE LAMB Braised lamb, piquillo confit, garlic chips, patatas panaderas

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Blood orange crème brulee

Chocolate souffle with Madagascar vanilla ice cream and berries

French classic (Basic) 5 course

STARTER

All inclusive

PAN CON TOMATE Grilled bread, grated tomatoes, manchego, Serrano ham

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Manzanilla Papirusa, Sanlúcar de Barrameda CLAMS WITH PORK BELLY White wine, diced tomatoes, basil

Champagne and sorbet pallet cleanser

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

MALLORCAN STYLE LAMB Braised lamb, piquillo confit, garlic chips, patatas panaderas

DESSERT

All inclusive

Blood orange-champagne creme brûlée

Authentic Tour of Italy (Exclusive) 7 course

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Caprese and mozerella salad, parm, and balsamic fig glaze

Classic Italian bruschetta, cherry tomato, shallot, fresh basil and red wine glaze

Ajo blanco

Arancini and marinara

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Beef carpaccio ( sliced in house)

Ratatouille

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Fresh hand made pasta cacio e pepe

Salmon filet, seasonal veg and fresh potato puree

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate mirror glaze tiramisu

Apple and berry cobbler, french vanilla bean ice cream and caramel disk

Authentic Latin (basic) 4 course

STARTER

All inclusive

Aguachile Verde - Fresh cleaned shrimp in a spicy green sauce with sliced red onion and cucumber

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Champagne and sorbet pallet cleanser

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Beer batter fish or chicken tacos with pickled red cabbage ,avocado, chipotle aioli

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Churro cheesecake with Fresh strawberry compote and chocolate

Abuelita crème brûlée with fresh berries

Local menu (Basic) 4 course

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Beef tartare

Pear and gorgonzola salad, with mixed greens and candied walnuts

Fig, balsamic onion jam , Brie crostini

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Airline chicken , herb mash , parsnip purée, seasonal veg, lemongrass beurre blanc

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate and vanilla mirror glaze cake with basil infused fruit

Apple cobbler, french vanilla bean ice cream and caramel disk

Chocolate souffle with Madagascar vanilla ice cream and berries

Surprise (Basic ) 4 Courses

STARTER

All inclusive

Burrata, Beetroot and blackberry, whipped honey goat cheese salad

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Leek and celery smoked soup

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Airline chicken , herb mash , parsnip purée, seasonal veg, lemongrass beurre blanc

DESSERT

All inclusive

Deconstructed tiramisu

Authentic Tour of Italy (Basic) 5 course

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Melon and prosciutto “Ajo blanco”

Arancini and marinara

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fresh hand made pasta cacio e pepe

Beet, mozerella, fig and crostini salad with champagne dressing

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Caprese Chicken Saltimbocca

Blueberry, lemon, and lavender champagne palette cleanser

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Italian Zabaglione

Chocolate souffle with Madagascar vanilla ice cream and berries

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Chef Melissa's reviews

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418 services

Chef Melissa was very professional and perfectly on schedule. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a chef in the area.

I cannot give enough praise to Chef Melissa. She was so kind and engaging and she wow’d us with every dish. The flavor was incredible as was the presentation. We unanimously agreed it was the best and most beautiful meal we’ve ever had. And they cleaned everything up! We didn’t have to do a thing. She is incredibly talented and a lovely person!

We had an amazing experience working with Chef Melissa and would recommend her in a heartbeat. She was so easy to work with, had great attention to detail, and created a beautifully presented and delicious meal for us. Really an amazing and unique experience and so grateful!

Melissa was an amazing Chef and a wonderful person. She is very professional and friendly, punctual and prepared. Her presentations were incredible and the food was delicious. We were “we’ll fed” to say the least. Highly recommend her. She is also so calming to have around especially for a first time retreat host. Wish I could take her home with me.

We hired Melissa to feed our guest whom we invited to The Monkey Tree Hotel. She was tasked with dinner one night and breakfast another day for 30 people. She was phenomenal. Menu was just what we asked for, presented beautifully and she cleaned up when she was done. Our guest felt very well cared for and well fed!! Thank you.

We loved our meal with Chef Melissa! She was flexible with our group's dietary preferences and the meal was delicious! Thank you so much!

