Chef William is the man!!! Chef William was incredibly responsive when I needed to find a private chef on short notice to surprise my best friend for his bachelor party. He was incredibly personable as well as his assistant Mario. We got to chill in the pool while being served some of the most incredible sangria + Spanish food I've ever had! The food was authentic because Chef William knows his stuff!! The paella was gorgeous, the prices were more than reasonable, and both him and his assistant were so friendly. I would recommend Chef William to anybody and will definitely be calling on him again for any future parties!! We had an amazing time, thank you Chef + Mario!! read more

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Chef William cooked for my party of 7 during a recent trip to Palm Springs. We had eaten dinner at restaurants earlier in the trip, but nothing compared to Chef William's food. We ordered the chicken chorizo paella and 4 apps and everything was amazing! Our group could not stop talking about the food and it was definitely a highlight of the trip. 10/10 recommend! read more

This was one of the best experiences we have had this year. Chef william was spectacular! His dishes made us feel like we were back in Barcelona. His Assitant Anthony was extremely kind and courteous. I am so glad we decided to go with a chef rather than eat out. Most importantly chef william and Anthony made the birthday girl feel special, thank you! We can't wait to hopefully have this experience again in the near future. read more

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We hired Chef Bloomhuff for my husband 40th birthday and it was delicious. He was really professional, on time, and friendly. You can tell he takes great pride in what he does. He has a great menu to select and was super easy to work with to make your evening special. read more

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Wow! What more can I say. Chef was truly brilliant. We celebrated my wife's birthday and she was beyond words. I surprised her with Chef William. He made his famous paella. So much food!. It was delicious. The whole night was seamless. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to have a special treat. read more

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Just had my 40th Birthday in Palm Desert and hired Chef William for a dinner of 17 guests. I was thoroughly impressed from the get go. Great communication starting from my first inquiry. William showed up promptly to survey his space and come up with a plan. His assistants are extremely professional and well trained. We started with a couple apps that were fantastic! Melt in your mouth apps served during a cocktail hour. We then sat down for dinner. We had the seafood Paella. I've been to Spain many times and have to say, Chef William's Paella was the best Paella I've ever had. His seafood to rice ratio is impeccable! Paella I've had in the past was mostly rice with bites of seafood. Chef William's is seafood with bites of rice. His seafood is very high in quality and the presentation is perfect! I highly recommend Chef William for an unforgettable experience! read more

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We just had the chef out for a party with some dear friends. He made the best paella I've ever had. They're extremely friendly, showed up on time and the food came out amazing. Everybody loved it. I can't think chef William enough and I will definitely have him back!!! read more

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If you're looking for a highly professional, communicative, punctual, and affable private chef in Palm Springs, look no further than Chef William. Oh, and let's not forget about how good the food was! The amazing birthday brunch he prepared for us was beyond delicious -- the bloody mary/mimosa station and bacon add-ons were so worth it. His assistant, Jonathan, was friendly, helpful and the service was top-notch. And when they left, it was as if the kitchen had never been used for such an elaborate meal. Everyone loved the entire experience, and wanted Chef William again for a future visit. I can't thank the Chef enough for such a great memory and, more importantly, I can't wait to hire him again so that I can try his paella that everyone is raving about! read more

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What an amazing dinner Chef William prepared for our special family event last weekend in Palm Springs! Our entire family flew down to celebrate our dad's 75th birthday and we surprised him with a private paella dinner in our rented home. It was spectacular from start to finish - the appetizers were all 5 stars and the seafood paella was amazing! The fish was fresh and cooked perfectly. Assistant Michelle made everything run smoothly and well timed! Thank you for the unforgettable birthday celebration! read more

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Chef William recently cooked for us during an annual girls celebration weekend in Palm Springs! We was an absolute professional! Every single touch was intentional and thoughtful. We had a few dietary restrictions and he was more than accommodating and every single piece of food that was served was impeccable. The group is used to enjoying fine dining and preparing our own yummy meals. He didn't miss a beat on anything, down to the garnishes. Truthfully, everyone could not stop talking about how excellent and talented he is!!! Highly recommend if you're looking for an elevated experience!!! He is our new go-to for professional in-home chefs! 5-stars read more

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Amazing evening! Chef William and his server Michelle created a first class experience for my dinner of 8. Fantastic, gorgeous paella, salad and sangria!!! Perfectly organized, served and presented. My guests loved it! I will be booking Chef William regularly! Ps my kitchen was left in perfect condition. What a nice way to be able to enjoy my own party! read more

