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Chef Neil Catering

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I have been a professional chef for 20+ years and have now started my own personal chef and catering business. I have always put my heart into my food and craft and look forward to sharing this passion with you.
Overview

Hired 6 times

Serves Chula Vista, CA

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1 employee

6 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Venmo.

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Event type
Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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

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Larry M.

Apr 27, 2021

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We had a great experience using Chef Neil for a dinner party of nine. The food was outstanding from beginning to end. Our guests loved the food as well. Quality all around. Every food item was carefully selected and prepared plus the service was outstanding. Neil’s menu recommendations were spot on and he was a good listener as we developed the menu together. We would absolutely recommend Chef Neil.

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Dessert • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • American - Southern • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering
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Stacey V.

Apr 15, 2021

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Chef Neil was AMAZING!! The food-absolutely delicious. The service-phenomenal. He collaborated with us when creating a unique and creative dinner menu that was tailored to our dietary needs and chose the finest of ingredients. Chef Neil’s passion for what he does was evident and truly inspiring. Our experience having him cook in our home for our family was one-of-a-kind. We loved it so much that we booked another dinner with him!

Details: Date night • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Italian • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Jackie M.

Jul 24, 2021

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Chef Niel prepared an amazing Hawaiian for my friend’s bachelorette and I couldn’t have picked a better person for the job. The food was amazing! I highly recommend him for your events^.^!

Details: Bridal or baby shower • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Asian • Buffet • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering
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Marci K.

May 17, 2021

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We had Chef Neil cater a special birthday event in our home and he did a great job. The food was delicious and he was very professional.

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Dinner • Dessert • Italian • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering
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Diamond M.

Jun 23, 2021

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Meal from start to finish was amazing! Neil did not disappoint whatsoever!! And top it of the strawberry cobbler set it off !! I loved everything and Will hire again for sure

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Southern • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • A few times per week • My home, venue, etc.

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