Chef Julius catered a housewarming for us involving about 30 people over a 3 hour period. Prior to the event, we communicated by text and phone. He was also clear and responsive in his communications and he came up with a unique menu using autumn flavors. He came 4 hours before the event started, fully equipping and ready to go. The food was exceptional and he even devised some fantastic mocktails as we didn't serve alcohol. I highly recommend him.
Knief Chef Services by Chef Julius
- 31 hires
- Based in Escondido, CA
- 11 years in business
- 12 employees
- Responds in about 3 hours
- Background checked
About Knief Chef Services by Chef Julius
Fine dining catering and private chef services with a focus on locally sourced cuisine. For 20 years, my team of 12 and I have catered intimate dinners, weddings, and larger events across California. We create refined, seasonal menus with subtle flavors and thoughtful combinations that highlight fresh ingredients and balanced plates. From a private gathering at home to a full-scale celebration, we provide attentive, professional service and beautifully presented dishes. Share your occasion, guest count, and any dietary needs, and we’ll design a customized menu and dining experience your guests will remember long after the last course. For more pictures check out our social media.
Reviews
I was looking for a private chef to cater my 60th birthday and housewarming celebration, and I feel so fortunate that I found Chef Julius! From the very first phone call, I immediately liked Chef Julius. His energy, confidence, and decisiveness gave me a great feeling right away. He listened to what I wanted and put together a beautiful menu that exceeded my expectations. One of the things I especially loved was that he offered my guests three entrée choices rather than limiting everyone to just one entrée. It made the dinner feel truly special and personalized. And the food… absolutely incredible! From the hot hors d’oeuvres to dessert, every course was delicious and beautifully prepared. Chef Julius even surprised me with a sea bass entrée, which was an amazing addition and such a wonderful surprise. His service was superb from beginning to end. Everything was handled professionally, and I couldn’t have been happier with how the evening turned out. My guests are still talking about the food and how delicious and amazing everything was! If you are looking for a private chef to come into your home and create an unforgettable dining experience for an intimate party or special celebration, I highly recommend Chef Julius. You will not regret choosing him! Thank you, Chef Julius, for helping make my 60th birthday and housewarming celebration so memorable. ❤️
You will not regret having Chef Julius work your event. He did our Sunday Brunch to honor an 80th birthday and we could not have been happier. Professionalism and the complete experience were exactly what we wanted and I am confident yours will be the same.
I recently worked with Chef Julius over the weekend planning a Retirement Party for my aunt. From start to finish Julius has been a pleasure to work with. Upon requesting a quote, he got back to me, providing me with a clear proposal and detailed scope of service. His follow up and availability to my every inquiry was handled professionally and without delay. Upon signing with him, I had additional requests when I've learned of dietary restrictions of a guest. He was quick to accommodate. On the day of the event, he would keep me updated on arrival time and arrived. He prepared delicious appetizers and entrees, my personal favorite being the beet bruschetta. Also, for his main dish, his lemon pesto was incredible. For dessert lovers, his homemade tiramisu was better than that you'd find in restaurants. The best part of the experience was just his human-ness. He treated my guest of honor with such grace and throughout the evening spent much of the time chatting with her. He had the punctuality and structure of a larger corporation but felt like an extended member of the family. The day couldn't have gone more seamlessly and the entire experience was stress free. Appreciate you Julius!
I enjoyed my time working with Chef Julius and cannot recommend him more. Julius was the perfect match for my wedding. He took care of 130 guests through cocktail hour and dinner without breaking a sweat and my guests told me they loved how unique the menu was. My vegetarian friends raved about his plant based options too. He went above and beyond for us throughout the entire process. We had a specific vision and some special requests and he carried everything out seamlessly. I was impressed with his attention to detail and will not hesitate to hire him again in the future.
Chef Julius was incredible to work with from start to finish. He arrived right on time and put together a beautifully paced, fun slow dinner that let us really savor every course. He made sure the kids were taken care of and fed first, which we genuinely appreciated, and then he helped clean up afterward so we could actually relax and enjoy the evening. The whole experience felt thoughtful and seamless. Highly recommend Julius for anyone looking for a private chef who delivers on every detail.
This was our second year in a row having Julius support our family Passover Seder - which is quite an elaborate meal/process - and he's done superb work simultaneously playing the role of sous chef under our family recipes but also executive chef/expert to enhance and improve things, including systems/efficiencies.
We had the pleasure of having Chef Julius cook for 20 people at our home, and it was an exceptional experience. From the our message, he was very responsive and straightforward. His menu was thoughtful and absolutely delicious, with every dish beautifully presented. He paid careful attention to the flow of the dinner party and was friendly with all of our guests. Everyone raved about the food! Chef Julius thoughtfully included extra options for guests and graciously accommodated guests with allergies and dietary restrictions. Did I mention the food was delicious? We look forward to having him cater for us again!
Julius was great! Correspondence was easy. He did great catering to the party dietary requests. He gave us some cocktail suggestions for the day. We all had a great time in Palm Springs! Looking forward to our next gathering
Hired Julius for a last minute event. He bailed every aspect of the night. We had a wonderful dinner and dessert. Highly recommend.
So grateful that chef Julius cooked for my holiday party! He was so easy to communicate with and helped me curate the perfect menu. The food was incredible and he even did some bartending for us! Highly recommend him and will definitely use him at my next party.
I coordinated a private Christmas dinner for my boss and his family and Chef Julius was fantastic. He was professional, easy to communicate with, and the family had a lovely meal. Overall a great experience and we would gladly work with him again!
Chef Julius helped make my event a memorable experience. Our family and friends were extremely satisfied with the meal and service. Thank you Chef Julius for the wonderful meal and all the tips on how to make a home cooked meal a little more special.
Chef Julius did a fantastic job preparing a meal for our 45 guests at a training event in Palm Springs. He delivered a delicious meal, on time with the best, most courteous attitude, and his sous-chef was super professional and kind! Great job, Chef!
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