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My husband's family takes a yearly Labor Day weekend trip and this year we chose Palm Springs. We rented a house and were looking to have a private chef one night so we could stay at home and enjoy each others' company without one or two of us taking on cooking responsibilities. From the first email sent to Chef William, he was always incredibly responsive and helpful. We decided to do 3 appetizers, a first course, main course, and dessert. When Chef William arrived, he set up shop in the kitchen, and offered to serve us wine and refilled our beverages for us while we were lounging at the house. He was very friendly and graciously answered questions I had about the preparation of a few of the items he served (they were so delicious). Overall, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I would absolutely recommend Chef William! read more

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Chef William has created wonderful meals for us on two separate occasions; both birthday dinner celebrations for our party of 8 special friends. Chef William's menu offers delicious options for every taste and has never disappointed. In fact, a few years after our first delicious dining experience when it was time to plan a second party, I was pleased to find Chef William's business continuing to thrive, better than ever, after the Covid pandemic. Our second celebratory dinner was as impressive as the first! Chef William is clearly an expert in the culinary arts...from creative appetizers to amazing desserts. All wonderfully presented. Chef William will work closely with you to craft a unique menu that you and your guests will truly appreciate. We'll be planning dinner party #3 in 2023, and we can't wait for the fun to begin again. YUM!!! read more

I booked Chef William to cook 10 of us a tapas and paella dinner for my 40th birthday and it was perfect. Super friendly, transparent, and easy to plan from the beginning. A sprawling menu of hot & cold tapas, and a variety of paella's you choose from. Really worked with me to accommodate my two veggie friends even though the rest of the party was eating pork and seafood paellas. Generous portion sizes, a little bit of a history lesson on the dishes, and even offering to take pictures for us made it an evening to remember. Also really punctual and clean. With his assistant, our home was left exactly as he arrived. Would def recommend Chef William to anyone. read more

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I booked Chef Williams for my husbands 30th birthday. The planning from the beginning to end was phenomenal. He had patience with my back and forth decision making of the menu. He was amazing! We had a group of 8 and he came to our house and made a fabulous seafood paella with tapas and unlimited sangria. Everything was so tasty, my friends are still raging about the experience! He adapted to our issues at the house (circuit breaker stopped working), everything was timely, no waiting between courses. I would highly recommend him. And during covid, while staying in and attempting to social distance he made it a very special occasion. It was my husbands favorite part of our trip. read more

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This is the second time we have used Chef William Bloomhuff on a group trip to Palm Desert. The first time he cooked for a group of 9 and this time 7. The food was delicious and the service divine. His storytelling of what the ingredients are and where they come from is mouthwatering. Strongly recommend for having a high end dinner at your home or rental and not having to do a thing. read more

This is the second year we've had a catered event around New Years for 10-12 people. The food is amazing, always high quality and the atmosphere and conversation with with Chef Bloomhuff is always intriguing and fun. This is turning into an annual affair that we truly look forward to! Great Tapas style selection and great Indian cuisine! read more

Our entire experience with Chef William and his team was phenomenal. The scheduling and menu theme was easy, and the event delivery was flawless. The food was delicious, the team was very friendly, and the cleanup was quick and thorough. Would definitely use him again / recommend him. Pic below of the cake he made! Just delicious! read more

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Chef William catered an amazing event at a fabulous home we rented in Palm Springs for my 50th Birthday for 13 people. The food was outstanding and very memorable. Chef William personally presented each course and explained its components. He arrived about one hour before the event with two staffers who were also amazing - they set the table and and did all the serving and clean up. They left the kitchen spotless. It was an unforgettable experience and I HIGHLY recommend his services. Prior to our visit, Chef William was very attentive and responsive to our questions via email. Super professional and friendly. Will not forget!! read more

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I am so happy that I hired Chef William because he is the consummate professional with an impeccable work ethic and a great staff! He is super-knowledgeable about the food that he prepares and his passion for what he does is absolutely evident. Chef William prepared two amazing meals for my husband's 70th birthday party in Indio, September 15th-16th. He prepared a paella for my uber persnickety family, and although I am sure that it deviated greatly from his norm, the paella was spectacular! We also enjoyed chicken lollipops with fig ketchup, sous-vide steak filets, Mediterranean lamb shanks with polenta and asparagus, and his fig/walnut/orange and Mascarpone Cheesecake. It was such a delightfully decadent dining experience! And the plating....have your cameras ready! Simply beautiful. Thank you, Chef William! read more

