Chef Rodolfo Reyes

Private Chef In La Cañada Flintridge

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I am a professional chef with more than 20 years of progressive culinary training, I graduated from culinary school in 2005 and have held just about every position in the kitchen on my way to becoming an Executive Chef. I have owned my own business, helped open restaurants, worked for the world's largest and second-largest food service company and 5-star hotels. I have had the privilege of having cooked at events and establishments in which celebrities were in attendance including, former first lady Michelle Obama. Sports stars such as Troy Aikman, Charles Barkley, the 2001 World Series Champion Arizona Diamondbacks, the Chicago Cubs, and San Francisco Giants among others.

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For me, cooking is...

A way to bring people together and open a whole new world, not just in tastes but in cultures and experiences.

I learned to cook at...

As a child in my parent's restaurant, while sharpening my craft in culinary school and everyday I've worked in a kitchen for the past 20+ years.

A cooking secret...

Treating food with respect and learning what it does, you don't force things in the kitchen, you manipulate them.

My menus

All American

STARTER

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Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms || garlic | sharp cheddar | parsley | bread crumbs

Pimento Cheese Hush Puppies || corn | peppers | green onions | mustard-mayo sauce

Bacon Mac & Cheese || green onions | three cheese blend | smoked bacon

Corn & Crawfish Fritters || cajun sautéed crawfish | corn kernels | scallions | remoulade

Deviled Eggs ||paprika | parsley | mayo

Buffalo Chicken Wings ||cayenne pepper sauce | celery | carrots | bleu cheese dressing

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders || smoked pork | smokehouse bbq sauce | green onion coleslaw

Grilled Shrimp Skewers || bbq spiced shrimp | bourbon glaze

Crab Cakes || roasted corn cream | avocado-red pepper relish

Beef Sliders | beer braised onions | gouda cheese | avocado

FIRST COURSE

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Green Salad || romaine lettuce | roma tomatoes | cucumbers | green goddess dressing

Watermelon & Blistered Tomato || feta cheese | green onions | feta cheese | mint | e.v.o.o

Grilled Corn Salad || watercress | green onions | celery | red peppers | red pepper vinaigrette

Roasted Succotash || mixed greens | bleu cheese crumbles | buttermilk dressing

Roasted Cabbage & Brussel Sprouts || mesclun greens | pears | pecans | red wine vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Bone-in Chicken || herb marinated chicken | bbq sauce | roasted fingerlings | citrus sautéed broccolini

Honey Stung Fried Chicken || roasted yukon potatoes | grilled citrus squash

Grilled Chicken Breast || celery root-green apple slaw | parsley red potatoes | corn on the cob

Smoked Pork BBQ Spare Ribs || chive roasted red potatoes | baked beans | country slaw | mushrooms & cherry tomatoes

Spiced Pork Tenderloin || apple chutney | roasted sweet potatoes | green beans & onions

BBQ Beef Brisket || smoked bbq sauce | three cheese potato gratin | braised greens

Grilled Cowboy Ribeye || espresso-chili rub | steakhouse demi glaze | green chili-cheddar mashed potatoes | grilled garlic asparagus

Seafood Jambalaya || andouille sausage | rice | diced tomatoes | cod | mussels | peppers

Seared Catfish || cornmeal crust | trinity cajun tomato sauce | cheddar grits | collard greens

Shrimp & Grits || scallions | tomato chunks | garlic | butter | roasted brussel sprouts

DESSERT

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Apple Crumble & Ice Cream

Raspberry Rhubarb Crisp W/ vanilla ice cream

Red White & Blue Trifle

Bourbon Tartlet

Sweet Potato Tartlet

French Classics

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Artichoke Tapenade Bruschetta || garlic-herb crostini | roasted red pepper | olive mix

French Onion Soup || Gruyere cheese crouton | chives

Seared Lump Crab Cakes || lobster cream | mixed greens | chive oil

Beef Carpaccio || micro greens | shaved fennel | sun dried tomato aioli

Seared Scallops || citrus cream | lardons | anise

Garlic Herb Shrimp || champagne burre blanc | chèvre crouton

Smoked Salmon Bruschetta || Boursin | red onions | lemon oil | balsamic reduction

