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    Crème brûlée with fresh berries
    Taylor H.

    Chef Vavine cooked the most amazing dinner for my microwedding in Yucca Valley! She was very professional and put together a menu that took food preferences and dietary restrictions into consideration. The day of she arrived a little later than anticipated, but she got straight to work and even cleaned up after herself. Most importantly, her food was to die for! Everyone kept raving about the meal the next day and I still dream about the amarena goat cheese. If I'm ever in the area, I will absolutely be reaching out to Chef V again!

    My husband and I had planned a very small elopement ceremony in Joshua Tree, and we knew that we wanted to do something special for that day's dinner that ideally didn't involve us having to cook or bring in anything. Out of the small party that we had, we also had a whole host of dietary restrictions, which made the planning extra complicated. After doing a bit of searching, I came across Chef V's site and saw that not only did her food look delicious, but she was also able to accommodate dietary restrictions. She was super friendly to communicate with and was able to accommodate all of the food needs that our group had! On the evening of the event, she showed up and quickly went to work, actually serving us earlier than originally planned, which was great because we were all tired and hungry from an afternoon out in the park. The meal that Chef V prepared for us was hands down one of the top 3 meals I've ever had in my life! The whole party was raving about the food for days after the fact, and my husband and I happily ate off the leftovers that we had for two days after (we had originally planned for 8 attendees and ended up with 6, hence the additional food). Even re-heated days later, we were consistently blown away with just how dang good the food was. I cannot recommend Chef V and her amazing culinary skills enough. I think even for non-special events, we're going to have to make hiring her for a special meal or two a regular part of our visits out to JT from here on out!

    Avo Cup Cups, Seasonal Fruit Salad w/ Yoghurt, Lox Cup Cups
    Nikki S.

    I found Chef V though Yelp and I'm so glad I did. I'm still mind blown as to how she prepared a 7 course brunch, completely SOLO! Truly amazing. Great communication leading up the event, and she was even able to accommodate one of my guests that was on Keto. We started the meal off with her signature "Cup Cups" (Lox, Avo, & French Toast). Not only were they beautiful to look at, but the flavors of each cup cup were well balanced. The guests of the brunch are stillll talking about Chef V's seasonal fruit salad and Greek yoghurt with that UNFORGETTABLE herb, nut, and seed blend on top. I could seriously eat that fruit salad with the toppings every day for the rest of my life lol! We also had mini breakfast tacos, sweet potato chai waffles, potato hash, and this delicious grilled bread with chimichurri and linguica. ALL BOMB!!! I could go into the details of every dish & what I loved about each one individually but then this review would turn into an essay. If you're considering booking another Chef, don't even consider it. Private Chef V is the way to go! She really made our trip to Joshua Tree memorable with this meal.

    Anh N.

    Chef V was a real pleasure to work with and her food was amazing! Communication was always very easy and she had no problems catering to the diet of 9 girls. V prepared a wonderful dinner for our girls trip and was even able to accommodate our lack of bowls/plates at the last minute and had a beautiful table setting prepared. Our favorite dish was the hainanese chicken with broth on the side and turmeric coconut rice! Don't forget the homemade hot sauce... I am salivating thinking about it! V left the kitchen super clean and tidy... she even packed leftovers for us to enjoy the next day! We highly recommend her!

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    When I knew that my mother would be in town for her 72nd birthday I immediately sought out options for ways to celebrate her special day! My search lasted no longer than 10 minutes, as Chef V was not only available, but incredibly ready and willing to help me plan out a fabulous meal and help make my mama feel loved. From day one, Chef V was extremely helpful, as she provided several options for all courses so as to cater to my mother's vegetarian preferences. She took the time to ask questions pertaining to who my mother was and what her likes/dislikes were - beyond that of her dietary palette, but also, simply about her character. Chef V truly cares about those she cooks for and my goodness, did I feel this from the beginning. When Chef V arrived she barely needed any help navigating my kitchen. She appeared to work effortlessly, and not to mention quickly! My entire family was blown away by how efficient she was! My children even took the time to watch her as she gracefully flowed from one task to the next. Chef V was so well prepared when she arrived, before we knew it, dinner was served! It was plated elegantly, to match our own kitchen's motif as well! And the best part, she had created a beautiful menu that we have saved for our own personal memories. Chef V knew how important this meal was and she took the time to guarantee that it would be a night to remember. We all felt so cared for and loved. It was genuinely a pleasure to have Chef V in our home to curate such an artistic meal! We wish she could come every night! Absolutely 5,000 stars! I am still blown away by Chef V!

    Chef V created a delicious vegan meal for a bachelorette party of 11! She trudged through the rain to our rental house and was even able to pull together a beautiful table setting. Sweet potato pikelets with crème fresh and gooseberry salsa was one of the best things I've eaten.

    Cucumber Salad
    Carina C.

