Personal Chef Reviews | European Personal Chef, Inc.

Here are some personal chef reviews that I’ve received since I started European Personal Chef back in 1999:

I scheduled personal chef services with Chef Julio for my family’s Thanksgiving dinner. I was a bit nervous going with chef services for thanksgiving as my family are picky eaters and not only that we all watch the cooking shows and love to judge food, lol. Chef Julio menu options looked amazing and he was very accommodating. We worked on the menu together and came up with something for everyone. Chef Julio was on time and very organized. He and his assistant took over my kitchen and prepared a wonderful dinner. Because we had vegans, people with seafood allergies and meat eaters he had to prepare a range of dishes to satisfy everyone. The shrimp paella spoon appetizers were delicious. The grilled rib eye steak was so good and everyone loved the creme brulee desserts. Chef Julio has his service down to a fine art. He started and ended as scheduled. My kitchen was left cleaned. All I had to do was sit and relax after dinner and guests left. I look forward to booking Chef services (again) with Chef Julio in the near future.Tammie G., Corona, Nov 2022

Chef Julio was amazing! He prepared a six course meal for my family for our house warming that surpassed any fine dining experience we have encountered in Newport Beach over the last 15 years.

Beginning with Hors d’Oeuvre of Grilled Lamb Lollipop with Port-Currant Sauce, and then Seared Peppered Ahi Tuna with Wasabi Cream Cheese, Red Pimento & Wasabi Caviar on a Multi-Grain Baguette.

Continuing with Starters of Smoked Salmon topped with a Jumbo Sea Scallop & Caviar with Basil Sauce, and then Chilled Tuna Tartare Timbale with Avocado, Grapefruit, Lemon Crème & Citrus Butter.

Following with Entrées of Stuffed Lobster Tail with Shrimp & Crab, and then Petit Filet Mignon Stuffed with Spinach-Blue Cheese, and topped off with a Dessert of Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Strawberry Sauce & Port-Currant Sauce.

For each of the six courses, Chef Julio ensured our paired wines were flowing. Even as busy as he was preparing and serving food made to perfection, he was gracious with the guests’ culinary questions and an integral part of the dining experience throughout the night with his insights and reflections on food and life.

There is a lot of time pressure and skill involved in preparing and cooking these complex levels of dishes while simultaneously entertaining guests without imposition. I highly recommend Julio for your next special event. He went above and beyond his obligations with his service and hard work, and my guests could not have been happier.Jonathan & Kerri W., Mission Viejo, May 2016

Chef Julio first caught our attention at my father in law’s home for his birthday celebration. The menu for the evening was astounding and Chef’s charisma was infectious. He is a master of his craft and it was quite apparent in the dishes he served that evening. We decided then to pursue Chef Julio for my husband’s birthday party which would take place two weeks later.

Amidst the planning for our celebratory evening, we received news our dear friend had lost his battle with cancer. We were left spinning and life went on hold. With the party only days away, I struggled to finalize anything and questioned if it was right to plan such a thing. Chef was mindful and compassionate through our grief, only offering words of warmth and encouragement, never making me feel pressured to make the decisions I was at the time unable to make. After much trepidation it was clear we should go on as planned and let the healing begin.

February 2nd was the day. Chef arrived and made our kitchen his own. I was still a mess, arriving back in Orange County late that same morning, one day after attending the funeral. My stress gradually melted as I realized my house was filled with the most heavenly aromas….it was incredible! The beautiful menu he prepared unfolded with great rhythm and ease over the next couple hours. Every mouthful was a conversation piece and I knew undoubtedly our guests were treated to something so incredibly special that night.

Once it was time to wrap up I can honestly say I would have loved to help get the kitchen back in order…..except it was already perfect. I was in awe and felt quite humbled. The care and time spent to leave our home in a condition that was better than what he walked into hours before reaffirmed we made the best possible decision choosing Chef Julio. You are sure to be moved by an experience with this prodigious chef.Matt & Amber H., Newport Beach, February 2016

It is our privilege to leave this comment for Chef Julio to try and give back to him based on how he impacted us. We hired Chef Julio for an inaugural meeting with some very important leaders in our organization. Chef Julio has a vision for making food that causes people to feel cared for as well as fully satisfied at the incredible tastes. He takes time to explain little tips to all our guests, interact with them about their lives, and he cared about our event personally. He cleaned up the kitchen that we held the event in and left it in better shape than he found it. He clearly has a passion for his craft and it was contagious for all of us. We will most definitely be hiring Chef Julio again. We would strongly recommend him for any business or family event where you want people to eat amazing food, feel cared for and energized by the passion Chef Julio has for his art & for life. If it sounds like we are gushing, it’s because we are!! Thanks Chef Julio for your gift!Chris & Brenda H., Corona, September 2015

Thank you so very much for making my husband’s office dinner party such a wonderful event! You and your staff went above and beyond to make each course phenomenal. In addition, you and your staff made each and every guest feel special and a little bit pampered. From the moment of your arrival until your departure you and your staff were detail oriented and hard working. Every single course was beautifully presented and full of flavor. Having the Chef Julio touch truly made our event special and memorable. You can be sure we will be reaching out to you again for your help with future dinner parties and cooking events! Chef, please also know that in addition to your incredible service you and your staff are such a pleasure to have in our home- we really enjoyed having you here. Many thanks for making our event remarkable.Mitch & Jil W., Newport Beach, Sep 2013