Chef Tien Tran

Private Chef In Palm Springs

Food means family to me, the table should offer solace as well as sustenance. Learning to cook by my Father’s side growing up here on the West Coast I was inspired by the confluence of Asian and All-American cuisines. Where the memories of youth meet newly found culinary techniques is my playground.

For me, cooking is...

For me cooking is more than the mere preparation. It is the thought process, how to blend different ingredients and create novel flavors.

I learned to cook at...

I learned my culinary skills by observing my Dad cook at a young age. From there I was self taught under the mentorship of a variety of gifted Chefs

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is respecting my ingredients and treating them with love. It is what makes the food!

My menus

Everything Italian

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House Salad- Fresh Mixed Greens, Heirloom Tomatoes, Shaved Onion, Radish, Avocado, Red Wine Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Penne Pasta- Roasted Roma Tomato, Garlic, Fresh Herbs, Spinach, Pecorino

Basil Pesto- Linguine, Pepitas, Fresh Basil, Charred Tomato, Kalamata Olives, Lemon, Grana Padano, Local Olive Oil

Atlantic Salmon- Cajun Seared, Avocado Relish, Shaved Radish

Roasted Chicken- Fresh Herbs, Aromatic Spices

DESSERT

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Lemon Ricotta Cake with Almonds

Italian 2.0

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Burrata Salad - Heirloom Tomato, Burrata, Local EVOO, Arugula, Red Wine Vin

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Salmond Piccata - Lemon Butter Sauce, White Miso, Capers, Fresh Herbs

Stuffed Chicken - Dill Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper, Parm Crust, Cream Sauce

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Lemon Ricotta Cake with Almonds

Brunch Cruise

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Assorted Breakfast Pastries- Organic Honey, House Preserves

FIRST COURSE

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Mexican Fruit Salad- Mixed Fresh Fruit, Piloncillo, Mint, Tajin

MAIN COURSE

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Breakfast Brabant Potatoes- Scallion, Garlic, Herbs, Ghee

Chilaquiles- Salsa de Arbol, Queso Fresco, Avocado, Citrus Crema

Morning Frittata- Sweet Bell Pepper, Bacon, Asiago Cheese, Baby Kale

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Holiday Favorites

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House Bruschetta- Charred Tomato Ragout, Aged Balsamic, Local Olive Oil, Fresh Mozzarella, Hothouse Basil

Beef Meatballs- Sunday Gravy, Basil, Grana Padano

FIRST COURSE

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Pomegranate Salad- Arugula, Orange Supremes, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts

MAIN COURSE

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Roasted Veggies- Select Seasonal Vegetables, House Spices

Buttermilk Mash Potatoes and Gravy

Prime Rib Roast- Herb Crust, Slow Cooked, Reverse Sear

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Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie- Candied Pecans, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Surf N Turf

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Cesar Salad- Romaine Lettuce, Homemade Sourdough Croutons, Anchovies, Grana Padano Cesar Dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Prime NY Strip- Soy marinade, Chimichurri

Jumbo Shrimp - Cajun, Garlic Butter, Fresh Herbs

Pee Wee - Twice Cooked, Garlic, Thyme, Brown Butter

Charred Broccolini & Asparagus

DESSERT

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Banana Foster Bread Pudding - Piloncillo and Baja Salt, Thick Cream

Everything Seafood

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FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pomegranate Salad- Arugula, Orange Supremes, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts

MAIN COURSE

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Lemon Garlic Salmon- Bright Flavors, Charred Lemon, Fresh Herbs

Jumbo Shrimp - Cajun, Garlic Butter, Fresh Herbs

Sautéed Select Veggies, Wild Mushrooms, Jasmine Rice, Avocado Relish, Shaved Radish

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Poacher Pear- Red Wine Glaze, Cream, Pan Dulce, Toasted Nuts

Chef’s Italian Favorites

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FIRST COURSE

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House Salad- Fresh Mixed Greens, Heirloom Tomatoes, Shaved Onion, Radish, Avocado, Red Wine Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Roasted Chicken- Fresh Herbs, Aromatic Spices

Basil Pesto- Linguine, Pepitas, Fresh Basil, Charred Tomato, Kalamata Olives, Lemon, Grana Padano, Local Olive Oil

DESSERT

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Lemon Ricotta Cake- Almonds, Thick Cream

Bar Grill

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FIRST COURSE

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Cesar Salad- Romaine Lettuce, Homemade Sourdough Croutons, Anchovies, Grana Padano Cesar Dressing

Potato Salad- Pee Wee potato, Bacon, Eggs, Celery, Onions, Creamy Sauce

Elote off the Cobb- Roast Corn, Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Chipotle Aioli

MAIN COURSE

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Angus Burger- White Cheddar, Onions, Tomato, Butter Lettuce, Pickles, Mayo, Ketchup Mustard

Hot Dogs- Pico De Gallo, Bacon, Pickled Jalapenos, Shredded Jack, Sauerkraut

DESSERT

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Fruit Salad- Mixed Fresh Fruit, Mint, Tajin

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Chef Tien's reviews

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Chef Tien was AMAZING! He was right on time and cooked us a delicious meal. He was able to accommodate to my boyfriends and I dietary restrictions. It was a lovely experience and I would totally book again!!!

