Delicious Moments, Shared Together

Meet Chef John

Private Chef & Intimate Dining | Palm Springs, CA

For Chef John Bennett, food is about more than great flavors. It is about people, cultures, stories, and the pleasure of sharing a memorable meal.

Inspired by his mother and grandmother, John's love of cooking has grown through years of preparing meals for family and friends, traveling to all 50 states and 30+ countries, and exploring cuisines from around the world. His culinary education includes two boot camps at the Culinary Institute of America, programs at Johnson & Wales University, and culinary experiences in Paris and Mexico. He completed the ServSafe Food Handler certification.

John brings an unusual background to his culinary pursuits. With a Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems, he spent more than four decades in executive leadership, higher education, consulting, and research. He is a former president of Fielding Graduate University, Professor Emeritus at Queens University of Charlotte, and a published author.

His fascination with food and human experience has also led him to interview award-winning professional chefs about how their lives have influenced their cooking. He is currently writing a book based on this research.

Now based in Palm Springs, John combines his love of cooking, international travel, and personal hospitality to create intimate dining experiences in clients' homes.

From French and Italian favorites to Spanish, Mediterranean, and globally inspired dishes, his menus emphasize thoughtful preparation, fresh ingredients, and the enjoyment of gathering around a table.

Chef John offers personalized lunches and dinners for two to eight guests in the Palm Springs area.

A world of flavors. An intimate table. An unforgettable experience.