Jesse cooked for my family while we were temporarily in town and it was a fantastic experience. The food was healthy, delicious, and easy to heat up throughout the week to make dinner time seamless for us. He is professional, worked with us to meet our dietary restrictions, and always left the kitchen sparkling. We had never worked with a personal chef before and will miss him dearly as we leave town. read more

Chef Jesse has been cooking delicious, healthy meals for our family for several years---delicious, healthy, vegan---and the kitchen is left so spotlessly clean, it's as if he was never there! It's like magic. Game changer for our family. read more

I first heard about Jesse's meal services in 2020 from a cardiologist. My husband had just experienced a severe heart attack, and the cardiologist told me that eating vegan meals could help with my husband's heart health. She recommended Jesse's services, and I am so glad that she did. We've enjoyed Jesse's meals for about five years now. We are a family of four (two of which are fairly picky eaters). All members of our family enjoy Jesse's cooking. The range of Jesse's meal options are extremely broad, and he is very open to meal suggestions. I've found his meals to be healthy and very flavorful. I especially enjoy his Korean vegan meals. On top of that, Jesse is a genuinely kind and thoughtful individual. We're lucky to have him in our lives! read more

My family has been enjoying Chef Jesse's weekly vegan meal services consistently for more than 2 years. We rely on his cooking to have nourishing plant-based meals for busy days and nights that we have no energy or interest to cook. His portfolio of dishes spans many cuisines, each dish incredibly flavorful, fresh, and seasonal. They are easy to assemble and look far more delicious than take-outs or packaged meals. In addition, Jesse is able to accommodate our preferences and requests effortlessly. Even in the face of relentless inflation, he's able to keep his service pricing the same while not cutting into the quality of food. Whenever he takes time off for vacations or when we go on trips, we miss his food and the convenience of his service dearly. Occasionally, we also request him to prepare meals for special occasions. We wholeheartedly recommend Jesse's service to anyone who's looking to add more delicious plant-rich food into their family's diet and busy schedule. read more

My wife Emily and I recently took a cooking lesson with Jesse, that Emily had arranged for my birthday. It was an amazing experience! Jesse came to our house, with ingredients for the meal we would prepare, multiple copies of the recipes we'd be using, so that we could each have a copy to read, as well as equipment, in case we needed it. (Most of the equipment stayed in the car, since we had adequate kitchen equipment on hand.) The menu Jesse prepared was incredible. We'd been cooking vegan basics already -- tofu / veggie stir-fries, lentil soup, kale salads, pastas. We provided some basic parameters -- information about our skill level in the kitchen, and what we like, don't like, and are curious about, and Jesse put together a menu with a few different foods that he thought we might enjoy. Our lesson with Jesse introduced us to some great new foods: - Korean food. This is a specialty of Jesse's, and something I never ate as an omnivore, and haven't even come across as a vegan. Turns out it's incredible! - Gochujang. This is a specialty Korean ingredient -- a fermented chili paste. Jesse brought some, and let us keep it afterward. I'd never come across this before, and I've been experimenting with using it in other dishes since. It turns out it's not hard to find. It turns out that the nearest Asian grocery store to us carries it. - Soy curls. I'd bought some ages ago after hearing people rave about them, but I'd never gotten around to making them. They're great in Korean food! I've bought a bunch more since then. - Japanese sweet potatoes. These are amazing, and we've made them a bunch of times since. They have a whitish yellowish flesh, and are very sweet. These foods were real eye-openers. In the two weeks since our lesson, we've made the Korean barbecue soy-curl wraps twice (until we ran out of soy curls), as well as a whole bunch of Japanese sweet potatoes. These are some of our favorite foods to cook at home now, and we're so grateful that Jesse introduced us to them. Our cooking lesson was a great experience, has expanded our kitchen repertoire, and has deepened our appreciation of great homemade vegan food. Very highly recommended! read more