Cheese Soufflé || gruyere | chives | white pepper

Warm Brie & Pesto || basil | pinenuts | sliced baguette

Mini Croque Monsieur || béchamel | gruyère | ham

FIRST COURSE

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Lyonnaise Salad || crisp frisee | warm bacon dressing | poached egg | black pepper

Salade Verte || mesclun greens | cherry tomatoes | cucumbers | red onions | champagne dressing

Country Salad || arugula | walnuts | chèvre | roasted asparagus | beets| citrus-dijon vinaigrette

Bistro Salad || butter lettuce | romaine | chives | tarragon | pickled shallots | dijon dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Confit || chicken thighs | tomatoes | tarragon | basil | pomme puree | sautéed asparagus

Coq Au Vin || bone in chicken | cognac | cippollini onions | cremini mushrooms | roasted fingerling potatoes | sautéed asparagus

Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin || apple chutney | roasted new potatoes | baby carrots Vichy

Seared Halibut || olives | balsamic-honey glaze | parmesan polenta | charred asparagus

Moules Vinaigrette || black mussels | shallots | garlic | chives | white wine | angel hair pasta

Salmon en Papillote || thyme butter | lemon | white wine | roasted potatoes | French green beans

Crusted NY Strip || gorgonzola-shallot crust | duches potatoes | king oyster mushrooms

Steak Diane || beef tenderloin | cream pan sauce | yukon potato mash | mushroom medley

Grilled Ribeye || thyme beef jus | baked potato | charred brussel sprouts

Filet of Beef || herb marinade | red wine Demi | gorgonzola | saffron risotto | baby carrots

Lamb Shank Navarin || tomato sauce | baby potatoes | thyme | baby carrots

Lamb Chops Provecale || dijon mustard | bread crumbs | garlic & red wine syrup | parmesan risotto | roasted brussel sprouts

DESSERT

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Classic Creme Brûlée || fresh berries | whipped cream | mint

"Frozen" Fruit Terrine || berries |pears | oranges | creme anglaise

Molten Chocolate Cake || berry compote | fresh mint | whipped cream

Flourless Chocolate Cake || mixed berry compote | whipped cream

Pear & Caramel Tartin || cinnamon | creme fraiche | start anise

Modern American

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Shrimp & Scallop Cocktail | poached shrimp | bay scallops | citrus cocktail sauce

Bacon Mac & Cheese | roasted corn | red onion | white cheddar | bacon

Grilled Andouille Sausage Skewers | roasted red peppers | garlic crouton | sauce piquant

California Beef Sliders | beer braised onions | gouda cheese | avocado

Fried Beer Battered Green Beans | IPA batter | red pepper aioli

FIRST COURSE

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Seared Lump Crab Cakes | lobster cream | remoulade | micro greens

Southwest Caesar | crisp romaine | roasted corn | tortilla crisp | chipotle caesar

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Pork Tenderloin | apple chutney | green onion potato timbale | roasted baby carrots

Chorizo Stuffed Pork Chop | Kansas City BBQ | rosemary roasted red potatoes | creamed corn

Herb Roasted Bone-in Chicken | rosemary-lemon sauce | white cheddar grits | roasted brussel sprouts | charred grape tomatoes

Herb-Butter Pan Roasted Ribeye | mushroom demi glace | truffled yukon mashed potatoes | sautéed broccolini

Crusted New York | gorgonzola cheese crust | garlic mashed potatoes | ratatouille

Seared Black Cod | corn cream | english pea puree | risotto cake | roasted summer squash

Grilled Salmon | shallot-lime marinade | avocado-mango relish | roasted red pepper rice | sautéed asparagus

DESSERT

All inclusive

Flourless chocolate cake || Raspberry coulis | whipped cream

Creme Brûlée || fresh berries | whipped cream| mint

All American Apple Pie A la Mode

Bread Pudding W/ whiskey creme

Angel Food Cake and citrus tossed berry trifle

Raspberry-Rhubarb Crisp with vanilla ice cream

Lava Cake || berry compote | whipped cream | mint

Mediterranean Feast

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Hummus Trio || roasted red pepper | garlic | jalapeño-cilantro |vegetable crudite pita chips

