Chef AZ

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$35/person

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About

I do A to Z. You deserve to be a guest at your own event. For the past 7 years, we’ve specialized in bridging the gap between high-end creativity and stress-free execution. Personalized Touch: We don’t do “cookie-cutter.” We listen to your story to customize every detail. Total Reliability: Our team brings professional organization and positive energy, ensuring every moving part stays on track. The Extra Mile: We don’t just meet expectations; we aim to exceed them by anticipating your needs before you even voice them.

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 8 times

Serves Santa Ana, CA

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7 employees

6 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 11:59 pmMon8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

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

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Services offered

Event type

Date night

Brunch

Holiday meal

Shower

Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

Cold beverages (alcoholic)

Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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Reviews

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

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Ruby S.

1 month ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Standard (basic ingredients) • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • American - casual • Asian • French • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Bryan S.

Mar 16, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef AZ and his team delivered a wonderful experience for my wife's birthday celebration. He was very professional and constantly communicating during the planning phase. Most importantly, the meal was fantastic. Pleasure to Chef AZ and his team in our home!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Jared p.

Mar 12, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

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

Personal Chef

Naghmeh h.

Mar 5, 2026

Michael M.

Mar 2, 2026

We hired Chef AZ and his team to cook for a long overdue reunion trip with my college buddies, nine guys, all with wives and kids now, getting together for the first time in 15 years. This weekend meant a lot to us. We wanted it to feel special, effortless, and memorable. I will be honest. At first I wondered how it would feel having a chef and team staying in the house with us. Would it feel awkward? Would it change the dynamic? It did the opposite. Chef AZ and his team integrated themselves so seamlessly. They knew exactly when to step in and when to give us space. They read the room perfectly all weekend. Every single meal, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, was cooked with intention, care, and real thought behind it. The menus felt curated around what we were doing each day. The food was outstanding, but what truly elevated the experience was their energy. Their vibe. Their presence. They were not just cooking. They understood why we were there. They supported the spirit of the weekend. They treated us like family. They set every table beautifully, handled every dish, and left us with nothing to think about except enjoying time together. There were always thoughtful surprises, perfectly timed refreshing drinks, moments where they shared dishes from their own culture with genuine excitement, and little touches that made everything feel elevated and personal. We even had one extremely picky eater in our group with no vegetables and very plain preferences, and they accommodated him without hesitation, preparing separate meals that made him feel completely taken care of. For context, I am a professionally trained chef and restaurant owner. I have been in the hospitality industry for over 15 years, have opened and operated multiple restaurants, and have spent my career focused on food quality, service standards, and the overall guest experience. I understand what excellence looks like behind the scenes and on the plate. Chef AZ and his team delivered at the highest level. They did not just cook for us. They elevated one of the most meaningful weekends of our lives. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

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