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Graduated from NYC's Institute of Culinary Education in 2009
Chef Zaida
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Thumbtack Member since August 18, 2016
Chef Zaida is a Personal Chef who expertly prepares delicious meals in the comfort and convenience of your kitchen. Using fresh, local and organic ingredients we craft menus to meet your needs. Gourmet Your Way! Chef Zaida also offers the following services: Romantic Dinners for Two, Dinner Parties, Cocktail Parties, Catering, Craft Services and Food Styling. We serve San Diego and San Diego’s North County. Our goal is to help families and friends sit down to tasty and healthy meals.
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We enjoy helping people. Do you follow a Special Diet? No problem! Chef Zaida works with different Dietary Restrictions. Chef Zaida researches recipes and nutritional information to ensure you receive a custom menu that meets all your needs. Chef Zaida's current clients include a Diabetic, Vegan, Cancer Fighter, High Protein / Low Carbohydrates and Paleo.
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Hired 15 times
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Wedding
Birthday or anniversary party
Dinner party
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Breakfast or brunch
Lunch
Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres
Dinner
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
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Matt D.
Nov 11, 2016
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Chef Zaida was awesome. We had her come in for two nights and it was great food and fun. Her culinary knowledge and presentation was the best. I would easily recommend her services to anyone.
Chef Zaida's reply
Thank you! You and your friends were the best. I look forward to your next retreat.
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Cindy P.
Sep 24, 2016
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We lucked out with Chef Zaida. Our Chef cancelled last minute and as we scrambled we ran across Chef Z. Chef Zaida was able to accommodate our Dinner Party of 10.
Her attention to detail goes over and beyond. She served us her modern take on a deviled egg and OH MY, divine. We also had a pork tenderloin with a Dijon sauce I could bathe in. The crème brulee to die for. I am seriously drooling thinking about this dinner.
Chef Zaida and her assistant provided incredible service, serving our 3 course meal on time, cleaned up and even took out our trash.
We definitely will be hiring Chef Zaida and her team again. One of the best. Highly recommend!!!
Chef Zaida's reply
Thank you. It was a great night!
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Ron W.
Jan 8, 2017
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Chef Zaida is the best! This was a Christmas present for my wife and she was very pleased. I'm going to continue with Chef Zaida and you should to.
Chef Zaida's reply
Thank you. It has been an honor cooking for you and your wife. 2 Dinners complete, 10 more to go. I love it! Chef Heather Zaida
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Kristin N.
Sep 23, 2016
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Esther B.
Dec 8, 2016
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Heather was very prompt in replying and accommodating for my mom's surprise 60th dinner party. She pulled it all together fairly last minute and a few of the dishes were fan favorites (i.e. My mom wanted the recipes to duplicate another time)! The food was high quality and they even did a few demos upon my request.
A few notes:
There simply wasn't enough food. She cooked chile rellanos as one of the dishes and there weren't enough for one per person. We ran out of tortillas, chips, etc. I ended up paying extra for toddlers that didn't really eat, and there still was not enough. Also, I was called away during the meal a few times, to tend to my baby and got back, having not gotten to even taste a few of the dishes. Also, please note when booking, if you ask for a 6pm start time, that is when appetizers will begin. Eating dinner more like 7:30. With little ones, this was an oversight on my part. I didn't ask and it was never specified.
Chef Zaida's reply
Esther, Thank you. I am glad your mother enjoyed her birthday celebration. I have taken your notes to heart and will ensure communication is clear with future clients regarding proper serving sizes and start times. We pride ourselves on punctuality and meeting deadlines. Thank you, Chef Heather Zaida
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