1. No results to show.
Explore Services
Join as a pro
Log in
  1. No results to show.
  1. No results to show.
Explore Services
Sign up
Log in

Local Harvest

Contact for price
Desired cooking skills
Sorry this pro can’t do your job, but we know other pros who can. Check them out
About
An experienced and talented Chef using the best seasonal and healthy local ingredients to make great food, just for you. Your favorite comfort foods or dishes you're excited to try for the first time. We create customized menus just for you. Creating great tasting, appealing food and teaching other people how to cook and have fun doing it !
Overview

Hired 2 times

Business hours

Sun9:00 am - 11:59 pmMon9:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

Ask this pro about their preferred payment method.

Services offered
Desired cooking skills

Basic cooking skills

Knife skills

Soups and sauces

Roasting and braising

Interested cuisines

American

Japanese

Chinese

Indian

Work location

I travel to my customers

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Exceptional 5.0

7 reviews

5

100%

4

0%

3

0%

2

0%

1

0%

Read reviews that mention:

pro avatar
Lisa S.

Mar 28, 2016

•

Hired on Thumbtack

Though we did not use Local Harvest for a catered event as initially planned, the communication with Mark Dietz was timely, informative and professional. The change of plans was completely at our end. I would consider using him in the future based on the communication so far. Apologies.
Personal Chef
pro avatar
Lourdes O.

Dec 31, 2015

Chef Mark cooked for me and my friends on three occasions, and he did a wonderful job each time. He created his own four-course menus, based on the preferences I gave him. For mains, his stuffed pork Florentine and his blackened fish are winners! For appetizers, he made wonderful creole shrimp canapes and endives with roquefort and pecans. His soups were particularly good: black bean soup with chorizo, and roasted red pepper soup with a touch of gouda cheese. And his specialty dessert is minted cream and fresh berry cornucopias. A great culinary experience, and he is pleasant and very knowledgeable about foods and recipes. I highly recommend him!
pro avatar
Claudia K.

Feb 4, 2016

•

Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Mark quickly planned and prepared a 5 course meal for my parents 65th Wedding Anniversary. They loved it! I highly recommend Chef Mark Dietz!
Personal Chef
pro avatar
Cristina S.

Jan 6, 2016

Mark served dinner, the theme was Southern Cuisine. Mark carefully chose the ingredients, which were very fresh, prepared a delicious menu that included two appetizers, a first , a second course and a dessert. Everything looked very attractive and tasted delicious and interesting-not too spicy but flavorful. We are piscatorian so the menu included no meat. My opinions are limited to shrimp, catfish and the like. I'm not a dessert person, but have to admit that his cornucopia -phyllo dough shaped like a horn- oozing cream and berries were stunning. My husband had two! Mark is highly personable and can work in small spaces. Highly recommended!
pro avatar
Angeliki K.

Jan 7, 2016

All the dishes were outstanding and left us asking for more. The shrimp stuffed avocado was sumptuous, the cucumber lobster salad so subtle but so full of taste. The black bean soup with chorizo was rich and hearty with just the right amount of spices. As for the stuffed pork Florentine it was mouth-watering. Without a doubt the chef is very experienced. He knows how to creatively combine the highest quality ingredients and spices to bring out the best of every dish and create magic at every meal. I would very highly recommend.

FAQs

  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    At Local Harvest we take the time to learn our customers needs and preferences, what they like, what they don't like, what they can't eat, or what they'd love to try. Then we customize a menu of creative and healthy dishes for each of our customers. Real food, your way.

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    Over 30 years in professional kitchens including time working in upscale, fine dining, eateries and down-home family restaurants, embassies, country clubs, and hotels. I attended Le Academie de Cuisine and I've been a Culinary Instructor there and at Job Corps and at DC Central Kitchen.

  • Loading

Related cost information

Popular in Washington

You might also like

In other nearby areas

Thumbtack
Consider it done.
Customers
Pros
Support
© 2025 Thumbtack, Inc.
Thumbtack Guarantee