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I took a vegan cooking class with Jesse virtually. It was excellent. I learned a ton about using a variety of sauces that can be used in many ways. Jesse was interactive with the about 7 students on zoom. We cooked along side of him and ended up with three terrific dishes. read more

I met Jesse nearly eight years ago. That was back in the day when I was eating Doritos and chocolate ice cream for dinner. Mmm. Those were the days. Jesse took me under his vegan wing and fed me my first vegan Thanksgiving meal. I had no idea you could still have that holiday without turkey! And, because we didn't gorge ourselves on sleep-inducing bird, we had enough energy later to actually sit up and talk to one another, instead of lying around like slugs watching football. Five stars for Jesse! He makes vegan-hood easy, social, and delicious. read more

Jesse was my personal chef for over a year and I'm not even vegan! He came to my house while I was at work and made amazing vegan meals that I came home to and was able to eat all week long. They were absolutely delicious and perfect for transporting to/from work. He listened to all of my feedback and custom tailored an entire menu for me that had everything I liked. I would still have Jesse as my chef if it were not for my crazy travel and busy lifestyle that lands me in different locations every week. I've gifted Jesse's services to friends and have hired him for private events. Just amazing and lets not even get started on his desserts. All I can say are vegan cookies and chocolate pie. mmmm. read more

I'm a vegetarian, and occasionally will have a "vegan day," but Jesse Miner makes every day vegan day! When I needed to find a vegetarian-focused cooking class for my boyfriend's birthday, I found classes that either weren't timely or not a cuisine we wanted to explore or focused on ingredients we were not fond of... additionally, they were pricey for what you got. Then Chef Jesse's name came up in a Google search and I began working with him on something suitable for the occasion. I was first impressed with the value of the service, given that I could customize the menu to our tastes and technical goals, and could have other friends join us! I was impressed with Chef Jesse's professionalism and commitment to flavorful, balanced and healthy foods--he even wore his chef jacket in my kitchen! He showed us some new skills, regardless of our skillsets, like working with specific tools or vegetables and fruits. What's great about Chef Jesse's class was that there was little that I had to do--he brings all the equipment and all of the beautiful food, which is organic and fresh from a local market. He'll also answer general questions about cooking and give tips on which equipment works best for tasks, as well as how to best prepare various grains and fruits. Lastly, you don't have to take notes on the recipes you make--Chef Jesse provided all of us with a booklet of all the recipes we made that night. He has been living a vegan lifestyle for a long while now, and has a genuine joy for food and eagerness to share his knowledge and expertise with others. read more

I found Jessie on Yelp when I was looking for someone to cook healthy, vegan, oil-free for my mother who was recovering from surgery. When I saw his Yelp reviews I had a hard time believing that anyone could be so good. After working with him and tasting his food, all I can say is: believe the hype. Jessie is professional, courteous, and very accommodating to the dietary needs of his customers. He is clean and organized in the kitchen, and clear and prompt in communication. The produce and ingredients he brings is fresh and tasty-looking. Most importantly his food is delicious! I have enjoyed all his cooking, but a few of his vegan oil free dishes that stand out to me are his potato salad, handmade vegan burgers, and his mind-blowing dressings (particularly Caesar). I am very thankful to Jessie for his work in helping my mother, and to Yelp for leading me to Jessie. read more

Today, my boyfriend Shawn and I had Jesse over for the first week of meals. I was totally apprehensive as I couldn't fathom the idea of eating anything without dairy or meat. I figured Shawn would eat most of the food and I'd just be left with eating frozen dinners and picking at whatever we have left in the refrigerator. Sure enough, as soon as we walked back into a sparkling kitchen, we opened the fridge to find everything packed away neatly and smelling delicious. My boyfriend quickly started plating one of the meals and as soon as he offered me a bite, out came a second plate. I was delightfully surprised with how great everything tasted. I'm really happy that my Shawn decided to go Vegan. Jesse's food does not have me missing meat or dairy. So far, I'm in love with the Margarita-like cole slaw. I never liked cole slaw but this spicy, lime slaw has me imagining that I'm lying by a pool drinking a cool Margarita. Jesse's squash spaghetti is certainly a treat as well. I can't wait to keep trying more! Thanks Jesse!!! :D read more

