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Chef Dave Cohen | Paleoish

$80/person
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About
Experience restaurant-quality cuisine and unforgettable dining right in your home with Chef Dave of Paleoish. I specialize in crafting personalized, elevated meals for private dinner parties, intimate celebrations, and healthy meal prep, all tailored to your tastes, dietary preferences, and the style of your event. Every menu is thoughtfully designed to delight the senses and create moments your guests will remember. I bring a unique blend of hands-on kitchen experience and creative expertise. I’ve worked as a private chef for families, designed custom menus for milestone celebrations, taught hands-on cooking classes at Sur La Table, and even competed as a runner-up on Guy’s Grocery Games. Through my lifestyle brand Paleoish, I focus on flavorful, high-protein, and health-forward cuisine, but I love exploring all culinary styles to bring your vision to life. From meticulous menu planning to beautiful presentation and seamless execution, I take pride in creating experiences that leave guests nourished, inspired, and truly cared for. Whether it’s an intimate pasta night, a celebratory multi-course dinner, or a week of personalized meal prep, I make every detail effortless so you can focus on enjoying the moment.
Overview

Hired 4 times

Serves Huntington Beach, CA

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2 employees

7 years in business

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Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

Cold beverages (alcoholic)

Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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Reviews

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

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Gil M.

Feb 7, 2026

Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • French • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Lisa G.

Oct 27, 2025

OMG! David and his mom (sous chef) were so amazing! We had them come for my mom’s 80th birthday party. They made an amazing fillet baked potato with the works, salt on the outside, homemade sourdough croutons in the salad and more! They left the kitchen spotless and the food was incredible. They were a joy to have in the house while we were enjoying our intimate party. I will hire David again 100 times over!
Chef Dave Cohen | Paleoish's reply
Thank you so much for the kind words, Lisa! It was truly an honor to help celebrate your mom’s 80th birthday. I’m so glad you and your guests enjoyed the food and the evening. Can’t wait to work with you again soon!
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Lindsay G.

Oct 25, 2025

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Pai A.

Sep 24, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Great experience overall and excited to use Chef Dave again soon!

Details: Regular meal • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • I'm flexible • Weekly • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Chef Dave Cohen | Paleoish's reply
It was a great time, Pai! Can't wait to cook for you again soon!
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Laura C.

Sep 4, 2025

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