I’m currently accepting a limited number of private events each month, focusing on celebrations, intimate dinners, and high-end gatherings where the food is an important part of the occasion.
Every event begins with a conversation. I create a customized menu around the season, the setting, your guests, and the kind of evening you want to have—from an elegant dinner for eight to a relaxed California-style gathering or a larger celebration.
I bring more than 25 years of professional kitchen, catering, and private-chef experience to the table, with food that is thoughtful, generous, seasonal, and designed for the people actually eating it.
Because I take only a select number of private clients each month, I’m best suited for hosts looking for something personal and memorable rather than a standard catering package.
Tell me a little about your gathering, your guests, and what you’re imagining. We’ll build the menu from there.
Overview
Hired 80 times
Background checked
1 employee
7 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, and Zelle.
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2025
2021
Services offered
Event type
Brunch
Holiday meal
Shower
Social occasion
Additional food/drink
Dessert
Cuisine types
American - casual
American - formal
Italian
Southern
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Great 4.7
53 reviews
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Cami D.
Jun 20, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Tim prepared a 5 course dinner for 8 in honor of my daughter’s 8th grade promotion. He is busy, so we had a few communication mishaps during the planning stages, but once he arrived, he truly delivered…and now I know why he’s so busy! We have hired many chefs over the years and this meal was definitely one of the best. The food was fresh, thoughtful, well portioned and delicious. He also seamlessly accommodated two guests with gluten allergies and one with a dairy allergy My kitchen was spotless at the end of the night and Chef Tim navigated the evening with humor and professionalism…I would hire him again!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • French • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Chef Timothy Brice's reply
Thank you so much Cami! I really enjoyed cooking for you and your family.
Personal Chef
Robert I.
Feb 25, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
This review is long overdue. We are repeat clients of Chef Tim and will continue to ask for his help in creating a wonderful experience for our guests in the years to come. In December 2024 he created beautiful menus for back-to-back holiday parties over a single weekend. He was creative and communicative throughout the process of nailing down our menus. He came early and prepared with wonderful waitstaff. And of course Chef Tim with his dry wit charmed all our guests with a few asking for his contact information. The food was amazing, so flavorful and beautiful to look at as well. I wish I took photos but having two parties two days in a row, it was pretty crazy. But I didn’t need to worry about the food: ) Until the next one Chef Tim, Cheers!
Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Robert I.
Feb 25, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Tim made a wonderful dinner for my family in celebration of my Mother who passed unexpectedly a day after Christmas. He prepared a wonderful surf n turf dinner which everyone loved including some very picky guests. I loved how personable and fun Chef Tim was with our guests. My Father just raved about the food and Chef Tim’s very entertaining stories. Thank you Chef Tim for making my Mother’s memorial dinner so special and delicious.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Dianne R.
Nov 21, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had Claudio as our chef last night for an in house dining experience on a girl’s weekend celebrating a birthday. It was amazing and the dinner was delicious. I worked with Tim to book the event and plan the menu. Tim always responded quickly and the process was seamless. I would highly recommend this business for any in home dinners or catering. Claudio was the perfect chef and the food was spot on.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Mexican / Latin American • American - casual • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Kelsey D.
Nov 9, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Tim was awesome. The food was amazing: short ribs were absolutely delicious; his sauces were unique, with the right amount of spice, and mind blowingly good; the mac and cheese was a huge hit. He accommodated all of our allergies and dietary restrictions, which meant he made the entire meal gluten free, and no one else even realized it! He was also a delight to hang out with while he was cooking. He showed us how he was making some of the dishes, told us about the family origins of some of his recipes, and had some great stories to tell while we were eating! Leading up to the event he was incredibly responsive and a pleasure to work with while selecting the menu for the event. 10/10 service!
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Gluten free or celiac • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Credentials
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Timothy Brice
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Generally, pricing takes into account the number of guests, the amount of food required, all supplies and serve ware (should any be required), and any additional staff needed for the event.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Since I provide a full range of private chef services, from individual in-home parties to daily meals, taking the time to talk with the customer to fully understand their specific wants, needs, and dietary preferences and restrictions is vital. Then a custom menu is presented that both meet those needs and, hopefully, offers something new as well.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have spent over 25 years in professional kitchens throughout the San Francisco Bay area and cut my teeth the old fashioned way. My start was as a dishwasher working at a small restaurant. From there I was a prep cook, line cook, Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and finally Executive Chef. I have experience in multiple food styles and cuisines.
