private chef
-
restaurant consulting
CHEF SERVICES
Meet Chef Jon Sears
As a professional private chef, I take pride in providing personalized dining experiences that are tailored to your preferences. From intimate dinner parties to large events, I work with you to create a menu that suits your taste and dietary needs. I have years of experience in the culinary industry and have worked in top restaurants and private estates in the San Francisco Bay Area.
email: chefjonsears@gmail.com
PRIVATE CHEF
Indulge in a multi-course meal that's bursting with flavor and made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
MEAL PLANS
MADE EASY
Take the stress out of meal planning and shopping with a personalized meal plan. I work with you to create a menu that fits your dietary needs and preferences.
DELIVERY SERVICE
Meal plans can be prepped, packaged, and delivered to your doorstep. Food notes and reheating instructions are included.
Dec 2024
Jon’s work has been an incredible part of our spontaneous New Years dinner. He not only came up with an excellent menu but was also able to accommodate the group that doubled in size last minute. Everyone loved the dinner experience: from the taste to the presentation. I honestly think Jon saved our holiday, can’t be more grateful and can’t wait to have him back. 5/5
- Masha Bucher
Dec 2024
“Thanks to Chef Jon, we had one of the best meals in recent memory—and we had the privilege of having it at our own home. He made it feel as though we were having our very own Michelin level experience. We worked together on a personalized menu based on our desired dining experience and the food was absolutely incredible! Chef Jon really has a gift that exceeded all our expectations. We plan to do this again soon.” 5/5
- Kevin and Sarah Moore
Oct 2024
Jon Sears was very professional and the food was delicious. He prepped the meal as we enjoyed some wine with our guest's. Jon announced that we were ready to be served, and there was a Menu card at each setting. He went over the menu and then proceeded the dinner in courses Salad, then the main dish followed with desert. He cleared the dishes as we were done and when after dinner wine was complete the kitchen and dining area was completely cleared and cleaned. Everyone was delighted and raved of the food. 5/5
- Rick Stevenson
Mar 18 2024
I gifted a dinner with Chef Jon to my father and he had the absolute best experience! He said every aspect of the dinner from start to finish was phenomenal. Highly recommend! 5/5
- Shirali, Prianka, Joe and Andrew
Feb 20 2024
We had a great experience, and we want to give excellent reviews for his services. The standard form for reviews has some "standard" options, which may be useful for you but may not be relevant to what is published. like: we are used to */**/*** good places, and Jon certainly matched the quality we were expecting, but we are not sure what you mean with "incredible". In our experience: "incredible" is a very high bar in our home setting, my options would be to rate: dish presentation: very good story behind the dishes: very good quality of the food: incredible - very high mark clean-up: very good - how can it be incredible? moment of truth - overall grade: incredible - it matches the excellent quality we were hoping and yes, we obviously would recommend the chef.
5/5
- Yann Renault
August 2023
Jon was the perfect chef for my wife’s birthday - food on target, communication with him before and during the event was fluent. Highly recommended.. 4.7/5
- Guillaume Salva
July 2023
Thank you again for the experience! I think it was the best meal we had the entire week while in California. My aunt was very impressed! 5/5
- Chelsey
June 2023
“Chef Jon Sears was very professional. The food was delicious, and it was perfect for a party of 10”
- Emily Zhang
June 2023
Jon was exceptional! Great food, great storytelling and great company. We are already excited to have him back again. 5/5
- Neil Hueston
April 2023
Chef Jon Sears was such a joy to have in our home to create a masterful meal for my partner and myself to enjoy. I appreciated the menu options I was provided in the beginning, but I only selected a few myself, then asked Chef to fill out the rest of the menu based on his expert knowledge of what would create the best experience. I’m so glad I did; after all, he has spent years honing his palette and knows what flavor profiles harmonize together and in sequence. Before this, I thought I wasn’t a fan of foie gras; but after tasting Chef Jon’s preparation, he’s completely changed my mind! Personally, Chef Jon was very kind and respectful. He was fully prepared and arrived exactly on time. He was patient with our many questions while he was preparing our dinner and was generous in sharing his knowledge and life story. It was a joy to experience the journey he created for us. I highly recommend Chef Jon Sears to anyone who wants their taste buds to be pampered and wants to experience a professional with many years of experience to share. Thank you, Chef! 5/5
- Robin Kunimune
May 2023
Jon was a fantastic chef! The dishes were lovely and very tasty. He was polite and personable. Highly recommend! 4.8/5
- Erin Andrews
April 2023
Chef Jon Sears was great. 4.8/5
- Ty Jerome
March 2023
Chef Jon was a great chef for a private dinner. He confirmed with us promptly and was flexible with his availability. It is clear in his preparation and craft that he is committed to preparing a high quality dining experience for his customers. Would absolutely book again. 4.3/5
