Chef in Santa Monica, California

Over twenty-five years of professional foodservice experience with the last 4 as a Private Chef and the previous eight years as a Head Chef aboard private superyachts and the nine years before that in high-end, upscale catering in California and Washington State serving social, corporate and special events including high profile clientele. Pleasant accommodating style with high regard for the confidentiality of clientele with a flexible work ethic in acceptance of last minute change, unexpected guests, special diets and schedule changes. Offering creative menu planning with both client and personal recipes for individual dining through large events. Culinary Expertise Trained in classical French techniques with expertise in the following: -French, Italian, Mediterranean, Continental European -Regional American, upscale & home-style classics -Southeast Asian, fusion & sushi -Mexican plus Central & South American -Special diets including Kosher, Halal, Paleo, gluten-free, vegan, low fat/sodium/carbohydrate