Amazing food and very friendly!

Chef Tien was Incredible! Could not recommend enough. Will definitely hope he will be available for any future trips to Joshua tree.

Tien was punctual, courteous, and enjoyable. On top of that the brunch was absolutely lovely! With 6 dishes, plus pastries it was more than expected and each dish did not leave us wanting! Highly recommend Tien for the quality of cuisine, enjoyable person, and professionalism. Private Feedback: Chef Tien, thank you for a most lovely and chill morning. We enjoyed everything you made and greatly appreciate your professionalism and care you bring to the food. We enjoyed every bite.

Chef Tien made our celebration night so special! He worked with me beforehand to customize a menu that my partner would love, and arrived right on time to begin preparing our meal. My partner and I played chess in the room next to the kitchen while we were waiting, and Chef Tien would occasionally pop in and we’d have great conversation. Such a nice guy! Once the prep was done, we sat down to a set table (by Chef) and he brought out our courses one by one. The food was savory, fresh and delicious. I could not recommend Chef Tien enough, both as a great human and talented chef! Private Feedback: To Chef Tien: Thank you again for making Craig’s promotion & birthday dinner so special! It was great chatting with you and finding all these connections between the 3 of us. Wishing you the best!

Chef Tien was amazing! His food is delicious, he cleaned after he cooked, and he stored the leftovers for us so we could continue to enjoy it. A 5 star experience all the way!!

Tien was an amazing personal chef. We had to most delicious breakfast! Thank you!

My wife and I had an incredible experience with Chef Tien! He was on time, fun to hang out with, and cooked us a fantastic dinner for our wedding anniversary! Food was delicious, 10/10 Private Feedback: Thank you so much Chef Tien! You helped make our first wedding anniversary something we will never forget! It was so great to meet you and hang out for the evening

Our experience with Samantha was fabulous! She prepared lamb chops for my girlfriend and I. And they were delicious. She also had items that weren’t on the menu. A goat cheese appetizer with a flaky crust. We both got along with her right from the start. I highly recommend this experience. Private Feedback: Thanks again Samantha Yvonne and I had a wonderful time with you. We truly hope to see you in San Francisco or possibly here again. The lamb was so tender and delicious!!

Samantha and her husband did an amazing job for our dinner! The food is delicious, well balanced, tasteful and beautiful! Everyone of our guests spoke highly about the dinner and had a great time! The Chief team is so easy to work with - they arrive on time, helpful in every way they can, respect your time with guests, and leave the kitchen tidy and clean. Will hire the team again!

Chef Tien was amazing! We had an intimate dinner with just a few friends and it was delicious and thoroughly enjoyed by all! Would highly recommend Tien for an amazingly delicious dinner.

Chef Tian was AMAZING! He was professional and engaging and the food was mouthwatering. He went above and beyond to accommodate my changes, both to the menu and to the number of attendees. I still dream about his ceviche and whipped cream on his dessert! I was really impressed with everything!

Chef Tien cooked us an amazing outdoor meal for our Temecula girls weekend! He was easy to communicate with, arrived on time, cooked, and cleaned up—a true professional! The food was fantastic. His west coast tri-tip was delicious and I will dream about that bananas foster bread pudding for a long time! Thanks Chef Tien!

Absolutely phenomenal experience. Tien crafted a fantastic menu, was incredibly responsive and thoughtful, and helped create a fantastic dining experience. Would absolutely recommend and if given the chance, I would love to bring him in for more events.

Dinner with Chief Tien Tran was amazing! We had some setbacks (a 3L bottle of wine that just didn't want to open) but Chef Tran and his team were creative and resilient and did what needed to be done to deliver an end-to-end awesome experience! Would happily recommend!

Chef Tien was an amazing person, so talented and each and everyone line up for a second plate. His team and himself was super kind and understanding and truly gave a valuable and memorable dinner experience. I would definitely with no doubt work again with him for another special events!

Chef Tran was absolutely amazing! He was incredibly easy to work with, helped plan all the details ahead of our dinner and created an experience and meal all 24 of our guests loved. I would work with Chef again.

Chef Tien was unbelievable. Just say yes. He will do the rest.

Chef Tien was wonderful. He was very helpful when deciding on a menu and we were very pleased with the taco meal he prepared for our group of 14. He was very professional and made our dining experience a fun and memorable one! We would recommend Chef Tien for your next meal.