The Kitchen Door

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$59/person

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Responds in about 57 min

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About

We are endorsers of the slow food/farm to table movement. We make dietetic/paleo/keto/vegan taste insanely good. We purchase the same day we cook so it is daily menu...so no, we don't have a set menu as we show up daily for earth's bounty We are a personal chef, catering and culinary education service that comes right to your home, office, or event! *please note that we are currently not accepting any more weekly meal prep clients and only booking special events based on availability*

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 454 times

Serves Carpinteria, CA

Background checked

8 employees

13 years in business

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Payment methods

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

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Services offered

Event type

Meal

Breakfast or brunch

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

Non-alcoholic drinks

Coffee or tea

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Reviews

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

Great 4.8

179 reviews

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Ira L.

Nov 18, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired her for a catering event in 2026. We are very impressed with Betti for her suggestions and what is expected to be a very unique, quality and 1st class dining event.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

The Kitchen Door's reply

Thank you! we look forward to serving your event!

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Kourtney C.

Nov 2, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Wedding • Breakfast or brunch • American - casual • Buffet • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Serving and warming equipment • I'm flexible

The Kitchen Door's reply

Wedding and Event Catering

Stefanie C.

Jul 9, 2025

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Details: Brunch / dinner party • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Jennifer K.

Apr 29, 2025

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Betti and her team absolutely blew us away. From accommodating our dietary quirks to obsessing over every last detail, they turned dinner into an event. She made gluten-free dessert that was mind-blowingly delicious. Add in gorgeous tableware, friendly faces, and fresh incredible tasting food, and you’ve got a private-chef experience that’s hard to top. Highly recommended!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Dessert • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Gluten free or celiac • Nut allergies • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

The Kitchen Door's reply

It was so fun serving you ladies the other night. My crew is still talking about how wonderful it was for them to provide a wonderful meal for you! We look forward to having another opportunity very soon.

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Kelsey M.

Apr 21, 2025

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Bettina and The Kitchen Door were fantastic for our wedding! The team arrived early to get familiar with our venue and helped with planning, even assisting with shopping lists. They ensured the buffet-style dinner ran smoothly, with desserts timed perfectly, and put together a delightful coffee bar for guests at the end of the night. The Kitchen Door team’s attention to detail and top-notch service made our celebration unforgettable!

Details: 76 - 100 guests • Wedding reception • Upbeat / lively • Private residence • Beer • Wine • Liquor / mixed drinks • Non-alcoholic beverages • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • Setup / cleanup

The Kitchen Door's reply

We're so glad to be there for you Kelsey! Glad everything turned out well ...thank you very much!

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Bettina Barnett

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
All my menu plans are custom and at quote. Unless you have a specific item for me to prepare, I prefer to go over all your wants and need to create a tailor made quote for exactly what you want
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We go over your needs either on the phone or in person, I create a custom budgeted quote for your review and I send a work agreement specifically outlining my services offered along with payment options and then I make you beautiful food!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I come from three generations of chefs. I am certified with the National Restaurant Association, The International Sommelier Guild and The Institute for Integrative Nutrition