The Chef Summer

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About

DBPR FLORIDA CATERING LICENSE#CAT5811767 My desire and motivation is what I would say is what makes me stand out in my business. Being able to exceed every customers expectations is what I strive for. I will do whatever it takes to make sure that your event is tailored to you and your guest.

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 140 times

Background checked

15 employees

5 years in business

Business hours

Sun5:00 am - 11:59 pmMon5:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Samsung Pay, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Top Pro status

Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.

2024

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

Coffee or tea

Projects and media

115 photos

Projects and media

115 photos

Reviews

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

Excellent 4.9

69 reviews

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Mark S.

May 22, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Summer and her team were amazing and really made the event with their great food and outstanding service. They made our guests and my wife and I feel well taken care of and the food was phenomenal. I will definitely be having her at our next family gathering.

Details: Wedding • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Italian • Buffet • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 40 - 49 guests • Plates, utensils and glasses • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

The Chef Summer's reply

Thank you Mark

Wedding and Event Catering

Glynn W.

Nov 8, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Wedding • Dinner • American - formal • Plated meal • I'm flexible • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 50 - 59 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)

The Chef Summer's reply

Wedding and Event Catering

Jean L.

Oct 21, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

There are not enough stars or compliments for Chef Summer and her amazing team. My gratitude goes beyond words my events were beyond perfect. Despite all the challenges that came up like weather, locations, people from the venue Summer and her staff we above and beyond. Just be clear Summer is not only an excellent Chef she handled and oversaw everything decorating set ups, clean up . I do not have enough room to write here all I can say to sum it up is you will not regret it they are perfect.

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Non-alcoholic drinks • Alcoholic drinks • American - casual • Italian • Barbecue • Mexican or Latin American • Buffet • Yes, full service • Home • No kitchen • 50 - 59 guests • Serving and warming equipment • I'm flexible

The Chef Summer's reply

Thank you Jean

Wedding and Event Catering

Hannah G.

Sep 19, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

I hired Chef Summer for a 10-person bachelorette party lunch. Chef Summer rocked it!! She helped curate a dynamic Mexican meal for our Fiesta in Siesta-themed weekend. She and her talented cohort came prepared with a full buffet of food, which was setup quickly and presented beautifully. Even better? The food was delicious and we had leftovers for days! She even made us several rounds of margaritas, so it’s safe to say we enjoyed ourselves. They were fast, efficient and totally professional. Anyone would be lucky to have her cater your special event. Thank you, Chef!

Details: Outdoor event • Lunch • Mexican or Latin American • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • I'm flexible

Wedding and Event Catering

Lynda K.

Sep 16, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Summer was the perfect caterer. The food was amazing. Both she and her staff were professional and friendly. All of the guests were impressed by the quality of the event.

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Lunch • American - casual • Buffet • Yes, full service • Outdoor venue • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • 20 - 29 guests • Table décor • Plates, utensils and glasses • Cloth napkins • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Credentials

Background Check

Summer Maynard

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing is extremely competitive . I only use fresh ingredients not frozen and stay up to date with Market pricing.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Finding out what the customers special occasion is ? The budget for the event ? The number of guest? The location of the event?
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've been a chef since 2003 and Have Manager food handlers certification