Artichoke Tapenade Bruschetta || garlic-herb crostini | roasted red pepper | olive mix

Spinach & Artichoke Dip || three cheese blend | roasted artichokes | pita bread

Tahini Chicken on Cucumber || hummus | kalamata olives

Greek Meatballs || ground beef | feta | tzatziki | scallions

Lemon-Oregano Shrimp Skewers || garlic | e.v.o.o | parsley

Algerian Kefta Skewers || ground beef | ground lamb | cilantro | harissa

FIRST COURSE

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Tomato & Avocado || basil | e.v.o.o | garlic |romaine | balsamic vinaigrette |

Cous Cous & Grilled Veg || squash | red onion | mushrooms | tomatoes | basil | eggplant | oregano dressing

Strawberry & Feta || spinach | red onion | slivered almonds | yasou dressing

Superfood Salad || quinoa | lentils | kale | bell peppers | garbanzo beans | golden dressing

Greek Wedge || cherry tomatoes | kalamata olives | feta cheese | cucumber | red onion | lemon-oregano vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Paella || saffron rice | green beans | bell pepper | peas | chicken | sausage

Tuscan Chicken || grilled chicken breast | garlic cream | sun-dried tomatoes | spinach | red pepper orzo | ratatouille

Chicken Souvlaki || oregano-lemon marinade | tzatziki | cucumber relish | red pepper rice | parmesan roasted broccoli

Baked Sea Bass || cherry tomato-herb salad | green onions | balsamic reduction | feta crumbles | saffron rice | roasted cauliflower

Grilled Salmon || citrus cream | roasted vegetable israeli cous cous | grilled asparagus

Harissa Marinated Top Sirloin|| spicy marinade | greek potatoes | herb oil roasted vegetables

Grilled Ribeye || herb rub | jalapeño-basil puree | tomato-charred shallot topping | rosemary roasted potatoes | roasted briami vegetables

Moroccan Lamb Tangine|| lamb shank | ginger | tomatoes | turmeric | cinnamon | roasted yukon potatoes | garlic-cilantro oil carrots

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Baklava || walnuts | phyllo dough | honey | vanilla ice cream

Roasted Rosemary Peaches || blackberries | mint | vanilla ice cream

Honey-Pistachio Roasted Pears || orange zest | honey | sweet mascarpone |

Greek Parfait || pistachios | orange blossom | mint | honey

Italia

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Warm Spinach Dip || spinach | artichokes | three cheese blend | toasted baguette

Meatballs de la Nona || handmade meatballs | pomodoro sauce

Antipasto Pick || salami | roasted pepper | mozzarella pearl | pepperoncini | olive

Grilled Beef Crostini || marinated beef | garlic crostini | horseradish cream

Tarragon Shrimp Bruschetta || mascarpone crostini | sautéed shrimp | e.v.o.o arugula

Fried Calamari || sliced garlic | sweet peppers | spinach |sun dried tomato aioli

Tenderloin & Polenta || seared beef | creamy polenta | caramelized shallots | portobello relish

Caramelized Shallot Tartlet || gorgonzola cheese | thyme | balsamic reduction

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar Salad || crisp romaine | garlic croutons | parmesan cheese | creamy dressing

Insalata Verdi || field greens | artichoke hearts | roasted red peppers | red onion | croutons

Mista || arugula | pecorino cheese | balsamic | toasted almonds | raspberries | white balsamic

Watercress & Goat Cheese || roasted pistachios | prosciutto | honey-basil vinaigrette

Cannellini Bean Salad || italian herbs | tomato | sweet onion | tomato-basil vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Lasagna di Napoli || ground beef & pork | san marzano tomato sauce | basil | 3 cheese blend

Tortellini Portofino || walnuts | green peas | white wine cream sauce | try colored tortellini

Pesto Branzino en Croute || phyllo dough | roasted red pepper coulis | romano cheese risotto | roasted baby carrots

