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Shef Steff
Shef Steff

Excellent 4.9

(16)

Excellent 4.9

(16)

Great value
  • 28 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Menifee, CA
  • 28 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Menifee, CA
Amanda D. says, "Chef Steph was absolutely amazing! She prepared dinner for our party of 30 for our family reunion. From the very beginning, she was very responsive and easy to work with, helping us create the perfect menu for our group.The prime rib was cooked to perfection and full of flavor and he mashed potatoes were absolutely out of this world! She truly had something for everyone, from homemade macaroni and cheese and chicken tenders that the toddlers loved to a delicious prime rib dinner for the adults, complete with appetizers and fresh salads. Everything was beautifully prepared, organized, and delicious. Chef Steph made our evening stress free and memorable, and we couldn’t have been happier with our experience. We look forward to using Chef Steph again in the future and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional private chef!"See more
Amanda D. says, "Chef Steph was absolutely amazing! She prepared dinner for our party of 30 for our family reunion. From the very beginning, she was very responsive and easy to work with, helping us create the perfect menu for our group.The prime rib was cooked to perfection and full of flavor and he mashed potatoes were absolutely out of this world! She truly had something for everyone, from homemade macaroni and cheese and chicken tenders that the toddlers loved to a delicious prime rib dinner for the adults, complete with appetizers and fresh salads. Everything was beautifully prepared, organized, and delicious. Chef Steph made our evening stress free and memorable, and we couldn’t have been happier with our experience. We look forward to using Chef Steph again in the future and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional private chef!"
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L.O.V.E. Premier Catering & Events
L.O.V.E. Premier Catering & Events

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Exceptional 5.0

(64)

Exceptional 5.0

(64)

  • 127 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Menifee, CA
  • 127 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Menifee, CA
Vickie A. says, "I can’t say enough about Chef Shi and her delicious food!! She was immediate in her responses & answering my questions. I had never hired a caterer before and she put me immediately at ease. She was willing to taylor the food to my Mothers preferences. I was hosting a birthday party for my Mom who turned 90 in October! We chose a traditional mexican menu (my moms favorite cuisine) for a dozen guests. Chef Shi made beef enchiladas, a taco bar with beef and chicken both with grilled veggies, two types of tortillas with ALL the toppings! Her guacamole was DELISH! As well as rice, beans and I requested elote corn. That corn dish, straight off the cobb, was the BEST!! But so was EVERYTHING she made. My guests all went for 2nd helpings! Our guests all commented how delicious everything was, which made me a happy hostess. Chef Chi and her assistant Destiny showed up on time, both so kind and professional. They had all the dishes cooked and ready before our gusts arrived. They set it all up buffet style, extremely well organized. They then set the table with disposable, yet elegant plates and gold toned utensils. These ladies set a beautiful table. Our guests all commented on how lovely it all looked. I would not hesitate to hire Chef Shi in a heartbeat!! And I will hire her again next time I host a party with many gusts. Thanks for all your hard work Chef Shi!!!!! Your food made my party a complete success!!"See more
Vickie A. says, "I can’t say enough about Chef Shi and her delicious food!! She was immediate in her responses & answering my questions. I had never hired a caterer before and she put me immediately at ease. She was willing to taylor the food to my Mothers preferences. I was hosting a birthday party for my Mom who turned 90 in October! We chose a traditional mexican menu (my moms favorite cuisine) for a dozen guests. Chef Shi made beef enchiladas, a taco bar with beef and chicken both with grilled veggies, two types of tortillas with ALL the toppings! Her guacamole was DELISH! As well as rice, beans and I requested elote corn. That corn dish, straight off the cobb, was the BEST!! But so was EVERYTHING she made. My guests all went for 2nd helpings! Our guests all commented how delicious everything was, which made me a happy hostess. Chef Chi and her assistant Destiny showed up on time, both so kind and professional. They had all the dishes cooked and ready before our gusts arrived. They set it all up buffet style, extremely well organized. They then set the table with disposable, yet elegant plates and gold toned utensils. These ladies set a beautiful table. Our guests all commented on how lovely it all looked. I would not hesitate to hire Chef Shi in a heartbeat!! And I will hire her again next time I host a party with many gusts. Thanks for all your hard work Chef Shi!!!!! Your food made my party a complete success!!"
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Irina's Kitchen
Irina's Kitchen

