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Mise En Place2

$75/person
Starting price

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Responds in about 2 hours

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About
A passionate, experienced culinary professional that loves teaching, and learning from all of my clients. Whether it be a private lesson or personalized chef services I look forward to an exciting experience! I Love being creative, sharing my love of cooking and enriching people's lives through culinary adventures.
Overview

Hired 13 times

Serves Queen Creek, AZ

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1 employee

14 years in business

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

Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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Reviews

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

Excellent 4.9

10 reviews

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Sherry K.

May 18, 2014

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Hired on Thumbtack

They gave me quote instantly.
Wedding and Event Catering
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Alex K.

Jul 12, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Unforgettable Cooking Experience with Don! My wife and I will absolutely book again right away!! Don went above and beyond in every way imaginable. He stayed over an hour past the scheduled time without charging us extra, and not once did he rush—he was patient, engaging, and incredibly thorough with his explanations. He came fully prepared with all the ingredients and food for the evening, which made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. Every single dish we made was absolutely delicious. The sauce he helped us create was hands-down the best homemade sauce we’ve ever had, and the quinoa was so uniquely cooked to add so much flavor, unlike any we’ve had before. Don walked us through proper knife skills and cutting techniques for a variety of ingredients, showed us efficient prep methods for each item, and even explained the best practices for pan placement and heat control on the stove. Don also left us with plenty of leftovers, which was such a thoughtful touch. The chicken was the juiciest we’ve ever tasted, and the presentation of each plate looked like something from a restaurant. Even my wife, who typically doesn’t enjoy asparagus, couldn’t stop raving about how good it was! This experience was not just a meal—it was a masterclass in flavor, technique, and hospitality. As crazy as it sounds, the food somehow tasted 100x better than it looked, and it looked amazing. Highly recommend Don for anyone looking to learn, eat well, and have a genuinely fantastic time.

Details: 2 people • Basic cooking skills • Adult (over 18) • Beginner • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Private Cooking Lessons
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Darlene K.

Apr 23, 2017

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Hired on Thumbtack

My grandson LOVED his cooking lesson from Don Carey .....It was fun, entertaining and he said he was so nice ....They are definitely going to book another lesson ....
Private Cooking Lessons
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Tenisha P.

Feb 21, 2018

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Hired on Thumbtack

I work for a non -profit organization that assists youth in learning to become independent. I reached out to Don and he was more than willing to help me in assisting a youth on learning the basics of cooking, so she could help take care of her family. She had one lesson so far and she was beyond happy with the results and wanted to learn more from Don! Thank you Don for making her experience a very positive one.

Details: 1 person • American • Basic cooking skills • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • Beginner • $150 - $200 per person • As soon as possible • Conducting initial research • I travel to the cooking instructor

Private Cooking Lessons
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Lizzie B.

Apr 23, 2018

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Hired on Thumbtack

I hired Don to cook breakfast and dinner for a large group visiting Scottsdale. He created a list of menu options for me to choose from with a wide range of options. Both meals that he cooked for us were delicious! Don was professional, friendly, and left the kitchen spotless. Overall I would highly recommend Don to anyone.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - casual • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • Meal delivered • Only once • $30 - $40 per person • I travel to the personal chef

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Don Carey

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    The pricing for food relates mostly to the entree and includes most proteins, a cooked vegetable and starch. Appetizers, salad and dessert pricing or the inclusion in the per person pricing can be discussed at the time of contact.

  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    I respond in timely manner, discuss the event/meal request and work through plan and menu including pricing.

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    30 plus years of culinary, hospitality, and food and beverage experience in commercial and military settings. Graduate of The Culinary Institute of America in NY class of 1985.

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