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About
Specialty in great tasting meals as close to NATURE as possible. Loving on people via food, customizing according to preference , taste and restrictions.
Overview
Hired 17 times
Background checked
1 employee
27 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 11:00 pmMon8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Birthday or anniversary party
Dinner party
Corporate event
Meal
Breakfast or brunch
Lunch
Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres
Dinner
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
Non-alcoholic drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Coffee or tea
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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Steve S.
May 27, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Shinar was good and I would have given her five stars, but unfortunately she was late for our first meal service and that affected our program. However, she did agree to stay on and help coordinate subsequent meal services, which was not part of her original scope of work. That was very helpful.
Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Gluten free or celiac • Meal delivered • Only once • At the pro’s location
Personal Chef
Linda R.
Nov 27, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Shinar is a gem. I am so fortunate to have found her. I needed to find a chef to prepare and serve fine restaurant quality food to my parents in their home on a regular basis. Chef Shinar prepared an outstanding tasting menu for my parents as an introduction to her cuisine. Everything was delicious. Chef Shinar is very easy to communicate with and we were able to fine tune things to perfection in a very short time.
Pics are of Stuffed Clam appetizer. Caprese stuffed chicken breast w spinach and salmon atop black rice w veggies and a whole filet mignon.
Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • American - casual • French • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • A few times per week • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Christine K.
May 21, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
If there was only an option for 10 stars! Chef Shinar was incredibly responsive (we had a very tight deadline). She gave incredible thought to the menu and handled our event with the utmost professionalism. The food was amazing and our clients were incredibly impressed.
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • $81 - $100 per person • The personal chef travels to me
Personal Chef
Scott D.
Nov 29, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Shinar pulled off Thanksgiving dinner for my family with less than a day's notice.
The food was great. Everything was on point.
Tell her what you want and she'll make it amazing.
I can't wait to book her with advance notice and see what she comes up with. She's officially my go to chef in Los Angeles.
Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Dessert • American - formal • American - casual • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Annie D.
Feb 24, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Everything was wonderful from start to finish with Chef Shinar! She made great suggestions as well! So happy we went with her and everyone loved her cooking. Definitely recommend and will look forward to working with her again.
Personal Chef
Credentials
Background Check
Shinar Mattox
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
No. Individual needs and preferences determine pricing structure.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Listening to their goals, tastes and dietary concerns/restrictions. Making an assessment and plan tailored around these preferences.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Over a decade of professional food prep. Worked with Food Matters for years learning the nature of food in its raw state, benefits or organic and temperature sensitive preparation, also supplemental and nutrient balance.
