Chef Monmon

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Introduction: Chef Monmon is a boutique personal chef and small event catering service in San Mateo that brings her boldly delicious seasonal cuisine to your home. Whether you are wanting an unforgettable upscale four course dinner experience or wanting buffet or family style celebration feast, we are here for you! Services we offer: 1. Farm to table Asian fusion catering, family/buffet style. 2. Private in home four course plated dinners 3. Culinary instruction (virtual and in person cooking class for birthdays and company offsite) 4. Weekly meal prep cooked on site About Me: I am a Taiwanese born American. My culinary style is influenced by my love for bold flavors found in Chinese, Thai, and Mexican cuisines. I have worked in multiple Michelin restaurants including Saison, Angler, and Tien Xian Lou. I am passionate about serving food that brings a smile to people's faces! I lived in NYC for 8 years, where I danced passionately as a professional ballroom dancer while attending the International Culinary Institute. Naturally I value my health very much and I am committed to serving as much local, organic, and natural ingredients. I am an artist at heart, I actually studied at Parsons School of Design and received my Bachelors in Interior Design. I love bringing my creativity to my food whether its through unexpected flavor combinations or beautiful plating and color combinations. I can't wait to serve you and and your guests!

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Hired 11 times

Background checked

4 employees

3 years in business

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

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

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Camila S.

May 5, 2022

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Monica was flawless from the beginning to the end. She was a great event planner/chef and she helped us also with the decorations and lights for the party. It was a different event because the theme was surreal (based on Salvador Dali's dinner for his wife). So, she had to use a lot of her creativity and she did it amazing! We were so happy with all her professionalism and we do recommend her. We'll definitely contact her for future events.

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Dinner • Vegan • American - casual • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Chef Monmon's reply

Thank you so much for having us! It was such a pleasure working with you all on this beautiful day🙌🙌🙌

Wedding and Event Catering

Kimberly L.

May 7, 2022

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Chef Monmon was incredible! She exceeded my expectations, and more. Not only was she very communicative and collaborative about my vision and menu, seeing her craft come to life through the beautiful and delicious presentation made our private dining experience a night we won’t forget. She was able to accommodate food intolerances, and put together the most decadent dishes. I can’t wait to invite her back for another memorable dining experience!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Asian • American - formal • Gluten free or celiac • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Natalia M.

Jan 22, 2022

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All I can say is AMAZING. We hired Monica to lead a cooking lesson for our daughter and her friends for our daughter’s 13th birthday party. All of the kiddos had a blast!!! They learned new skills as well as appreciation for the skills and time it takes to make different food. Apparently it’s not so easy to roll and cut sushi! In the end, they got to eat the fruits of their labor. Some of the items on the menu were shrimp tempura, tuna sushi rolls, miso soup, and boba iced tea. There could have been more but since Monica had everything handled, we got to relax in another room. AND she took care of all of the dishes and left the kitchen nice and clean! Monica was also fun and engaging, and she was able to make a bunch of teens laugh. A birthday for the win thanks to Monica. 👏👏👏

Details: 6 - 10 people • Japanese • Knife skills • Basic cooking skills • No dietary restrictions • Teenager (13 - 17) • Child (under 13) • Beginner • My home, venue, etc.

Chef Monmon's reply

Thank you so much! It was such a pleasure teaching a wonderful group ❤️

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Frank S.

Jul 25, 2021

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We hired Chef Monmon for a socially distanced surprise birthday dinner for my girlfriend at my house. We were a group of eleven adults. Based on the preference of an Asian-fusion-themed dinner, Chef Monmon suggested a menu which we iterated on. I added wine pairing and the day worked out perfectly. Chef Monmon and her assistant arrived punctually, prepared all food in my kitchen and we had an awesome time! The food was terrific !!! There also was a lot of flexibility to switch out some individual dishes for participants with food allergies. Awesome time and we would definitely do it again :)

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Dinner • Asian • Barbecue • American - formal • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Plated meal • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Marianne N.

May 9, 2021

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Chef Monmon was a Sweetheart to work with! So responsive, very open to ideas, and appeased all my lil requests. Food was delicious especially the Crab bisque. I'd definitely work with her again. She made my birthday celebration very special. Thank you Monica!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • French • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Chef Monmon's reply

Thank you so much Marianne for such a wonderful review!! I am so happy you enjoyed the food and service!

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Monica Lee

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge per person which include grocery costs. We have a seasonal menu for you to pick from.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Firstly to get on a 15 min call to talk. Then I will offer a menu proposal and email it to you and work together on revising it. Once the menu and budget for grocery is confirmed, I will request a 50% deposit to secure your booking. On the day of the event I will come early to your home with all the groceries to prepare and cook. I stay and serve the guests and clean up the kitchen.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I received my grand diploma in culinary arts from the International Culinary Center in New York City. As well as my apprenticeship in a Chinese fine dining Michelin restaurant in Taipei as well as a seafood Michelin restaurant in SF.

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