A 5-star chef for a creative dinner party that will land 5-star reviews from your friends! That's my experience of Jesse Miner. We had Jessie over to prepare, educate, and join in the fun of dinner for 4 at our home. Jessie called me up to discuss menu ideas and we had fun thinking of what dishes would be both enjoyable to make and eat, while also being a reasonable challenge for guest to make at home on their own. The fact that our meal contained no animal parts or products left more room for lots of fresh veggies, herbs and flavorful sauces. I highly recommend Jesse; ok...that's pretty clear by now! read more

My partner and I were invited to a friend's place for dinner. What a pleasant and yummy surprise to see that Jesse was their personal chef for the evening. Not only did we enjoy some of the most delicious vegan dishes, including a Vietnamese spring roll with a peanut sauce that really WOWed us, but also we learned how to make all of the items on the menu. Jesse, thank you for the enjoyable and educational night! If you are looking for a creative way to spend time with friends and learn alot about how to cook yummy vegan foods, I highly recommend him! read more

Short answer: Jesse is great, you need to try and get on his calendar ASAP! Details: I hired Jesse recently for a personal vegan cooking lesson in my apt, and my wife and I LOVED the experience. He took plenty of time beforehand to hear what I wanted to learn, and the menu we cooked was seriously delicious. The sauteed onion and mushroom enchiladas with cashew cream are officially a weekly staple, and he turned my wife around 180 degrees on bok choy, thanks in part to a fantastic spicy peanut sauce. Bonus points for being a really great guy and for being very reasonably priced. I learned a ton, and will def hire him again. You should, also. read more

As everyone has mentioned, Jesse's food ROCKS! What nobody has mentioned yet, is that he's also an enthusiastic, helpful and knowledgeable teacher. You know all that special cooking knowledge that comes from trying a dish over and over again? All the stuff your grandma knows and can't really teach you? Jesse can! He's gives you all the little extra tricks that make your food come out looking and tasting great. read more

I have been working so much- just opened a hair salon- we are in the middle of construction on the house- I was too freak'n tierd to cook. So I thought about treating my husband and I to a chef. I was not sure what I was looking for but when I happen to see Jesse's website I thought wow this will be great, but was unsure what my husband would think about going vegan 3 nights a week. By the way 3 nights of food last much longer which is great for me because I am taking the rest for lunch! We had Jesse over and I was blown away, the food tasted unbelievable!!!!! And my husband could not get enough- he gets so excited when I tell him Jesse is coming over- I guess my cooking is out- but good for me that I don't have to cook as much ; ) I also want to mention that when we do eat his food I sware that I lose a few pounds- his food is NOT proccessed- everything is fresh and I think this makes a huge difference! Thanks Jesse can't wait to see you soon!!!!!!! read more

