Jillian Love- Plant Based Personal Chef, Classes, Coaching at a glance
Google reviewers rate the service five stars based on fifty-three reviews, noting that the owner responded to seventy-five percent of them. Customers frequently describe the plant-based meals as delicious and healthy, highlighting the chef's ability to accommodate various dietary restrictions and allergies during retreats and personal cooking classes. Recurring themes include punctuality, clear communication, and the ease of booking, while no common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 53 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 53 Google reviews (53 with written comments, 4 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 75% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 20, 2026.
Service: Cooking Class serving San Jose, California.
Data from Google, last updated November 13, 2026.
Star ratings
53 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars53100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 53 written reviews
96%praise
Praise4796%
Complaints24%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
6topics
Would recommend1735%
Staff & attitude1224%
Honesty & trust714%
Quality & results510%
Communication510%
Speed & response36%
What customers talk about
We read 53 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“If you're looking for food that doesn't compromise taste in order to be vegetarian or vegan, look no further.”
“I look forward to working with her again in the future and could not recommend her more highly!”
“It just brought so much peace to see her calm, sweet and boss presence command the kitchen and create meal after meal of delicacies for all of us.”
“…is digested so she checked alll my boxes for what I need in order to trust & receive someone elses cooking (I’m quite biased to my own most of the…”
“My mom thoroughly loved every meal and consistently said everything was incredibly delicious.”
“Jillian is easy to work with and blended nicely w my retreaters for conversation.”
“She was prompt, professional, deeply knowledgeable about eating for optimal health.”
People customers mention
Jillians3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Chef Jillian prepared special plant based meals for my mother while she was recovering from surgery. My mom thoroughly loved every meal and consistently said everything was incredibly delicious. 100/10! We highly recommend!
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
aww thank YOU Marina - it was such a pleasure to prepare healthy meals for your Mom. I am so glad she enjoyed them.
Tracy Maes8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tracy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had had the pleasure of attending two retreats that Jillian catered. Breakfast, lunch and dinner for three days. Not only is her food delicious, but Jillian made sure that everyone got their needs met, always offered vegan and gluten free options and still managed to make it all so tasty! Jillian is so much more than a great chef. She is a beautiful, conscious human being with a heart of gold. No wonder her food is so nourishing and yummy!
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Tracy, thank you for the thoughtful review of my meals and MEEE! It was such a pleasure preparing for for you TWICE now!! :)
Judith Owens-Manley7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Judith has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Jillian was our chef at a recent women's retreat weekend, and the food was fabulous--and exactly what I would have wanted to eat. Beautifully laid out and deliciously healthy, I would have taken her home with me if I could! Hmmm, to get up every day to meals that Jillian prepared for me! My new fantasy!
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Oh I am so glad you enjoyed the meals! It was such a pleasure to prepare healthy delicious meals for YOU and the whole group of women for your weekend. Thank you Judith for the lovely review.
Rochelle Frank4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rochelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Jillian’s cooking is amazing. It is healthy, delicious, and creative. She is able to cater to individual needs while keeping the flavor and interest in all dishes. She also adds her heart to her cooking and is great to work with. I give her my very highest recommendation
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Ohhh thank you for the kind words and lovely recommendation Rochelle. It was a pleasure preparing meals for YOU and the rest of the women at the retreat.
Yadah Universal5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Yadah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
As a fellow chef; Getting to taste and witness Jillians skills for our retreat was an absolute honor. Not only is her food delicious but it felt deeply nourishing on every level of our beings.
She is just so on point with how she plans and coordinates everything and her helpers were also a joy. It just brought so much peace to see her calm, sweet and boss presence command the kitchen and create meal after meal of delicacies for all of us. I can truly appreciate her because I have also been a private & retreat chef for many years so I know what it takes to deliver consistently as she does.
I believe that the energy of the people who handle and create food impacts the way it is digested so she checked alll my boxes for what I need in order to trust & receive someone elses cooking (I’m quite biased to my own most of the time). I will absolutely choose her next chance I get!
Thankyou Jillian and Team 💓
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful and heartfelt review
It means the world to be seen and appreciated by someone who walks the same culinary path and understands the love, energy, and presence it takes to hold space through food.
It was such a joy to create nourishing meals for everyone at the retreat — and even more special to share the kitchen energy with a kindred spirit. Your words deeply touched me Yaddah - thank YOU.
Amanda Jal1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Amanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Jillian Love's culinary creations are of the highest vibration one can imagine. Not only that, the food that creates is not only sublimely tasty but good for one, too. Thank you, Jillian Love, for leaving me with such a positive, nourishing, and health conscious experience. Your rock the raw and so much more!!!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Aww you are so welcome Austin. I am glad to hear you enjoyed the meals and felt so nourished. Thank you for your kind words.
Milena Monova8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Milena has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Astoundingly nourishing and fresh cuisine. . including one of the best vegetarian lasagnas I've had!
Response from the owner · a year ago
I am so glad you enjoyed the mealas Arjun. YES that lasagna!! - with the Buttercups Squash fresh picked from the garden and the cashew bechamel. Definitely one of my favorites from the retreat menu as well. :)
Monique NguyenLocal Guide · 44 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Monique has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Had an incredible experience at a multi day Summit where Jillian lead a team of culinary experts. Enjoyed every meal; how she incorporated seasonal ingredients and was very mindful of various dietary restrictions or allergies and always made sure to make good alternatives. I appreciate her kindness, joy and presence. Thank you!!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you Monique. It was a pleasure preparing meals for YOU and the other guests.
