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About
I’m Karla Oliveira and am have been a private Chef and Caterer for over 30 years. Catering is my passion and I strive to make your next event something you will remember.
Offering different types of kitchen service you can find us to be a perfect Match for your home needs.
Catering is our forte and passion, following by your Personal private Chef daily fresh meals or our weekly, biweekly or monthly Fridge Fairy a service to help your life with your groceries, we will come clean your fridge, clean all produce and cook whatever you would like for the week.
I’m a Graduate of California Culinary academy as well as from the Cuisine Chef and Cordon Bleu in Paris. I have traveled around the world learning techniques and new recipes.
I have worked for many great companies in the country and have been successful business owner for many years in my home town of Santa Cruz.
With a passion for a healthy life style, as a private Chef I help my clients cooking healthy food with a great taste while motivating clients with a better life.
Fitness is very important to a human health and I like to provide my clientes with organic products and a wholesome of good vegetables and fruits that luckily we have around the beautiful California.
I look toward to serve and provide excellent service to your next event.
Namaste 🙏🏼
Be able to provide good service and know that my clients enjoy my food is very gratified.
Overview
Hired 123 times
13 similar jobs done near you
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5 employees
27 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 7:00 pmMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
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2025
2019
2018
Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink
Dessert
Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)
Cold beverages (alcoholic)
Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)
Cuisine types
American - casual
American - formal
Italian
Southern
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Steve n.
Jul 25, 2026
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Incredible dinner that went above expectations. Generousffood portions and all fresh made. Rolls, fresh herbs, baked brie, surf and turf with mushroom sauce was incredible. Karla is friendly, genuine, local and Strives to ensure entire event is perfect. She really enjoys cooking and making your event special. I would 100% recommend her to friends and family!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Akasha P.
Dec 13, 2025
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We hired Chef Karla to cook for my mom’s 70th birthday and we were blown away and absolutely stuffed. Chef Karla was easy to work with, extremely friendly and professional and made everything feel seamless. I would definitely recommend.
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 3 - 5 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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James M.
Sep 19, 2025
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Karla is an amazing classically trained chef. She created an amazing meal for my special event. Truly impressive, punctual and presentation was immaculate! I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a next level experience.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • French • Italian • Southern • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Kiley M.
Sep 30, 2025
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Absolutely incredible experience! We had Karla come for a bachelorette party for 12 girls and had the most incredible food and the best time. Highly recommend would 100% use again and again. Still dream of the food!!!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - formal • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Bridget F.
Sep 18, 2025
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We had the pleasure of having Chef Karla prepare a delicious meal for our family. In the comfort of our own home, she helped us celebrate a few special moments including a birthday, retirement and the welcoming of our new baby! She was fast to respond, accommodated special requests for our meal, and was just a warm, kind and wonderful person. Thank you Chef Karla!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Asian • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Karla Oliveira
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I will price by item they will choose if it’s s simple drop off dish as well by person based on the menu choice.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Is very important to know likes ,dislikes, allergies or healthy problems at first from my clients.
From there I can have better idea what kind of menu i can design.
I enjoy provide good service from beginning to end . My job is very neat and organized, I have lots of experience on be in diferentes homes and venues, I manage to have a organization for the staff to have successful fun event and a happy team work.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated from California culinary academy as cuisine chef and thru Cordon Bleu in Paris, I have done many classes and seminars around France, Brasil and here in the USA .
I speak four languages, love running , I do heartfulness meditation and practice yoga in the regular base.
I believe that my extra activities help the taste of my food to be a great energy for the body and soul.