Chef Joslin

PRIVATE CHEF / CATERING

MENUS

We use only top quality ingredients sourced locally whenever possible.

BRUNCH

Brioche french toast with mixed berry compote and crème anglaise
Spinach and gruyere frittata served with breakfast potatoes
Applewood smoked bacon and chicken apple sausage
Fresh fruit platter and juices

Eggs benedict served with canadian bacon, english muffin, and hollandaise
Roasted fingerling potatoes
Fresh baked sour cream coffee cake
Mixed fruit platter and juices

PLATTERS & BOARDS

Fresh Fruit Platter
Seasonal fresh fruit with house jam infused local honey yogurt.

Mezze Platter
Olive tapenade, hummus, baba ganoush, marinated olives and artichoke hearts, feta, roasted bell peppers and tomatoes, figs and warm pita.

Vegetable Crudite
Local seasonal vegetables served with beet hummus and sun-dried tomato ranch.

Charcuterie and Cheese Board
Imported and domestic fine meats, nuts and cheeses, seasonal jams, jellies and spiced honeys, house-pickled local vegetables. Artistically displayed served with crostini and crackers.

SALADS

Organic Seasonal Salad
Fresh organic spring mix with a crispy lettuce blend, Seasonal fruit and vegetables, nuts and house vinaigrette.

Arugula & Fennel Salad
Cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, candied pecans and champagne vinaigrette.

Traditional Greek Salad
Mixed greens, baby tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, pickled red onions, feta and toasted pine nuts with our secret Greek vinaigrette.

Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad
With basil oil and microgreens.

MORE MENUS

Breakfast
Bagel and lox platter.
Seasonal veggie and sausage frittata.
Fresh summer fruit platter and fresh citrus juices.
Mixed breakfast pastries and croissants.
Plated Two Course Dinner
Mixed Spring Salad with Pickled Red Onions, Candied Pecans, Heirloom Baby Tomatoes, and shaved Fresh Parmesan with a Champagne Vinaigrette 
Herbed Citrus Marinated Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce
Grilled Ribeye Steak with Red Wine Demi Glace 
Truffle Rissoto 
Sautéed Greens

Passed appetizers and 3 course plated dinner
Citrus marinated shrimp skewers
Sesame crusted ahi bites on a wonton crisp with soy ginger glaze
Avocado toast with oven roasted tomatoes with micros and basil oil
Heirloom tomato and stone fruit with burrata, microgreens, basil oil, and balsamic glaze
Filet with herb compound butter and
Wild caught salmon with chimichurri
Risotto with truffle oil
Sweet corn succotash
Chocolate cake with dark chocolate ganache and raspberry coulis
Crème brûlée

Breakfast Burrito 
Burritos with Eggs, Cheese, Bacon or Chorizo
Salsa, Sour Cream and Sliced Avocado
Includes fresh juice
Mixed fruit and berry platter
Cocktail Party
Arugula salad with grilled chicken and goat cheese
Tamari glazed roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and dates
Filet skewers with Chimichurri
Bruschetta two way
Prosciutto wrapped cantaloupe
Balsamic glazed Caprese skewers
Charcuterie board
Taco Bar
Chips, Guacamole, Hot and Mild Salsas
Grilled Chicken Asada 
Veggie Fajitas with rice and refried black beans
Locally Made Corn and Flour Tortillas

Tropical Menu
Veggie, beef, chicken, and tofu teriyaki .
Pulled pork sandwiches with guava aioli and pineapple slaw
Mixed greens with roasted macadamia nuts, mangoes and passion fruit vinaigrette.
Traditional macaroni salad.

These are just a few sample menus.  We love customizing menus just for your occasion!

OUR ALL-INCLUSIVE PERSONAL CHEF RATES

Just like the menus we design, our personal chef rates are very flexible. Pricing depends on the type of serving, how many guests, the complexity of the service and location.

We always send you multiple menu ideas with different price ranges.

