The Kitchen Door

$195/person

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Responds in about 1 hour

Introduction: We are endorsers of the slow food/farm to table movement. We make dietetic/paleo/keto/vegan taste insanely good. We purchase the same day we cook so it is daily menu...so no, we don't have a set menu as we show up daily for earth's bounty We are a personal chef, catering and culinary education service that comes right to your home, office, or event!

Overview

Hired 329 times

Serves Ventura, CA

Background checked

8 employees

11 years in business

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Reviews

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

Great 4.8

128 reviews

90%

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Pamela M.

Apr 27, 2023

Hired on Thumbtack

We hired Chef Betti to prepare weekly meals for us, and she has been fantastic. Each week we get a menu of delicious meals that are way more sophisticated than I would have time to make. Chef Betti has been extremely accommodating with my many dietary restrictions, and has been able to get creative around making dishes that are full of flavor and packed with nutrition. She prioritizes fresh, high quality ingredients, and we love her food. All the food gets dropped off at our house on the same evening each week, so there's no effort required on our part. We've been working with her for a few months now, and it's a huge relief to no longer have to spend hours cooking every week. Thank you, Chef Betti! Some of the awesome meals we've had that are all dairy, gluten, nightshade, nut, and legume-free: -Triple Mushroom risotto -Chicken piccata -Veal marsala -Maryland crab cakes -Wagyu beef skewers -Sauteed Tuscan Supergreens -Bratwurst breakfast hash w/ yam and carrot medley -Garlic Ginger Pan Seared Salmon -Bison meatloaf (and an elk version too)

Details: Regular meal • 2 guests • Dinner • Lunch • Breakfast / brunch • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Gluten free or celiac • Dairy intolerant • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Weekly • My home, venue, etc.

The Kitchen Door's reply

we are so happy you love our food. we look forward to cooking for you every week!

Personal Chef

Rita F.

5 days ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Betti was amazing to work with for our small wedding reception. She had all the details covered and left nothing to chance. Her selections for the meal were spot on and her service was so personalized and attentive. I can’t say enough about her ability to instill confidence that everything is handled and the evening will be perfect. We would recommend her services to anyone planning an event.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

The Kitchen Door's reply

We were so honored to serve your family on such a special day. We look forward to doing it again for you very very soon

Personal Chef

Amanda D.

3 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

One of the most special experiences I’ve ever had. Bettina put on a smooth, clean dinner party for my closest friends. The ease and professionalism was the most impressive part, aside from the elevated and delicious food. Can’t find words to recommend her more!!!!!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - formal • French • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

The Kitchen Door's reply

It was such a pleasure serving your family! We look forward to our next opportunity very soon!

Personal Chef

Dianne M.

Sep 17, 2023

Hired on Thumbtack

I do not know where I should even start with expressing our gratitude and thanks to The Kitchen Door. There are so many wonderful things to say about the amazing food and excellent customer service The Kitchen Door has provided us. Chef Bettina Katsaros, the owner, prepares and delivers us fresh organic food weekly. Chef Bettina is not only an amazing Chef who prepares us delicious and spectator food she is also so professional in every way, and always on time. Chef Bettina helps us in planning our menus, always asking us for our suggestions. Chef Bettina is also an incredible communicator. Chef Bettina has gone out of her way to fulfill any requests I have made with no questions asked by her. It is very apparent to us she has a love for food and also her clients. We are so very happy to have our meals prepared by The Kitchen Door and we look forward to a very long business relationship with weekly meals and our family parties. We want to thank The Kitchen Door and Chef Bettina Katsaros for all of their efforts in satisfying our menu needs.

Details: Regular meal • 2 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Weekly • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

The Kitchen Door's reply

Thank you so much Dianne. We are happy that you are happy?

Personal Chef

Cynthia S.

Jul 22, 2023

Hired on Thumbtack

Chef was amazing! We had a dinner party for Father’s Day and it was lovely to have a gourmet meal at home while the family got to spend time together. Thank you!

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

The Kitchen Door's reply

Thank you! We look forward to serving you again!

Personal Chef

Credentials

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Bettina Barnett

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
All my menu plans are custom and at quote. Unless you have a specific item for me to prepare, I prefer to go over all your wants and need to create a tailor made quote for exactly what you want
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We go over your needs either on the phone or in person, I create a custom budgeted quote for your review and I send a work agreement specifically outlining my services offered along with payment options and then I make you beautiful food!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I come from three generations of chefs. I am certified with the National Restaurant Association, The International Sommelier Guild and The Institute for Integrative Nutrition