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Introduction: I have a heartfelt passion for food. I become overjoyed when customers appreciate the food I have created. As I started washing dishes at 14 and throughout my culinary career I have accomplished a Culinary diploma worked at fine dining restaurants, owned my own restaurant as well, and achieved to become a food service manager for a youth correctional facility. In the meantime of my career I am now raising four beautiful children. Since their arrival I have self educated myself on healthy eating habits as well as the importance of nutrition. I am an open seeker. What ever the opportunity presents itself with I am willing to accomplish with discipline, hard work and integrity. The first thing I learned from my Mom when I started cooking was to always make everything how you would want it. Very good advice that set the foundation to a successful career. Thanks Mom. I am able to do anything of the culinary trade. Whichever your services may be I can provide. Anything from meal planning and preparing for delivery, private parties and functions or just as simple as a private 5 star meal cooked for the family. School lunches to snacks and weeknight meals or even birthday parties and anniversary celebrations. Thank you for your time and I look forward to your association and possible future personal chef

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Hired 12 times

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1 employee

6 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Venmo.

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

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Hannah D.

Mar 10, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

Dustin has been meal prepping for us weekly and we are very happy with his cooking! He is accommodating with any dietary needs and/or restrictions. He delivers our meals to our home and has high quality work. I highly recommend Dustin

Details: Regular meal • 2 guests • Lunch • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Barbecue • American - casual • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Asian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • American - formal • Dairy intolerant • Meal delivered • Weekly • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Connie K.

Sep 29, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

Our night with Dustin was a hit with my guests. Food was delicious and he was accommodating with my menu needs with 2 of 7 being vegetarian.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Kristen E.

Oct 14, 2019

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Hired on Thumbtack

We hired Dustin to prepare a 3 course meal for my husband's 30th, where we had a dinner party of 14 people. He was professional the whole way through from deciding the menu, to having the tools necessary to prepare and serve everything and was just all around awesome. My entire family really enjoyed the meal and we would 100% recommend Dustin.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Chrystal W.

Apr 23, 2019

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Hired on Thumbtack

Dustin was honestly amazing. He prepared a weeks worth of dinners for my family and even delivered them even though he was an hour away. They all look amazing! I’ll update with taste but I can already tell they will be great Additionally - he’s just very kind and personable and just an all around great person. 10/10 would definitely recommend.

Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Lunch • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Asian • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • Southern • Meal delivered • A few times per week • The personal chef travels to me

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Tina G.

Jan 16, 2019

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My husband was going to take his staff of fourteen out to a restaurant for the company’s Christmas party. Instead we hired Dustin to prepare a meal in our home and everyone LOVED it. Dustin came to our house a week or so before the party to discuss the details. He had great suggestions. He arrived right on time with everything he needed. He did all the shopping and prepared appetizers, 2 pasta dishes, salad, bread and made to order crepes for dessert. Everything was fantastic. Food was great as well as the presentation. We wanted an interactive kind of night for the staff and Dustin was the perfect person. He has a great personality and sense of humor. We have told lots of our friends what a great time we all had and we are already planning how to use Dustin again. This guy is great and I can be somewhat picky!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Italian • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • I travel to the personal chef

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I shop for discounts and sales. Budgeting is a very important part when designing a menu for special event. Currency is spent very wisely as a compromise to accommodate the needs of my customers
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
As it starts with building a relationship to configure the needs that are important to each customer new and/or existing.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Culinary Arts diploma Servsafe certificate