Julian Ford has 15+ years experience in the Event Production, catering hospitality industry and as a private chef.  Self-motivated professional with outstanding skills as both Chef and Event planning,   Experienced in creating and executing menus and working in high profile environments.  Able to creatively elevate and stylize food to fit the look and taste of the client.  Specialized in healthy and holistic foods.

Executive Catering Chef |  Angelini Osteria Catering | 2014 -current

Main catering chef for a high end restaurants catering division.  Work on all aspects of food preparation and styling on location.  Assist in the writing and implementing of new items and menus

Manager/Chef | The Kitchen For Exploring Foods | 1999 -  2018

Head Chef/Manager (2015-18) In charge of the relaunch and rebranding of the Gourmet To Go Cafe.  Create and write all menus for cafe and catering. Handle all staff, hiring and training and all other managerial duties.

 Lead Catering Chef (2008- 2015)  Create, plan and implement menus.  Work on all aspects of food preparation and styling in house and on site in both residential and business environments. Head chef on events ranging in size from 6 guests to 500  guests with a kitchen staff from 1 to 15. 

Event Manager (2000-2008) Worked directly with clients to bring their vision of the perfect event to fruition in a creative and realistic manner.  Helped with the planning of the event and menu as well as the styling of the space.  Worked directly with vendors and event coordinators.  Managed the catering staff and kitchen staff on day of event.

Event Coordinator | Mindy Weiss Party Consultants| 2016-current

Freelance event coordinator.  Assists in of all aspects of day of event productions.  Specializing as a liaison with catering and back of house. Create custom menus and private chef.

Personal Chef  |  Australian Consul General | 2014 - 2016

Planned and prepared daily meals for the Consul General and family as well as all hosted events, dinners and receptions.  Focused on Vegetarian and healthy meals

Catering Chef |  Various | 2011-current

Freelance catering chef for a number of high end and boutique catering companies such as Drago, Annie Campbell Events, About Thyme and Mindy Weiss Party Consultants

Private Chef |  Various | 2008-current

Private Chef for a number of clients, including high profile clients and Dignitaries in Los Angeles, and previously in France and Italy.  Created and executed menus and events.