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PCJames
PCJames

PCJames

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Introduction
As a private caterer and personal chef, I see my job as solving problems and making people happy. I provide weekly and bi-weekly meal delivery services as well as corporate and occasional catering. Hire me once, once in a while, or on a regular recurring basis. I've had many clients stay with me for 5 years or longer, and many more return for hassle-free catering services. I love to feed people and I'm easy to work with. Here's the basic process: PERSONAL CHEF SERVICES 1. We talk about your specific needs and what I can do to fulfill them. 2. You fill out my questionnaire with all your preferences. 3. I present an extensive menu tailored to your tastes. As we continue to work together, the menu changes to reflect your preferences and the seasons. 4. You choose a service plan, including number of meals desired and delivery frequency. 5. I cook, package, and deliver to you delicious meals that are a snap to reheat and eat. For Catering Services, I offer seasonal menus ranging from cocktail party small bites to multi-course dining experiences. I have a wide palate and experience with many ingredients and culinary styles. I have been hired to help people with weight loss, weight gain, body building, athletic goals, illness recovery, palliative care, and all manner of dietary restrictions (paleo, keto, low sodium, high protein, anti-inflammatory, celiac, vegan, to name a few). I love being able to provide delicious solutions for people with dietary challenges.
Overview

Hired 43 times

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1 employee

15 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2018

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Reviews

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

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Brier A.
Sep 6, 2017
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Personal Chef
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Quinn B.
Feb 10, 2015
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James was great to work with, very responsive and flexible. While I wasn't able to attend the event and taste his food, our team said that everything tasted great! I look forward to trying his gluten-free fried chicken in the future!
Event Catering (Drop-off)
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Dayna B.
Aug 29, 2018
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James was amazing and a pleasure to work with! Super responsive and catered to exactly the meal that we wanted for our event!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • $51 - $60 per person • The personal chef travels to me

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Nilufar K.
Jun 27, 2016
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We had a wonderful time with Chef James. He was so professional and made our dinner experience so memorable. We asked Chef James to let his creative juices flow and surprise us with his recipe (all we asked was that the meals were seasonal and refreshing). He came back with a luau themed meal including: ceviche, apple cabbage salad with ginger sauce, tomato and chard salad, AMAZING tamales, and much, much more. He also brought his own cookware! Thank you for a fun night, chef!
PCJames's reply
Thanks Nilu! So happy to help you past your tamale aversion! :)
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Anh Thi Mai P.
Dec 4, 2017
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James' service was awesome. I am glad that I found him on Thumbtack. I got connected with him through the platform just 3 days before my planned dinner. I think the platform did a great job matching him with my project. Even though within the short amount of time, he could still pull this together. I just had some general ideas of dishes that I wanted. James did an excellent job to recommend me what I should include. He delivered the food himself and even handed me a note how to reheat dishes (each note for each dish- so impressed by his thoughtfulness). The food was delicious. All of my guests loved it Lastly, the price was so good $300/ 5 different dishes for 12 people. Definitely, recommend his service. 5 stars.

Details: Dinner party / special occasion • Dinner • Appetizers • Entrees • Party host • Casual • Traditional • Asian • Buffet / self serve • Only drop off is necessary • Home • Yes - full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils) • 20 or fewer guests • $ (basic)

PCJames's reply
Thank you very much, Anh! I'm so happy you and your guests enjoyed the dinner. I hope you had some leftovers to enjoy thenext day! I'll look forward to cooking for you again!
Wedding and Event Catering
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