Chef Joslin

PRIVATE CHEF / CATERING

MENUS

We use only top quality ingredients sourced locally whenever possible.

BRUNCH

Brioche French Toast
Served with mixed berry compote and crème anglaise
Cheesy egg scramble
Applewood smoked bacon and chicken apple sausage
Fresh fruit platter and juices

Waffles or Pancakes
Served with fresh berries and maple syrup, fresh whipped cream
Fried or scrambled eggs to order
Breakfast sausage and bacon, Hash Browns
Fresh fruit platter and juices

Frittata or Quiche
Spinach and gruyere frittata served with breakfast potatoes
Quiche with veggies or ham and cheese served with mixed greens
Assorted breads
Fresh fruit platter and juices

Omelette Bar
Choice of fillings to include:
Cheeses: Feta, aged cheddar, parmesan, mozzarella, and/or goat cheese
Veggies: Sauteed spinach, avocado, sun dried tomatoes, peppers, onions, heirloom tomatoes, basil
Meats: bacon, sausage, ham, chicken sausage, veggie sausage
Breakfast Potatoes
Seasonal fruit salad, Citrus juices

Eggs Benedict *
Served with Canadian bacon, english muffin, and hollandaise
Roasted fingerling potatoes
Assorted breads
Fresh fruit platter and juices

Breakfast Burrito
Egg, cheese and chorizo, sweet potato hash
Served with salsa, sour cream and avocado on the side

Bagel and Lox Platter
Assorted bagels, lox, whipped cream cheese, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and capers
Cheesy egg scramble
Bacon and sausage, Breakfast potatoes
Fresh fruit platter and juices

PASSED APPETIZERS

Lamb chop lollipops with gremolata
Aroncini (fried risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella) with pesto
Gazpacho shooters with cilantro creme
Oven roasted butternut squash bisque shooters with pumpkin seeds
Brie bites with seasonal chutney and brioche crostini
Poke bowls with spicy tuna and avocado
Caramelized onion and cheese tartlets
White bean crostini with truffle oil
Spinach and ricotta in puff pastry
Fig brulee on a crostini with gruyere (seasonal)
Pita crisp with babaganoush and feta spread
Wild mushroom and parmesan pinwheels

Filet bites on crostini with horseradish cream
Buttermilk brined, panko crusted chicken tenders with guava aioli
Goat cheese stuffed dates wrapped in bacon
Caprese Skewer with pesto and balsamic glaze
Curried Chicken Salad in cucumber cups with toasted coconut
Avocado burrata toast with micro greens and balsamic glaze
Crab cakes with lemon caper aioli
Citrus marinated grilled shrimp skewers
Traditional beef sliders with grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, cheese and house sauce
Oven roasted heirloom tomato bruschetta balsamic glaze on crostini

Winter flatbread caramelized onions, pear and blue cheese
Pulled Pork Sliders with cilantro, pineapple slaw and guava aioli
Teriyaki glazed meatballs
Roasted potato bite with smoked salmon sour cream and chives
Sesame crusted ahi tuna bites on wonton crisps with soy ginger glaze and cucumber salad
Beef satay with blue cheese dipping sauce
Spanakopita with yogurt dill sauce
Mini quiche bites
Potstickers with sriracha mayo
Chicken skewers with peanut Thai dipping sauce

PLATTERS & BOARDS

Mediterranean platter served with hummus, feta spread, baba ganoush, marinated olives, pickled and fresh, veggies, nuts, dried fruit, and warm pita bread

Chefs charcuterie board with selection of cheese and meats, chutneys, pickled veggies, nuts, fruits, crackers and bread

Chicken wing platter: with crudité and blue cheese, honey mustard, bbq, and ranch dips

Crudite platter: Chef's selection of fresh vegetables with carmelized onion dip and roasted red pepper feta dip

Dessert Platter: Assorted cookies, Brownie bites, Lemon bars, Fruit skewers with yogurt dipping sauce

SALADS

Spring greens with asparagus, peas, avocado, goat cheese, and pistachios, finished with a basil vinaigrette
Heirloom tomato and burrata salad with stone fruit, basil oil, aged balsamic and local microgreens
White truffle-infused burrata with blackberries, tomatoes, micro-arugula, balsamic and basil oil
Citrus roasted beet salad with mixed greens, goat cheese, candied pecans, pickled red onions with honey dijon vinaigrette
Traditional Greek salad with baby cukes, red onion, tomatoes, feta and pine nuts
Arugula fennel salad with strawberries, goat cheese and candied pecans tossed with a champagne vinaigrette
Mixed greens with pears, blue cheese candied walnuts tossed with house vinaigrette
Kale and quinoa salad with dried cranberry, slivered almonds and feta cheese with a fig vinaigrette
Locally grown micro green salad with local dates pickled red onions and avocado in a balsamic vinaigrette
Classic Caesar salad with fresh parmesan crisps
Spinach salad with roasted root veggies, red onions and a feta tossed citrus vinaigrette
Wedge salad with crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles and pickled red onions
Shaved brussel sprout salad with cranberries and almonds tossed in a tangerine vinaigrette
Antioxidant Salad - a vibrant, crunchy mix of fresh veggies and pomegranate with a bright lemony dressing

MORE MENUS

Chef Joslin Halibut Menu
Chef Joslin Taco Bar Menu
Chef Joslin Short Ribs Menu

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

OUR 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're happy to collaborate with you on a menu to fit your budget.

Catering pricing structure

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

Included in our per person rates are:

  • Shopping and prep
  • All serving trays and utensils
  • Customized menus
  • Set up and clean up of our workspace
  • All the delicious food

Additional costs:

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

Not Included:

  • Alcohol - we can't provide this

REVIEWS

  • 26 of our family gathered for a Thanksgiving celebration and Chef Joslin and her team provided the most beautiful and delicious dinners. Every detail from the table decorations to the... read more

    Dotty Giusti Avatar Dotty Giusti
    November 29, 2025

    Absolutely amazing chef! An unforgettable 60th Soulabration with 12 of my soul sisters! Planning with chef Jossie was such a gift! She made it easy! From the appetizers to dessert... read more

    Margot Hightower Avatar Margot Hightower
    September 24, 2025

    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 7, 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 10, 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 7, 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 3, 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 26, 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 20, 2025
  • 5 stars for Chef Joslin! And absolute pro. The best food, service and variety we have had in the desert. Chef Joslin and her team prepared themed dinners for... read more

    Mitchell Katz Avatar Mitchell Katz
    January 18, 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 10, 2025

    Chef Joslin is an amazing chef. She made my birthday celebration so memorable. The food was fantastic and she created a menu full of my favorite foods.

    Anne Davidman Avatar Anne Davidman
    December 15, 2024
  • Chef Joslin was amazing, she planned and prepared an amazing meal for our group. Christina was excellent as well. We can’t say enough great things about the job they... read more

    Andrew Munyon Avatar Andrew Munyon
    December 15, 2024

    Chef Jossie catered my wedding, and aside from the bride, she was my favorite person that day. I love my family and my new in-laws, of course, but they didn't... read more

    Becky Walley Avatar Becky Walley
    December 4, 2024

    Amazing experience. We flew down from Vancouver island to celebrate a couple of 50th birthdays. Chef Joslin made a dinner for our group of 8 that absolutely delivered. The menu options... read more

    Mark Kowal Avatar Mark Kowal
    October 27, 2024