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Lustré - By Chef Jessica Yarr

$150/person
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Chef Jessica doesn't do catering, she does high-end culinary experiences curated from scratch—seasonal, intentional, and tailored to your taste. Whether you’re designing special event or hosting an intimate dinner party, her food doesn’t just fit the moment, it defines it. Chef Jessica Yarr crafts unforgettable dining experiences with over two decades of expertise. Known for her elegant, ingredient-driven California cuisine, she brings creativity, polish, and a deep sense of hospitality to every event—whether it’s a luxe tasting menu, a family-style gathering, or a private dinner at home. Private dining experiences begin at $1,000. Couples often choose to invite friends and enjoy the same bespoke experience at $250 per guest for groups of 4–12. Serious inquiries only please! Please review my prices, and offerings before reaching out to make sure it's a good fit for your budget.
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Hired 1 time

Serves Santa Cruz, CA

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3 years in business

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American

BBQ

Italian

French

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I travel to my customers

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Jordana G.

Dec 3, 2025

Chef Jessica absolutely exceeded our expectations in every way. Period. Full stop. Her creativity in developing the menu was remarkable, thoughtfully incorporating all of our requests while adding her own signature touches that elevated the entire dining experience. Service throughout the evening was completely seamless, allowing us to relax and enjoy our own celebration. She demonstrated patience with the inevitable timing adjustments that come with hosting an event, adapting gracefully without missing a beat. Communication before and during the party was excellent, which gave us complete confidence in her ability to execute our vision. Her team reflected her professionalism beautifully, bringing warmth and expertise to every interaction with our guests. What truly set Chef Jessica apart was how she made it possible for us to trust her with all the details, freeing us to focus on what mattered most - spending time with our guests and actually enjoying our own party. The food itself was outstanding, with each dish showcasing both technical skill and genuine artistry. Her calm, capable presence meant we never had to worry about the kitchen or service for even a moment. We would (and likely will) absolutely work with Chef Jessica again and recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for an exceptional private chef experience.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Thank you, Chef.
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Taylor M.

Sep 11, 2025

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Chef Jessica has been so amazing working a few times with my corporate company to service our clients. She has been timely and professional while onsite and while working together to coordinate. She puts together delicious and thoughtful menus and our clients have been raving non stop about the food and how amazing Chef Jessica has been. Couldn't reccommend more!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.

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David C.

Aug 22, 2025

We have had Jessica cater three private platted dinners at our home, each event served 25-30 persons. All of the guests have enjoyed fine dining at restaurants in San Francisco and globally for many years. Our ambition was not to replicate a restaurant but to have friends to our home for cocktails and dinner where the food, wine and conversation blended into a memorable afternoon and evening. Jessica’s culinary and social skills made each of these dinners highly successful. Cocktail appetizers were splendid and garnered attention so that when the homemade bread and fresh greens launched dinner, all our guests started asking for Jessica’s contact information. We have had a variety of main courses, duck, lamb, halibut and gnocchi, among others, served alternately family style and individually. Jessica engaged with our guests and everyone enjoyed speaking to her about her history, food preparation and presentation. The food she served received rave reviews from all of our guests. Her staff has proven capable and clean-up has been excellent. We expect to have Chef Jessica remain an integral partner in our dinner party planning moving forward.
Lustré - By Chef Jessica Yarr's reply
David, it is such a pleasure to cook for you and your friends. Thank you for trusting me to create this experience in your home and for allowing me to be creative with the menu!
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Nicole Z.

Sep 28, 2025

Chef Jessica Yarr is professional, a direct communicator and skilled in the kitchen. We at the Santa Cruz Community Farmers Markets have worked with her for over a decade and have always been impressed. Jessica's menus and dishes are driven by what is in season. She gets excited, even thrilled, in the imaginative process of flavor combination, texture combination and the creation of food on a plate that is visually striking or pleasing.
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Sylvia H.

Dec 8, 2025

Jessica provided an excellent roast beef and yorkshire pudding lunch for 50 people with seamless service
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