Chef Marlee Belmonte

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About

With a decade of professional cooking experience under my belt, I focus on using quality ingredients to make delicious food. I showed off my skills during my television debut on the Food Network's "Chopped" in 2019, and I continue to cater large events, cook intimate in-home dinner parties and brunches, and teach all ages the ins and outs of the kitchen. Most recently, I was the corporate executive chef for Thumbtack HQ in San Francisco, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, have also started teaching virtual cooking classes! It is my greatest pleasure to work with you to fill the hearts and stomachs of the ones you love. Some of my competitors are cheaper, but I will take the time to make sure you're 100% satisfied.

Overview

Hired 12 times

Background checked

1 employee

6 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMonClosed

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.

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2021

Services offered

Desired cooking skills

Basic cooking skills

Knife skills

Soups and sauces

Roasting and braising

Interested cuisines

American

Japanese

Chinese

Indian

Work location

My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

Projects and media

Reviews

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

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Monica K.

Jan 2, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Date night • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef

Robert L.

Feb 15, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

My wife and I can’t say enough great things about Chef Marlee. From the moment I was in contact with her she was so easy to talk to and plan with. She helped come up with the menu, the ambiance, and was trustworthy and efficient all the way through. She was so easy to be around and created a relaxing environment for my wife and I to enjoy. Chef Marlee’s food was amazing!! It was that home cooked, high quality, beautifully presented, food made from the heart and home kind. It was delicious! Marlee helped make a beautiful surprise for my wife come to life. We can’t thank her enough.

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef

Prachi S.

Dec 20, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

Marlee made our dinner truly special! She understood our needs and preferences very well and presented us with the most flavorful meal that tasted amazing and looked beautiful! We will be sure to have Marlee again, and refer to friends as well.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Indian • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef

Maya P.

Jan 19, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

I was looking to have someone to cook my lunches for work . I wanted to eat plans based because I am vegetarian and between running a business and kids I needed help . Marlee was so kind and took the time to hear what I like or wish to have ready to eat and she is an amazing chef ! My lunch boxes are so yammy and pretty ! She even started to make our family some full dinners options . Everything is unbelievable good, fresh and yammy ! She delivers it once a week and makes my life easier . We are on a regular weekly menu.

Details: Regular meal • 2 guests • Lunch • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • French • Barbecue • Indian • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal delivered • Weekly • At the pro’s location

Personal Chef

Diana H.

Jan 15, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: 6 - 10 people • American • Basic cooking skills • No dietary restrictions • Teenager (13 - 17) • Intermediate • My home, venue, etc.

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Maria Belmonte

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I pride myself in my ability to work with my clients to determine and stay within the budget we have set together. I will ask a series of questions in order to find out the price range in which we can make their vision a reality. I typically budget food costs, travel costs, equipment, and labor into one grand total, but I promise to break it down clearly and transparently so that clients understand exactly what they are paying for.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We will set up a phone or video chat (due to COVID-19) in order to determine all details.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a decade of professional kitchen and teaching experience. I have worked such places in the Bay Area as Chez Panisse, Ramen Shop, and most recently, I was the corporate executive chef for Thumbtack HQ in San Francisco.

Chef Marlee Belmonte

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