Chive - Chef Shelly Witchley

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Introduction

I have been a Culinary School trained Chef for 27 years. I have been the head Chef for a number of venues including restaurants, large catered events, residential events, drop off gourmet meal service and cooking instruction. I typically charge an on-site Chefs Fee for cooking private dinner parties or luncheons, plus a reasonable per person charge depending on the menu they choose, however, each client is different and pricing varies depending on my clients needs. If extra staff is needed, a staff charge is included in the free quote. I mostly enjoy doing events in clients homes or Airb&b’s for gatherings or private dinner parties or drop off service for both, however, I am up for most any situation. We also do small weddings, or other catered affairs. Serving Syracuse, NY also

Overview

Hired 65 times

Serves Mystic, CT

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6 employees

11 years in business

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Jennifer G.

Oct 21, 2023

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Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Stephen M.

Apr 30, 2021

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Danielle J.

Apr 11, 2021

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This was my first time using a personal chef and it far exceeded my expectations. Chef Shelly is an excellent communicator which made everything go very smoothly. She arrived on time and immediately got to work in the kitchen. This made throwing a dinner party super easy. I was able to enjoy time with my guests and not worry about a thing from start to finish. But the greatest part of the experience was the food itself. IT WAS SO GOOD!!! I’m still craving the crab cakes! I can’t wait to plan my next party just so I can use Chive again.

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

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Neil P.

Oct 28, 2020

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

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Lisa S.

Jun 18, 2024

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Shelly and her team are the best! We have had them a couple of times, I would not work or hire anyone else! Love her! Best food !

Details: Shower (baby, bridal, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dessert • Lunch • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - casual • Nut allergies • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.

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Shelly Witchley

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is different for every customer. Food choices, number of guests and special requests all play a role in pricing each function.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to speak with new customers about menu ideas, then submit a more coherent menu to them highlighting and enhancing their ideas. I also like to look at the space before an event to troubleshoot and get inspiration for a successful event.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Culinary school, head Chef at several restaurants, successful completion of many many caterings and events, private Chef in several residences for clients for events and weight loss programs.