Chef Novo

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About

Hello and welcome! I’m Chef Novo, a professional private chef with over 20 years of experience in high-end restaurants and culinary consulting. I’ve worked across several countries, gaining expertise in Mediterranean, Asian, and Caribbean cuisines, and I love creating personalized dining experiences that feel both memorable and meaningful. I recently relocated from New York to Florida, where I previously owned and operated a culinary consulting company. I’m bilingual (English & Spanish) and specialize in tailored menus, private dinners, wine pairings, celebrations, and family-style experiences at home or private events.

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Current Top Pro

Hired 26 times

Serves Orlando, FL

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4 employees

18 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Breakfast or brunch

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Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

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

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Tye O.

Nov 11, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Novo’s culinary skills are amazing. He communicated well by reaching out to me a day prior to my event and four hours before his arrival. The five course meal prepared by him and his assistant was fantastic. I would also like to commend Chef Novo on how he left my kitchen spotless upon his departure from my residence. I will definitely be using his culinary services again in the near future.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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MIke S.

Nov 10, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - formal • Italian • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Ankur S.

3 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Food was amazing. Exceeded expectations. He was professional, punctual, clean and easy to work with. He did an excellent job. He was accommodating as was his assistant. We had a wonderful evening at our home hosting friends thanks to him. Will definitely use again.

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Kimberly H.

1 month ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Amazing work!! The 5 course dinner was immaculate and Chef Novo and his team were very professional. My guests loved their dishes and were very impressed. His dishware was elegant and his explanations of each course was perfect. 10/10 would book again!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Asian • French • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Julie M.

1 month ago

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This Chef is top notch!! