She is AMAZING! My husband hired Chef Jillian for my 30th birthday to surprise my friends with a meal at an air bnb we rented. He planned the menu with her to keep it a surprise for me and it was fantastic! She did such an amazing job with every course, and I was blown away by the quality. She is worth every penny! She and her team are also quite patient if you and your guests have had a bit too much wine, which was very much appreciated. The quality and presentation is amazing, and her ability to cater the meal to your taste was superb. She nailed it even without a lot of direction, she's just that good! read more

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Chef Jillian is AMAZING! From the moment my fiance reached out to her, we knew she was the perfect fit. We found her to be an absolute pleasure to work with. After reviewing our likes/dislikes/allergies/etc, we loved her suggestions and trusted her creativity. Chef Jillian (& crew) created a gorgeous, incredible, five course wedding dinner for us and our 18 guests. We look forward to working with her again! read more

Chef Jillian was booked for a friend's 40th bday trip to Temecula. I reached out to her through her website and she was very responsive. You can choose from her menu options listed on her page or she can create a unique menu. We went with the latter option and filled out a form detailing preferences and allergies. She provided a preliminary menu for approval. We booked the hor s devoures and 4 course option. As the uploaded pictures attest, she did not disappoint. A further testament to her qualifications is that our air bnb host highly recommended her after we had already engaged her services. She incorporated veggies and edible flowers from her own garden. Each course was delicious and beautifully presented. She also provided us out-of-towners with some solid options for wineries and food options for the remainder of our stay. Highly recommend her!! read more

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Amazing in every single way. Responsive, easy to work with, and amazing food. Highly recommend!!

So good! Professional and responsive. Chef prepared a private dinner for a small group of friends and from start to finish, every course, the design of the menu - everything was delicious! Would fly back to Temecula just to have another Chef Jillian Fae summer. read more

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Chef Jillian was such a pleasure to work with! My friends wanted to do a private chef dinner for their joint bachelor/bachelorette party, and Chef Jillian was one of the highest rated on Yelp, and I can certainly see why! She answered my online inquiry one day after I sent it over, and she was in constant communication with me leading up to the event. The menu assessment she uses to develop a custom menu is very detailed, and she certainly took all our favorites and dislikes into account. She and her team arrived three hours prior to start preparing the dinner, and the dinner was absolutely delicious and satisfying! Some people at the party said that they had never tried food like that before, but everyone was raving about the menu! Thank you, Chef Jillian, and her team (Ashleigh, Brody, and Jake) for the memorable dinner! I highly recommend Chef Jillian for any private chef needs! read more

Jillian's food, service, and staff is seriously incredible!! Book her for your next event!!! My husband and I reached out to Jillian for our June wedding. Our hope was that hiring a private chef over a big box caterer would make our guests' dining experience more enjoyable and unique. We were right and Jillian even far exceeded our expectations. From the very beginning, Jillian was kind, patient, and communicative. She went to work quickly creating and tweaking the perfect summer alfresco menu for us (that went wonderful with our cocktails by the way!). She provided great communication with our other vendors as well. So reliable. On the big day, Jillian was right on time with her lovely staff setting up. Her staff is amazing and service went beautifully. Jillian and her team made sure each guest had the right entree with provided dietary requests. Guests are still raving about the food and how lovely the whole dining experience was. Thank you! Love the Robinsons read more

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Jillian is amazing! I hired her to cook for me and 5 guests for my 50th birthday celebration. Her food was amazing! Her service was amazing! My guests and I were fully satisfied. We were really impressed with the taste of ALL of our courses. We never needed to add any salt to our food. She really does know how to cook. Jillian is also an excellent communicator. She reached out the week of my event to make sure she had all of the details listed correctly to ensure there were no hiccups the day of the event. She and her assistant arrived on time and left the kitchen sparkling clean. I will definitely hire Jillian in the future. She did not disappoint. read more

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Wow! Chef Jillian and her team exceeded expectations in all aspects of her work. From the beginning, her line of communication was always open and she was extremely pleasant to work with. Any questions or concerns were answered and we were met with comfort as well as excitement for our upcoming event! The prep and clean-up portion of the evening was great! We asked a few times at each stage if they needed help and every time they said they had it covered which made it lovely for our group of 19 to relax and converse at the dining table. The meals itself were absolutely incredible! We were all thoroughly impressed with each dish that came out. Everything was carefully curated and the flavors were out of the world. One of the best meals I have had. Overall, I would highly recommend Chef Jillian to anyone looking to have a private chef! If we are ever back in the area, we will for sure be reaching out!! Attached are a few photos from the evening! read more

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Simply the best. Jillian and her crew served up a 5 course dinner for a private party we held at our home. She customized the menu to our tastes and even made special items for our guest who has a gluten allergy. All the food was scrumptious , the service was impeccable, and the cleanup was spotless. All the guests asked for contact info. That tells you how much they enjoyed the experience. read more

We hired Jillian for a 20 person dinner - it was fabulous! From initial communication to clean-up on the day, Jillian and her team were professional and ensured we were in great hands. The menu was perfect! Food was delicious! She was able to accommodate for food allergies too. If given the opportunity I will definitely hire Jillian again! read more

I hired Jillian for my best friend's bachelorette party in Temecula, and it was definitely one of the highlights of the weekend. She and her staff made a delicious four course meal for 11 of us: salad, pasta, filet mignon, and dessert. I'm a vegetarian, and she substituted eggplant parmesan for the filet mignon for me, which was so thoughtful and kind. Her staff was very professional when serving us at the dinner table. I really enjoyed hearing Jillian describe each course before we dug in! Highly recommend her for any event. read more

We recently hired Jillian for a 35 guest wedding, and it was easily one of the best decisions we made for our big day. Not only was the food truly outstanding, but Jillian and her staff were professional, kind, thoughtful and made the whole experience just lovely from start to finish. Our guests were so impressed and are still talking about the food!! We highly recommend Jillian for anyone looking to elevate their event with an impeccable dining experience. read more

Jillian prepared a phenomenal multi course meal for our group of 10 girlfriends based on our likes,dislikes and allergies. We just sat back and relaxed by our Vrbo pool while they got everything prepared and then served us efficiently and continued to delight us with each course! I would definitely recommend and we would for sure ask for her again if back in the area! read more

Where do I begin? Jillian is incredible. We hired her as our private chef for our getaway in Temecula. We worked together to create two incredible 5 course dinners. One night was a themed Argentinian dinner to celebrate my husband's birthday. Food was so delicious my stomach growths thinking of it. We loved our experience so much that we hired her to chef up another 5 course dinner in our home in Solana Beach. Can't say enough about her. She was on time, professional, personable and very talented at what she does even flying solo (no server or anything!) She left our kitchen spotless after she was done. I have since referred her to many others and will use her for our next getaway to Temecula. read more

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I hired Jillian to cook for my family and I. We had a micro wedding at a private villa. The food was one of the top subjects that everyone raved about after the fact. Jillian not only serves amazing food, but she also has a cool vibe and was super sweet to work with. read more

We have used Chef Jillian and her staff on more than one occasion. Most recently was an engagement dinner party for 14. As with our past experiences with Jillian, this one was A+. The food, presentation, service and cleanup were all exactly what we would've hoped for. Everyone was super impressed and as the hosts, we looked like heroes. Thanks, Jillian! read more

This was such an incredible experience for our 40th birthday weekend celebrations! Jillian and her team were so easy to work with, professional and served a great meal! We had a large group of 24 people and she brought several folks to prep and serve. It was totally seamless. As these types of very indulgent experiences go, I also found it an exceptional value for the service and the deliciousness. If I ever have a chance to hire Jillian & team again I would do so in a heartbeat. read more

Recently we had Jillian and her staff arrange a dinner for 16 at our villa for a corporate event. To say the food was EXCEPTIONAL is an understatement! The food, the presentation, the service from her and her staff, as well as the food explanations and descriptions were SUPERIOR! The appetizers were out of this world, both fresh and made with seasonal ingredients. The dinner was outstanding and the dessert loved by all! A real culinary treat! Highly, highly recommend! read more

Chef Jillian catered my wedding in July and was able to give us the absolute best service I could have hoped for. She was able to accommodate late guest count changes, was on time with her whole crew, and was friendly and professional. The food was so great, the portal she has set up to figure out the menu was very helpful and easy to use. I would highly recommend Chef Jillian to all my friends for any event in the area, she left the premises completely spotless with a smile and was everything we could have hoped for and more. We were planning on taking some nice photos to document all the wonderful dishes but the food was just too good and after the first two trays of appetizers we completely forgot! Thank you so much for being the delicious cherry on top of our perfect week! read more

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Jilian was absolutely phenomenal! She was referred to us by the home owner of an Airbnb. She had raving reviews from previous clienteles. Her food was amazing. I still think about her appetizers and main dish. She was also well within our budget. We hosted a micro wedding in Murrieta. Our guest love the food and was completely full by the end of the night. Thank you so much for being part of our memorable day I recommend her services to anyone. read more

I hired Jillian for a bridal shower brunch for my soon to be daughter in law. Jillian and her assistant arrived on time and prepared the most amazing brunch for family and friends. On the menu...avocado toast with a quail egg, pasta salad with homegrown tomatoes and squash,chicken skewers and a dipping sauce,green salad, pork sliders and shrimp. For dessert she made blueberry bread pudding and lemon bars in a cup!!Everyone LOVED the food!! I highly recommend Jillian!! read more

Our experience with Chef Jillian was absolutely wonderful. I am the maid of honor for my best friend and planned her bachelorette party in Temecula to experience wine country. With the group of 11 of us living all over the country, I thought it would be so fun to have a private chef come and cook us a meal in our rental home. When I first reached out to Jillian, she was so responsive and helpful when it came to planning the dinner. This was a new experience for me and I had no idea where to begin, as all her food looked amazing. I mentioned that the bride loves Italy, and she created a beautiful custom menu that was beyond perfect. We were all talking about the meal before we even travelled to Temecula! Upon arrival, Jillian and her assistant were beyond professional and prepared. I am a total control freak when it comes to planning and every time I checked to see if they needed anything, they shooed me away to go enjoy the party. They had everything taken care of and we were all able to enjoy our time together. They brought everything they could possibly need and left the kitchen even cleaner than before! The meal itself was to die for - it was all we could talk about the next day. Everything was just as beautiful as it was delicious. We had a 4 course meal and each dish was so incredible, no one could decide on their favorite. I would recommend Jillian a million times over. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Absolutely amazing! Jillian made us fresh pasta and the best Chilean Seabass I've ever had! Probably the best fish I've ever had actually. So kind and such a fun experience overall. read more

Chef Jillian & her team cooked our rehearsal dinner for our wedding! It was absolutely spectacular! The food was delicious and her team was so kind and professional. I'd recommend her to anyone! Thank you so much for making our special evening fabulous! read more

First off, Jillian and her crew are absolutely the best Our wedding was made so very special due to the fact Of Jillian's professional ways The food and charcuterie platters was delicious The deserts, very special too, Thanks Chef Jillian Love Jim and Diana read more

We rented a home in Temecula for 16 people and we hired Chef Jillian Fae to prepare a dinner one of the nights. I cannot express enough on how amazingly good her meal was that night. Everyone was thoroughly impressed with the incredible flavors and the presentation. Her meal was the highlight of the weekend by all 16 of us and it will be remembered for a long time. It was hands down simply amazing! I highly recommend Chef Jillian Fae! read more

Hands down the best experience I have ever had. Jillian and her team made our intimate wedding so special. They went above and beyond. Can't wait to do this again with her! Thank you so much for everything! read more

Chef Jillian was INCREDIBLE!!!! We had a combo bachelor/bachelorette weekend party in Temecula and as a special gift for our friends getting married decided to get a personal chef for a night and it was worth it. Not only was Jillian beyond nice but also professional and timely in all communications. The food was amazing. We had hors d'oeuvres plus a four course meal. The steak melted in your mouth!!!! To top it off she accommodated a couple of our friends who are vegetarian as well as others with food sensitivities/allergies. The night we had Chef Jillian over is one we will never forget . I HIGHLY recommend her and hope to hire her again in the future. read more

Jillian and her team were so incredible!! We had delay (which was completely our fault) and Chef Jillian was so kind and understanding. She kept perfectly on her timeline and provided an amazing dinner for us! She curated our menu for 24 people, and made revisions for those with dietary restrictions, and was very prompt in responding to emails. Her meal was the talk of the weekend and I am still dreaming of her elote corn pasta. If you want a delightful tasty meal, that is stress free, and you'll remember forever, then hire Chef Jillian & team!! read more

