Introducing Chef Josh Alkire

A member of our San Francisco Bay Area team, Chef Josh Alkire worked at the Zagat-rated, regionally acclaimed Bertrand at Mister A's, one of the San Diego area's longstanding top destinations for classic French inspired contemporary cuisine. He previously worked as Sous Chef of the elegant Westgate Hotel's Fontainbleu Dining Room in the heart of San Diego's vibrant downtown. His deep passion for food and his self-proclaimed zest for life brought him into the personal chef profession and have extended his culinary traditions into other cuisines. "Working as a personal chef, I bring fun and creativity into clients' homes," he says.

"My knowledge of classic French techniques, combined with a love of Asian, Mexican, and Italian traditions, provide me with a broad framework for satisfying even the most demanding palates." Indeed, Chef Josh's enthusiastic execution of authentic international cuisines has made him one of our most popular chefs.

As a personal chef, Chef Josh prepares meal services for a variety of clients and is also available for dinner parties, special events, and his extremely popular private cooking classes. Some of his signature dishes include:

Celeriac and Apple Salad With Frisée, Toasted Walnuts, and Shaved Fennel
Citrus Crème Fraiche Dressing

Mango And Gorgonzola Spring Rolls
Spicy Cilantro Pesto

Curry Crusted Ahi On Coconut Croquette
Macadamia Cream

Citrus Steamed Cod With Banana Roasted Mashed Potatoes
Spicy Chile Oil And Napa Slaw

Butter Poached Lobster With Handmade Crispy Gnocchi
Caramelized Baby Beets And Fresh English Peas

Sumac Dusted Sea Scallops With Blood Orange Brown Butter Sauce
Truffle Herb Risotto

Achiote Roasted Chicken With Sweet Corn Mashed Potatoes
Coriander Cabbage Salad

Peppered Filet Of Beef With Five-Onion Potato Cake
Foie Gras Hollandaise And Grilled Asparagus

Lime and Lemon Grass Soufflé
Raspberry Cream

Banana and Meyers Rum Crème Brulée