The Exotic Chef (Personal Chef &Catering Services)

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Introduction

Welcome to "The Exotic Chef", I'm Chef Christina. I have mastered the art of Global Cuisines such as; Formal/Modern American, Jamaican & Caribbean, Southern American, Italian, Asian, French, Indian, West African, & Mediterranean. My Specialty is Gourmet Jamaican/Caribbean Cuisine. My passion is Influenced by Travel & Love for Food. I offer a Global Fusion experience with creative menu options. I source my ingredients locally. I treat every Client with the highest regard, I am extremely attentive, & I assure your satisfaction. Boasting over 20+ years of Experience. We're located at 4501 Woodberry Street Riverdale Park, MD 20737 Thanks for stopping by, Cheers!!

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Current Top Pro

Hired 307 times

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9 employees

13 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Credit card, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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

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Nyah G.

Mar 26, 2025

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My friends and I had a great time at our event and the star of the show was the delicious food cooked in home by The Exotic Chef. She and her partner were great and did an AMAZING job. I would definitely book with her again!

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Italian • Vegan • Buffet • I'm flexible • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Serving and warming equipment • I'm flexible

Wedding and Event Catering

Cierra A.

Oct 14, 2024

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10 stars if allowed!!!! I will be hiring Exotic Chef for my next event. She worked with my budget and also gave me an amazing deal I couldn’t say no to. She connected before my event started to make sure I had what I needed. Showed up exactly ON TIME!!!! The set up was beautiful. More than what I was expecting… We both wish we would’ve taken photos. But of course I was extremely to busy to do so. My menu was crab balls⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, Pepper steak with white rice⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, chicken and waffle, burger sliders, salad ( which everyone loved), fruit and two flavored drinks. People were packing up to go boxes. Thanks you again Exotic chef!!!!! I will be seeing you again.

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Lunch • Non-alcoholic drinks • American - casual • Barbecue • American - Southern • Food stations • No, drop off only • Banquet hall or ballroom • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • 50 - 59 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Krystal T.

Oct 2, 2024

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Chef Christina and her team were absolutely amazing! They delivered a spectacularly catered meal for our team of 20 during our annual retreat. Their responsiveness and communication was very proactive. They were punctual and such a delight! We will definitely look to contract them again in the future. I wish I got more photos but we were too excited to eat!

Details: Corporate event • Dinner • American - formal • Buffet • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 20 - 29 guests • Serving and warming equipment • I'm flexible

Wedding and Event Catering

Nicole D.

Sep 6, 2024

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - casual • Southern • Nut allergies • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Wendell L.

Aug 6, 2024

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A truly exceptional culinary experience! Chef Cris delivered everything I wanted and then some. I’ve never used a chef for hire before but Chef Cris was very helpful in describing the options available. I requested jerk chicken wings, macaroni and cheese, jerk ribs, Rasta pasta, cabbage medley, rice and beans, rum punch and plantains. Everyone at the party was raving about the quality of the food, which was truly excellent. The rum punch was perfect! The Rasta pasta, the plantains and the macaroni and cheese disappeared quickly. I want to thank the Chef for making our celebration one to remember. We will certainly be using The Exotic Chef for our next event.

Details: Graduation party • Dinner • Dessert • Alcoholic drinks • Asian • Buffet • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 40 - 49 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

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Christina Crosdale

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing is Fair, I work with budgets all day, everyday! Prices are negotiable at times.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Being Very attentive to my Clients, building a trusting work relationships, upholding integrity to a high standard, giving my clients comfort & reassurance
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Professional Caterer, Events, Personal Chef & 20+ years Cuisine Preparations. I own my Company.