At Your Service Catering

Creating unforgettable experiences with a personalized touch.

About

I am a native Californian, born and raised in San Diego. I am a teacher by trade (recently retired) and I now have much more time to pursue one of my favorite passions-cooking and entertaining.

I have done quite a bit of event, planning, catering, and personal, entertaining in the past but, most recently I’ve branched out into teaching cooking classes, which has been amazing.

It brings me great joy and satisfaction to be able to provide healthy, beautiful, and delicious meals for others to enjoy. I’m comfortable with either fancy gourmet meals or casual family dinners - for me it’s about making memories and building relationships while sharing a meal together with family and friends. 

I love being creative and customizing menus for special events, themed parties, or fancy teas.

I constantly strive to provide my clients with the highest quality of food, and uniquely personalized service.

What Our Clients Say

  • “I’ve been taking Shirley’s cooking classes for the past year. Not only is she an amazing cook, she loves to teach new and creative ways to prepare dishes. The flavor is always in the details of Shirley’s recipes, and it’s awesome to see how much both the men and women love taking her classes”

    Robin R, San Diego, CA

  • I was invited to an amazing early Sunday evening soiree. Shirley presented an artful array of delicious cheeses, fruits and vegetables, paired with delicious red and white wines. The evening feast had just begun... Shirley has an easygoing elegance that was portrayed in the curated gourmet menu of: farm fresh greens, asparagus chicken chowder that Julia Child would have loved, grilled filet mignon cooked to perfection, and creme brülée for dessert.

    Jeffrey D, Saint Malo Beach, Oceanside CA

  • “Shirley is wonderful and her work as an Executive Chef is also amazing! I’ve told many people that Martha Stewart often checks with Shirley for cooking advice. There’s a bit of exaggeration there but just taste her food and see if I’m on target. I’ve had many of her dishes and desserts and it’s hard to say which are my favorites. Ok, I’ll pick her mushroom risotto. I promise you will not be disappointed!

    Mike H. Escondido, CA

Personal Chef

Small Catering Events

Cooking Classes

Ready to Build Your Custom Event?

It all begins with an idea! Maybe you want to host a small event, have a fun cooking class with friends or even hire me as your personal chef for an evening. Let me put together your custom menu for your event.