Chef Julia

Hi, I’m Julia Bertocci.

I love to cook. There’s no greater pleasure than making food for the ones we love. This has been my passion for as long as I can remember.  

I come from a long line of amazing Italian cooks who cared about fresh ingredients, taste and healthy eating. I remember sitting in my mother’s kitchen and watching everything she did. There were no recipes—ingredients were added until it was “just right”.

I love teaching. It began when friends would call for tips and advice. I started teaching officially about ten years ago in conjunction with my personal chef services.  I very much believe in the “teach a person how to fish” philosophy. 

“For is there any practice less selfish, any labor less alienated, any time less wasted, than preparing something delicious and nourishing for people you love?” —from COOKED: A NATURAL HISTORY OF TRANSFORMATION by Michael Pollan

Personal Chef

I’ll take the time to understand your needs. With a focus on nutrition, I can modify any recipe for a specific diet or simply be “healthy”. I can also go full tilt and cook to impress, cutting no corners, while providing the most indulgent and pleasurable experience. We can conquer anything, but my specialties are authentic Mexican, Asian and Indian cuisines - I love to cook food that sings!

As your personal chef, I will meet with you to learn your tastes and dietary preferences to create a fully customized menu. I will shop for groceries and prepare the meals in your home. I will be responsible for safe packaging, labeling, and storage of prepared items in your fridge or freezer, and putting away all ingredients. I will also provide you with simple reheating or preparation instructions.

Efficient meal planning | Custom made-to-order dishes | Diet specific meal plans | Weight loss | Grocery budgeting
Prepping and planning | Ethnic specific menus | Kid-friendly meal plans | Kitchen organization

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CULINARY Classes

Have you tried something amazing at a restaurant you want to learn to cook at home? Wondering why sometimes even though you follow a recipe it doesn’t turn out the way you hoped? From basics like knife skills, making your own bread, and perfecting a steak sear to orchestrating a multi course meal to impress, we can do it all.

Private events

Throwing a party? Want to enjoy it as much as your guests? Let me cater your event and manage all the details from shopping, prep, cooking, serving and cleanup. Bartending services also available. Rates vary according to menu and party size.

Interesting in learning more about hiring me for private events?

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ARTISAN HOT SAUCES

All of my hot sauces are handcrafted in small batches. Each flavor variety highlights a unique and often intriguing blend of fruits, chiles and spices. Fruits on Fire hot sauces compliment your food, and stand out from the vinegar based varieties commonly available.

PINEAPPLE JALEPEÑO
mild-medium

Grilled fresh Pineapple, Roasted Jalapeños and Poblano Peppers

SMOKY STRAWBERRY TRINITY
medium-hot

Fresh Strawberries, Guajillo, Chipotle and Achiote chiles and Roasted Garlic

MANGO ORANGE HABANERO
hot-extra hot

Mango nectar, Orange, Roasted Habaneros, Garlic and caramelized onion

Interested in placing an order?

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Locations we serve

Indianapolis and surrounding communities.

Please Inquire for more details.