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Chef Daniella, Dani Bensimon Catering

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$50/person
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Responds in about 1 hour


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About
I believe in superb hospitality and creating an amazing culinary experience for all my clients. From sourcing the highest quality ingredients to beautiful presentations, Dani Bensimon Catering will ensure that your event is a success. I still love to cook, even after 10 years as a private chef. My passion drives my business. Please note- I have a $500 minimum for delivery. $1000 for at home dinners.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 292 times

Serves Oakland, CA

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4 employees

11 years in business

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

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Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

Cold beverages (alcoholic)

Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

Projects and media

500 photos

Projects and media

500 photos

Reviews

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

Excellent 4.9

173 reviews

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Coreen C.

Jun 7, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • French • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Nicole A.

Apr 17, 2025

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Working with Chef Danielle was an absolute pleasure! Everything from the prep/planning all the way to the incredible quality/taste of the meal she made us, I simply could not recommend her and her talents enough! She also made the best banana bread myself and our whole office had ever had.

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Breakfast / brunch • I'm flexible • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Cheryl R.

Mar 21, 2025

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Awesome chef to work with, great energy and passion for her food (which was amazing; the flavors, the presentation, the love in every dish!), high level of service and attention to detail, and overall perfect chef for our private event. Would absolutely hire Dani again!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Dessert • French • Asian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Barbecue • Indian • Mexican / Latin American • Southern • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Ann D.

Mar 17, 2025

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Details: Brunch / dinner party • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - formal • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Siena N.

Aug 30, 2025

We had the most wonderful experience with Chef Daniella and Dani Bensimon Catering! Everything was absolutely delicious – from the perfectly cooked lamb and fish to the fresh, colorful salads and sides. Each dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Chef Daniella thought of everything – from the food to the bar and cocktails, which were carefully curated, and even making sure we had a beautiful cake. The organization and cleanup afterwards were seamless, which made the whole evening stress-free for us. I’m so happy we chose Chef Daniella – she truly provided everything from A to Z and exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended!
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Daniella Bensimon