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About
Born Toronto Canada and grew up cooking with my Swiss grandmother. I knew from a very young age that I wanted to be a chef. Since the time I have taken my love for cooking and traveling around the world. Starting in the great country of United States where I went to school at The Art Institute of Minneapolis and got my Bachelors in Culinary Management after that I started at Michael Mina’s Washing D.C Bourbon steak, then transferred to San Francisco at multiple Michael Mina restaurants, there I met my now husband who is french and we moved to France together for four years where I worked at the Michelin star restaurant in The Eiffel Tower “Jules Verne”. But my love for California stayed in my heart and after four years I brought my french husband back to Los Angeles with me where we now reside. There is nothing like the fresh produce and agriculture of California. My style of cooking is farm to table with an asian influence. My style is finesse with a casual touch with my food, flavor and presentation are very important.
Meal preparation, I prepare everything for you and deliver to your door. I can customize the menu to your needs. I am a certified Health Coach through IIN and Ecornell, I understand how to specialize to each diet (keto, gluten free, low carb or healthier eating) flavor being the key component. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner or anything in-between.
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Overview
Hired 14 times
Serves Los Angeles, CA
Background checked
2 employees
3 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Lyman F.
Mar 18, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Every aspect of the meal (and experience) we had was top notch. They were responsive, reliable and punctual. Chef Cedric worked great with our kids and proceeded to cook my wife and I one of the best meals we’ve had (ever). It was easily the highlight of her birthday. The flavor profile was just extraordinary and all of the little items we requested, were followed. The food quality, value and overall service was simply 5 star. Will reach out to them again for next event we need. Highly recommend!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Morgan M.
Apr 29, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
I can’t recommend chef Samantha enough! She and her assistant Emma made a BEAUTIFUL multi-course brunch, poolside snacks, and dinner for my bachelorette party weekend and it was a hit. They are kind, efficient, make delicious and beautifully plated food, and kept things clean and tidy. Samantha was so responsive and answered all my questions through our scheduling process. Book her for all your private chef needs!!!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Breakfast / brunch • Dessert • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • A few times per day • My home, venue, etc.
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Lauren B.
Mar 18, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
SO impressed with Chef Samantha - she put together the perfect menu for a small 40th birthday dinner for me and some friends. The food was absolutely delicious, her communication was excellent and they left the kitchen spotless. Would absolutely recommend.
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Asian • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Lucy N.
Sep 5, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Samantha and Cedric were hired to prepare a dinner for a bachelorette party. The overall experience was amazing and exceeded our expectations. We had a mix of different food preferences, they were able to accommodate everyone. The food was so delicious, everyone was ranting and raving about it for the rest of the bachelorette weekend. The bride-to-be food is potatoes and she can’t stop talking about the mashed potatoes haha. Chef Samantha and Cedric were very professional and personable. It was a delight to have someone prepare a wonderful and beautiful meal as well as serve and clean up. It was many of ours first private chef experience, it’ll be hard to top.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Mexican / Latin American • Italian • Asian • Barbecue • French • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Ella N.
Sep 9, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Samantha cooked us an amazing meal! They were on time, professional, friendly, and responsive. Great service and delicious meal!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Asian • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Samantha Kellenberger
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing starts at $75 per person
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
-I ask details on the event, once I have all the information I send a menu proposal with an estimated price.
-I ask for 50% down payment
-I will contact you a week before the event to confirm address, number of people and arrival time
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
- The Art Institute of Minnesota (Bachelors in Culinary Management)
- Health Coach Certified (IIN) and (Ecornell)
-Travel (Working with chefs around the world)