The Kookery

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Founded by Food Network winning chef, Shieya Evans, The Kookery Scratch Kitchen is an eclectic food purveyor, bringing you regional twists on wholesome classic dishes. We pride ourselves on using only the freshest ingredients and hand making each and every sumptuous bite that your guest will enjoy. Whether its artfully created small bites or a multi course plated experience we will give each and every dish that extra wow factor through use of flavor, unique ingredients and cutting edge techniques. Come explore the gastronomic! culinary creations our clients have experienced. From the first moment of contact we are here to cater to your every need. Making your dream gathering a reality by focusing on everything from the big picture down to the minute details. Whether you have a clear vision or are unsure of the direction, Chef Shieya and our creative staff will work with you to curate an event that is as unique as you are! We will coordinate with other vendors and delegate tasks leaving you to fully enjoy your celebration with your guests.

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Hired 45 times

Background checked

16 employees

10 years in business

Business hours

Sun1:00 pm - 11:59 pmMon4:00 pm - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2023

2022

Services offered

Event type

Wedding

Birthday or anniversary party

Dinner party

Corporate event

Meal

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

Non-alcoholic drinks

Alcoholic drinks

Coffee or tea

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

Exceptional 5.0

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Rodrigo M.

Dec 2, 2024

We cannot say enough great things about Chef Shieya and the team of The Kookery! They catered our wedding, and everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. From our initial consultation to the big day itself, the team was so professional and genuinely passionate about their craft. The food was incredible! Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. Our guests complimented the entire menu so much. They even went above and beyond to accommodate dietary restrictions without sacrificing taste or quality. The staff was attentive, friendly, and efficient, ensuring everything ran smoothly throughout the event. Their attention to detail and commitment to making our day special were more than evident. If you’re looking for a catering company that will exceed your expectations, look no further. We are so grateful to The Kookery for helping make our wedding day unforgettable.

Louis R.

Nov 17, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Non-alcoholic drinks • Alcoholic drinks • Coffee or tea • American - formal • Vegan • American - casual • Plated meal • I'm flexible • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 20 - 29 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Serving and warming equipment • Table décor • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Kaitlin K.

Aug 12, 2024

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We loved our event with the Kookery! The food was delicious and got many compliments from our guests. We look forward to using them again for our next fancy dinner party!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • I'm flexible • Dessert • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Mexican / Latin American • American - formal • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Juan S.

Nov 13, 2025

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The cooking was exceptional, with amazing food and great flavors that left our party guests mesmerized.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • American - formal • Vegetarian or vegan • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef

Lauren R.

Apr 19, 2023

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Shieya was excellent!! She and her team catered a 20 person sit down dinner at my home. She created and stuck to the cocktail hour/dinner schedule. She was flexible on menu creation. The food was delicious and my kitchen was clean when she left. Shieya also brought a bartender who was excellent and made delicious custom cocktails. Her bartender was also much more reasonably priced than going through a separate bar tending service. I was not very experienced in in-home catered dinners and Shieya talked be through the whole process. My event went so smoothly and I got tons of compliments. I'd definitely use the Kookery again!!

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • American - formal • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 20 - 29 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

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Beth Flotho

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We offer up front pricing and packages so there will be no additional, unexpected fees.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After the initial contact here on Thumbtack I will email you our current menu of all our services. Once we have menu selections I will draft a proposal/ estimate for your approval. A deposit is required to save the date! But we can still fine tune the details all the way up to a few days before the event when the balance is paid.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have done everything in the kitchen from washing dishes to expediting busy restaurants and creating recipes. Worked for world renowned catering company serving events like the Oscars and more.

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