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About
Food is a conversation starter. The Salted Parlor is a boutique catering firm specializing in storytelling through food. We believe that great cooking not only celebrates the ingredients, but also celebrates the moment. Each Parlor “Session” is a unique, personalized and intimate experience featuring 100% from-scratch food focused on your unique story.
Owner and Executive Chef B.B. Huff, blends 15 years of storytelling in the nonprofit industry with nearly a decade in the culinary realm. Her palate is deeply rooted in her mother’s kitchen, nourished at the Culinary Institute of America and tempered at the LA Times Test Kitchen and running the Sur la Table Cooking School in Scottsdale, AZ.
Overview
Hired 81 times
Serves Oakland, CA
Background checked
1 employee
12 years in business
Business hours
Sun10:00 am - 9:00 pmMonClosed
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Cambria N.
Jun 21, 2021
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There are no words to express the level of quality, expertise and professionalism of Chef B.B. I hired for the 1st time ever for a birthday/father’s day brunch surprise for both my son and husband. Booking her services was super easy and discussing the theme and cadence of the menu was very collaborative. Chef has such a fresh take on how to use fresh ingredients and make delicious creations.
On the day of service, Chef was on time and ready to work. My husband and son was extremely surprised that someone else besides me was cooking first thing in the morning but the results was fabulous. Every single item on the menu was delicious and there were plenty leftovers for at least a couple of days. And Chef also cleaned our kitchen and left it immaculate. Just first class luxury service!!!!
I’m looking ahead on what other special occasions I can use as an excuse to have Chef B.B. back as this experience was Diamond quality. So glad I found her and so glad she was able to deliver!!!!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Premium (high end ingredients) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Leslie S.
Jan 21, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a great experience working with B.B. We developed our knife work, learned about different knives for different tasks, and how to safely use and clean them. As well, we spent time tasting and adjusting the ingredients in our dishes to make them suit our palates. Interesting to find other ways to make dishes more tasty other than using "salt" as well as ways to tone down the different flavours by using acidic compounds etc. Our Thai menu gave us ample opportunity to learn wok skills, new ways to slice and dice, and heating pans properly. Also leaving items to "cook" before stirring them was a good reminder. The five of us had an intriguing, rewarding experience enhanced by B.B.'s great experience with taste profiles, sense of humor and vast knowledge of the culinary arts. We will book this opportunity again! Thank you B.B!
Details: 3 - 5 people • Healthy • Knife skills • Basic cooking skills • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • Intermediate • My home, venue, etc.
Private Cooking Lessons
Kerry N.
Dec 15, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Every year around the holidays I do something with my adult daughters. This year we decided to hire a chef to help refine our baking skills. Chef BB was a great choice. She had all the skills you would want and really helped us understand the technic of baking much better. I would definitely recommend her for any group. That’s looking to have fun learning new techniques.
Details: 3 - 5 people • Italian • American • French • Baking - desserts and pastries • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.
Private Cooking Lessons
Bruce C.
Feb 6, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef B.B. was amazing. She met with me before our event so that we could customize everything we were going to do. She created the most incredible evening for the surprise party I arranged for my wife's birthday. Our group of 8 participated in a 2.5 hour cooking class, focused on Thai cuisine. Chef B.B. supplied everything we needed. Our group then had the chance to enjoy the dinner we created. Chef B.B. stayed the whole time and cleaned it all up while we were enjoying dinner.
I cannot recommend her highly enough! Thank you, Chef!
Details: 6 - 10 people • Japanese • American • Chinese • Mexican / Latin • Basic cooking skills • Baking - desserts and pastries • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • Intermediate • My home, venue, etc.
Private Cooking Lessons
Jill n.
Oct 2, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
We frequently try to engage with a private chef on vacations. We were group of eight vacationing here in Scottsdale. From the first conversation with Chef BB I knew that we were going to have a tremendous experience. She offered interesting and inventive menu options that also accommodated the various personal needs of our group. She arrived exactly when she said she would and in 10 minutes the kitchen was full of delicious scent and sound. Chef Provided a relaxing experience between courses, taught us a few things (about food, cooking and gathering) and the meal was simply outstanding, the quality was 5-star. We look forward to returning to Scottsdale for another wonderful evening with Chef BB.
Details: Regular meal • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Credentials
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Basilia Huff
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Private Culinary Instruction: $100/pp plus food cost.
Private Chef: $100/pp base but can go up to $150 depending on # ppl, menu/ingredients.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
30 min initial consultation to understand dietary restrictions and culinary desires. After that, I create weekly custom menus which are reviewed with the client.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
AOS, Culinary Studies, Culinary Institute of America – CA
Honors, Chef Scholar, Young Professionals Medal of Merit, delivered Graduation Student Toast
International Association of Culinary Professionals, Member 2014
ServSafe Certified
