Chef Michele/cornicello

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I am a native Italian, and my focus is on authentic Italian cuisine. I have over 20 years experience cooking in restaurants including being a pastry chef at a Michelin Star restaurant. All of my dishes are made from scratch and so are completely customizable for any dietary needs or special preferences.

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Hired 11 times

Serves Washington, DC

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2 years in business

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Matt H.

Oct 22, 2024

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Chef Michele, provided a wonderful experience for us, including a pasta making class followed by an excellent dinner. He was knowledgeable and engaging, and patient enough to work with our young children as well. The food was amazing and each dish was carefully prepared and served. Chef Michele provided all china, flatware, and ingredients, and left our kitchen sparkling clean at the end of the evening. Chef Michele did a wonderful job for our birthday event!

Details: 3 - 5 people • Italian • Basic cooking skills • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • Beginner • My home, venue, etc.

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Hana Y.

Apr 20, 2025

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Hiring Chef Michele was the best decision I could have made for my husband’s birthday celebration! From start to finish, he was an absolute all-star—not only as a chef but as a gracious host. He arrived fully prepared with all his cooking equipment AND went above and beyond by providing extras I hadn’t even finalized yet: tables, chairs, linens, cutlery, wine glasses, and more. I felt as though I got to actually enjoy the party because Chef Michele effortlessly cooked, plated, and served all 15 of us, leaving me free to celebrate stress-free with our guests. He also left my kitchen cleaner than it was before by the time he left! His cooking is absolutely delicious. He worked with me to create a fully customized menu and his authentic Italian style shined through. Every dish was a delicious, and our friends were blown away by the experience.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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StevenClaude D.

Mar 3, 2025

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Chef Michele is as authentic as it comes! My wife and I hired him to do dinner for two on Valentine’s Day. Chef Michele walked us through some of the best tasting Italian food ever. He even threw in some Italian limoncello after dinner for desert! 10/10 would hire again 👨🏼‍🍳

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • I'm flexible • Dessert • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Katie M.

Jan 6, 2025

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Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Darcy T.

Nov 29, 2024

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Michele was fantastic to work with. He happily worked within my limited budget and proposed many alternatives; showed up early and set a beautiful table; served drinks; and produced delicious and classic Italian food. The reception was a great success, thanks to Michele. My art gallery-hostess took many of his cards, and I will be working with him in the future. Thank you so much, Michele.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Standard (basic ingredients) • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Italian • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Michele Colandrea

Chef Michele/cornicello

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