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Custom Creations

$70/person
Starting price


Scheduling
Budget per person

Responds in about 3 hours


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About
My personal chef services provide an elegant and easy way to entertain in your own home. Whether it is for a special occasion or a dinner party for friends, I will design and prepare the menu you are dreaming of. I am professional, quick to respond to clients and easy to work with and best of all I handle all aspects of your event including spotless clean up. The best part of my job is working directly with the client to make their vision a reality. Taking the pressure off the host so they can enjoy their event as their guests do. There is no better reward than that of a job well done and happy clients.
Overview

Hired 60 times

Serves Oakland, CA

Background checked

1 employee

25 years in business

Business hours

Sun10:00 am - 11:00 pmMon10:00 am - 11:00 pm

Payment methods

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

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Services offered

Event type

Wedding

Birthday or anniversary party

Dinner party

Corporate event

Meal

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

Coffee or tea

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Reviews

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

Exceptional 5.0

46 reviews

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Mark N.

Oct 18, 2025

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I've never used a private chef before, but after this experience, I wish I had. Custom Creations was beyond excellent. The level of service was wonderful, but in the end, it's the food that matters most and she was commendable in in that area. I am now hooked on the private chef experience and will definitely use her again.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Italian • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Kate D.

Apr 21, 2025

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Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • French • Family style • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering
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Sherry L.

Apr 26, 2017

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Michele H.

Jun 4, 2017

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Audrey L.

Nov 3, 2015

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Credentials
Background Check

Laura Guagliano