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About
What makes us different is that we use the cleanest of ingredients & methodologies while keeping in optimal flavor!
Additionally, all catered events are chef creations, not mass produced products made from various teams of people. This enables us to have consistency in flavor and presentation across all affairs.
We have successfully executed over 200 dinner parties and catered events since inception in late 2016. Call us for a free phone consultation to see how we can make your event vision come to life. All services and packages are completely customizable; tailored to the needs of your experience.
*EVENT MINIMUM is $1,000 + tax & service. **Prices noted are baseline prices for event packages. Final cost may vary.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US:
When Chef Via Melissa is not in the kitchen, she can be seen cooking on Dr. Oz, being published in the likes of Women's Day, Reader's Digest and Huffington Post, or developing recipes for brands such as Simply Beyond Spices and Tolerant Foods.
SERVICES OFFERED:
Event Catering
Dinner parties
Group Cooking classes
Virtual cooking classes and demos
Culinary nutrition demos
Recipe development
PAST EVENT EXAMPLES:
Corporate cooking classes & catering
Baby / Bridal showers
Sweet 16's
Bachelorette Parties
Birthday Parties
Graduation Parties
Group Cooking Classes
Summer BBQ's
Brunch parties
Girl Scouts Cooking Classes
Engagement Parties
Rehearsal Dinners
Micro-Weddings
**You can get an idea of our cooking style & technique by reviewing photos on this site or menus on our website
A NOTE FROM MELISSA:
I love to cook! Seeing happy faces delighted by my culinary creations is an amazing feeling. My passion shines through my work from consultation to final event execution. I bring the same passion, professionalism and energy whether I'm working with a couple, catering a large scale event and everything in between.
I love being able to introduce people to new ideas of eating, while still supplying a mix of classic and innovative dishes.
Overview
Hired 131 times
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10 employees
10 years in business
Business hours
Sun11:00 am - 10:00 pmMon11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Dinner party
Meal
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Lunch
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
Non-alcoholic drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Coffee or tea
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Laura H.
Sep 27, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Melissa was an absolute pleasure to work with. She helped make my Mom’s surprise dinner party so special . She was responsive , reliable and helped craft an amazing menu for a small dinner party. The food was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. She is kind and eager and willing to help make your event successful. She takes full reign of the kitchen so you can enjoy all festivities. I can’t wait to hire her again!!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Via's Kitchen by Chef Via Melissa's reply
Thank you so much for the kind review! I had a blast orchestrating your moms event. Can’t wait to cook for you again!
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Alison M.
Aug 20, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Our meal with Melissa was fantastic! We had a bachelorette party of 20 and everything was prepared and served seamlessly. The food was delicious and there was plenty for everyone at great value. Thank you for creating such a special night for us!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Gluten free or celiac • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Natasha G.
Jun 21, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
I have had private chef’s at colleagues and friend’s events, but never have I had such a miraculous culinary experience as Chef Via Melissa prepared.
It was Father’s Day 2021 and I need something different to surprise my very deserving husband and family. Nothing is more important than family so 15 of us got together and since my husband is the family chef, I needed a gourmet experience worthy of his caliber. Chef Melissa definitely fit the bill and exceeded expectations.
She and her sous chef, Brian, showed up on-time and ready to get started. They were well organized and cleaned as they whipped up our feasts. Everything was made from scratch and appetizers set the stage: chicken meatballs with chipotle aoli, spinach feta muffins, and crab cakes with a dill sauce.
Between appetizers and dinner, they even took a moment to interact with my guests and get to know us better. They blended in so well. Made a family affair so much more comfortable.
The main course was dazzling: filet mignon, grilled shrimp, smashed roasted potatoes, asparagus, sautéed cod, and a summer succotash. Everything came out perfect, even the steaks were grilled to order.
Chef Melissa was orderly and delightful. Her demeanor is pleasant and professional. Her food is tasteful and she has a wide span of talent that can make your event better than you can imagine. For a truly enriching meal that continues to provide a great after taste, you cannot go wrong with Via’s Kitchen by Chef Via Melissa!!👍🏾
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Southern • Italian • American - casual • American - formal • Nut allergies • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • A few times per month • My home, venue, etc.
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Sarah G.
Aug 14, 2017
Prior to working with Melissa, she was very responsive. She was comfortable responding over text, email and phone. She gave me ample time on the phone so that I could get to know her before coming to our house. Additionally, Melissa was patient as I tried to figure out the menu for the actual event. On the night of the event, Melissa came over to the house. We were staying at a rented home that had limited supplies. Melissa was not at all thrown off by this, and she had brought all of the materials she would need to cook with. While Melissa was happy to cook in the kitchen alone with her assistant, she was extremely social with the other members of the party (there were seven of us); and was happy to share what she was cooking, how she was doing it, and answering any questions people had. A mixed gender bachelorette party, Melissa was really able to understand the energy of the space, and was even willing to take pictures of our group before she left! The food she made was absolutely delicious and she was able to find a good balance between feeding everyone without having too much food left over. I would definitely hire again for another event!
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Christine C.
Nov 17, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
I hired Melissa for my 40th birthday party (5 couples) in September and I am still thinking about how perfect it was! From the first interaction via e-mail to our goodbye that evening, Melissa was a pro! The food was amazing, her service and attention to detail was wonderful and she (and her sous chef/assistant) helped make the event (a milestone birthday in quarantine) unforgettable. I cannot recommend Melissa more - she will NOT let you down. Check out her instagram page for pictures from our meal (and her other works of magic)!
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Italian • American - casual • American - formal • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Asian • Mexican / Latin American • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Via's Kitchen by Chef Via Melissa's reply
Thank you so much for the kind review! 🥰
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FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing varies depending of the type, size and scale of an event.
Group Cooking Classes $150/person
Cocktail Style Catering packages start at $75/person + local sales tax & service.
Personal Chef and or catering packages start at $100/person (brunch / lunch) or $115/person (dinner) + local sales tax & service.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to understand the needs of my clients from the beginning. I highly encourage a free consultation call to understand your vision and make it come to life. All of my offerings are completely customizable for a unique culinary experience.
We emphasize a VIP experience for all customers. For all events, my staff and I arrive ahead of the event to set up, stage & do any necessary food preparations for food freshness. At the conclusion of each event, we breakdown your space leaving it just as we found it so you do not have to lift a finger.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Graduate from the Academy of Culinary Nutrition
Designation: Nutritional Chef, Culinary Nutrition Expert (CNE)
