Chef Jessie Anderson

Chef Jessie Anderson

5.0Exceptional(6 reviews)

About

My name is Jessie Anderson, 33 years old, born and raised in California. I have been cooking since the age of 5 alongside both of my grandmothers, all of my aunts, and so on. I discovered my love for cooking when I was 9 years old, living with my mother in Hawaii. At school, students were allowed to volunteer in the kitchen to help prep and cook school lunches and breakfast for the next morning. Everything was made from scratch, and it taught me responsibility and care of not just food, but the space I was cooking in. Ever since that day, I knew I wanted to cook for a living. I wasn't sure how, but I wanted it to happen.

Today, my food is something more magical, some would even say fantastical -- like it came from another realm. This is my intent. I have just begun my journey to finding the perfect balance of flavors while telling stories we heard many times. Join in the visceral experience with me, bon appetit.

From Present to August 31st, there will be a set menu in which you may select any item from for your event. All options can be replaced with vegan or vegetarian, gluten-free, and other dietary needs. Please be sure to disclose your food allergies or diet restrictions before planning a menu.

Menu options:

-- Salads --

Sunset Grove - arugula, orange, pine nuts, burrata, basil with a light vinaigrette

Caprese - fresh mozzarella, basil, heirloom tomatoes, drizzle of balsamic glaze

Caesar - romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan, and dressing from scratch

-- Soup --

Violet Root Velouté - Soup with purple rooted vegetables; carrot, potato, cabbage, cauliflower

Miso Black Garlic Ramen - creamy miso soup base with noodles, mushrooms, black garlic, green onion, and soft boiled egg with choice of protein

-- Appetizers --

Lamb Meatballs served with Rosemary Aioli

Sashimi Plate - Seasonal Fish

-- Main Courses --

Chicken Waldorf Salad or Sandwich

Burgers made with Filet Mignon and Chuck ground meat (ask chef what you want on it)

Grilled Chicken Sandwich - served with garlic herb aioli, roasted bell pepper, red onion, arugula

Salmon - Seared then baked, served with garlic herb butter, wild rice blend, and seasonal vegetables

Filet Mignon - Cooked the way you want served with any style of potato and seasonal vegetables

Lobster Mac N Cheese

-- Desserts --

Ice Cream Sandwiches - chocolate chip cookie with mint and chip ice cream OR sugar cookie with strawberry ice cream (Vegan and gluten free option available)

Banana Foster Bread Pudding -- made with bananas, bourbon, and sourdough bread. Served with a brown sugar bourbon cream sauce

Wine provided upon request.


Highlights

Hired 8 times
2 employees
5 years in business
Serves Simi Valley , CA

Payment methods

Cash, Venmo, Paypal

Social media


Specialties

Dietary restrictions

Vegetarian or vegan, Gluten free or celiac, Dairy intolerant, Nut allergies, Kosher, Other dietary restrictions

Meal preparation location

Meal prepared onsite

Meal preparation frequency

Monthly

Budget per person

$40 – $50, $50 – $75 (mid-range), $75 – $100, More than $100 (premium)

Cuisine types

American - casual, American - formal, Italian, Southern, Mexican / Latin American, Mediterranean / Middle Eastern, Asian, French, Barbecue, Indian

Which meal

Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres, Dinner, Dessert

Extras

Dessert, Cold beverages (non-alcoholic), Cold beverages (alcoholic), Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)

Level of service

Premium (high end ingredients)

Event type

Date night, Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.), Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.)

Number of guests

1 guest, 2 guests, 3 – 5 guests, 6 – 10 guests

Photos and videos

  • Easter charcuterie board
  • Mango Cream Pie
  • Butter Braised Scallops with Parsnip Puree

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    stephanie H.

    Delicious food, professional service and all around a wonderful night. She not only provided beautiful and tasty food, she provided a fun and memorable experience.
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    May 21, 2025

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    john F.

    Chef Jessie is able to provide a delightful dining experience, even under duress of a last minute venue change! I particularly enjoyed the creativity of her soup and desserts, which bookended the meal nicely.
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    May 18, 2025

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    sarah B.

    I hired Jessie for a private bachelorette dinner party, and it was an amazing experience! Everything was delicious. She was so kind in willing to craft a customized menu that perfectly fit our tastes and dietary needs. I can’t stop thinking about the bruschetta we had to start. I still think about it to this day haha! Then the caesar salad and chicken cacciatore she made were both so rich in flavor and the chocolate and pistachio cannolis were the perfect final touch. Chef Jessie’s passion and skill truly shone through and Im just so grateful to have had her.
    And so overall, I highly recommend Chef Jessie—you will not be disappointed. She really made it such a special time! :)
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    October 23, 2024

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    tony S.

    Wonderful experience having Jessie in the kitchen. Her flavor combinations are creative and delicious, and dinner looked like a work of art! Super professional, an excellent communicator, and a delightful collaborator. Cant wait till we work with her again!
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    October 08, 2024

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    jack S.

    Great communication, punctual, and most importantly her food was delicious! She cooked one of the most delicious breakfast I’ve ever had! She was very nice and I will definitely use her again and highly recommend anyone else who needs a chef!
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    September 22, 2024

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    karoline H.

    Jessie is incredible! Her range of cooking from poke bowls to fried chicken to carbonara can’t be beat! Jessie punctual, kind, helpful, and does immaculate meal planning. Her food makes us want to stay in rather than eat out at the best restaurants. We are so grateful for Jessie and she is a part of our family!!
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    September 07, 2024

    Services offered

    Personal Chef