Jesse Miner
Vegan Personal Chef
Serving the San Francisco Area jesse@chefjesseminer.com | 650-274-8089

Leading a busy life is exhausting, but you don't have to settle for the bland or unhealthy. Your time is precious, so let Jesse take care of nourishing you with the finest organic, seasonal and local ingredients.
 

About
As a long-time vegan, Jesse can accommodate a wide variety of specialty diets: dairy-free, gluten-free, low-fat, raw, diabetic, you name it. Focusing on plant-based foods gives Jesse the unique perspective to provide dishes that have both your health and taste buds in mind.
 

News

Personal Chef CooperativePersonal Chefs Cooperative February Featured Entrepreneur
I am honored to be the February featured entrepreneur for the Personal Chefs Cooperative, a non-profit organization of professional chefs that I am a founding member of. You can read my feature and enjoy my recipes for Chili Bean Cornbread Casserole and Tangy Lime Cole Slaw.

Winner Best Of The Bay 2008Best Of The Bay
The San Francisco Bay Guardian has released my favorite issue of the year, the Best Of The Bay 2008. I received an editors pick award for "Best Vegan Magician" applauding my personal chef business. You can view the award and photo online (scroll down 3/4 of the page).

I had the pleasure of attending their wild "Best Of The Bay" party. You can see the group photo taken at the party (can you spot me?).

Best Of YelpBest of Yelp
I am currently listed as the Number 1 Personal Chef in San Francisco on Yelp.
 

Services
Included in each package:
- Customized menu planning
- Grocery costs
- Grocery shopping
- Food prepared in your kitchen
- Meals prepared in single day
- Cleaned kitchen at end of service
 
Select the package that will work best for you:
1.   Feed The Family
3 meals (4 servings per meal)
Meals prepared in your kitchen, packaged and left in refrigerator with heating instructions
An additional one-time container fee may apply.
Cost: $350
For an additional fee desserts, baked goods, baby foods and other specialty items can be included.
2. Private Cooking Class
Looking to improve your skills in the kitchen? Want to learn more about plant-based cooking? Jesse will lead a private cooking class in the comfort of your own kitchen. Class is completely customized with menu based on your interest.
Cost: $350 minimum, for up to 4 people ($75/additional person)
3. Intimate Dinner Party
1 meal (includes appetizer, entree w/ side dish and dessert)
Meal prepared and served by chef Jesse
Cost: $350 minimum, for up to 4 people ($75/additional person)

Travel fees may apply for locations outside the city of San Francisco.

* Services and prices have last been updated on July 13th, 2008 based on client requests.
 

Gift Certificates
Pamper your loved one with homemade meals any day. Give a tasty treat of home cooking with a gift certificate from vegan personal chef Jesse Miner. Redeemable for any of Jesse's services.
Cost: available in $75 increments ($350 minimum)
Gift certificates can be purchased with a credit card via PayPal. Expect 3 days for the processing and another 2-3 days for shipping of this gift certificate via USPS. Please contact Jesse for other payment options.

Gift certificate amount:       
 

Free Consultation
A free initial consultation is offered to all new clients.

Contact Jesse now!

Jesse has been passionate about cooking and enjoying vegan food for over 18 years. He graduated from Bauman College in Berkeley as a certified Natural Chef and spent a year and a half interning and assisting cooking classes at Millennium Restaurant in San Francisco. Jesse regularly pores over cookbooks and culinary magazines, further exploring classic techniques and keeping up on the latest trends. He is excited to share his talent and passion with others.
Sample Dishes
-   Tamarind Coconut Tofu Curry with Forbidden Black Rice
-  Roasted Root Vegetable Enchiladas with Chipotle Cashew Cream
-  Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Tempeh Bolognese Sauce and Sauteed Kale
-  Chili Bean Cornbread Casserole with Tangy Lime Cole Slaw
-  Mixed Greens and Shaved Fennel Salad with Toasted Pistachio Nuts and Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette
-  French Lentil and Mushroom Ragout served over Polenta
-  Smoky Split Pea Soup with Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad
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    Jesse Miner, Vegan Personal Chef
    Serving the San Francisco Bay Area jesse@chefjesseminer.com | 650-274-8089