Irina's Kitchen

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Dedicated culinary professional with a passion for crafting exquisite dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Committed to creating visually stunning plates, understanding that the dining experience begins with the eyes. Firm believer in the power of food to bring people together, adept at catering to diverse budgets and dietary restrictions. Tailoring menus to individual tastes while offering the option of well-curated set menus for a seamless dining experience. Strives to provide clients with a unique and memorable culinary journey.

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 22 times

Serves Murrieta, CA

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3 employees

15 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2024

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Additional food/drink

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.

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Ron C.

Aug 7, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Just can't imagine an experience being any better or more pleasant than this personal chef did for my family. They were truly surprised and thrilled with the experience. My son claims it was the best birthday present -by far in his 50 years. All these accolades are from a family that have traveled the world for the last ten years. Sure the experience of having a private chef was unexpected and unique, Irina 's magical food prep was enhanced by her personality, charm and satisfaction of joining a lovely family in the celebration of a 50th birthday. They all had a blast. How can

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Hannah R.

May 19, 2025

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Mexican / Latin American • Dairy intolerant • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Jacob B.

Feb 18, 2024

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I hired Irina to cook for my parents. It was a Christmas gift experience. first time hiring a personal chef. Let me just say Irina delivered! quality food, impressive presentation, and an amazing chef to work with. I WILL be hiring Irina again as this was too awesome of an experience not to have again. THANK YOU!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Justine H.

Jan 15, 2024

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Details: Regular meal • 2 guests • Lunch • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Asian • French • Indian • Barbecue • American - casual • I'm flexible • Weekly • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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ELLIE Y.

2 days ago

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This was such a wonderful experience. 5, “50years of friendship”, friends rented a VRBO and had Irina cook for us. She made my preparation seamless and worked with me diligently to pull off a great surprise. The food could not have been more delicious. The surprise included all of us coming back to our VRBO to the most wonderful smells of garlic and herbs and home cooking at its finest. Irina had set a most beautiful table outside where we would dine after about an hour of relaxation before our 6:30 dinner time. I can’t say enough about how wonderful she is!! A lifetime memory for us!! THANK YOU IRINA!!! Ellie & the Cistas!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • I'm flexible • French • Asian • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Barbecue • Indian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Irina Santiago

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