Special Plate /Culinary Teaching and Personal Chef

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Introduction: Am a professional chef with extensive background in teaching, menu development and flavor profiles, creating beautiful presentations and exceptional food which customers crave. My food is made from scratch, farm to table, nothing pre-packaged, all very fresh ingredients. I have over 20 years experience in creating award winning food presentation. I have catered to college presidents and have been a corporate chef for several national restaurant chains. I have been regonized as one of the 200 best development and menu specialist chefs in the USA. Education: Bachelors in Foods Management,minor: nutrition Berea College, Kentucky Culinary: Johnson and Wales University, Charleston, SC Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY Food is the lens which life is viewed. Great food makes people happy! Food creativity and flavor are my life's passion.

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Hired 6 times

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6 employees

18 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash and Check.

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Sam R.

Aug 4, 2016

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Sandy was absolutely fabulous! The meal was incredibly delicious and more than enough for everyone. My guests were absolutely thrilled with everything. I would not hesitate to recommend Sandy to anyone looking for an incredible experience. We're still talking about the event. Thanks Sandy for a job well done. Sam Reimert

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Amanda H.

Aug 12, 2016

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Sandy has been doing a one on one culinary class with my 12 year old daughter over the last three weeks and the results are delicious! Her rates are beyond reasonable and Phoebe has brought home the most delectable dishes to share her learning with us! Sandy successfully taught Phoebe to make the best Pate a chox, a dinner of Roasted free range chicken with fresh fig wine sauce, Mediterranean quinoa with golden raisins and pine nuts and Brussels sprouts and garlicky prosciutto which is absolutely delicious! She also taught her knife skills, setting a formal table, plating and even provided the cutest apron fit for a chef in the making! She has been so kind and warm, really teaching Phoebe the joy and rewards of producing meals fit for royalty! I highly recommend her for the sometimes difficult task of teaching young people an appreciation for the culinary arts! Phoebe specifically said, "She's really nice and you can warm up to her really fast. She's very creative, my favorite part is tasting the food." That's a win in my book!

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Ryan S.

Jul 1, 2016

Special Plate catered a pre-memorial day barbeque, drop off catering for a large family reunion and we were very pleased with the food and service. Sandy and her staff arrived early, set up the chafers, and opened the buffet lines at the time we set, on time. Although we planned on 75, there was enough food for extra guests, and it served 84 with extra food to spare. The pork BBQ and mountain beans were so good and Sandy helped choose the right sides to go with it. Most unusual roasted Mexican corn was a hit. Happy with the food quality and price. Definitely will hire again for catering. Ryan Brandon, FL

Terri N.

Apr 10, 2016

Special Plate Catering provided the absolute best event for my husbands 75th birthday celebration. The food was excellent and the food presentation was well planned and looked fabulous. We received many complements on this event. I have never had a catered event look so professional or run so smoothly. All of the staff were trained and polite and dressed in easily recognizable attire so there was no confusion for the guests. Thank you again Sandy for a beautifully orchestrated event for my husband on his special day. Terri

Stephanie S.

Jul 3, 2016

June 4, 2016 I was planning an anniversary party for 12, and a friend recommended Special Plate Catering and Sandy. It proved to be a great decision to hire her for the party. Sandy is a professional chef, had a background in menu planning and helped plan a great meal within our budget. It was a formal, sit down meal and Sandy and her staff served a plated meal, in courses. The Butternut squash soup was top restaurant quality, salad was so fresh and beautifully presented, but the beef tenderloin and wild mushroom sauce was the best beef we ever tasted. We chose to have a cheese course and fruit for dessert, on her suggestion, and our guests raved. I didn't have to worry about anything and Sandy and her staff left the kitchen very clean. I highly recommend her personal chef services. Stephanie Celebration, FL

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Sandra Gibilisco

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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Meet and Discuss event and preferences. If customer does not have set menu, I provide menu suggestions: appetizer, protein, starch, gourmet vegetables, breads. Brunch and lunch suggestions are different and beautifully presented. Price includes the food and non alcoholic drinks, plus 2 hours of service. After that, additional rate is added. We are there ahead of time and stay for clean up. Our food is memorable, different. Half of fee is due one month ahead, and the other half is due before event begins.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor of Arts- Foods Management/nutrition/ food science ASO CULINARY ARTS- Johnson and Wales Private chef to three college presidents. Corporate Chef for several national restaurant chains Culinary consultant for major food equipment companies, internationally
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Meet with them and make sure caterer is highly organized. Ask for food samples and taste the food.