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The Blade and Bulldog LLC

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$20/person
Starting price


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Budget per person

Responds in about 20 min


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About
Classically trained with 10+ years experience working in some of the most exclusive and upscale clubs in Jacksonville. I believe that food tells a story. It has the nostalgic power to transport you to a specific place or time. To be remembered forever. Let me curate your culinary journey, while you focus on the memory. Custom menu creation for any occasion. Upgrade any menu with wine or cocktail pairings. Private cooking lessons available. Turn "Girls Night" up a notch by hiring a private chef for the evening! Gourmet dog treats, made with love. ServSafe manager level certified, no felony record, animal lover. PLEASE READ MY FULL PROFILE BEFORE CONTACTING ME ABOUT A JOB. Hiring a private chef is a luxury experience. I have a minimum to be met for any job, regardless of size. Please don't contact me with a budget of under $300. I take care of shopping, prep, custom printed menus, travel, my time spent with you...its simply the minimum to be worth what i have to put into it on my end. Thank you.
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Current Top Pro

Hired 105 times

Serves Jacksonville, FL

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1 employee

4 years in business

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2025

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2024

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2023

Services offered

Event type

Wedding

Birthday or anniversary party

Dinner party

Corporate event

Meal

Breakfast or brunch

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

Non-alcoholic drinks

Alcoholic drinks

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Projects and media
Reviews

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

Exceptional 5.0

83 reviews

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Linda W.

Dec 12, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Santos is truly a five star professional. I hired him to cater our small wedding of 28 people in our home two weeks ago. Working with Justin was so easy and he delivered everything he promised. I had a hard time deciding what I wanted to serve and let him suggest his favorite dishes to prepare. I never tasted his food ahead of time. I loved his suggestions. I loved his responsiveness and he did not disappoint on the big night! You won’t go wrong using Justin Santos. I can’t wait to have another party and use him again.

Details: Wedding • Dinner • American - formal • Italian • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 30 - 39 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering
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Michele S.

Sep 25, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Southern • Meal delivered • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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DAVE F.

Aug 17, 2025

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 21 - 35 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • Asian • Mexican / Latin American • Vegetarian or vegan • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef
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Sara F.

Apr 29, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

We had an absolutely delicious meal - prepared perfectly and with care. Chef Santos was amazing to deal with - pleasant, professional and extremely service-oriented. I would use him again for any event - and recommend him highly! “12 out of 10” said my guests!!

Details: Wedding • Dinner • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Buffet • I'm flexible • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering
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Suzy L.

2 weeks ago

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Justin Santos

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