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Exceptional 5.0

(35)

Exceptional 5.0

(35)

Great value
  • 33 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Menifee, CA
  • 33 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Menifee, CA
Kat S. says, "We’ve had such a wonderful experience with our chef! She does an excellent job every time, and the food is always absolutely delicious. Everything she prepares tastes fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully made, and we’re consistently impressed with the quality of her cooking. She’s also reliable, professional, and a pleasure to work with. She does a great job accommodating our preferences and making meals that we genuinely look forward to eating. Having her cook for us has made our lives so much easier while still allowing us to enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals. Easily comparable to restaurant meals. Not to mention she is a true joy to be around, I love our talks and the stories she shares! We’re so happy we found her and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, dependable private chef. We couldn’t be happier!"See more
Kat S. says, "We’ve had such a wonderful experience with our chef! She does an excellent job every time, and the food is always absolutely delicious. Everything she prepares tastes fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully made, and we’re consistently impressed with the quality of her cooking. She’s also reliable, professional, and a pleasure to work with. She does a great job accommodating our preferences and making meals that we genuinely look forward to eating. Having her cook for us has made our lives so much easier while still allowing us to enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals. Easily comparable to restaurant meals. Not to mention she is a true joy to be around, I love our talks and the stories she shares! We’re so happy we found her and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, dependable private chef. We couldn’t be happier!"
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Thomas Jamison Personal Chef
Thomas Jamison Personal Chef

Exceptional 5.0

(5)

Exceptional 5.0

(5)

  • 6 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Menifee, CA
  • 6 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Menifee, CA
Swetha G. says, "Chef Jamison was truly wonderful, and we feel so lucky to have had him cook for us. Every single thing he made was absolutely delicious. You could really taste the care, passion, and thought he put into every dish, and honestly, we enjoyed every bite. Beyond the incredible food, Jamison was such a pleasure to have around. He was warm, friendly, easygoing, and incredibly easy to work with. He made everything feel so natural and effortless, and his personality added so much to the experience. It’s rare to come across someone who is not only exceptionally talented at what they do but is also such a genuinely lovely person. Jamison is truly one of a kind. He went above and beyond, and we couldn’t recommend him more highly. We would absolutely have him cook for us again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Jamison, for making our experience so special — you are simply superb! ❤️"See more
Swetha G. says, "Chef Jamison was truly wonderful, and we feel so lucky to have had him cook for us. Every single thing he made was absolutely delicious. You could really taste the care, passion, and thought he put into every dish, and honestly, we enjoyed every bite. Beyond the incredible food, Jamison was such a pleasure to have around. He was warm, friendly, easygoing, and incredibly easy to work with. He made everything feel so natural and effortless, and his personality added so much to the experience. It’s rare to come across someone who is not only exceptionally talented at what they do but is also such a genuinely lovely person. Jamison is truly one of a kind. He went above and beyond, and we couldn’t recommend him more highly. We would absolutely have him cook for us again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Jamison, for making our experience so special — you are simply superb! ❤️"

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You can take private cooking classes to have fun, to learn a new skill, to improve your health, to bond with your partner, to enjoy a playful first date or to have a unique birthday party experience. Nationally the average cost of private cooking lessons ranges between $100 and $150. Prices can vary, depending on where you live, the type of cooking class you’re taking, the ingredients the chef provides, and the reputation of the chef. Cooking classes with Anthony Bourdain will clearly cost more than classes with a local restaurant owner. The number of people in the class will also affect the cost, with group lessons often priced per person to account for the cost of ingredients. For example, for group lessons, a brunch workshop may cost an average of $70 per person, a steak dinner with sides could cost an average of $80-$85 per person, and a sushi lesson could cost an average of $100 per person. Ingredients play a major role in cost, as the chef will pre-purchase the food you will be working with. Weekday classes will usually cost less than weekend classes.

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