Colin Shea - Executive Personal Chef

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Introduction

Hello food lover! This is my 24th year as your Personal Chef. Small Weddings + Birthdays + 1 on 1 Cooking Lessons + Parties + Corporate Events + Cooking Lessons for Groups + Anniversaries + Winter + Spring + Summer and Fall + Holidays. I believe that great service is key. This service stands out from others because I actually care and I want you to have a truly wonderful experience. And it's not just about the food. This is a personalized experience. Gatherings should be festive and fun. Whether it's a romantic notion or just a way for friends and families to gather, I want to be your personal chef. My goal when we break bread, is to make the taste amazing, to entice you with your senses, and help you "eat with your eyes" by making my food beautiful! In addition to personalized dinners and events, I offer cooking classes. Teaching folks the many ways to cook things better, is a love for myself and what I do. I am also offering discounts of up to 25% off for group cooking classes. As a chef, I am constantly looking for ways to improve my services by simply cooking and learning everything there is to learn about this wonderful trade as a student of life. Talk to me. Let’s make an unforgettable event together.

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 453 times

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5 employees

24 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.

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Reviews

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

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Cathie K.

Oct 12, 2023

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Our family gathered at our home in Exeter to celebrate a special birthday. The thought of taking 6 adults and a newborn baby to a restaurant was daunting, and I'm so glad I searched on Thumbtack for a personal chef. Chef Colin responded with interest very quickly, and was most helpful with suggestions and sample menus for our family dinner. The price was very reasonable, and he arrived promptly at our home as planned. Food was wonderful, and served with great presentation. We all enjoyed the complexity of flavors and variety of fresh ingredients. Chef Colin and assistant Michael fulfilled all of our expectations and more for the quality of food and humor during our meal experience! I highly recommend Chef Colin for your next event, and look forward to having him out again for the next "big birthday"!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Barbecue • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Anne D.

Aug 28, 2024

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We wanted to have a 70th birthday dinner for our family, but we have a few new grandchildren that couldn't come to a restaurant. Having Colin and his server, Maddie, enabled us to have a lovely elegant dinner at our beach house while the babies slept safely on another floor. It was a first time with a private chef, but Colin was helpful with menu choices and practical suggestions, and it all went off beautifully. Food was delicious! And they left us with the ends of dessert and our wine, a completely clean kitchen and the dishwasher running. What a wonderful treat for us! We'd do it again.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - casual • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • American - formal • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Maddie L.

May 25, 2024

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Chef Colin was awesome! We hired him for my sister's bachelorette party- the food was amazing, his energy was great and all of the girls loved it. Not only that, Colin had major surgery the day before and still insisted on cooking for us, and did so with a smile. Couldnt have asked for better service from him and his team.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Italian • American - formal • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Colin Shea - Executive Personal Chef's reply

your group of truly remarkable women were lovely and fun. I enjoyed working with you on this wonderful event. All the best!

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Catherine L.

Apr 28, 2024

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Chef Colin's brunch menu was amazing!! The creme brulee french toast casserole was so good! And everyone had a smoked salmon eggs benny, the corned beef has with sweet potatoes was delish! Thank you so much Chef Colin!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Breakfast / brunch • I'm flexible • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • American - casual • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Colin Shea - Executive Personal Chef's reply

it was a wonderful party with really fantastic people and such great energy! Please hir me again. That would be terrific

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Jacob O.

Feb 21, 2024

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Chef Colin was very professional throughout the whole experience. He was very quick with responding to any email or text. He also is very crafted. The special dinner he created for my family was truly amazing. The taste and presentation was as Good as any hi end restaurant. I will absolutely be using chef Colin again.

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • I'm flexible • Italian • American - formal • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Colin Shea - Executive Personal Chef's reply

can't wait to cook for you again Jacob!

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FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Cooking classes are 135.00 for the first person and $75.00 after that, but if you have a group, the prices decrease. Meals I provide to a family of four are generally $250.00 plus the cost of groceries per week. Not too bad considering you now have time to spend with your children as they do their homework. Catering weddings and whatnot varies based on your budget.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Hello, when notified that you are looking for a chef, I reach out right away. That way, we may discuss specifics about your event and get you a proper quote with very little delay.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a personal library of over 200 cookbooks. I receive many periodicals and magazines about the culinary world. I stay in touch with colleagues from Johnson & Wales and I am constantly seeking new procedures and food on the internet. Keeping up with trends.