Personal Chefs in Alameda, CA

I am passionate about cooking for people and preparing delicious, creative, healthy, and nourishing meals from scratch using the best quality seasonal ingredients. The main focus of my business is to prepare home cooked meals for people in their homes. I cook for each client based on their specific needs and preferences, and I accommodate any dietary restrictions and requests, including Autoimmune Protocol and anti-inflammatory diets, Keto, Paleo, vegetarian, and vegan. My food is inspired by many different types of cuisines such as Eastern European, French, German, Italian, Mexican, Thai, Indian, and Japanese. It constantly changes and evolves. Some of my favorite dishes to prepare include vegetable- and fruit-based dishes. I enjoy preparing seasonal salads, soups, hearty but healthy plant-based dishes, various proteins such as duck, lamb and seafood being among my favorites. I also like to bake, which usually consists of some form of seasonal muffins, breads, crumbles, or or cake. Since many of my clients have gluten sensitivities, over the past couple of years I have developed dessert recipes that are mainly gluten free. Many of my clients have children and my cooking repertoire includes many dishes that children love to eat and that are full of "hidden vegetables". Over the course of my career, which includes time working abroad and traveling to foreign destinations, I have cooked for clients from all over the world with discerning palettes. I always maintain high standards throughout the entire process, from planning my menus through preparing and presenting the food. I look forward to cooking for you and your family! Thank you so much, Terezia

I deliver exceptional food experiences that combine top quality healthy ingredients, flavor, visual enticement and YOU, in an environment of food safety and reverence at its core. I am passionate about food creations that include high vibrational vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, plant strong meals that are also fun and personable to the occasion and everyone involved. With a background in Nutrition Education and Food Safety Management, you can be sure that your meal will be executed not only to maximize the nutritional quality and digestibility, but it will be handled with top cleanliness and strict hygiene practices from the moment ingredients are purchased to the time leftovers are stored. Others might offer better price, but if you are looking for a memorable, true food experience with top quality ingredients and care, I am your chef.

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Juan Torres and for the past 20 years I have been working in some of San Francisco's best restaurant's. Since the age of 19, I have been in profesional kitchens, learning under great Chefs. I am classically trained, in French, Spanish, and Mediterranean cuisine. Currently I am the Executive Chef of Lolinda Steakhouse and El Techo de Lolinda our rooftop restaurant. Culinary graduate, and expert in cooking for offsite events.

With over a decade of experience as a restaurant chef, I'm excited to bring my culinary expertise and delicious dishes straight to your kitchen! Born and raised in Taiwan, my love for food and creativity led to pursue a career in the Culinary Arts, where I received rigorous training in classic French cuisine. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to mastering a diverse array of culinary styles and am proficient in the vibrant flavors of Modern American, Asian, Italian, and French cuisine. Fresh, seasonal, and wholesome dishes are what I love to both cook and indulge in at home. Contact me for: Customized dinner party Meal prep service Cooking classes * Wine pairing services provided upon request