Custom Creations
Custom Creations

Custom Creations

$70/person
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Introduction: 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 53 times

Serves Oakland, CA

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1 employee

23 years in business

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

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2016

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Reviews

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

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Mary H.
Jul 10, 2016
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i cannot recommend Chef Laura enough. I just hired Laura for a small dinner party for my mother-in-law's birthday and she was phenomenal and her dishes were delicious. This was my first time using a personal chef and Laura made the experience easy and enjoyable from start to finish. I looked at quite a few local chefs when I started thinking about a personal chef option and Laura was hands down the most responsive, helpful and offered the most menu options too. Not only did she prepare 3 amazing courses and a lovely cheese/meat platter, she printed off personalized menus, presented and served each lovely course, filled water and wine glasses throughout the night, cut and served the birthday cake (not to mention lit candles and helped my toddler bring it in to the bday girl) and left my kitchen looking spotless with dishes done and all. Oh and everything she made - including the pasta - was gluten free. Dealing with our party's dietary restrictions was no problem for Laura. It was the most stress-free dinner party I've ever hosted and my guests raved about the food. The portions were also large - such a good value. Having Laura in our kitchen was a joy - she is very nice, easy-going and personable. We will definitely be using Laura again in the future! Our guests were even asking for her contact info. Thank you, chef Laura!
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Elizabeth B.
Jul 6, 2016
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I was blown away with my experience with Chef Laura and Custom Creations. I received a quote for a personal chef to visit Sonoma County for a group of 12 ladies that was so affordable. Chef Laura worked with me to personalize the menu as well as suggested wine pairings for our dinner. Starter: BURRATA CHEESE, Prociutto di Parma, fig marmellata, grilled bread Salad: HEIRLOOM TOMATO, Fresh mozzarella, kalmata olives, pesto vinaigrette Entree: RIGATONI AND LAMB SAUSAGE, Red chard, soffrito, rosemary, ricotta cheese OR BAKED SEA BASS, Terrine of red potatoes, zucchini, tomato, onion, lemon-herb butter Dessert: FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE, Marinated strawberries and whipped cream She arrived on time (actually early), set the table for 12 and stayed until every last dish was clean and left the kitchen spotless - that in itself was priceless! Anyone who has prepared and cooked for a dinner for 12 knows it's almost impossible to enjoy yourself with your guests. Chef Laura took care of everything and left not a worry in the world to the host! The food was as good as it sounded/looked, and all very seasonal and fresh, which was one of my requests when preparing the menu. The portion sizes were perfect, and we all went to bed with a full bellies of great food. It was so fun to have Chef Laura serve and describe each dish, and she was very open to questions about recipes and preparation techniques. I wish I lived in the Bay Area, so I could use her for another event soon, but I will have to wait until another trip to the West Coast. I highly recommend Chef Laura and Custom Creations for your next event!
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Julie L.
Jul 4, 2017
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Laura was our personal chef for an evening. Eight girlfriends, fabulous evening, lots of wine and the food was delicious! Laura knows how to throw a party, everything was taken care of including dishes and clean up. Thank you.
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Leigh A.
Nov 7, 2016
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Laura was a complete pro from start to finish. She used to be the executive chef of a favorite restaurant of mine, so I felt confident going in that she would provide quality. And did she! I had 14 for dinner in a rental house, and she managed everything efficiently and calmly. She was friendly with my guests without being intrusive, commanded the room when she needed to explain each course, but then was mostly invisible the rest of the time, leaving us to enjoy our event. And the food was utterly fantastic - beautiful, flavorful and abundant. I recommend Laura and Custom Creations for your special event without hesitation.
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Luc J.
Feb 29, 2020
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Laura was very easy to work with, very responsive. The day of the event she was on time and served a perfect 5 course dinner made very efficiently in our kitchen that she left immaculate at the time of her departure. Thumbs up.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Custom Creations's reply
Thank you Luc! It was a pleasure working with you and meeting your lovely family.
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Laura Guagliano