Top Personal Chefs Near San Jose, California

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Chef Bikram

Cost: starting at $99 ( upto 4 people x 3 dishes for weekly service)

Cuisines: Indian,Bengali,Mughlai,Indo-Chinese,Italian,Thai

Hired: 30 times on Chef Joy

Introduction: I believe in superb hospitality and creating an amazing culinary experience for all my clients. I cook excellent Indian, Bengali, Muglai, Indo-chinese and Italian dishes. I enjoy doing bigger events too and have cooked for 200+ parties at times.

I am usually available most weekdays before 9 AM or after 5 PM in San Francisco and East Bay cities. I am more flexible over the weekends. I have been a personal chef for 10 years now with experience of cooking as head chef across marquee restaurants.

On Chef Joy, I am among the top 10s and have cooked for over 25 clients in last 6 months. I do weekly meal prep (1 to 4 times a week) and personal chef service for a small gathering. People appreciate me for my in depth knowledge of traditional Indian and other country dishes.

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Chef Jacqueline

Cost: starting at $99 ( upto 4 people x 3 dishes for weekly service)

Cuisines: Italian,Indian,Mediterranean,Thai,Vegan

Hired: 60 times on Chef Joy

Introduction: I am experienced Personal Chef with a 20+ years of cooking for many busy families in the Bay Area. I am skilled in home Cooking and Chef catering.

I offer excellent Mexican, Indian (fusion), Thai and Mediterranean menus for meal prep and other chef services.

I am usually available most weekdays, expect Sundays, after 10 AM. I live in San Francisco but would go to San Jose for right clients.

I am among the founding chefs at Chef Joy and have cooked for over 60 clients this past year. I do weekly meal prep (1 to 4 times a week) and personal chef service for a small gathering. People appreciate me for my compassion, easy going attitude and creative recipes.

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Chef Vineetha

Cost: starting at $99 ( upto 4 people x 3 dishes for weekly service)

Cuisines: Indian,Indo-Chinese

Hired: 25 times on Chef Joy

Welcome to Chef Vineetha's Kitchen!

With over 5 years of experience, I specialize in crafting delicious South Indian and Indo-Chinese dishes tailored to your taste preferences. Emphasizing a healthy approach, I use minimal oil and avoid food colorings. Join me on a culinary adventure where authentic flavors meet mindful cooking. Welcome to a unique and flavorful dining experience!

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Chef Mani

Cost: starting at $99 ( upto 4 people x 3 dishes for weekly service)

Cuisines: Indian,Indo-Chinese,Thai

Hired: 21 times on Chef Joy

Fueled by a lifelong passion for cooking, I bring over 15 years of culinary expertise to your table. From childhood, the kitchen has been my playground, and now, it's where I craft unforgettable culinary experiences. I take immense joy in mesmerizing taste buds and cherish the beautiful comments that follow. Join me on a journey of flavors that reflect a lifetime of dedication to the art of cooking.

Chef's favorite dishes: Dosa, Biryani, Thai red curry (my own style) and Sweetpaan.

Here are some Chef Mani's food video links:
Sweetpaan:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CidiyQmAG7j/?igsh=ZWMyNDBlOTQyNg==

YouTube cooking videos of mine:
https://youtube.com/@cookwithmani?si=Ylq7jcmYJVaGuSDo

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Most Common Questions

How much cooking services cost?

We are 1/2 the cost of what traditional personal chefs charge. Our chefs will cook 3 dishes (total 12 servings) at your home starting at $99*.

What is covered in a booking?

Once your menu is finalized, we will share the list of groceries to procure. The chef will visit your house and cook the finalized menu and will also ensure that the counter space used as well as kitchen appliances used are clean.

(Optional) Extras: for a fee, we get the groceries.

How many servings are in one dish we cook?

Every dish is minimum of 4 adult servings (8 oz). We can reduce the number of servings or increase as you like.

Can I personalize my menu?

Yes! You can choose your dishes, ingredients and fully customize your dishes!

Can I trust a chef to come to my home?

We meet every chef in person multiple times and test how well they cook in regular apartment/home kitchens. We then open it to few selected clients for the initial feedback and only after we get positive feedback, we make them available to all our customers.

Is this a subscription service?

Yes,

You tell us

# of household members,
meal services (dinner, lunch, breakfast)
service frequency per week (once/twice)
Any food preference(s)

We curate a meal plan and our chef's will visit your kitchen and cook at the requested service!