I've known Jesse for many, many years so I've been lucky enough to sample his food free of charge a lot. Lucky is the operative word here, folks. LUCKY! I'm not vegan. I'm not even vegetarian. But I still can't get enough of Jesse's goodies - I mean his food, Erin ;-) So I was going on this group wine tasting trip a while back and we were all supposed to bring some food thing to contribute. But I'm not exactly a chef. So I picked dessert type stuff thinking I could probably manage not to screw it up too badly. But instead of testing my fellow wine tasters' tummies, I got the genius idea to hire Jesse. It was indeed a GENIUS idea. After speaking with him a bit we decided on cookies. I asked for perhaps a few dozen and maybe a couple different varieties. I had no idea what I was in for. Jesse made me, like, over 100 cookies in 3 different types. And they were devoured in no time! If I'm remembering correctly they were 1) a ginger snap type thing, 2) an orange chocolate chip concoction, and 3) a cranberry oatmeal mix. I don't know anything about vegan cooking so don't ask me what his substitutions were or what he used to make them so yummy. But they were so yummy that I ate well more than my fair share. Story number 2 involves a girls clothing swap that I had this past Sunday. Jesse's wife was one of the guests and she brought these super good chocolaty cupcakes with a cream "cheese" frosting. I ate 2. It took all my strength not to eat 3. She also brought a white bean dip which the entire group raved about. Story number 3 involved Jesse and Erin's adorable rescued dog, Miss Jazz. I dog-sat for a couple days and Jesse was kind enough to rope off a section of their fridge for me and fill it with goodness that was ok for me to eat. I stuffed myself. There was a bean salad thing that made my head spin. I can't say enough good things about Jesse's cooking. I guess you can tell that from this long review. And it's my first review, too. That's how much I love his food - he got me to actually post on yelp for the first time. read more

Jesse is awesome. We had him come into our office and cook for us weekly for a few months before we moved somewhere with no kitchen. We all miss him terribly. The food he cooked was delicious and he totally opened our eyes to the fact that healthy food doesn't have to be boring. He's a very friendly guy, all happy to chat about anything while he cooks, from food to tech to anything. One thing I really liked is that he educated us about what he was serving. Rather than just plopping it down and telling us to enjoy, he would go through all the dishes explaining all the intricacies of what we were eating. read more

My husband and I received a gift certificate for a cooking class from Jesse as a wedding gift, and we are very happy we did! Jesse was prompt, patient, and very enthusiastic about the food we were making. We chose a Southeast Asian theme and the meal was phenomenal! We would recommend him. read more

Jesse is an incredible chef. He loves people and he loves food and this is immediately evident when he meets you and shares his food, his cooking tips, or just his warm personality. He is 100% a pro: helpful, organised, and respectful to you and your house. read more

I will always jump at a chance to dine if Jesse's cooking. Yes, I'm a friend of many years, and have been a blessed and eager recipient of his multitudes of tasty vegan dishes, brunches, assorted baked goods, dinners, etc. He's interned at the best vegan restaurant in the city -- Millennium -- and can seriously make you forget about meat with his amazing creations. read more

We had an amazing vegan food experience with Jesse. Having transitioned to a plant-based diet 9 months ago, we needed an infusion of new recipes and ingredients. Prior to our class, Jesse inquired about our current food/cooking situation. We wanted to explore adding "heat" to our dishes - while minimizing the risk of making things too spicy. Jesse tailored our menu to teach us how to dial up & down the level of heat - and introduced us to dishes from India, Korea, Thailand and Hawaii. Each of the recipes he chose was very practical - needing just a single pot - and could easily be made after a day of work. His whole approach to cooking is very practical - and the result is some of he most flavorful vegan dishes we've ever made. Couldn't recommend Jesse any higher. We're looking forward to having him back again soon. read more

Jesse prepared a 4-course meal for a dinner party we hosted for 9 people, and it was wonderful! Most of our guests are not vegan, but they all raved about the food. What I love about his food is that it's simple but elegant, healthy and delicious, vegan and creative. And Jesse is just a really, really nice person, professional but personable, someone I'd want to work with many times. I'm still dreaming of the food. read more

I decided to have a personal chef help me out with meals before and after the birth of my baby. This decision turned out to be the best type of help, since having a new baby and a toddler keep me super busy. I started searching for chefs on Yelp, and I chose Jesse because of the great Yelp reviews and after reading his website. Jesse prepares super tasty meals, in fact, my husband who hates tofu, loves all of Jesse's tofu dishes. We are not vegan or vegetarian, but we really enjoy eating his cooking, and don't really miss the meat too much. We know he shops for the best organic produce/ingredients, and he takes great care to use homemade preparations (soup stock, pie crusts, etc...). His entree portions are hearty and generous, so we feel comfortably full and satisfied that we had a wholesome and nutritious meal. We have been completely happy with his cooking and his overall service, that we decided to have him come twice a month. Jesse is also incredibly nice...try him out, you will not be disappointed. read more