- Nico Rattazzi
April 2023
Chef Jon Sears was a breeze and pleasure to work with. Right from accommodating kids and vegetarian in the menu to execution - he was very professional and passionate about his work. We had an unfortunate turn of events from our end- my sister (who's special occasion I had organised this meal for) turned covid positive the evening before the day of the event. However, chef did the best he could by sending all the food in containers with very very clear instructions on reheating/ thawing/prepping. The food tasted amazing too and came in very handy for a covid household! I really wish we could have gotten the full experience with Chef Jon Sears, but I couldn't have asked for a second best scenario! Thank you so much! 4.2/5
- Shikha Madan
June 2024
Chef Jon Sears made our 5th Wedding Anniversary such a memorable event. His dishes were carefully crafted which resulted in beautiful presentations and the flavor was unbelievable, some of the best food I have ever had. He was such a joy to be around and couldn't have been nicer. We will definitely be booking him again. 5/5
- Diana Gil-Ochoa
ASIAN
VEGETARIAN RICE PAPER ROLL carrot, cucumber, cilantro, mint, basil, red lettuce leaf, plum sauce, roasted peanuts, mango lime sauce
CARIBBEAN
CONCH CEVICHE lime, tomato, natural tomato juice, cucumber, jalapeño pepper, red onion, cilantro, plantain chips
CHINESE
STEAMED PORK BUN char siu pork, hoisin, scallion, pickled cucumber, coriander
FRENCH
STEAK TARTARE classic steak tartare, red onion, caper, dijon, cornichon, quail egg yolk, black pepper croutons croutons
HAWAIIAN
ISLAND STYLE POKE grade “A” ahi tuna, soy, ginger, sesame oil, inamona, ogo seaweed, green onion, cucumber, taro chips
ITALIAN
BURRATA CROSTINI burrata mozzarella, heirloom tomato, basil, balsamic syrup
JAPANESE
TATAKI OF BEEF seared filet of beef, soy, ginger, green onion dipping sauce
LATIN
CLASSIC SHRIMP CEVICHE lime, tomato, natural tomato juice, cucumber, jalapeño pepper, red onion, cilantro, tortilla chips
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGETARIAN GREEK grilled halloumi cheese, dolmas, hummus, dill lemon yogurt, olive oil, mini pita bread
MID-EAST
WARM ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER hand cleansing towel
NEW ORLEANS
OYSTERS ON ICE bloody mary lemon granita
SAN FRANCISCO
CRAB & AVOCADO TOAST chilled mashed avocado, toasted sliced sourdough, crunchy salt, fine grind black pepper
SOUTH AMERICAN
PERUVIAN COCONUT SHRIMP CEVICHE chopped prawns lime, coconut milk, coco lopez, tomato, red onion, cilantro, corn nuts
SOUTH EAST ASIAN
COLD JASMINE BLOSSOM WATER hand cleansing towel
SOUTHERN
HUSH PUPPIES white corn & cornmeal fritters, herb-creole spices, whipped cream cheese remoulade sauce
WHY DO YOU NEED
A PRIVATE CHEF?
Experience and expertise
Allows you to spend time with your guests
Stop shopping, cooking, and cleaning up
Flexible and can work in your kitchen
Can cook a variety of dishes
Brings own cooking equipment
HAS THE QUESTION
“What should I eat today” ever crossed your mind? How about....
“What should I cook today?”
These are everyday questions and hurdles we all face. Hiring a chef takes out the guessing game and allows you to worry about other important matters. Your personal chef will know your likes/dislikes, dietary needs, restrictions, and goals you want to accomplish and form a daily menu that you can choose from. Your chef will do all the work for you.
SERVICES
PRIVATE CHEF
Indulge in a multi-course meal that's bursting with flavor and made
with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
"Enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience without leaving the comfort of your home! Whether it is a dinner between friends, a romantic night in, or a family reunion, this experience will surely exceed your expectations. Be remembered as "the best host" while getting pampered yourself and enjoying the night! Shopping, cooking, setting the table, and cleaning up afterward are all taken care of for you."
PRIVATE CHEF PRICING
dinner parties, social gatherings,
intimate lunches or dinners.
(2-20 persons)
starting at $175/person
4-courses or more, lunch or dinner.
includes a customized menu,
shopping, prep, cooking on-site,
clean up, personalized chef table service (for parties of up to 6)
additional service staff for parties 4 or more will be billed separately.
MEAL PLANS
short-term or long-term
Take the stress out of meal planning with personalized meal plans.
I will work with you to create a menu that fits your budget, dietary needs, preferences, and deliver it right to your doorstep.
-
Customized meal plan.
-
Grocery shopping or procuring specialty foods.
-
Prepare meals according to the client's likes/dislikes, dietary needs, and restrictions.
-
Packaged prepared food delivery.
MEAL PLAN PRICING
minimum 3 meals per week
(2-6 persons)
$75/hr.
(minimum 3.5/hrs. per meal)
does not include the cost of
groceries.
includes a customized menu,
culinary preferences, dietary restrictions, shopping, prep,
cooking, safe-chilling, packaging, meal descriptions, instructions on reheating, delivery and/or travel time will be billed separately.
CONTACT
Tell me a little about the services you are interested in and I'll get back to you with a personalized menu and quote.
