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I have received my Associates' Degree in Culinary Arts at the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts.
Curious Culinarian
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Introduction: Hi! My name is Rica! My team's duty is to bring fine dining to your home, an epicurean experience that will satisfy your palate!
Every customer's menu is modified to their enjoying; including cooking styles from around the world or region, and also considering any dietary are confinements. Local's freshest ingredients are always used.
Cooking, it is the only thing that makes me happy and knowing my creativities makes others cheerful, as well. I appreciate making menus for individuals and families because they can get back home to a solid supper and have some quality time together. Instructing teens and adults good cooking skills is an option.
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Hired 36 times
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4 employees
8 years in business
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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Venmo.
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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Akilah H.
Jan 23, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Rica is amazing! We have used her for a couple events (anniversary and birthday party). Both small AND her custom menus did not disappoint. The guest had rave reviews and there were no leftovers after everyone packed their take-out containers. We will always use Chef Rica when she is available. There isn't another Chef like her, in my opinion.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Asian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Italian • Vegetarian or vegan • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Michelle B.
Mar 15, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
I would 10/10 recommend Curious Culinarian to anyone! Rica and her team went above and beyond for my wedding. I still have people messaging me about how it was literally the best wedding food they've ever had!!! Rica also had a very friendly staff! Everything was just literally perfect. Thank you so much Curious Culinarian. When we have our next big event, we are 100% hiring you and your wonderful crew.
Details: Wedding • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Alcoholic drinks • Non-alcoholic drinks • Vegan • Buffet • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • 50 - 59 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Plates, utensils and glasses • Cloth napkins • Standard (basic ingredients)
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Jessica G.
Feb 28, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Curious Culinarian was amazing! Rica was so easy to work with and her chefs were so nice and professional. We booked them for a 3 course meal for 10 people at an Airbnb and they really made the night special. The food was AMAZING! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a delicious and special night.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Carolynn W.
Dec 20, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Rica and her professional staff set the bar for what you envision your holiday, birthday, corporate event to be and then they blow your mind as they exceed your expectations. From start to finish, Ms. Rica made the planning of my event super easy. I told her what I wanted, gave her my budget and within an hour I had what would end up being 90% of my event planned two months out. Rica is extremely easy to work with, makes a point to understand what her customer is looking for and offers wonderful suggestions along the way. She is very responsive to emails and texts, you clearly feel like a priority client. You get all this great service and then THERE’S THE FOOD!!!
OMG! The food. I chose a southern/Louisiana menu. My friends are still talking about the food. I have already told them to expect her every year. It was definitely a night to remember.
Details: Dinner party • Dinner • American - Southern • Buffet • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 20 - 29 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Premium (high end ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Marina K.
Nov 29, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Rica was professional and just a pleasure to work with…. The entire dinner was amazing and the presentation was great!! Thank you!!!!!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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