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Chef William is an absolute pleasure to work with. Coordinating, iterating on the menu, and discussing logistics was also a fun process for me. Our bachelorette party was 16 girls deep and I was looking for a more specialized experience than something like Ruth Chris during our time in Palm Desert/Palm Springs. For starters, food is delicious--he has a great deal of pride when it comes to his craft. Together, we constructed a Spanish style menu with two tapas, a salad starter, and finally a beautiful mixed seafood/sauage paella. It ended up being more than enough food for all of us. Secondly, it was a really nice reprieve for a small group of us, who planned everything down to a T that entire weekend. Chef arrives, ensures he has enough workspace, and then basically kicks you out of the kitchen so he can begin. That gave the entire group the time to hang out (aka take an excessive amount of boomerangs by the pool) and drink before dinner. He brings someone to help serve and clean the entire kitchen before he leaves as well. I am not only Type A but also very OCD--I appreciated that more than he will know. For me personally, this was one of the more memorable events during the trip because of how much everyone was loving the idea and food as the last hurrah before we all went out to celebrate our girl. Thank you for such a great experience! read more

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If you are in need of a private chef in the Palm Desert area, Chef William Bloomhuff is your chef! He is very professional, courteous, precise, and punctual. We hired Chef William to cook for our parents 50th Wedding Anniversary party and we were more than pleased by the quality and taste of the food he served us & our guests. His seafood paella had so much assorted quality seafoods that it tasted so heavenly in our palate. In addition, he also prepared for us sliced beef filet tenderloin. It was cooked to perfection! It was so tender and moist and was complimented well with the Bordeaux Demi Glaze sauce. His grilled assorted vegetables were also seasoned well and adding the "Dukkah" spices added a savory taste to the grilled vegetables and beef filet. Chef William prepared some the best food we have ever eaten. We can't thank you enough for making our parents anniversary party and enjoyable & memorable event. We would also like to thank is assistant, Jonathan who was very friendly and accomadating to us and our guests Muchas Gracias, Chef! Nancy & Helen read more

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We were celebrating my husbands birthday in La Quinta and hired Chef William and his team to create a memorable dinner. Everything surpassed our expectations! We had many out of town guests that were not sure about paella and what it would've like. That is all anyone could talk about for the rest of the trip. Amazing good and a terrific, one of a kind experience. Thank you! read more

Chef William prepared the most delicious meal for my best friends bachelorette party. He was punctual, professional and incredibly talented. We had the pleasure of enjoying his paella. It was absolutely amazing!! I highly recommend him for your next special occasion. read more

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William came to our Airbnb to cook for my husbands 40th and the whole experience exceeded our expectations! It was so cool and fun and his paella is honestly better than anything I've had in Spain. It was so good! All of our guests loved it and the birthday boy was so happy with William and the food. We will definitely use William again and I highly recommend him!! read more

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The dinner I attended sucked to say the least. Everything was not done to expectation and a lot of guests were unhappy. I was really counting on this guy due to the excellent reviews, but unfortunately, was left so disappointed. He has an awesome attitude, with terrible food. I would not suggest him to anyone looking for a private chef. Do your research before booking. I've talked to others who have had the same bad experience as well. Any special event should have special food, but this food, was not special. read more

We hired Chef William and his team for an evening our last night in Indio for a bachelorette party. It was a lovely elevated dining experience. From appetizers, to starter salads, to main entrée, Chef William provided a detailed description of what we were eating, how it was prepared, and where the ingredients were sourced from. We had the seafood paella (outstanding) and paired it with the bottomless house sangria which I highly recommend, he's truly perfected the recipe and it was a big hit! If you're looking for something different and more of an engaging dining experience, look no further than Chef William! read more

Chef William was a absolute master!!! We hired William for my girlfriends birthday in palms springs and he created hands down the best Paella I have EVER had. Filled with amazing seafood and chorizo everyone absolutely loved it. Not only was the food incredible but the service was second to none! We chatted as William explained the whole process and origins of the dish which made the experience even more interesting. I mean how often do you get to stand in the kitchen with a master and get a lesson on his signature dish!! I'd like to say a huge thank-you for making it a night we will never forget. I highly recommend William!! read more

Such a lovely evening and the food was absolutely amazing. Chef William and team were extremely professional and knowledgeable. Super easy to work with and wonderful experience read more

We unfortunately had a really negative experience with Chef William Bloomhuff. He was scheduled to come cook a dinner for my bachelorette party in Palm Springs, and I was looking forward to it as the highlight of the weekend. Unfortunately, the day before he was scheduled to arrive, he called to let us know he was feeling ill. I understand that this happens (and we wouldn't want him to arrive sick), but what I was most disappointed about is his complete lack of assistance and professionalism in helping us find another option for our evening. He provided two phone numbers of other chefs that "could handle last minute requests" but didn't reach out to either of them personally, and neither one responded when we reached out ourselves. Even an offer to help order from a restaurant would have been more helpful. He truly left us high and dry, and for a chef who is so highly sought after and requires a 50% deposit up front, I would have hoped for some better service or at least an attempt at assistance when he needed to cancel at the last minute. While I'm sure his food is great, just cross your fingers that there isn't any logistical issue. read more