Halibut Lazio || italian olives | balsamic-honey glaze | parmesan polenta | charred asparagus

Braised Beef Short Ribs || cabernet-rosemary reduction | roasted garlic mashed potatoes | parmesan dusted broccolini

Crusted NY Strip || herb dusted steak | gorgonzola & shallot crust | duches potatoes | king oyster mushrooms & shallots

Lamb Rack Palermo || shallot-herb crust | garlic-barolo wine reduction | gratin potatoes | basil roasted mushrooms & cherry tomatoes

Seafood Linguine Basilica || pesto cream | sun dried tomatoes | broccoli | marinated shrimp | scallops | salmon

Pork Osso Bucco || slow braised shank | parmesan mashed potatoes | charred asparagus

Stuffed Pork Chop || pancetta | romano | breadcrumbs | red wine demi | sun dried tomato polenta | spaghetti squash

Menton Chicken || artichokes | sun-dried tomatoes | mushrooms | white wine | fingerings | vegetables primavera

Lobster Ravioli || basil scented cream | sun dried tomatoes | mozzarella | broccolini

Filet of Beef || herb marinade | gorgonzola cheese | saffron risotto | charred asparagus & baby carrots

DESSERT

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Tiramisu de la Nona || mascarpone | coffee liqueur | cacao | ladyfinger wafers | cinnamon whipped cream

Chocolate-Vanilla Panna Cotta || fresh berries | mint

Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake || raspberry coulis | fresh berries | whipped cream | Mint

Deconstructed Tartufo di Calabria || maraschino cherries | vanilla ice cream | chocolate cookies | salted caramel sauce

Torta al Cioccolato Decadente || semi sweet chocolate | triple berry compote | whipped cream | whipped cream

Cheesecake Napolitano || layered strawberry-chocolate-vanilla | fresh berries | whipped cream

Contemporary Mexican

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Chips & Roasted Poblano Salsa || toasted corn | avocado | queso fresco | blue corn chips

Chicken Mini Tostada || black bean puree | corn relish | queso fresco | poblano aioli

Beef Stuffed Jalapeño || barbacoa | pickled onions | avocado aioli

Ceviche Mixto Shooters || bay scallops | shrimp | octopus | tomato juice | lime | cilantro

Shrimp & Avocado Toast || grilled toast | avocado puree | arugula | radishes | serrano glaze

Street Corn || mayonnaise | cotija cheese | lime juice | chili powder

Corn & Pepperjack Fritters || chipotle-tomato jam | queso freso

Pork Tostaditas || mezcal braised pulled pork | pickled red onion | quest fresco | avocado

Chipotle BBQ Ribs || jicama & pineapple slaw

Shrimp & Polenta || cilantro-mesquite marinade | chihuahua cheese | pico de gallo

Fried Calamari || sweet peppers | green onions | roasted poblano aioli

FIRST COURSE

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Mexican Sprouts || charred brussel sprouts | kale | roasted corn | ganny smith apples | cherry tomatoes | cilantro-jalapeño dessing

Tierra Del Fuego || hearts of palm | avocado | tomatoes | watercress | lime-cilantro vinaigrette

Jalapeño Caesar || romaine hearts | toasted pumpkin seeds | cotija cheese | jalapeño caesar

Sonoran Wedge || bacon | roasted corn | pickled onion | charred tomatoes | peppercorn dressing

Arugula & Prickly Pear || red onions | bleu cheese | almonds | beets | raspberry vinaigrette

Spicy Romanie || ancho ranch | corn | tortilla strips | queso fresco | pickled onions | tomatoes

MAIN COURSE

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Stuffed Pork Loin || chorizo stuffing | oaxaca cheese | apricot-chipotle glaze | papas bravas | chili scented corn

Adobo Roasted Chicken || pineapple juice | oregano | dried chili pods | pineapple-red pepper relish | Spanish rice | roasted asparagus

Cowboy Ribeye || espresso-chili rub | smokehouse steak sauce | crisp onions | cotija mashed potatoes | charred brussel sprouts

Seafood Pasta || roasted poblano cream | grape tomatoes | pearl onions | shrimp | salmon | cod