Catering pricing structure

When we create menus, we list the price per person including everything.

Included in our personal chef rates are:

  • Us cooking for you and your guests for the duration of the event
  • All serving trays and utensils
  • Set up and clean up of our workspace
  • All the delicious food

Additional costs:

  • Bartender - hourly rate
  • Bar - setup fee - includes mixes and garnishes
  • Servers - hourly rate

Not Included:

  • Alcohol
  • Tip

REVIEWS

  • Chef Joslin made our weekend girls trip to Joshua Tree unforgettable!

    Yukilynn McElvain Avatar Yukilynn McElvain
    August 25, 2025

    We’ve been working with Chef Joslin for the past year, and each dinner has been outstanding. She has an incredible ability to create meals perfectly tailored to our tastes and... read more

    Jacob Bressers Avatar Jacob Bressers
    May 30, 2025

    Chef Joslin was incredible to work with and curated the perfect dinner to celebrate me and my friends’ 30th birthday. She was very responsive and put together a beautiful menu... read more

    Nicole Jurkash Avatar Nicole Jurkash
    April 30, 2025
  • Chef Joslin and Christina were amazing!!! We hosted about 10 girls in Palm Desert for a bachelorette. We started with a beautiful and extremely delicious veggie platter as an app,... read more

    Jona Maestre Avatar Jona Maestre
    April 30, 2025

    Chef Joslin was incredible to work with and curated the perfect dinner to celebrate me and my friends’ 30th birthday. She was very responsive and put together a beautiful menu... read more

    Nicole Jurkash Avatar Nicole Jurkash
    April 11, 2025

    Chef Joslin and Christina were amazing!!! We hosted about 10 girls in Palm Desert for a bachelorette. We started with a beautiful and extremely delicious veggie platter as an app,... read more

    Jona Maestre Avatar Jona Maestre
    April 11, 2025
  • Chef Joslin made my 60th birthday more special than I ever could have imagined! After interviewing several people, I knew that she was the right woman for the job. She... read more

    Lisa Michel Avatar Lisa Michel
    March 25, 2025

    Chef Joslin made my 60th birthday more special than I ever could have imagined! After interviewing several people, I knew that she was the right woman for the job. She... read more

    Lisa Michel Avatar Lisa Michel
    March 8, 2025

    If you're looking for an exceptional catering experience, Chef Joslin(Jossie) is the way to go! I recently had the pleasure of working with this talented private chef for three days,... read more

    Ehtarrie Johnson Avatar Ehtarrie Johnson
    January 30, 2025
  • Chef Joslin and her team made our cocktail reception a fabulous success. Each appetizer was delicious! Our guests raved about the food!! And her servers demonstrated warm gracious... read more

    Karen Avatar Karen
    January 29, 2025

    If you are looking for a private chef in the desert, chef Joslin is your person! I recently had the pleasure of working with Joslin for an annual event... read more

    Jimmy Haber Avatar Jimmy Haber
    January 29, 2025

    If you're looking for an exceptional catering experience, Chef Joslin(Jossie) is the way to go! I recently had the pleasure of working with this talented private chef for three days,... read more

    Ehtarrie Johnson Konigsegg Avatar Ehtarrie Johnson Konigsegg
    January 29, 2025
  • Chef Joslin and her team made our cocktail reception a fabulous success. Each appetizer was delicious! Our guests raved about the food!! And her servers demonstrated warm gracious... read more

    Karen Avatar Karen
    January 27, 2025

    If you're looking for an exceptional catering experience, Chef Joslin(Jossie) is the way to go! I recently had the pleasure of working with this talented private chef for three days,... read more

    Ehtarrie Johnson Konigsegg Avatar Ehtarrie Johnson Konigsegg
    January 25, 2025

    If you are looking for a private chef in the desert, chef Joslin is your person! I recently had the pleasure of working with Joslin for an annual event... read more

    Jimmy Haber Avatar Jimmy Haber
    January 22, 2025