Chef Joshua Clarke

I create detail-driven, restaurant-quality experiences at home—rooted in 28 years of fine-dining craft and a genuine love for making people happy through food.

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Stephen Moreton Chef Mort Personal Chef

I bring fine-dining precision to warm, personal meals at your table.

Chef John

I’m a professional chef with 28 years of experience. I began my career on the island of Maui, Hawaii, after graduating with honors from the University of Hawaii’s satellite culinary program in Maui, then spent years cooking in fine-dining restaurants and small bistros across the Puget Sound.

I’ve worked my way through sous chef and chef de cuisine roles to executive chef, including being part of the opening team at the Four Seasons in downtown Seattle in 2008. Since 2021, I’ve been based in the Greater Palm Springs area, where I run my personal chef business and bring thoughtful, elevated meals directly to my clients.

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Chef John
For me, cooking is a deeply rooted desire to create delicious food—life, love, and obsession. Cooking chooses you.

What you get when you dine with me

I cook to make people happy

Cooking is my deeply rooted desire to create delicious food and make people happy with what I create. To me it’s life, love, and obsession—and I truly believe cooking chooses you.

I built my craft in serious kitchens

I learned to cook through the University of Hawaii satellite culinary program in Maui, and I sharpened my skills in a number of fine-dining restaurants throughout my career—growing from sous chef to chef de cuisine and executive chef along the way.

I keep it fresh, sustainable, and simple

My kitchen secret is to use fresh, sustainable ingredients and not overthink it—because great food comes from clarity, balance, and respect for what’s in season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are my rates for private chef services in United States?

I build every menu from scratch, so what you pay depends on the dishes, how many guests, and the kind of service you want. Most of my dinners come to around 140 USD, and I'll always work with the budget you have in mind. Send me a message and I'll put together a proposal for your event.

What kind of food do I specialize in?

I cook Latin American, Chef's special, Local, Italian, Seafood/Fish, French and Mediterranean. I build my menus around ingredients that are in season and bought locally, because that's where the flavor is. And if anyone at your table has a dietary restriction, just tell me and I'll adjust the dishes so no one misses out.

How can you book my private chef services in United States?

To book me in United States, click the Book Now button on this page and follow the steps. You'll add your event date, guest count, and any dietary restrictions as you go. Once your request comes through, I read it myself and reply with a menu proposal and the dates I have open.

Do I provide private chef services for events or special occasions?

Yes. I regularly cook for Birthday, Bachelor/Bachelorette, Friends gathering and Corporate. I handle the menu, the timing, and the setup so the meal fits the kind of event you're throwing. Send me your date and I'll check whether I'm free.

Can the menus accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions?

Choose a menu, share your event details, and the Private Chef Manager team will help confirm the experience with the chef.