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Mise En Place2

$65/person
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Desired cooking skills

Responds within a day

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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.
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Hired 13 times

Serves Queen Creek, AZ

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1 employee

14 years in business

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Desired cooking skills
Interested cuisines

American

Japanese

Southeast Asian

BBQ

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My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

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

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Kiva G.

3 weeks ago

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On the 30th Don did a surprise private dinner for me and my girlfriend’s 1yr anniversary. Planning this dinner was very new to me considering I have never done anything like this before. So I had no idea what I was doing. Don made it so easy for me and helped with the dinner selection for the occasion. All I knew is that I wanted crème brûlée for dessert. He was happy to oblige my request. I had to change venues on him a few times and he was more than understanding and willing to work with me. Anytime I needed to ask him a question he was always quick to respond and helped me through the process. My girlfriend was completely surprised by the occasion and the food was absolutely amazing, I couldn’t have made this night as great as it was without him. I without any hesitation would recommend Mise En Place2 (Don) to make your day as special as mine was rather it be a date, anniversary, or just to cook you meals for the week, or even just to teach you to cook for your family. I do plan on contacting him again for future events or a cooking class. He is so easy to work with and has a great personality, and is very personable. I could tell how much he loves being a chef and wanting to share that with others.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Robert S.

Sep 24, 2025

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Chef Fon went above and beyond for the event. We rented a house without us knowing the layout. Prepped all the food in the kitchen and cook all the steaks in the out door grill that was down 20 stairs and other side of the pool. The food was amazing. When he left you would not know he was there.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 21 - 35 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Barbecue • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Darcey U.

Jul 26, 2025

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Don was amazing!! He came over and did a cooking class for my kids. He modified two “Instagram recipes” that my kids were interested in and helped them successfully make them by teaching them basic cooking skills throughout the entire process. He talked about knife skills, nutrition, stove top safety, and spice tips. He answered all their questions and much more! The kids had so much fun and LOVED the dishes they made, they can’t wait to make them again on their own. We can’t wait to have him over again soon. He was responsive, professional, and we would use his services again anytime!!

Details: 3 - 5 people • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • No dietary restrictions • Teenager (13 - 17) • Intermediate • My home, venue, etc.

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Alex K.

Jul 12, 2025

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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.

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Sarah N.

Sep 13, 2025

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I'm loving getting my personally prepared meals from Don. He asked specific questions about our likes/dislikes and delivered exactly what we were looking for. He's quick to get back to us and flexible on his menu. Professional, the food tastes great, super convenient… Would highly recommend whether it is meal prep, catered events, or special occasions!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Asian • I'm flexible • A few times per week • At the pro’s location

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