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Chef Mike Dunne

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About
I love to cook and I have been cooking professionally for 17 years - everything from short order to fine dining. My cooking philosophy/ethic is straightforward: seasonal, organic, clean, comforting, from scratch, healthy and is generally within the California/French/Italian/Mediterranean genre. That being said, of course I am flexible and love to cook all cuisines and can accommodate dietary restrictions.
Overview

Hired 36 times

Serves Santa Monica, CA

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6 years in business

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Dessert

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American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Mexican / Latin American

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

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Miriam S.

Nov 14, 2021

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Details: 2 people • American • Mediterranean • Southeast Asian • Mexican / Latin • Basic cooking skills • Knife skills • Adult (over 18) • Beginner • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Courtlan B.

Jul 25, 2023

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Chef Mike gave us 2 five star experiences! He created memorable and special meals for two small dinner parties we hosted in our backyard. Our guests were blown away by the interesting and delicious dishes and his attention to all the little details including a gorgeous presentation. Beyond the food, he was very friendly and extremely professional. We will definitely be using Mike again in the future and hope he will be our “go to” chef for any and all entertaining we do at home. He is a rare gem and you will not be disappointed if you decide to hire him!

Details: Regular meal • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • I'm flexible • A few times per month • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Nathan V.

May 15, 2023

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Leah M.

Oct 16, 2022

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Chef Mike is the best! We booked him for a last minute dinner party and with very little notice, he worked with all of our preferences and ideas and delivered the most delicious food we’ve had in a long time. Fresh ingredients, so good and presentation was awesome. He made a homemade fresh corn ravioli that we are all still talking about, and his chocolate mousse and chocolate chip cookies were amazing. He also made a swordfish dish that everyone was raving about. The apps that he prepared were equally delicious, and it was hard to pace ourselves to save room for the meal because the starters were so good. We will definitely be reaching out to him for our future dinner parties. He’s also just an all around gem of a human being - easy going, friendly and super chill. If you’re thinking about hiring him, don’t hesitate!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Vegetarian or vegan • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Val G.

Sep 13, 2021

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Exceptional barely begins to cover it! Chef Mike was with us for 2 nights in Malibu and cooked dinner both nights for 20 people. The group RAVED about his food. One of our friends said the Chef Mike rekindled his love for peaches with the peach salad that Chef Mike created for us. Thanks Chef Mike - can't wait to see you again!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • A few times per month • My home, venue, etc.

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Michael Dunne

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