Mr. Scott O’Hanlon
Guest Services and Operations Manager
The Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort

To Whom It May Concern:
 
As manager and operations director of one of Southern California’s leading resort
Properties, The Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, I know “high quality” when I encounter it! My resort caters to the discriminating traveler as well as the “local” looking to get away fro their regular routine and be well taken care of…period.

After having Mr. Jeff Johnson “private chef” for one of my personal functions, I came to realize that he possessed this same high level of quality and service I have come to love and expect in my hotel. Knowing that he had an extensive background working with one of Orange County’s top culinary arts kitchens at the Ritz Carlton I did not hesitate to put Jeff to the task of creating a menu and serving a dinner that still has my friends talking.

From the discussion of the menu to the purchasing of the finest available ingredients (and within budget!), Jeff showed me and my many friends that a rather simple kitchen could create some of the most fantastic food…and a great evening for all who were in attendance. I was nothing less than duly impressed…from the appetizer and salad to dessert…and everything in between.
 
As a result of that successful evening, I have personally recommended Jeff to several of my friends and family and introduced him to the Orange County Concierge Association (of which I was President at the time) who cater to the world’s most discerning travelers. All were quite impressed with Mr. Johnson. I can say with confidence and pride that Jeff’s services and food have never let any of us down.
 
If you have the opportunity to use him, either to indulge yourself or for your private
functions, do not hesitate to employ his talents. He is truly one our real diamonds in
the rough who will raise the bar for whatever you have in mind…in style and with
outstanding service!

Sincerely,
R. Scott O’Hanlon

Dear Jeff,

My wife and I purchased Chef Jeff's Steak Dinner, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Chocolate Volcano Desert for our function. I wanted to send a quick note to let you know what a HUGE success our dinner was! Our guest raved at the quality of the Steak and the presentation at the table was first class. We decided to include the sautéed asparagus as a veggie to compliment Chef Jeff's entrees. The time in the oven was perfect and the steaks came out just perfect. We went right from the refrigerator to the table in less than hour. Just enough time for a cocktail and social period before dinner! The desert was incredible also, absolutely gourmet and very tasty!!!! Thank you very much for providing an excellent gourmet experience for our party with a minimal amount of fuss. Good Luck in your efforts and do not hesitate to use us in your testimonials.

Thank You Again
David and Susan Gowing.

Dear Jeff,

My wife, Linda, and I just wanted to say THANK YOU for preparing an absolutely fantastic "Oven to Table" dinner for our dinner party last evening. Everything - the appetizer, entree, vegetable dish and desert - were excellent. Thanks to your innovative packaging, beautiful serving platters, and fool-proof instructions it was easy to serve and even easier to clean up. It made entertaining extremely relaxing!
We will tell all of our friends about your wonderful business and wish you much success. We look forward to utilizing your services again!

Sincerely,
Mike and Linda Ray

Dear Jeff,

We are extremely pleased that you opened your business here in San Clemente. As you are aware, we have dined on your “Oven to Table Dinners” and have always had a great meal. Each time we try something new and have not been disappointed. We appreciate the variety you offer as well. My dinner guests have been delighted with the elegance and quality of the dinners.

We wanted to mention our 30th Wedding Anniversary Party you catered last summer as well. Everyone is still talking about the chocolate fountain, the ice sculptor and the wonderful luau food. All the food you prepare is high quality, fresh and taste delicious.
Your food always looks wonderful as well. Your presentation lends itself to a wonderful
dinning experience.

The last thing we want to mention is that we appreciate how easy you are to work with and how professional you are. You have made our dinning occasions fun not stressful.

Feel free to use this letter as a testament to your culinary expertise and you may share our comments as you see fit.

Good luck and may you keep cooking in San Clemente for years to come.

Sincerely,
York and Shelley Sutch