CHEF HARRIS

LOCATION
San Diego, CA and willing to travel up to 50 miles

SPECIALTIES
California, French, Mediterranean

"I bring the world to your plate. Come travel with me"

I define myself as a Private Chef, Personal Chef, Restaurant Chef SERVICES
Chef at home, Weekly Tupperware food, private/personal chef

LANGUAGES
English

ABOUT ME

I am a professional chef with 10 years of experience in the Culinary world. I studied at the Art Institute of California where I then worked in several types of kitchens around San Diego. EX: Personal chef, fine dining restaurants, casual restaurants, catering, Hotel work, food truck, banquets, and others. I am an organized and efficient chef and stay calm under pressure. I cook many different styles of cuisine and my passion and learning never stops. I am fully knowledgeable in the safe handling of food and i understand how to adapt foods and tastes to different diets and cultures. Specializing in healthy eats with fresh ingredients that come from the farm to your table. Always researching ways to enhance services with new recipes and new plating styles. Cooking exceptional meals for others is my way of giving to the world. Come join me.

For me cooking is…. My own doctor, a way of tasting the world without leaving your home. I find it very relaxing and almost meditative. Its a way to keep creating art.

I learned cooking at: Working in various restaurants with various different amazing chefs; then received my culinary arts associates degree after 3 years.

My Role model in the kitchen is: My Mother, Chef Paul Liebrant ,Chef Peter Balisteri, Master Chef Patrick Ponsaty ,Chef Phillip Esteban

My secret in the kitchen... Massive thought and creativity along with Organization and love. Being able to multitask and add the correct ingredients that compliment each other.

CHEF DEGUIA

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CHEF GONZALEZ

LOCATION
San Diego, CA and willing to travel up to 100 miles.

SPECIALTIES
My specialty lies in contemporary California cuisine. Using a mix of Asian and Mexican ingredients.

"I’m a new family man who is focused on the big picture through creative food."

Despite the fact that I’ve been running kitchens for over a decade, I always see myself as a student chef. Our industry is ever-evolving so I should be ever-learning.

SERVICES
My services are full time, private, catering, in-home cooking class, and culinary advice.

LANGUAGES
I am comfortable working fluently in both English and Spanish.

ABOUT ME

I am a San Diego Native who has traveled the country extensively, learning from incredible chefs. I’ve taken bits and pieces of wisdom from each place and have created a style of cooking which is all my own. As a chef of Mexican descent, trained in classic French cuisine, who loves Asian ingredients, my style of food is a mix which can only be described as Southern California cuisine.

Personally I am a husband to an incredible and supportive wife and a lively baby boy. Even at 6 months old, he loves keeping his old dad company in the kitchen at home. Yes, I cook at home nearly nightly. I love the life I have and the path I’ve chosen.

For me cooking is not just making food. It’s a continuously growing process in changing texture, flavor, and color. It’s setting one of your dishes in front of a guest and seeing their eyes roll into the back of their head with a satisfied smile when they taste it. There’s nothing like witnessing that. And that’s cooking.

I learned to cook at home. I learned to cook well from my chefs throughout the kitchens I’ve worked in. I owe it all to them.

My role models in the kitchen are Chef Magnus Nilsson when it comes to creativity and innovation. When it comes to consistency and love, my role model is my mom.

I’m not sure that I have any guarded secrets in the kitchen. I love to talk shop and nerd out on everything from volcanic black salt to Japanese knives. I’m an open book.

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CHEF RUPP

LOCATION
San Diego, CA, 50 miles

SPECIALTIES
Open Preference, with personal preference toward Mediterannean, Mexican or Italian

"I am a Professional Cook."

SERVICES
Personal Chef, Small catering events, Dinner Parties, POP-Up dinners, Advice, Consultation, Lessons

LANGUAGES
Mainly English, knows a little Spanish

I am a cook who has been in the industry for about 4 years now. I’ve had the pleasure work in many different cuisines so far and learn a lot about each along the way. I thoroughly enjoy working for people who have a passion for what they are doing and that cultivate growth. I look forward to any and all services I can provide to all persons interested.

I learned to cook by doing research and in the many kitchens I’ve been apart of.

My role model in the kitchen is anyone who takes pride in their work and is passionate about their craft.

My secret in the kitchen is cleanliness and dedication .

CHEF FELICE-CEREZO

LOCATION
San Diego, CA, and willing to travel up to 30 miles

SPECIALTIES
Italian

"I am a passionate Italian chef who cooks authentic food from scratch using the best, fresh ingredients."

SERVICES
Personal Chef: Delivering meals or cooking meals in homes to families each week. Catering Chef: Catering by cooking food for groups of any size for a special occasion. Culinary Instructor: to both kids and adults.

MORE SERVICES
• Weekly Meal Plan/Prep • Culinary Advice • Home Cooking Courses • Showcooking

LANGUAGES English, Italian

ABOUT ME I grew up with Italian-born parents who raised us on freshly made meals, bringing their local organic farm-to-fork values to the family table. Growing up, everything was homemade and family recipes were cherished and passed down. During the holidays, I enjoy continuing the tradition of cooking special family recipes from Italy.

I have been cooking alongside my grandmother and mother since I was a little girl, and seeing that food was love, I was inspired to learn everything about the craft of cooking. Sharing food, collecting recipes, and reading cookbooks became my life’s passion. Recently, I was featured on Fox 5 News doing a live cooking segment with kids! I contribute recipes and cooking tips for newsletters as well.

Besides some boutique catering, I teach kids and adult cooking classes, which includes working with homeschools, nonprofits, the Italian Cultural Center, and Girl Scouts, to name a few. I also make personalized weekly meals for busy families where I lovingly include conversation starters because of my strong belief in bringing families back to the dinner table. Buon Appetito!

For me cooking is..... Essential to life! La vita bella! Cooking is expression, beauty, health.

I Learned to cook at... home since I was a little girl. My parents and grandparents were born in Italy, so I have been cooking alongside my family for many years.

My role model in the kitchen is..... My mother. She cooked simply and deliciously.

My secret in the kitchen is.... To prep ahead! I like to do as much preparation of ingredients as possible, so that my meal comes together more quickly and easily.

CHEF deOCAMPO

LOCATION
San Diego, CA and willing to travel up to 50 miles

SPECIALTIES
Modern California, Mexican, French, and Asian

"Inclusive meals for all"

SERVICES
Personal Chef, In-home cooking for individuals with dietary restrictions, Culinary Consultant and Family- Style Catering.

LANGUAGES English

ABOUT ME I am a young professional chef, my experience begins three years ago. I have worked in many kitchens around the nation (California, Boston, and New York City) My strengths include casual eats and fine dining experiences. I am very fortunate to learn from nationally recognized Chefs, allowing me to be more knowledgeable in many cuisines such as Modern American, Nouvelle Cuisine, South of the Border Mexican, and Asian Influence (Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, and Filipino.)

I am focused on great food for those who have medical dietary restrictions or personal preferences cultivated by creativity and fresh ingredients. Also, I am passionate about sustainability and educational edibles. The integrity I hold in the kitchen is honest, organized, adaptive, and resourceful.

I learned most of my culinary knowledge by traveling, research and testing in the kitchen. My secret is consistency and love in every ingredient.