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Chef AJ's Catering and Cuisine

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$50/person
Starting price

Scheduling
Budget per person

Responds in about 11 min

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About
I'm a globe-trotting flavor chaser and Personal Chef, bringing bold bites and unforgettable vibes to every event I touch. Alongside my partner-in-cuisine and wife, the incredible Chef JBest, we turn meals into experiences—and kitchens into stages. Cooking has been in my blood since day one, but I’ve been cheffing it up professionally since 2014. From intimate dinners to wild celebrations, every dish I create is crafted with passion, purpose, and a whole lot of soul. My specialties? Cajun/Creole, Southern Soul food, Latin flavors, and Texas-style BBQ that’ll make your taste buds dance. I also whip up vegetarian, vegan, alkaline, and infused meals that don't skimp on flavor—because everyone deserves to eat like royalty. If you're looking for unforgettable food and unbeatable energy, you've come to the right chef.
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Current Top Pro

Hired 136 times

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Background checked

3 employees

9 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2025

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2024

Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

Cold beverages (alcoholic)

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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Reviews

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

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Sarah T.

Mar 7, 2026

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We had a wonderful dinner experience with Chef AJ. He is a phenomenal chef, great communicator, prompt, professional, accommodated our various menu requests, cleaned the kitchen, took photos for us of the bachelorette party, and created such a fun and memorable dinner for the bride! Highly recommend hiring Chef AJ for a special date night or party! His apple pie à la mode is to die for! Thank you Chef!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Mexican / Latin American • Asian • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Joshua S.

Feb 16, 2026

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Would hire AJ 10 times over again, he came in set up, cooked everything on location and it was amazing. Best part of it was that it was in the comfort of my home and I felt like I was at a 5 star restaurant. He then cleaned up and you couldn’t tell he was ever there. Highly recommend!

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Brennan S.

Jan 31, 2026

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Chef AJ and his wife Jessica were awesome and I can’t recommend them enough. The whole process was very smooth from the start. They brought everything they needed and the food was delicious and they left the kitchen spotless. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Asian • French • Mexican / Latin American • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Michelle L.

4 weeks ago

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We hired Chef AJ to cook for our anniversary dinner and he was awesome! He is very personable, cooked a delicious meal, and created the perfect ambiance for our special night. We will definitely be booking again and highly recommend anyone do so.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Janette C.

3 weeks ago

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We had the pleasure of having Chef AJ cook brunch for us this Easter, and it was such a great experience from start to finish. AJ’s communication leading up to our brunch made everything feel seamless and stress-free. The food was incredible. Everything was fresh and beautifully presented. The food was full of flavor. You can tell AJ takes real pride in what he does. He created such a warm atmosphere and made the entire experience feel special! If you’re considering booking a personal chef, I highly recommend Chef AJ.

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • American - formal • French • Meal delivered • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Alvin Jones

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