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About
I’m a classically trained personal chef and licensed mixologist with over 13 years in business, serving clients with professionalism, creativity, and care.
As a one-person, BBB-accredited business, I personally handle every detail of your experience—from custom menu planning to flawless execution—so you always know who’s in your kitchen. I am fully licensed and insured, hold a manager’s sanitation license, and maintain a clear background check for your peace of mind.
Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner, special celebration, or ongoing in-home chef services, I bring restaurant-quality food and service right to you.
Contact me to discuss your event or culinary needs and we’ll create something memorable together.
Overview
Hired 81 times
Background checked
1 employee
13 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, and Zelle.
Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.
2022
2021
Services offered
Event type
Date night
Brunch
Holiday meal
Shower
Additional food/drink
Dessert
Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)
Cold beverages (alcoholic)
Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)
Cuisine types
American - casual
American - formal
Italian
Southern
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
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Monica H.
Jul 24, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Danyale was the best!!! My friends and I ventured to San Diego California for a bachelorette weekend, we ended the weekend with a chef Danyale brunch and dinner. All the ingredients were fresh, food was delicious, and her presentation was beautiful! Out of ten women everyone was happy and enjoyed their food!!! Planning was pretty easy with chef Danyale, we traveled from Virginia to California so we mostly planned through the Thumbtack app and email. We had a few dietary restrictions which were met with ease and although chef Danyale had to work with a VRBO kitchen, we had no idea what the kitchen would have to work with, everything turned out so nice. We also had the chance to try some of chef Danyale’s CBD/THC goodies, we opted for the spinach dip and an omelette!!! Let me just say we were on “cloud nine’ after brunch!!! Chef Danyale was the icing on our cake for our San Diego bachelorette trip!!! Thanks chef for providing such great service and high quality food!!!
Details: Shower (baby, bridal, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Ernesto G.
Mar 1, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Danyale is amazing! We contacted her to prepare a surprise dinner for my brother and his partner, as a delayed wedding gift due to COVID. This was meant to be for two but once my brother realized what the surprise was and read the menu, he asked my fiance and I to join them. Needless to say, the entire evening went without a hitch!
She was able to pivot and make one of the most memorable evenings for them, that they can remember. Their words, not mine haha. The Asian Chop Salad with Peanut Butter Dressing, to die for! The main attraction was the Rib Eye Fried Rice, which made all our eyes roll to the back of our heads lol. The attention to detail was on point. From the edible flowers on the plate to the candles shaped like a wedding ring that she brought for the table.
I can honestly say you'd be doing yourself and your guest an amazing favor by hiring Chef Danyale, you will NOT be disappointed!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
PLEASURE PALATE LIFE, LTD's reply
Ernesto
Our goal is to create long lasting happy memorable events…. It sound like we achieved that with your event. We had a wonderful time!!! Thank you for using our services.
Personal Chef
Heather P.
Aug 9, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
I hired Chef Danyale to prepare a dinner for four in our home to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. I have nothing but good things to say. Her communication was great. She stated she was running behind and I appreciated that because I've encountered many contractors/vendors that don't respond at all. The food she prepared was OUTSTANDING!!! I had to ask for the recipes of several things. She was professional and she left our kitchen looking exactly the way it was before she arrived. It is my hope that we will use her services again for another event. Thank you so much!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
PLEASURE PALATE LIFE, LTD's reply
I felt guilty… I had so much fun!! I can’t wait for the next event!!
Personal Chef
Nathan D.
Dec 28, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a wonderful time with Danyale. She was a total professional and took care of us for our anniversary dinner. Our meal consisted of Burrata and Heirloom Caprese Salad with Fresh Pesto, red wine beef braise short ribs, creamy risotto with peas and mushrooms, double chocolate Panna Cotta with candied blood orange and topped it off with Hot Toddies!
Danyale was very flexible with the menu and provided additional suggestions to come up with the ideal meal for us. In the house, she made all the necessary precautions that were warranted during the COVID pandemic and ran the kitchen seamlessly.
I could remark further on the experience but it's sufficient to say that I recommend her highly and it was well worth the money spent. We look forward to working with her in the future.
Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Dessert • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
PLEASURE PALATE LIFE, LTD's reply
Nathan
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be apart of your special occasion. Your home was filled with wonderful music and a calm temperament. I Look forward to the smell of Lemons!
Personal Chef
Diane F.
Jul 11, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Danny made our family holiday even more amazing by her yummy food. Everything tasted incredible and she takes the time and listens to what you are looking for in your meals. Chef Danny puts her personal twist on all her dishes and incredible attention to detail! I highly recommend her for your event!
Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Lunch • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Italian • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Daily • My home, venue, etc.
PLEASURE PALATE LIFE, LTD's reply
Diane
Your family is wonderful and I truly enjoyed the opportunity.
Personal Chef
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Danyale Vann
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I do offer discounts... But I am dedicated to giving you a dynamic cutting edge event. I do not cut corners on quality and strive for flavor and plating perfection
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I allow the client to share their ideas and thoughts before I intervene. The client knows best...
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a classically trained Chef with years of hands on training
