Chef Justin Santos
Chef Justin Santos

Chef Justin Santos

Top Pro

$20/person
starting price


Scheduling
Budget per person

Responds in about 35 min

Introduction: Classically trained with 10+ years experience working in some of the most exclusive and upscale clubs in Jacksonville. I believe that food tells a story. It has the nostalgic power to transport you to a specific place or time. To be remembered forever. Let me curate your culinary journey, while you focus on the memory. Custom menu creation for any occasion. Upgrade any menu with wine or cocktail pairings. Private cooking lessons available. Turn "Girls Night" up a notch by hiring a private chef for the evening! Gourmet dog treats, made with love. ServSafe manager level certified, no felony record, animal lover. PLEASE READ MY FULL PROFILE BEFORE CONTACTING ME ABOUT A JOB. Thank you.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 36 times

Serves Jacksonville, FL

Background checked

1 employee

2 years in business

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2023

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Nancy K.
Jan 5, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Justin came to our place for a small New Year’s Eve dinner party. The event was amazing! He was easy to work with planning the menu and then his execution was sublime! The food was spectacular and his vibe was perfect for our night. We enjoyed everything about the evening and will definitely contact him again! Highly recommend Justin for any catering needs! The best!

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Dessert • French • Asian • American - Southern • American - formal • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering
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Ido G.
Dec 30, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

We had Chef Santos prepare and serve a meal for the family coming from Toronto for the Holiday season. Chef was very easy to communicate with prior to the event and very responsive. On the day of the event he came prepared and on time set up quickly in our kitchen and started to prepare while socialising with us and with our guests. Chef was very professional and cooked a delicious meal that both Kids and adults enjoyed. The food was prepared and presented like a high quality restaurant… the presentation included explanation of what we were eating and how it all came together. We even had a very creative desert that was an explosion of taste. At the end of the meal and during the meal Chef also cleaned up everything and packed any left overs for us to keep in our fridge. Highly recommended and we will surely use his service again in the future.

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Andrea k.
Aug 1, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Justin was exceptional. He catered our backyard party for over 30 people. Everyone raved about the food which was delicious. Chef Justin always communicated with us and helped us plan the perfect menu. We all love him and can’t wait to have him at our next party. I highly recommend him.

Details: Outdoor event • Dinner • Barbecue • I'm flexible • Yes, full service • Outdoor venue • Yes, full kitchen • 30 - 39 guests • I'm flexible

Wedding and Event Catering
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Jackie P.
Jun 1, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Santos thank you for a very memorable experience. From the moment I connected with Chef he was quick to respond and touched based on several occasions before the event. The menu was outstanding, and what was even better was that Chef Santos created a personalized experience. Selecting food is not always my strong suit and Chef made it easy with fantastic recommendations. The food was outstanding! Full of flavor and a lovely presentation. I also had a theme for our event and Chef was very thoughtful and asking how he can coordinate the theme with the food. We look forward to having Chef Santos back in the very near future. Highly recommended.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Barbecue • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Sara M.
Apr 20, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

If only the system would let you pick all 5 likes! Chef Santos was amazing from start to finish. Communicated a variety of menu options respectful of our budget that were so phenomenal it was very hard to choose! Our entire team was thrilled with the dinner and especially impressed with dessert. Really appreciate the ongoing communications in preparation for the event date; easy, wonderful, and delicious! Thank you Chef Santos for a memorable meal and experience!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • American - casual • French • Meal delivered • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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