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*please note that we are currently not accepting any more weekly meal prep clients and only booking special events based on availability* We are endorsers of the slow food/farm to table movement. We make dietetic/paleo/keto/vegan taste insanely good. We purchase the same day we cook so it is daily menu...so no, we don't have a set menu as we show up daily for earth's bounty We are a personal chef, catering and culinary education service that comes right to your home, office, or event!
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Current Top Pro

Hired 487 times

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8 employees

13 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Services offered
Event type

Date night

Brunch

Holiday meal

Shower

Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Great 4.8

192 reviews

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Devon B.

Jun 8, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

We hired Kitchen Door to cater our backyard wedding for 120 guests, and overall we had a great experience. Betti was incredibly accommodating throughout the planning process and helped us create a custom ice cream cookie sandwich bar, which was a huge hit with our guests. One thing we really appreciated was that there were no surprise fees for plates, napkins, and other essentials, which helped keep costs reasonable. Compared to many other caterers we looked at, Kitchen Door was very affordable while still providing quality food and service. The food staff was friendly, professional, and worked hard throughout the event. The food itself was delicious and received many compliments from our guests. My only suggestion would be around timing and preparation. Food service took a bit longer than expected, so I would recommend building in an additional 30 minutes to an hour for setup and prep time when planning your event timeline. This wasn't a major issue, but it's something future couples and event planners may want to consider. Overall, we were very happy with Kitchen Door and would recommend them to anyone looking for affordable, flexible catering with great customer service.

Details: Special event / party • 51 - 100 guests

The Kitchen Door's reply
Thank you so much for making us a part of your special weekend celebration! we so appreciate you! and also thank you for the helpful suggestion and yes we are going to add additional time on to preparation. We look forward to serving you again very soon!
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Cheryl P.

4 days ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Bettina and her sous chef were amazing! The food was fresh, prepared perfectly, and delicious. They prepared appetizers which our friends all raved about. The meatballs were some of the best I’ve had. The filets were cooked to perfection! Our friends couldn’t stop talking about how delicious they were. It was definitely the highlight of our Paso getaway. They left the kitchen so clean, too! When we go back to Paso, I’ll be reaching out again. Thanks so much Bettina💕

Details: Regular meal • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

The Kitchen Door's reply
Thank you so very much! We just loved serving your group and look forward to doing it again very soon!
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Rhea M.

May 16, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Bettina and her assistant Umberto were excellent. The food was fresh and well prepared and they left the kitchen sparkling clean and even took out the trash. I especially appreciated her willingness to customize the menu and accommodate friends with dietary preferences. Would recommend to anyone looking for a refined private dinner with impeccable service.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • American - formal • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Michelle B.

May 4, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

10/10 recommend Bettie! My husband's 40th birthday dinner was amazing and all 14 of us were truly impressed by the food and service. She went out of her way to make the dinner extra special by customizing the menu many times and baking the best chocolate cake, we all had ever tasted.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Barbecue • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • American - formal • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

The Kitchen Door's reply
We so truly enjoyed serving your group. we look forward to doing it again very soon. thank you for giving us the opportunity to prepare a great meal for you!
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Alexandru V.

May 8, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

The experience was amazzzing! Betti showed up early, left late and sculpted an awesome menu. My partner and I were very appreciative. Def will contact again and refer to friends. Thanks Betti!

Details: Date night • 2 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

The Kitchen Door's reply
I'm so proud to have been part of this beautiful evening for you two! thank you so much for the opportunity! we look forward to serving you again and again!!
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Bettina Barnett

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