After planning to visit the Bay Area last month, I contacted Jesse about a vegan cooking lesson. He asked me about my cooking preferences and made suggestions. I was worried because I was in a vacation house and did not have a fully stocked kitchen. Jesse was very professional. He showed up with all ingredients, equipment and on time despite horrendous Bay Area traffic. My mom, a family friend and I all enjoyed the lesson and the food. Jesse is very personable and not judgmental. He seems to care deeply about the origins of his ingredients as well as preparing food that is healthy. Jesse left my refrigerator full of healthy vegan meals as well as a spotless kitchen. I would definitely hire him again. read more

Chef Jesse prepared meals for my family on two occasions while in Honolulu. Everything was delicious and every morsel was consumed. My 2 and 4 year old kiddos are everything as well. The three meals fed our family of 4 for over a week. So easy. So delicious. Highly recommend. read more

He's so awesome! I threw my boyfriend a birthday party during the summer and had Chef Jesse cater the soiree. Half the attendees were vegan (including the bf), half weren't - and everyone LOVED the food. He makes it so easy - great communication from the get-go, awesome ideas to cater towards all kinds of palettes (sometimes you're into the funky, weird spices and vegetables, sometimes you're not), and he provides pretty much everything but a stove. We ended up having black-bean veggie burgers with chipotle bbq sauce, coleslaw (my bf LOVES coleslaw but can never order it anywhere), sweet potato fries, and delicious chocolate pie. He even threw in a very tasty carrot-hummus type dip that was ravaged immediately. You know the food is good when half an hour passes by without anyone taking, because we're all eating!! Two months later, people are still talking about how good his food is. Chef Jesse is also very quick and efficient with his time. He loves using local produce which is just one of the reasons the food is so good. And the best part? When he left, my kitchen was honestly cleaner than it was before he started! read more

My mouth chewy-crunched through the supple skin and crisp lettuce of Jesse's Harvest Spring Rolls and as the flavors and aromas of the seasonal root vegetables and tangy dipping sauce jumbled together I thought "Thank you god for bringing me into Jesse Miner's kitchen!" Jesse uses fresh seasonal produce and produces some of the best vegan dishes I have tasted! If you thought that creamy soups, rich desserts, hearty casseroles could not be found in the vegan realm then try Jesse's macaroni casserole, peanut butter fudge squares, or corn chowder and be proven wrong. read more

Jesse has been our family's vegan chef for over a year and a half. Some members of our family have very specific dietary restrictions, and others are picky eaters :) Jesse has done a fantastic job of creating nutritiously balanced meals within the parameters of my family's needs. He has always been receptive to any and all feedback we've provided and, when we make specific requests, he always delivers. Furthermore, he is an absolute delight to work with! I simply cannot recommend Jesse highly enough! read more

Whatever your needs, Jesse will deliver - and in spades. His expertise, his knowledge, his love of food, and his skills all make for a most amazing experience when you eat his food: whole, delicious, vegan food. It just doesn't get any better than that! read more

Jesse was amazing! As a birthday present to my mom I thought it would be great to oraganize a vegan cooking class. I worked with Jesse through our restrictions, likes and dislikes and he came up with a delivious menu! What I really loved was Jesse's demeanor and how he was able to work with me and my mom who are more experienced cooks along with our husbands who are less so and we all came out of the class learning so much! We made jackfruit tacos, soy curl bimbimbap and a tofu chocolate pie. All was so delicious and we all said we would make each course again. Highly recommend Jesse! read more

