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Knief Chef Services by Chef Julius

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Fine dining catering and private chef services with a focus on locally sourced cuisine. For 20 years, my team of 12 and I have catered intimate dinners, weddings, and larger events across California. We create refined, seasonal menus with subtle flavors and thoughtful combinations that highlight fresh ingredients and balanced plates. From a private gathering at home to a full-scale celebration, we provide attentive, professional service and beautifully presented dishes. Share your occasion, guest count, and any dietary needs, and we’ll design a customized menu and dining experience your guests will remember long after the last course. For more pictures check out our social media.
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Current Top Pro

Hired 29 times

Serves Escondido, CA

Background checked

12 employees

11 years in business

Business hours

Sun6:00 am - 11:59 pmMon8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Services offered
Event type
Meal

Breakfast or brunch

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

Non-alcoholic drinks

Alcoholic drinks

Coffee or tea

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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31 reviews

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Brandon p.

Jun 24, 2026

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I recently worked with Chef Julius over the weekend planning a Retirement Party for my aunt. From start to finish Julius has been a pleasure to work with. Upon requesting a quote, he got back to me, providing me with a clear proposal and detailed scope of service. His follow up and availability to my every inquiry was handled professionally and without delay. Upon signing with him, I had additional requests when I've learned of dietary restrictions of a guest. He was quick to accommodate. On the day of the event, he would keep me updated on arrival time and arrived. He prepared delicious appetizers and entrees, my personal favorite being the beet bruschetta. Also, for his main dish, his lemon pesto was incredible. For dessert lovers, his homemade tiramisu was better than that you'd find in restaurants. The best part of the experience was just his human-ness. He treated my guest of honor with such grace and throughout the evening spent much of the time chatting with her. He had the punctuality and structure of a larger corporation but felt like an extended member of the family. The day couldn't have gone more seamlessly and the entire experience was stress free. Appreciate you Julius!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Tom S.

Jun 8, 2026

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I enjoyed my time working with Chef Julius and cannot recommend him more. Julius was the perfect match for my wedding. He took care of 130 guests through cocktail hour and dinner without breaking a sweat and my guests told me they loved how unique the menu was. My vegetarian friends raved about his plant based options too. He went above and beyond for us throughout the entire process. We had a specific vision and some special requests and he carried everything out seamlessly. I was impressed with his attention to detail and will not hesitate to hire him again in the future.

Details: Wedding • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • American - formal • Asian • Buffet • Yes, full service • Banquet hall or ballroom • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • 100 - 124 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering
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Chirag P.

May 11, 2026

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Chef Julius was incredible to work with from start to finish. He arrived right on time and put together a beautifully paced, fun slow dinner that let us really savor every course. He made sure the kids were taken care of and fed first, which we genuinely appreciated, and then he helped clean up afterward so we could actually relax and enjoy the evening. The whole experience felt thoughtful and seamless. Highly recommend Julius for anyone looking for a private chef who delivers on every detail.

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Steven K.

Apr 8, 2026

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This was our second year in a row having Julius support our family Passover Seder - which is quite an elaborate meal/process - and he's done superb work simultaneously playing the role of sous chef under our family recipes but also executive chef/expert to enhance and improve things, including systems/efficiencies.

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • American - formal • Gluten free or celiac • Kosher • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Sony J.

Mar 23, 2026

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We hired a private chef for my brother’s bachelor party and it ended up being one of the highlights of the entire weekend. We had a group of 13 guys and he handled everything seamlessly. The menu was Japanese-inspired and every dish was seriously impressive, high quality, well thought out, and perfectly executed. You could tell a lot of attention went into both the flavors and presentation. What really set him apart though was how he went above and beyond. He didn’t just stick to the meal, he jumped in and crafted cocktails for us using whatever ingredients we had on hand, which made the whole experience feel even more personalized and fun. Super professional, easy to work with, and brought great energy to the night. Couldn’t recommend him more, especially for a group setting like a bachelor party.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Dessert • I'm flexible • American - casual • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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