
Let the Gourmet Guru create an amazing dining experience for you and your guests. Get in touch to start planning the perfect meal for a birthday party, business lunch, date night, cocktail reception, and more!
My mission is to provide you with the highest quality, freshest, locally sourced ingredients custom made to satisfy your cravings and nutritional needs.
"We were incredibly impressed with his skills and creativity, and we highly recommend him to any group who wants to feel incredibly spoiled by a local master Chef!"
- Murrieta
"I highly recommend Chef Jim for any party and would hire him again without hesitation. Thanks Jim for a wonderful night!"
- San Clemente
"He came well prepared and took care of everything. I would use him again in a heartbeat, it took all the work and worry out of the deal. Thank you Jim!"
- Temecula
Moroccan Grilled Chicken Skewers / Preserved Lemon Yogurt
Korean Braised Short Ribs / Ginger Soy Barbeque Sauce
Australian Rock Lobster Cocktail / Lemon Aioli / Chive Oil / Micro Celery
San Francisco Cioppino / Gaper Clams / California Mussels / Rock Scallops / Flaked Dungeness Crab
Ukrainian-Style Borscht / Grated Beets / Root Vegetables / Savoy Cabbage / Dill Creme Fraiche
Thai Curry Vegetable / Lemongrass Infused Coconut Milk / Chili Dusted Cashews / Micro Thai Basil
Puerto Rican Acai / Bibb Lettuce / Hearts of Palm / Heirloom Relish / Passion Fruit Vinaigrette / Queso Fresco
Chopped Grecian / Romaine / Tomato Cucumber Medley / Feta Stuffed Kalamata Olives / Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
Sichuan Chicken / Napa Cabbage / Cosmic Purple Slaw / Mandarin Supremes / Candied Ginger Gastrique / Chili Oil
Argentinian Prime Beef Tenderloin / Chimichurri / Whipped Potatoes / Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
Queso Chile Rellenos / Avocado Lime Puree / Red Rice / Well-Fried Black Beans / Charred Corn Pico De Gallo
Pan Roasted Halibut / Mango Habanero Salsa / Taro Fritters / Cilantro Cream Sauce
Blood Orange Panna Cotta / Toasted Pistachios
German Black Forest Cake / Brandy Cherry Syrup / Shaved Dark Chocolate
New York Cheesecake / Fresh Berry Coulis
Please note: this is a sample menu and is fully customizable to your needs
Chef Jim is a versatile, artistic food service professional who started his culinary path on the kitchen counter watching his mother cook. He grew up helping in his family's delicatessen and, at an early age, began his career in the restaurant industry where he worked as a dish washer, busser, server, line cook, and delivery driver.
Eventually, his experience led him to a chef position on a Hawaiian Islands cruise ship. After several years of cooking for and serving hundreds of guests, Jim felt the need to serve his country and his career path took a completely different direction when he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. Catering to diverse clientele comes easy to Jim, who prepared and served countless meals on land and at sea for admirals, dignitaries, and crew members while he dedicated over 12 years of active duty service.
His passion for food led him back to the culinary industry and to the Art Institute of California, Orange County where he graduated with honors obtaining his degree in Culinary Arts. Chef Jim's unique blend of attention to detail, multi-tasking stamina, and a lifelong passion for pleasing people with delicious food is what makes him the Gourmet Guru!
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