I'm not a vegan, nor even vegetarian. Yet Jesse's vegan Thanksgiving meal was by far the *best* Thanksgiving meal I've ever had. It was also one of my top 5 meals ever. And his desserts? Jesse doesn't stop with savory--he makes amazing sweet stuff as well. Try him out--your taste buds will worship him forever after. (And it's good for you, too!) read more

My husband and I invited our good friends over for a cooking class with Jesse. We are vegan, and they are mostly vegetarian. We had a wonderful evening learning practical, delicious , easy to prepare meals. We've integrated his recipes into our go-to list of meals for just our family and for entertaining. We've used the spring rolls as a fun activity for a group of teenagers - they loved preparing them and loved eating them even more! The same applies to the other items on the menu - French lentil ragout in roasted delicato squash with a side of seasoned broccolini, and a chocolate mint pie. Delicious! We can't wait to bring Jesse back as a personal chef for those weeks that are crazy! read more

I've ordered food many times from Jesse and cannot recommend him highly enough. Right from the start, he sits down with you to determine what you like and dislike so he can cater his dishes to your individual tastes. He makes all his dishes with only the best ingredients. The freshness and delicious flavors will astound you! In addition to savory delights such as gazpacho, curry tofu, black bean salad, peanut noodles, pesto rice and homemade foccacia, he makes the most amazing desserts! Yummy cookies! Rich, chocolate pudding! You won't believe they're vegan they taste so good. read more

We had Jesse prepare meals for 2 weeks for my husband and I, as I was recovering from pretty major surgery. We loved every part of Jesse's service. The house smelled just wonderful on the days Jesse prepared all the meals. His portions were generous and lasted for a least 2 meals and sometimes for a lunch. Every meal was delicious, but I particularly liked the chana masala, spicy green beans, lentil soup and tacos. All my research of post-surgery recovery recommended vegetables and protein. Jesse's food was perfect and according to both my surgeons, my recovery is way ahead of schedule. Each night we looked forward to another treat with Jesse's meals. In addition to the great food, he is just a very nice person. I highly recommend Jesse. read more

Jesse's food is amazing, and on top of it all, he's one of the most pleasant people you'll ever meet.

I'm a Vegan who can't eat anything made with any fats or oils whatsoever...this also means no nuts, avocados, olives, etc. When Jesse cooks for me, he still manages to create absolutely delicious food with vibrant flavors and yummy mouth feel. He loves the challenge of something out of the ordinary, and consistently rises to the occasion with creative, well made dishes. read more

My fiancee and I were lucky enough to have Jesse prepare a complete meal for us earlier this year. We are not vegan or vegetarian but we absolutely love his food! It's delightful, tasty and very very very yummy. We live in Los Angeles, so it's a very special treat when we have Jesse come down and cook for us. Oh did I mention his deserts are absolutely amazing??!!! You wouldn't even know its' vegan!!! read more

I've been enjoying Jesse's delicious food for years. Recently we tried something new: Jesse cooked us up a bunch of food to take camping! No pre-trip meal planning and grocery shopping, just pack up the car and go. What a treat! And such a relief for us. We ate like kings the whole trip. Another thing about Jesse, he's one of the friendliest and most pleasant people to be around I know. He somehow manages to be the perfect professional and perfectly at ease at the same time. We're looking forward to many more Jesse-meals in the future. read more

I recently hired Jesse to make a vegan dinner for 17 people, only one of which was vegan. Many non-vegans were skeptical, including myself, that we'd be eating bland veggies but Jesse's cuisine is full of flavor, texture, and creative combinations. He served a tasty ceaser with smoked tofu that tasted like it had bacon in it and for the entree he whipped up a hearty roasted squash stuffed with lentils and other goodies. And the finale was a delectable silky chocolate pie that left us reeling. As a non-vegan myself I was impressed and amazed that vegan cuisine could be so tasty and filling. I was hoping Jesse could become our personal chef full-time but like anything fabulous, he's in high demand. I'm gladly waiting in line. read more