Culinary Mercenary
Culinary Mercenary

Culinary Mercenary

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Introduction
Experienced and awarded Private estate Chef with a demonstrated history of working in the restaurant and catering industries, specializing in Mediterranean cuisines with a Moroccan sub-specialty. 2018 NVFF Opening Gala Featured Chef, 2017 Food and Wine "Ten to Taste", 2016 SF Chronicle "Cabernet, Cookoff", 2015 Wine Spectator "Best of the Valley" 2012, 2013, 2014 winner SFTT peoples choice "Best private chef service", Wild food Foraging instructor. Skilled in Menu Engineering, Event Logistics, Training, Recipe Creation, Foraged Ingredients, Mycology, Catering, Food & Beverage, Food Cost Analysis, and Cooking. Strong entrepreneurship professional with a BFA from U-Arts, and a PA focused in Sports Nutrition from Solano Community College.
Overview

Hired 10 times

4 employees

13 years in business

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

Projects and media

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Projects and media

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Reviews
Exceptional 5.0

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Jake P.
Feb 26, 2012
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Virginia W.
Aug 1, 2013
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I am very happy with the food Christian has provided. It was a difficult time as there was a heat spell, and he had to leave the prepared food in a farm shed for us to pick up. Everything stayed cold, as he packed the food with freezer packs perfectly. He customizes meals to order. A splendid alternative for those who need a bit of help in the kitchen.
Culinary Mercenary's reply
Thank you so much, Virgina! It is a pleasure to assist you!
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Rick E.
Jul 14, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack

We held our 40th Anniversary in Napa last year and Christian provided our welcome dinner, lunch and brunch during the weekend. We're foodies and love 5 star quality service -- Christian exceeded our every expectation. From his innovative dishes and high quality ingredients to his beautiful presentations of the meals and charming interaction with our guests. Christian and his staff were fantastic...total professionals. I'd highly recommend them when the food and service really count.
Wedding and Event Catering
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Mahnaz A.
Dec 8, 2013
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I wish there were more stars to choose for rating your service. Phenomenal job!!!!! There is no word that can describe Christian's professionalism and service. The food was scrumptious, presentation was amazing and service was professional. He helped me with all the planning and was ready to solve any problem. I can not express my gratitude to Christian and his amazing team. All the guest in our party were amazed with food and service. Thank you so much Christian. You are the best.
Culinary Mercenary's reply
Thank you for such an amazing review! It was truly a pleasure working with you, I wish you all the best!
Wedding and Event Catering
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Peter B.
Sep 23, 2013
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Hired on Thumbtack

Trying to find a caterer was the most stressful part of planning my wedding until I found Christian through thumbtack. His first email response had a full quote based on the information I gave him. He was very professional and very interested in making the wedding meet my every expectation and then some. He noticed that I was a big Lord of the Rings fan and he offered to do a rustic themed meal which I had not even considered. It was so much fun and everyone loved it. It was a home wedding with 60 guest. I loved the fact that Christian and his crew came to our home and cooked everything on site. Even used the fresh figs right off my tree. He slow roasted the heritage full hog right in the drive way so the aromas filled the air of the venue. We had sautéed haricot vertes with caramelized garlic, garden picked sugar pumpkins, acorn squash and cabrioles mesquite smoked slow roasted with maple butter, fennel an orange salad with fresh figs, oyster mushroom gravy, rosemary roasted heirloom potatoes with grey sea salt, house pickled red cabbage, artisan breads from the Model bakery, local cheeses with honeycomb, Pate de malison with duck fois, local olives and house made pickles. The food was to die for and the talk of the night. there was plenty of food for everyone. His crew was equally as nice and attentive to all our needs and I had guest tell me how nice they were. I had told Christian that we had a lot of guest staying over at the house. It was nice to come in and find some very beautiful trays of fruits and cheeses set up in the kitchen for my after the party guest. He did all this within my budget. I can't say enough. He is an amazing chef. Thank you Christian for giving me my dream wedding. Sincerely Peter B.
Culinary Mercenary's reply
Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your special day! We had a wonderful time, and wish you all the best!
Wedding and Event Catering
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