If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience in the Palm Springs area, I can't recommend Melissa Mehra of 3ten Cuisine enough! Melissa came to our Airbnb and created a delicious and thoughtful meal that was loved by both the kids and adults in our group. The menu was perfectly curated: we started with a fresh and flavorful heirloom tomato and burrata appetizer, followed by a fun and tasty kids' burger bar with fries, which the kids absolutely adored. For the main course, Melissa prepared perfectly cooked pasta and tender steak tips that left everyone raving. Dessert was a decadent mixed fruit cheesecake that was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Melissa's professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to cater to a range of tastes made the evening truly special. If you're in Palm Springs and want an exceptional culinary experience, Melissa and 3ten Cuisine are a must!

Chef Melissa was incredible from start to finish! She created a wonderful menu that everyone enjoyed. I can’t stress enough how delicious everything was. She did an excellent job making last minute adjustments that ended up coming up. My family and I cannot thank her enough! I know the guest of honor was especially excited as there were some leftovers (that she later hid from the rest of the family). We hope to work with Chef Melissa again in the future!

Chef Melissa is a delight- in person, and for the impeccable quality of her food and presentation! We had a group of 13, and she customized a menu that everyone was excited about- and then completely exceeded expectations. She is clearly a pro, arrived and got right to work quietly preparing an elegant feast for us, all plated beautifully-- though it was so delicious we devoured it all without dallying to compliment how lovely it all was. Quotes heard during dinner: "I don't even like beets and I would eat another whole plate of that appetizer!" "I could drink an entire vat of that soup." "This pasta is so fresh, best ever!". Highly recommend Melissa, I would (and probably will) hire her again in a heartbeat.

What a spectacular and memorable evening! I had read the previous reviews for Melissa and was pretty impressed. She shared the menu up front with me which was spot on with what I wanted for a very special birthday celebration. She showed up on time, was very engaging and we had a delightful dinner. Food was very innovative and tremendously tasty. We all enjoyed every bite and were excited to have some leftovers as well. Melissa and Emily worked hard preparing our meal and left the kitchen immaculate. They were kind enough to box up all the leftovers for us as requested. I am so happy that Melissa was our chef and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone.

Chef Melissa was incredible! Not only was every dish delicious, but it was plated so beautifully. I would 1000% recommend booking her services.

Melissa’s meal was both beautiful and delicious. From the signature cocktail to the amazing dessert (and everything in between)! She and her team truly made my husband’s birthday celebration a night to remember!

Our experience with Chef Melissa in Big Bear was exceptional. Not only was the food absolutely delicious, but she was also incredibly professional and accommodating. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented, adding so much to our time together. She made sure every need was met with a warm, welcoming attitude. Highly recommend her for anyone looking to elevate their experience with outstanding food and top-notch service!

We have a great dinner, prepared by Chef Melissa. We were having a girls’ night in and picked Chef Melissa based on her delicious sounding menu. I am very happy to report that the evening was a huge success. The food was great, the service was excellent and the kitchen was left completely spotless. It was a wonderful and relaxing experience all around.

Fantastic!

Chef Melissa, was wonderful start to finish. She was punctual and provided excellent communication. The menu she provided was very complex , enjoyable with an flair of professionalism. Overall it was an exceptional experience and would love to do it again. 5 STARS ⭐️

Chef Melissa was amazing! The food, service, story, and personality all flowed and made the birthday exceptional! I will definitely hire again!

Chef Melissa was amazing! The food was delicious - the whole group was raving. And she was very kind and attentive without being overbearing. 10/10 would recommend!

Amazing dinner!!! Would definitely do this again

I was fortunate enough to find Chef Melissa only 2 weeks prior to my last minute trip to Palm Springs. She was easy to work with and plan a meal around my dietary restrictions and food preferences. We can hopped a a quick call which was super helpful. Day of, Chef arrived on time while my friend la and I were Lounging by the pool and the first course was promptly served at the time we discussed. The food was plentiful, delicious and beautifully presented. I’m still dreaming of the mussels that were served as the second course! Chef packed up all the leftovers we had and my group happily enjoyed them later that evening and the next day. This was my first time hiring a private chef and it is an experience I will always remember - a perfect way to celebrate a milestone birthday. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire chef Melissa again next time I’m in Palm Springs!!

Chef Melissa was very professional and perfectly on schedule. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a chef in the area.