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The Polished Fork

$120/person
Starting price


Scheduling
Budget per person

Responds in about 1 hour


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About
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.
Overview

Hired 111 times

Serves Gardena, CA

Background checked

15 employees

6 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, Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2024

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2023

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2022

Services offered
Event type
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, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Exceptional 5.0

106 reviews

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Saundra S.

2 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

I hired Chef Christoff for a private dinner during a bachelorette weekend and it was truly one of the highlights of the trip! From start to finish, everything was organized, professional and absolutely delicious. The food was incredible and the presentation was top-notch. Chef Christoff created such a fun and elevated dining experience right in our rental home, for never being in that kitchen before it was seamless. Everyone in the group was so impressed! Not only with the food but also with how warm and engaging they were throughout the night. I can’t recommend them enough for any special event. This was a 10/10 experience we’ll never forget!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • I'm flexible • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - formal • Italian • French • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Past Customer

Oct 8, 2025

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Kathy G.

Jul 13, 2025

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Debbie W.

Mar 16, 2025

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Christoff was on time, created a wonderful experience and cooked us a delicious meal. Look no further, he is the chef for you!!

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

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Phong N.

2 weeks ago

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The food was great. The service was great. My only criticism has to do with responsiveness. At times, it’s difficult to get a timely response. Because this was my first time using a private chef, I needed more timely responses. But the day of the event was great and Chef Christoff was very good and professional. Food was excellent. I highly recommend him. He came , cooked, served and cleaned it all up. I had ZERO worries. So all of my worries prior to the event were allayed. Thank you.

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

The Polished Fork's reply
Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I also want to sincerely thank you for your honest feedback regarding responsiveness. During peak holiday seasons, my schedule becomes extremely full with events, menu planning, and on-site execution, which can occasionally affect response times. That said, I completely understand how important timely communication is—especially for first-time private chef clients—and your feedback is very valuable to me. I’m grateful for your patience and am happy to hear that once the day arrived, everything exceeded expectations and allowed you to fully relax and enjoy the experience. It was a pleasure cooking for you, and I’m honored to know you felt confident and worry-free during your event. Thank you again for the recommendation.
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Christoff Newberger