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Irina's Kitchen
Irina's Kitchen

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Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

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  • 33 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Mission Viejo, CA
  • 33 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Mission Viejo, 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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L.O.V.E. Premier Catering & Events
L.O.V.E. Premier Catering & Events

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Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

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In high demand
  • 123 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Mission Viejo, CA
  • 123 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Mission Viejo, CA

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Kelli V. says, "My line sisters and I celebrated 25 years of membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc this year and decided to travel to wine country in Temecula, CA to celebrate. I contacted Chef Shi to be our private chef for a day. The excitement in Chef’s voice each time we spoke (leading up to our trip) let me know that we were in for a treat. She and her assistant Jessica were amazing from start to finish! They were personable, lighthearted and fun. We decided on doing a brunch and a dinner. She created custom menus to fit all of our dietary restrictions/preferences and the food was WONDERFUL!! She created a full experience for us from the table decor to custom cocktails/mocktails. The attention to detail was appreciated and the best part of it all is we didn’t have to lift a finger. She did everything for us and left the kitchen spotless, just as she found it. I highly recommend her any event."See more
Kelli V. says, "My line sisters and I celebrated 25 years of membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc this year and decided to travel to wine country in Temecula, CA to celebrate. I contacted Chef Shi to be our private chef for a day. The excitement in Chef’s voice each time we spoke (leading up to our trip) let me know that we were in for a treat. She and her assistant Jessica were amazing from start to finish! They were personable, lighthearted and fun. We decided on doing a brunch and a dinner. She created custom menus to fit all of our dietary restrictions/preferences and the food was WONDERFUL!! She created a full experience for us from the table decor to custom cocktails/mocktails. The attention to detail was appreciated and the best part of it all is we didn’t have to lift a finger. She did everything for us and left the kitchen spotless, just as she found it. I highly recommend her any event."
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An Affair to Remember
An Affair to Remember

5.0

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5.0

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  • Serves Mission Viejo, CA
  • Serves Mission Viejo, CA
Annemarie F. says, "I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying several meals prepared by An Affair to Remember, and everything is always absolutely delicious. The salmon Wellington is one dish that really stands out — perfectly cooked, beautifully presented, and genuinely one of those meals you keep thinking about afterward.. like years afterwards. What makes her food even more special is how much she truly loves cooking for people. She puts her care and heart into every meal, and you can taste the difference. Dessert, don’t even think about skipping this! The poached pear dessert was incredible — elegant, flavorful, and the perfect ending to the meal. Her cakes are also AMAZING. Every one I’ve tried has been delicious, beautifully made, and always a huge hit. You can tell this isn’t just cooking for her — it comes from her heart and her skills are the cherry on top. I can’t recommend An Affair to Remember higher enough."See more
Annemarie F. says, "I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying several meals prepared by An Affair to Remember, and everything is always absolutely delicious. The salmon Wellington is one dish that really stands out — perfectly cooked, beautifully presented, and genuinely one of those meals you keep thinking about afterward.. like years afterwards. What makes her food even more special is how much she truly loves cooking for people. She puts her care and heart into every meal, and you can taste the difference. Dessert, don’t even think about skipping this! The poached pear dessert was incredible — elegant, flavorful, and the perfect ending to the meal. Her cakes are also AMAZING. Every one I’ve tried has been delicious, beautifully made, and always a huge hit. You can tell this isn’t just cooking for her — it comes from her heart and her skills are the cherry on top. I can’t recommend An Affair to Remember higher enough."

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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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