Fantastic!! Chef William is a star!! We had a special gathering for friends birthdays. Chef William's cooking demonstration was delightful and entertaining to watch... the table presentation was incredible...and the PAELLA is the best Paella on the planet. If you are looking for a unique and special evening....Chef William is your choice. Will definitely call on Chef again. read more

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Chef William was top notch in every way. The cuisine was over the tip. Every special detail was addressed and our family had a very memorable experience! read more

Chef William absolutely made our night. We were in Palm Springs for a bachelor party, and hired Chef William to cook our dinner for 14 hungry guys. His team was extremely friendly, and bartended for us the entire night. Very punctual, easy to work with, friendly, cooks AMAZING food and provided excellent service and clean up. I would've rated him 10 stars but 5 is the max! Highly recommend his services! read more

Chef William cooked for our family as we celebrated several birthdays in Palm Springs. Everyone in the party loved the food and the portions were plentiful. Not only is Chef William a wonderful cook, it was incredibly easy coordinating with him on the menu options and he accommodated a mix of vegetarians and meat/fish eaters. He was patient and kind to the whole party including two kids who also loved every bite of food. If we're looking to do another private dinner I won't hesitate to reach out to Chef William again and recommend you do so as well. read more

I had a group of friends over to our house for dinner while we were in Palm Springs and I had not seen these friends in a long time and REALLY wanted to catch up with them and enjoy their company. As my dinner guest list grew to 10 people, I knew I needed help or I'd be a slave to the kitchen and anxious for everything to be perfect. We were going to take everyone out to dinner, but the thought of going to a restaurant and not enjoying the comforts of our home just didn't sit well! I did some research and found Chef William Bloomhuff...and the rest is history! I can't say enough positive things...he is professional, detail oriented, flexible, punctual, nice and fun! He worked with me on my husband's special diet and guest's food allergies and created the most delicious amazing Spanish paella. Everyone loved it and "the locals" asked me for all of Chef's contact information. He came with a gigantic paella pan and special rug to prevent any possible damage to our floors and gave my guests and I brief history of paella. His assistant was also top notch and very professional. By the time Chef William and his assistant left our home, every last dish and glass was washed and dried and our kitchen was left immaculate. Seriously. I can promise you that I will use Chef William again. I thank him for taking away all of the worry, fussing, time and work that my husband and I would have had to do to pull this dinner party off. Cheers to Chef Bloomhuff! read more

William and Anthony were extremely talented and professional. We had a small intimate dinner and it was a very special experience. From pouring the wine, cooking and serving the tapas, and serving salad and the paella, the timing was seamless and perfect. We had a great time and the food was outstanding! The seafood paella had so much seafood! Highly recommend! read more

Chef William, I have nothing but praise for you! You helped make my husband's 40th birthday a fantastic surprise. Your service and culinary skills warrant the 5-star rating; from the sangria, to the five appetizers, to the grilled romaine salad, to the seafood paella and lastly the flourless hazelnut chocolate cake. It was all delicious! Thank you! read more

I'm not sure what to say about this guy. My friends all liked his food. I thought it was average. His attitude however was terrible. Mean, condescending. A know it all. We were all laughing at his pompous attitude. I would never recommend this guy. Never. read more

We did a corporate off-site in Palm Desert for a week and had William as our private chef for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I wasn't sure what to expect, but William surpassed all expectations. Each meal was tailored to our interests. As we put in requests, new concepts would appear. The menu wasn't prescribed, but rather a culinary journey. The best part about having William as our chef was his attention to detail and [literally] hand-crafting everything. I have a sweet tooth and really loved every dessert that he created for us. On our final night, he put together a very elaborate and tasty Indian feast. He brought outside decorations and serving dishes to make it extra special. Overall: very accommodating to our requests, thoughtful preparation, and delicious meals. I highly recommend for corporate events! (I'm sure he's great for personal events too.) read more

Chef William and his assistant Teresa were amazing! He is very professional. We planned a small dinner for my sister's 60th, we chose his chicken paella and ordered the sangria to accompany it, we were so glad we did! The appetizers and dessert were amazing also! We all had such a good time we could not stop talking about it! It is a memory will keep forever. It was a special treat, they served us all night and left the kitchen spotless! We definitely recommend Chef William! read more