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Brazilian-born Chef Jose is a master of Spanish cuisine, having once prepared paella for a gathering of 400 guests. In addition to serving as a private chef, he’s a caterer and culinary teacher who holds a distinct passion for well-prepared Spanish dishes. Chef Jose strives to create a stellar culinary experience for every guest, student and aspiring chef he serves. As he so wisely states, “Life is too short to eat badly.”

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REVIEWS

Chef Jose's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 4 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Jose

Gail Giles

09/26/22

Lots of fun

09/26/22

Eric

02/11/22

Chef Jose was exceptional he even went above and beyond for us and are meal and preparation, very patient and willing to Answer any question you may have

02/11/22

EMILY

02/09/22

Thank you Chef Jose for your cooking and your conversation. My sister and I enjoyed getting to know you.

02/09/22

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