    The day after my wedding, I asked my husband "What was the best part of yesterday?" He quickly and overzealously responds to me without any hesitation, "The food!" And that's exactly what Chef V will bring to the table, but it does not stop there. There's so much more to it other than all the delectable food. She delivers a memorable experience that unifies you and your loved ones all together. Her talent and creativity with what she does with food are second to none. Moreover, her heart and passion for what she does is so palpable. You can taste it in every bite. There's an incredible story that comes with the food. Our entire experience with Chef V, from start to finish, was quite remarkable. Everything flowed smoothly and every little detail was executed to perfection. I cannot thank you enough, Chef V. Lastly and most importantly, I cannot recommend her enough!

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    Words cannot describe how incredible and unique this experience was. Chef V is a master of her craft and curated a well thought and tasteful culinary journey for us. We enjoyed hearing her story as she took us through a 3 course meal of flavorful dishes. We also shared our love for dogs (which is always a plus). Chef V is the go to for any intimate dining experience here in the high desert. We hope to enjoy her services again

    Show-stopping grilled vegetable board

    I booked a dinner prepared by Chef V this past week for my wife's 40th birthday dinner. This was not only a fantastic meal, this was a once in a lifetime experience. Chef V is absolutely charming and not only did our family enjoy her delicious meal but we all enjoyed her company as well. We were in LA for 3 days, Joshua Tree for 3 days, and San Diego for 3 days and we all agreed that this meal with Chef V was our favorite part of the trip. Can not recommend Chef V and this experience enough!

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    Oh thank you so much! Wish I could give clients 5 stars!

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    Ask the Community - Kuki + Ania

    Would you do a private dinner for only 2 people?

    Hi Jennifer, we do that! If you'd like to send me your email, I can shoot you over our current rate sheet and info. Thanks!

    Do you also do non vegan menu?

    Yes!

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    Chef V knew how important this meal was and she took the time to guarantee that it would be a night to remember.

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    Food Dept - Filet mignon & prawns with gnocchi

    Food Dept

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    Stephen cooked an amazing dinner for our group of 8 in Indio. He worked with me seamlessly to plan…read morethe perfect menu, including making our two vegan attendees feel included by making them a plant-based protein option. The food was incredible - you could tell the freshest ingredients were prepared, with such attention to detail. And while we loved all of the menu items, I have to say the crudites were the surprise hit of the evening. Stephen used the freshest of vegetables, and he pickled them divinely. We literally couldn't stop eating the vegetables (in addition to the rest of the meal). We certainly look forward to working with Stephen again. He has a true passion for his craft, and you can taste it in his food.

    Stephen cooked an incredible Asian-inspired birthday dinner for our family of ten at our Palm…read moreSprings home, and it could not have been more perfect. He brought such a great vibe with--warm, easygoing, and genuinely focused on making sure we were comfortable. Even while he was clearly in his element as an artist in the kitchen, he made us feel welcome to hang out, chat, and even share his playlist since we were loving the music. And the food... it was beautiful and, most of all, delicious. Even my 90-year-old grandma, who is very particular, went back for seconds. That never happens. Stephen made the whole night feel effortless and special. We're based in San Francisco but spend a lot of time in Palm Springs, and now we know exactly who to call for the next celebration!

    Chef Sarena - Beautiful table setting

    Chef Sarena

    (20 reviews)

    We hired her for 5 dinners ahead of time, after looking for Chef's in the Palm Springs area, we…read morepicked her she was the most expensive but thought she must be the best, and would not give us a break in price for al the dates we asked for. Okay that is fine so we went ahead and booked her. .All her invoices stated Gratuity Not Included, so we gave her tip in cash the first time and the next 4 visits she said just pay me the tip at the end. Three days before our last dinner she sent an invoice which now she added a New line item of 22% gratuity. She asked my husband for the last invoiced to be paid within 1/2 hour of getting here. We had 8 guest and my husband said we will Zelle you or Venmo or PayPal on the tip, after we go over all of the invoices, she said No and I will not leave until I get it and went and sat at the barstool until we paid her 22 % nonnegotiable . She was very rude and unprofessional in our opinion, with all our guest here she did not care. Also, lots of adders to our invoice which were not expected. Her food was good and lie oved her helpers , we asked to have food prepared ahead of time because she spent over 6 hours the first time she was will to do it in a commercial kitchen with extra charge but well worth it...

    We love Chef Sarena cooking! She made the most delicious Moroccan meal for our small Retreat in La…read moreQuinta. Including the yummiest stuffed Dates with goat cheese. She catered both for the vegans and non-vegans in the group. Chef Sarena ensured safety and cleanliness first. She sets up and breakdown fast and will easily be comfortable cooking in your kitchen. Chef Sarena even takes the time to check in with the guests to ensure everyone is fully satisfied. As an added surprise, she even made us a beautiful Sunflowers bouquet and her delicious cinnamon rolls for breakfast the next day. Thanks, Chef Sarena, for making our event memorable.

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