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About
The work I do stands out from the attention I'm able to give to each individual client. Often my clients will have specific dietary needs and culinary desires that I can accommodate while larger catering companies have to stick to a rigid menu with inflexible protocols.
Being present while people enjoy their parties, especially family reunions, bridal showers, weddings, and dinner clubs. Every experience is different and I get to meet wonderful people. The only thing they all have in common is their enjoyment of good food.
Overview
Hired 19 times
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Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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Services offered
Desired cooking skills
Basic cooking skills
Knife skills
Soups and sauces
Roasting and braising
Interested cuisines
American
Japanese
Chinese
Indian
Work location
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
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Param B.
Mar 12, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I recently hired Chef Kerry for my wife’s birthday, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Communication was excellent, and Kerry provided a wide variety of menu options to choose from, making the planning process seamless. On the day of the event, Kerry was incredibly punctual and accommodating. What really impressed us was the flexibility—my wife is currently doing the 75 Hard challenge, and Kerry went above and beyond by creating a special watermelon cake to fit her goals.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Mexican / Latin American • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Ashley S.
Jun 21, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Kerry was AMAZING! He hosted a delicious dinner for a bachelorette group of 8 girls post-wine tour. Not only was he flexible and accommodating during the planning process, but the day of he really knocked it out of the park! We were running late and He was able to let himself in, setup and have apps ready as we walked in the door. He was so fun to be around, and handled a bunch of crazy girls from NYC like a pro! All of the food was so delicious and at an affordable price - way cheaper than any restaurant for a group this size. Not to mention, he cleaned up!! Would hire him again and again and highly recommend to all looking for a chef in Sonoma/Napa!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • The personal chef travels to me
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Karin S.
Aug 16, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Chef Kerry to prepare a meal for 4 couples. He met us at our rented house. The appetizers were amazing and in such great quantity we almost did not have room for dinner! He cooked the meal, plated and served the food and cleaned up. Delightful to interact with him while he cooked. Would hire again if we are ever in the Bay Area and would highly recommend.
Chef Kerry, Inc.'s reply
Thank you for the lovely review, Karin! It was a pleasure to cook for you and your friends.
Cheers,
Kerry
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Alondra A.
Feb 5, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
I was looking for a personal chef to cook on my partner’s birthday and Chef Kerry was perfect! He is very responsive, he recommended great dishes, and they were all very tasty! He made us Scallops, separate entrees (chicken and salmon) and made a delicious pear cake for dessert. I definitely recommend. Thank you Chef Kerry!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dessert • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Asian • Indian • Southern • American - formal • Mexican / Latin American • American - casual • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Italian • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Liana S.
Aug 18, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Kerry provided my family and I an amazing dinner for my mom’s 60th Birthday. When hiring online you never know what you’re going to get but we were blown away. He was personable, energetic, & a very talented chef. The ingredients were all fresh and locally sourced, everyone loved it! He was able to offer suggestions when curating the menu which was helpful because..it all sounded good! I would absolutely recommend him to others...
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • American - formal • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Credentials
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Kerry Alan
FAQs
How did you get started doing this type of work?
When I moved to California from the East Coast I was blown away by the beautiful local ingredients and the passion for all types of cooking. After getting my first job in a restaurant and loving it, I found myself reading cookbooks in my spare time and eventually went to culinary school.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Most often, I cater dinner parties, hors d'oeuvres, and teach cooking classes for City College of San Francisco. I enjoy the larger parties as well as the most intimate gatherings.
Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
I recently taught a class showing students how to properly handle a chef's knife. It was satisfying watching them go from complete beginners to master chef material in a three hour span.
