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

  • I am writing to express the great happiness that both my party and I had when Chef Joslin and her team prepared a fabulous multicourse meal for us recently.... read more

    Chris Wallgren Avatar Chris Wallgren
    April 8, 2024

    This. Was. Phenomenal. The presentation, the flavors, everything. She put out table runners and place settings and presented everything in a custom menu like a high class restaurant… in your... read more

    Daniel Hough Avatar Daniel Hough
    April 6, 2024

    We had an amazing dinner at our rental house in Palm Springs. Sad we forgot to take pictures of the appetizers because they served them poolside by the fire pit.... read more

    Gregory Garrett Avatar Gregory Garrett
    April 4, 2024
  • We had an Easter brunch event and had Chef Joslin cook. She made steak and eggs; Chicken and waffles; hash browns, mini beef sliders white cheddar, house sauce and sautéed... read more

    VIDA ROSAS Avatar VIDA ROSAS
    April 1, 2024

    Chef Joslin is absolutely AMAZING!!! Highly recommend her for any event you might have - she is so attentive, caring, kind, wonderful to work with AND an excellent chef to... read more

    Clare Fallon Avatar Clare Fallon
    March 25, 2024

    Chef Jossie and her associate Merrissa did a birthday dinner for my wife at our house in PGA West. The food was spectacular and Merrissa was such a bright light!... read more

    Frank Wade Avatar Frank Wade
    March 11, 2024
  • Chef Jossie and our server Merissa did an absolute stand up job. I hosted my grandma’s 70th birthday and needed to find a last minute private chef for dinner. Jossie... read more

    Ashley Rehbehn Avatar Ashley Rehbehn
    March 8, 2024

    Chef Joslin provided and exceptional dining experience of a lifetime. She and her assistant catered three nights of incredible dinners to celebrate my 60th birthday. Chef Joslin brought all materials... read more

    Conley Titus Avatar Conley Titus
    March 8, 2024

    Chef Joslin and her team over-delivered on our 16 person surf ’n’ turf-inspired dinner for a family birthday celebration. They went out of their way to accommodate our preferences, and... read more

    Michael Kravit Avatar Michael Kravit
    January 27, 2024
  • Chef Joslin is a true find! We had her host a private dinner party at our home for our visiting daughter and son-in-law to celebrate their one year anniversary. Joslin... read more

    Kristin Kramer Avatar Kristin Kramer
    December 3, 2023

    Jolsin made our first wedding anniversary unforgettable for all the right reasons. All 3 courses were outstanding and rich with an array of flavours.

    Conor M. O'Kelly Avatar Conor M. O'Kelly
    December 3, 2023

    Chef Joslin & team prepared exceptional meals for our group stay in the desert. Sunday brunch, crab cake eggs benni, awesome hollandaise, then Fri night amazing appetizers, bbq rib eye... read more

    Jeffrey Morrow Avatar Jeffrey Morrow
    November 3, 2023
  • Chef Joslin and her team created an unforgettable experience for our group. From appetizers to cocktails, to main courses she stuffed us full of amazing cuisine. It was easily the... read more

    Andy Pollard Avatar Andy Pollard
    October 3, 2023

    I cannot recommend Chef Joslin enough! We worked with Chef Joslin for a private bachelorette party dinner in Desert Hot Springs - we came to her with a pretty... read more

    Laura Schreiber Avatar Laura Schreiber
    October 3, 2023

    Joslin and her team did an amazing dinner experience with quality food, great presentation and world class service. I highly recommend her for friendly dinner gathering, company party or if... read more

    Nayan Patel Avatar Nayan Patel
    August 21, 2023