GennieBee Catering is more than a regular catering service. Our team of professional servers, bartenders, cooks, and one amazing chef works closely with you to design a menu that fits your event and your guests.
Led by Chef Denise, a formally trained chef with multiple culinary arts degrees and a background in small business management, we bring both skill and organization to every celebration. Chef Denise also serves as Chapter President for the National Black Chefs Association in <LOCATION> and has collaborated with several well-known chefs.
From intimate dinners for two to wedding receptions for 300, we focus on quality, flavor, and a memorable dining experience. Every dish is prepared with care, attention to detail, and a secret ingredient called love.
Tell us about your event, and we’ll start crafting a menu just for you.
Overview
Hired 74 times
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10 employees
8 years in business
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2025
2023
Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Birthday or anniversary party
Dinner party
Corporate event
Meal
Breakfast or brunch
Lunch
Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres
Dinner
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
Non-alcoholic drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Coffee or tea
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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39 reviews
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Bobbi C.
Oct 20, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I booked Chef Denise and her catering services for a corporate event my company was hosting. Chef Denise was such a pleasure to work with. She was highly professional and extremely responsive. Her menu and catering flavors are truly something to enjoy! After our company event we had multiple attendees complimenting the catering choices and her service. Her crew worked fast to set up and break down. I truly did not worry about a thing. Thank you again chef for your amazing quality and catering expertise. I cannot recommend Chef Denise enough for corporate and personal events. I look forward to booking her delicious food again!
Details: Corporate event • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Non-alcoholic drinks • Alcoholic drinks • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • French • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • Conference or convention center • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • 100 - 124 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Serving and warming equipment • I'm flexible
Wedding and Event Catering
Mariceli M.
May 21, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
The food quality was great. My guest enjoyed the meal, and I enjoyed the professional service. Catering was set up and ready when the banquet opened, and the food and drinks flowed effortlessly throughout our event. The owner was very friendly and easy to work with.
Details: Funeral • Lunch • Non-alcoholic drinks • Coffee or tea • Asian • Italian • French • American - formal • Mexican or Latin American • American - Southern • I'm flexible • Yes, full service • Banquet hall or ballroom • No kitchen • 100 - 124 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Serving and warming equipment • I'm flexible
Wedding and Event Catering
Kina H.
Aug 12, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Denise is simply an Angel. I can talk about her generosity and kindness for hours. I found her on Thumbtack looking for a caterer for my wedding. I had never used thumbtack but was looking for a caterer. We connected she met me to do a tasting of her food and it was simply divine. Our tastebuds were jumping. She came on Time with a full staff to our venue. The appetizers were a huge hit. My guests were waiting for her by the door to bring them out and she couldn’t even sit them on the table. They tasted them and were in love. I gave her my budget and vision for a simple menu and she delivered above and beyond. We only got a couple bites of our food and our plates were tossed. I was so sad I didn’t get to finish my food. She was so kind, she drove from afar to meet me near my house and brought us another plate of her delicious food and appetizers and gave me this beautiful shirt she made. She brought southern hospitality to Los Angeles. She’s professional, punctual and the food is seasoned to perfection. Thank you Ms. Denise…Thank You
Details: Wedding • Dinner • American - formal • Italian • Barbecue • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Banquet hall or ballroom • Yes, full kitchen • 100 - 124 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Amy B.
Jul 9, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Denise was a joy to work with. Communication was prompt and clear. She skillfully helped me design a menu for our luncheon. The food was delicious, every item, and displayed in an attractive way. Our kitchen was left spotless and the leftovers nicely packaged and placed in the refrigerator. Denise went about her responsibilities allowing me to focus on our guests. Furthermore, her cost was quite fair. We will use Chef Denise again!
Details: Outdoor event • Lunch • Dessert • Coffee or tea • American - casual • Buffet • Yes, full service • Outdoor venue • Yes, full kitchen • 60 - 69 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Yessenia D.
Feb 26, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Denise is a very professional and extremely helpful person. She guided me in creating a menu for my small gathering of 30 people. She arrived with her team and made everything work smoothly. Everything was cooked / prepared / served with lots of extra touches. My guests loved the appetizers , main dishes, desert’s , and drinks. I am very happy to have hired Chef Denise with her team. I highly highly recommend the Kentucky cake - I’ve never had such a rich and delicious cake before (trust me …. I’m a foodie).
Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Non-alcoholic drinks • Alcoholic drinks • American - formal • Italian • Buffet • Yes, full service • Banquet hall or ballroom • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • 20 - 29 guests • Paper napkins • Plates, utensils and glasses • Serving and warming equipment • Table décor • Premium (high end ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Credentials
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Denise Smith
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Buffets start at $25.00 a per person
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I usually speak with the customer to get an idea of the theme for the event. I also like to know the customers likes, dislikes, food allergies, and whether there will be any vegan or vegetarian options needed. I then make a customized menu to fit the need’s of the event.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Two AA degrees in Culinary Arts Cerritos College
Degree Small Business Management
Executive Chef certification from CIA
Servsafe food Manager certification
Servsafe food Allergy certification
Servsafe Alcohol certification
ABC liquor
