The Polished Fork

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Introduction: Indulge in a personalized and unforgettable dining experience with our private chef service. With a touch of rustic charm, we offer nothing but the very best in culinary delights. Let us create a one-of-a-kind event that perfectly reflects your taste and style. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to impress your guests and make your next event truly unforgettable. Contact us now to discover how we can cater to your every need.

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Current Top Pro

Hired 51 times

Serves Gardena, CA

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5 employees

4 years in business

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2022

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8 course Tasting menu
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Katie L.

Apr 24, 2023

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It was such a joy to have Chef Christoff!! Every detail was presented with such detail 🙌 the menu options were endless and was so kind in working with us and our diverse group of pregnant, vegetarian and meat eaters. Thank you so so much for such a memorable night. Can’t wait for another!!!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Mindy B.

Mar 18, 2023

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Chef Christoff prepared a beautiful meal for my sister’s 60th birthday celebration. The food quality was amazing and the attention to detail made the dinner unforgettable. He was very professional, but so fun to be around. We will definitely use the Polished Fork for future events and celebrations. Thank you Chef!!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Dwane M.

Feb 28, 2023

We recently had a work dinner party with customers from out of the country. We wanted to have a more intimate and personal experience than simply taking them to a nice restaurant. I hadn't used a private chef before, we found Christoff online based on reviews and glad we did. He was punctual, had a good variety of menu options, he also walked me through some suggestions which came out great. We chose the plated dinner option for a party of 14. Christoff as well supplied the plates and cutlery for presentation with his service which was a nice, classy touch. This made for such a great evening that was a wonderful experience for my customers and us that we received many follow up messages from them even after they returned back to their home countries what a wonderful time they had and how special it was. If you are looking to make a dinner night special, Chef Christoff will not disappoint and I would definitely recommend him. Dwane Morrison Orange County, CA

Shannel S.

Feb 28, 2023

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Chef Christoff (Chris) and his wife Vicki came by our Airbnb in Temecula to make dinner for my friends birthday on her bachelorette weekend. From the moment they stepped into our Airbnb to when they left, Chris and Vicki were fun, sweet, warm and very professional! As we wondered through the house dancing and getting ready, the girls were able to stop by the kitchen chat with the chefs, have a drink and enjoy the progress of our dinner. For our meal we had the pear/arugula salad, bone marrow, Bruchetta and salmon/lamb with parsnip purée and broccolini. Every dish and every bite was Devine and delicious! We wish Chef Chris and Vicki lived closer to the Bay Area so we could see them all the time!!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • French • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

The Polished Fork's reply

Thank you Shannel we had such a fantastic time cooking for you wonderful ladies. Can’t wait for the next one !! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

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Calvin R.

Nov 25, 2022

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From first contact to the end of our event, Chef Christoff was an absolute pleasure to work with. He truly goes above and beyond to create a personalized experience and I could not be happier with the result. The food was incredible. Bravo Chef!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Christoff Newberger

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Every dinner and event is different, and we put a lot of time and thought and preparation into every meal that we serve.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
It starts with a conversation to see what the customer really wants and then coming up with a custom menu to meet those needs.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have 26 years of restaurant and cooking experience. I also have a culinary degree from Le Cordon Bleu.

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