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Introduction: Cooking has been my lifelong passion. I also dabble a bit in baking.. I love putting smiles on the faces of those who taste my food. The kitchen is my temple, and it's where I have always loved to be...It's really hard to keep me away! Ask my huge family.. My main focus is using quality seasonal ingredients and creating as many yummy flavor profiles as I can..I love to hear oohs and aahs...lol

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Hired 6 times

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4 employees

7 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Venmo, and Zelle.

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

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Suzelle Z.

Mar 18, 2023

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This was an amazing experience. For reference, I was looking for a private chef experience with a wine pairing. Samantha gave us everything we asked for and more. She was very responsive, punctual, professional, and flexible. She made changes based on what I needed, arrived right on time and served us exactly on time. The quality of the food was AMAZING. She created a menu for everyone and was able to amend for dietary needs. The ingredients were fresh- again, good quality. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great private chef experience.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Asian • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Deserae G.

Jan 20, 2023

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I hired Sam and her team for a private dinner I was having for my birthday. We traveled from out of town and was staying at an airbnb for the weekend. It was the perfect girls getaway and we ended with the perfect meal prepared by Sam. She listened to my wants/needs (we had some picky eaters) and created the perfect menu. We were soo full but kept eating because it was soo good. She was prompt, cleaned up everything after and even brought me flowers. I would absolutely recommend her for any event. One tip, get the cheesecake 😋. You won't be disappointed.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • American - formal • Southern • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Thank you so much!!

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Haylee R.

Sep 12, 2023

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Sam and her team did a fantastic job! We hired her for our small wedding and all of my guests were RAVING about the food! She was on time and very friendly. I don’t think the catering experience could have been better. Thanks so much! ❤️

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 21 - 35 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Lee D.

Jul 18, 2023

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Sam is a great chief and makes delicious food. She is reliable, friendly and accommodating. I really like working with her.

Details: Regular meal • 1 guest • Dinner • Dessert • Breakfast / brunch • Lunch • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • A few times per month • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Mandisa D.

Feb 14, 2023

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My experience with Samantha was truly amazing! Seriously! I had been ill for a long time and had a family coming to town to help me. I hired Sam to prepare a meal and instead I got a memorable experience! First, she was patient, collaborative and creative with helping me think through the menu. Samantha was always responsive and very fun to connect with! She was a top notch professional who intentionally worked to customize her approach to my needs. The Food: Most importantly, her food was amazing!!! Everything was HOMEMADE including the salad dressing, focaccia bread, creamy Alfredo sauce with scallops and shrimp and homemade caramel sauce for our homemade bread pudding. No detail was left out. The meal we had was so special, that my family member wants me to book her again when she returns - and I will! And you should too- enjoy!!

Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Samantha Hollins

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I'm easy to accommodate any dietary restrictions or allergies..I've cooked for Kosher, gluten free, dairy free, etc..
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Ive been cooking for more than 30 years. I've worked in restaurants, colleges, arenas, and I'm now a cook for a Early Education Facility..I've attended some college for culinary arts.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I started off in High School doing catering jobs via an elective "Feast". We serviced many venues and events. This took place from 9-12th grades. cooking for others has been my passion ever since.

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