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About
With over 20 years dedicated to refining my craft and more than 500 thoughtfully curated culinary experiences, I’ve developed a deep mastery of my profession. Beyond personal accolades, my true passion lies in building a business that empowers fellow chefs—nurturing talent, elevating skill, and guiding each toward the highest expression of their potential.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 266 times
Serves Monroe, CT
Background checked
4 employees
7 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink
Dessert
Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)
Cold beverages (alcoholic)
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.
Exceptional 5.0
165 reviews
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Jacqueline p.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had such a wonderful experience hiring a personalchef for my parents’ 25th anniversary! Chef Josh made the entire process so easy. Communication was excellent, and he was incredibly helpful in creating the perfect menu for the occasion. He answered all of my questions quickly and made everything feel completely stress-free.
Chef Steve was absolutely incredible! He arrived right on time and prepared an amazing dinner for my parents. They absolutely loved the food and had such a special evening. Definitely on the pricier side for us but it was worth it for this milestone, and my parents did not want a party! Everything exceeded our expectations, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend and would definitely hire again!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - formal • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Ishana F.
May 3, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
To say Chef Josh Delivered is an understatement. From initial inquiry to the end of the evening, everything was exceptional.
- Chef Josh responded quickly and he and chef Ryan helped me create the perfect menu for my husband’s birthday.
- He even provided wine pairing recommendations.
- He showed up on time and went right to work. The efficiency was amazing.
- The conversation throughout the night was top tier and really made the experience even better.
- THE FOOD! THE FOOD! THE FOOD! smelled amazing, tasted even better, and was plated beautifully. He even brought extra goodies we weren’t expecting. Every course was fantastic.
- He left our kitchen looking spotless and even ran the dishwasher.
A+ experience and we definitely plan on using his services again!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Greg A.
Apr 15, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Great Food, excellent service, great to work with. Would 100% recommend AfterToday Chefs.
Hired Chef josh for my wife's 40th birthday. Wanted to do a special dinner at the house with close friends, 6 people total. Chef Josh was great to work with. Started with an hour phone call to discuss the menu and our needs. We went with a customer 5 course meal with very high end ingredients.
Night of the dinner, Chef Josh arrived 2 hours early to prepare for dinner. The meal was amazing. Started with caviar, then seared scallops, next was a spicy shrimp and pasta meal. Due to dietary reasons we had 2 main courses. Prime ribeye and braised short ribs, both of which were delicious. Great cuts of meat and cooked perfectly. Everything was so good. Dessert was a banana bread pudding with toasted caramel on top, possibly one of the best things we've ever had.
Afterwards he cleaned up the kitchen and it was left spotless.
Overall it was a great and memorable experience that we will certainly be doing again. The price was reasonable and well worth what we received. Would 100% recommend AfterToday Chefs and Chef Josh.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Melissa F.
Jun 11, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Chef Josh for my husband's 50th birthday celebration, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. From the initial planning and communication to the execution of the meal, everything was professional, organized, and seamless.
The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and prepared with great attention to detail. Our guests were impressed by both the quality of the dishes and the overall dining experience.
Having a restaurant-quality meal prepared in the comfort of our home allowed us to relax and enjoy the celebration with friends. It was a perfect way to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we would not hesitate to book again for future events. Highly recommend!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Racquel L.
Mar 24, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
This is the second time I’ve had the pleasure of having Chef Josh cook in my home, and he somehow outdid himself again. The first was a fun ladies night and this time he helped make my father’s 70th birthday truly unforgettable.
Every dish was beautifully presented/plated and absolutely delicious that our guests are still talking about it. Guests from our first dinner even begged for the return of his Lemon Cheesecake Mousse with poached pears for dessert. Chef Josh and his team created such a warm, restaurant experience comfortably at home. He is passionate about ingredients so we can have the best tasting experience and is very thoughtful. He even brought HOMEMADE ice cream on the side for the kids to have (which i didn't ask for). The timing of the food, the clean up, and the conversations with him and his team made everything so enjoyable.
My only "complaint" I have with him was that it was super difficult figuring out the menu. He offered so many choices that I wished I was able to pick them all. Everyone is still raving over our starter, seared duck and foie gras.
If you’re looking to make your event feel extra special, I can’t recommend Chef Josh enough! I will remain a returning customer. My family and I are already trying to figure out our next event with him haha. I would post more pics but I was busy hosting and most of my fam took pics lol
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - formal • Asian • Italian • French • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
AfterToday Chefs's reply
Such a pleasure to serve you again Raquel! until next time!
Personal Chef
Credentials
Background Check
Joshua Williams
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My price per person is the real cost of the entire event. I make it easy to budget and there are no added fees or surprises when it comes to working with me.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My typical process when dealing with a new customer is to learn everything I can about dietary restrictions, health concerns and allergies that way me and and the customer are on the right page. I've been a Manager of restaurants for 8 years I know how to give great customer service.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I went to the Culinary and Wine Institute at Carolina learning how to cook , serve, and teach cooking skills. I'm Serv-Safe trained and have 13 years of cooking experience in the real world.
