Our 3 Favorite Private Chefs To Hire For Your Joshua Tree National Park Short Term Rental

Around Joshua Tree National Park there are a number of restaurants in 29 Palms, Yucca Valley and downtown Joshua Tree to find a great meal and good company. What most of these restaurants don’t have is the backdrop of a sun setting over the mountain peaks or star-filled night sky which can be enjoyed and found at your Joshua Tree short term rental, like WKNDR Starside, Parkside or Poolside (BOOK NOW). Eating al afresco during the golden hour while at your Joshua Tree short term rental can be a truly magical experience and what can really elevate it is hiring a private chef so you truly enjoy the day and meal. Here are our top three private chef recommendations for your Joshua Tree National Park short term rental.

1. No Worries - Private Chefs

No Worries - Private Chefs was founded in 2016 by Dana and Kenyata a husband and wife team who pride themselves on creating menus that highlight locally sourced, fresh and sustainable ingredients. They also provide 5-star service from start to finish. Just take a peek at their YELP reviews, with the most recent being, “… Everything was delicious - our group particularly loved the sushi and key lime pie from dinner and the tortilla and hash browns from brunch. We had vegetarians, vegans and kids in our party and the options they created for them were thoughtful and delicious! And they left the kitchen cleaner than when we arrived at the house.”

Check It Out: noworrieschefs

Phone: (412) 773-5320

2. Private Chef V

Chef V or (vah-veen-air) is the perfect private chef to hire if you have dietary preferences and/or restrictions and are seeking a vegan, vegetarian, as well as a dairy and or gluten free meal. And while she considers herself incredibly strong in the aforementioned cusine types, she can cook across a spectrum of cuisines and at the center of every one of her meals will be fresh, organic, local, ethically-raised, sustainable foods. According to Chef V, “How I cook is very personal. I derive great joy and satisfaction from fulfilling a client’s needs and desires, nourishing and pleasing them with my thoughtful, happy, pretty, colorful, creative and delicious food.

Check It Out: @privatechefv

Phone: (310) 570-0249

3. Salt + Leisure

Established by Grecia Parra, a culinary trained private chef and recipe developer, and Paul Martinez, Salt + Leisure is a reflection of the founders’ love for food and the desert. It’s worth noting that they do require a minimum of 2 guests for personal dining. And if you are looking for an even more differentiated culinary experience during your visit to the hi-desert, Salt + Leisure in addition to their private chef services for four, also offers cooking classes. Testament to the elevated experience Salt + Leisure provides are its stellar guest reviews, including this one: “Our evening with Grecia was such a highlight of our trip!”

Check It Out: @saltandleisure

Tell us in the comments what other private chefs you would add to the list.

Discover more delectable hi-desert eats by reading our 5 Must Eats When Traveling To Josuha Tree National Park.

Hilary Victoria

Hilary is co-founder of WKNDR. She’s hiked every official (and many unofficial) trails in Joshua Tree National Park, including the entire California Riding and Hiking Trail. She’s our resident expert on all things outdoors, things to do, and places to see in the high desert.

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