Absolutely Michelle's Chef-for-Hire

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Introduction: I put together fabulous from scratch meals, catered to each clients' wants and needs. I love working with my clients to put together those amazing menus and then serving them delicious food with stellar service. I enjoy using sustainable local and healthy ingredients. I have great connections with local farms, butchers, cheesemonger, etc. I know my farmers and their family's by name and they know mine for over a two decades. I have been to most of their farms. My gluten free cookies have even been featured in the local Reno Tahoe Edible Magazine under "Notable Edibles" under Absolutely Michelle's.

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33 years in business

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Shirley S.

Dec 16, 2015

It was a first time "Market Cafe" for a two day artisan and gourmet food farmers' market that I was holding during December 2015. Michelle created a special menu to suit the event. It included locally sourced meats, cheeses, milk, and vegetables where possible. The menu was creative and fun and absolutely delicious. During the market she also bought some products from vendors to use in the menu, like peach jam for the crepes. We had a mashtini bar with whipped potatoes and three different toppings. She also made marshmallows for the hot cocoa in addition to locally roasted coffee and organic cider. another item were scones cooked on the spot. Fresh roasted vegetable soup was on the menu as well. It would have been too complicated for me, but she handled it with ease and professionalism. I would hire her again.

Absolutely Michelle's Chef-for-Hire's reply

Thank you Shirley! I am happy you enjoyed my work. I would love to work with you again anytime! Chef Michelle Palmer

Lori J.

Oct 12, 2015

Having eaten Michelle's meals several times, I've found her to be equally adept at creating innovative dishes as well as preparing the classics. I didn't like lamb until I tried hers- of course it was fantastic.

Absolutely Michelle's Chef-for-Hire's reply

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

Linda C.

May 20, 2016

Chef Michelle setup, cooked, prepared and served the food for our birthday celebration. She also arranged for our tables and chairs rental and with her assistant, Jennifer, enabled us to have a very successful event. Food and beverages, iced tea and lemonade, were delicious and presented in a lovely looking way. Fruits kebobs were arranged in a watermelon and were tasty as well as pretty to look upon.

Absolutely Michelle's Chef-for-Hire's reply

Linda, your family and friends were nice especially your granddaughter. Thank you, Chef Michelle Palmer

Cris J.

Jun 3, 2016

Chef Michelle made 5 dozen of her gluten free peanut butter cookies for our silent auction fundraiser. They are fabulous creations & really helped out! We are so grateful! Only problem was I got out bid...by a lot!

Absolutely Michelle's Chef-for-Hire's reply

Cris, I am glad they helped the fundraiser. Thank you for your responce.

Dave M.

Dec 18, 2015

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We had a wonderful dinner. A couple personal preferences the mashed potatoes could have had more garlic taste. No one was sure they were garlic mash potatoes. We loved the appetizers. My personal favorite was the stuffing. Only one person wouldn't try the stuffing because of the nuts. But it left more for me. On a scale of 1-10 I'd give it a 8.8. Just cause the mash potatoes had no garlic taste. Everyone seamed very happy and we all over ate. The minced meat pie was a topic my mom just loved it. She was so happy. Again sorry for delay in my response. We enjoyed working with you. We look to do a summer theme in our back yard for clients and friends and we want you involved.

Absolutely Michelle's Chef-for-Hire's reply

Thank you Dave! Glad you enjoyed everything. I love garlic too, just was concerned others might not love it as much as me so I held back on adding too much. I will know better for next time for you, to add more. Chef Michelle

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is determined by the menu items and the amount of guests, plus any equipment rental needs. Element prices change weekly and since the menu is composed per client there is no set price. I do try to stay within a persons realistic budget.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I find out their wants and needs are then ask if their are any allergies, what type of cuisine do they like, are there any foods that they just don't care for. Then together we compose the menu that is appropriate to the number of guests coming. Once menu is composed with the guest minimum count guarantee a 50% non-refundable deposit is paid to hold the date, then two weeks prior to the date the balance is paid in full with any additional guest count.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Business licensed taxpaying business, Washoe County Food Sanitation Manager, State of Nevada License Career Technical Educator Culinary Arts Instructor

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