Enchiladas Suizas || shredded chicken | tomatillo cream | drunken black beans | cilantro rice

Braised Short Ribs || chipotle & corn demi | cilantro mashed potatoes | sautéed green beans

Chicken Mole || cilantro | red onions | jalapeño | spanish rice | asparagus & onions

Seared Sea Bass || mango and red pepper relish | rice & corn patty | roasted Brussel sprouts

Tequila Salmon || black bean-corn relish | masa broth | pico de gallo potato timbale | blistered cherry tomatoes

Pork Shank Green Pozole || hominy | radish | cabbage | avocado | corn chips

Seared Sea Bass || roasted poblano chimichurri | smashed fingerlings & chorizo | broccolini

New York Strip || guajillo puree | cotija mashed potatoes | charred brussel sprouts

Mesquite Dusted Filet || queso fundido | poblano-cotijta risotto | baby carrots | cilantro oil

DESSERT

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Tres Leches Cake || peach filling | whipped cream

Chocolate Tamales || sweet corn masa | molten chocolate

Mexican Chocolate Lava Cake || triple berry compote | hibiscus whipped cream

Sonoran Bread Pudding || apricots | pecans | raisins | cinnamon | mezcal cream | ice cream

Hibiscus Creme Brûlée || fresh berries | whipped cream | mint

Churros & Ice Cream || berries | chocolate sauce

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Chef Rodolfo's reviews

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Book… Book….Book, This experience was amazing, the food was phenomenal. I can’t think of one thing I could even critique. Our chef did an amazing job, we had big portions. Absolutely NO complaint!

It was so great to meet Jose and experience a private chef dinner. Thank you for making the evening so memorable and preparing such a delicious meal for us!

We had a great experience with Chef Rodolfo. We were a group of 9 that hosted Chef Rodolfo for an evening dinner at our Airbnb. His expertise and experience were clear immediately. He was professional, generous with his commentary throughout our meal, and most importantly all of the food was delicious. He was on time, self-sufficient and cleaned everything after the meal. Highly recommend Chef Rodolfo!

Great experience!

We had a lovely work dinner at a house we rented for the week. This was the perfect evening and the food was delicious! Chef J. was also very sweet with my puppy, who got a few yummy morsels of chicken. Thanks for the delicious evening!

Chef Manu was so kind, and professional! He cooked a wonderful meal for my friends and I and served us. The presentation was beautiful! They were on time and cleaned up everything when leaving!

Renoldo Reyes is a creative, personable, chef! His presentation along with flavorful entrees were amazing.

Amazing food, amazing experience. Chef Martin Avitia is absolutely wonderful and food was 5 stars.

Rodolfo was AMAZING! The food was out of this world. Even some picky eaters at our table loved everything. Chef Rodolfo was very engaging and told us a few stories about cooking for various celebrities and events. That part was really cool to listen to. The best part of the entire experience was the fact that I got to eat a wonderful meal in my own home and didn’t have to cook or clean! He hand washed all of my nice china that we had used and left our kitchen immaculate! If you’re on the fence, definitely go for it and book chef Rodolfo Reyes.

Little car trouble and ran a little late but overall the food was great and he even had some stories that he offered to tell and the cleanup was amazing. Would definitely recommend.

We had the BEST experience with Chef Rodolfo! He was great with communication and expectations up front. We were staying at an airbnb in which the kitchen posed a few problems but he came right in and was able to adapt quickly. All 4 dishes were incredible and we enjoyed his company and conversation through out the meal. It was an intimate setting and just what we were looking for.

Superb dining experience was provided to our family for New Year’s Eve dinner by Rodolfo Reyes. His culinary expertise appealed to all our senses & was delightful. His personality is charming & humorous. His explanations of ingredients & technique inspired us to want to cook his recipes. An overall excellent dinner & dessert to celebrate the New Year. We definitely recommend hiring a personal chef for your special celebrations. It is fun to follow Rodolfo Reyes on Instagram @culinarybrigadechef.

Polished, sophisticated, highly talented- Rodolfo cares hugely about his profession and your enjoyment of his food. We had a tremendous time with him and really valued his cooking.