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*****Please be advised, I would love to cook for you, However, Thumbtack does not have the ability to set minimums. Please do not solicit a bid from me for smaller groups. My minimum is $1500 during the week (Monday-Wednesday) and $2000 (Thurs-Sun). Thanks for understanding. By all means, if you are close, don't hesitate, I may be available. That being said, 7-10 people is mostly fine. Just not for $50. If there are nine of you, in the $125 range, especially during the week, it might work. With the cost of food in the last few years, there is very little I can do for less than $125pp, but there are some options, and minimums still generally apply.
I have been a chef for 33 years, 25 of which were in fine dining establishments, including my own for 15 years. Since closing my restaurants, I have been working as a private chef for small to medium events in peoples homes. I have also passed the first 2 levels of the sommelier exam, and am well suited to pair with your collection, including any of your special bottles.
People have been inviting me into their homes for 7 years now, and work every weekend from October thru April. I usually book about 6-8 weeks in advance. Unlike some other "not so private" private chefs, I value your privacy. No drone flyovers or self marketing on your dime. Just me cooking for you. (but I will happily help take pictures of you and your group if requested).
****Included in my fees are all tabletop needs (plates, glasses, silverware, linens) and generally come 100% self contained. (I even bring my own pots, pans, cleaning gear, garbage bags, etc) Depending on size, guest count, course count, etc, up to about 20ish people. I do not have tables and chairs.****
*******I frequently work in Airbnb's and can manage my way around most kitchens at this point.***********