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Hired Chef Jillian for my wife's 50th birthday dinner. The main course was fresh made papardelle with braised short ribs and it was delicious. Another standout was the crème brûlée. But in short, it was super easy working with Jillian. After a few email communications we had the menu all set. She and the crew arrived on site late afternoon and were entitle self sufficient. They not only did all the prep and service but cleaned up before leaving and the kitchen was spotless. Fantastic fare and great service at a reasonable price point. read more

wanted to surprise my wife for her 60th Birthday, with a private chef to have a dinner party of 9 at my house. I spent literally several months researching chefs. Several never responded, others it was a struggle to get timely responses if any. The reviews on Jillian were all very positive, the pics of some of her work looked good. Her communication and how accommodating she was sold me. We worked on a menu, she accommodate all my wants, gave suggestions, and made me feel very excited about who I hired. She arrived at 3:30pm for 6:30 appetizers, 7:30pm dinner. Not only brought all her own equipment, but brought dinnerware, silverware, goblets. She was on time, got right to work, served to schedule. She brought a server, they also washed dishes and cleaned up at the end. Now. The food and presentation far exceeded all my expectations. One of the main course selections was a filet In a Demi glaze. One of my guests said he had been to Ruth Chris many times and this was the best steak he ever had. I would highly recommend Chef Jillian! read more

I planned a bachelorette party this past weekend with 13 girls and we hired Jillian to cook a private dinner at our Airbnb. She was so exceptional! She is professional, courteous and very talented! Every course was delicious. She took the time to ensure people with dietary restrictions were included when curating our menu. She and her assistant were so efficient and left the kitchen cleaner than when they arrived! Can't recommend her enough, you definitely won't regret it! read more

Jillian is amazing! She's like a Fairy Godmother in the kitchen. She shows up with everything she needs, makes a magical meal then serves it with a smile. All the while, you're chilling with your best gal pals by a fire, drinking cocktails. She's a dream come true. She crafted an amazing menu, accommodated a vegan in our group, showed up on time in a rad pickup and left a completely clean kitchen to boot! We will book her again, hands-down. Thanks for a memorable night, Jillian! Hope to do it again next year! Please note, if (when) I win the lotto, I hope to book her on a permanent basis so you might want to schedule her while you still can. Last note, these pics don't do her food justice, but again, I was drinking cocktails by a fire so I blame the alcohol. Everything was soooooo yummy. read more

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Chef Jillian and her staff created a wonderful menu for our family gathering! There were 18 of us, ranging in age from 73 to 8 and everyone had a great time. She served a four course dinner that was delicious and it was a pleasure to work with her and her staff. The quality of her food was superb and I would not hesitate to recommend or use her again for a gathering!! Chef Jillian, thank you for a memorable evening for our family. read more

Jillian is an outstanding Chef. She made my husband's Birthday celebration a memorable occasion. She responded quickly to all of my questions. Coordinating a menu with her was very easy. Besides pleasing all of the adults the children loved her kids menu. Thank you Jillian for a wonderful evening! read more

I was so impressed with Jillian and her staff. Highly recommend her service. She came in with all her kitchen tools and supplies and prepped and cooked everything in my kitchen. Even pressed the pasta noodles fresh. We hired her for a 70th birthday celebration for my husband and she modified the menu to accommodate his picky palate. Poor guy, can't handle any of the spicy good stuff. Food was still delicious and everyone raved about it. read more

We were on a wine tasting birthday trip and Jillian came to our vacation home and prepared a meal for us. The kitchen was absolutely not equipped for a gourmet meal. Jillian brought everything to put together the most delicious meal from appetizer to dessert. We had a vegan in the bunch and she tailored the meal to accommodate. The food was fantastic and we got to celebrate in the coziness of the house. Jillian was very friendly but focused so it was completely natural and comfortable to have a 'stranger' among us. Such a fun experience to have a home chef. I definitely recommend Jillian! read more

AMAZING!! Chef Jillian cooked for our intimate wedding party at a house we rented out in Murrieta. It was incredibly easy to work with her: she provided menu options tailored to specific food allergies/needs well in advance. She was one element of a busy day I didn't have to worry about, the food was outstanding and the entire table was raving over the 4 course meal! Jillian and her assistant cleaned up and were complete professionals, I highly recommend her services and hope I can use them again in the future. read more

Fantastic food, professional service, and very personable. It was obvious she has been doing this for quite a few years. I really enjoyed the tomato tartar, it was like nothing I had ever had before! And I love risotto, and her mushroom risotto was fantastic! I can't wait to host an event to hire her again! read more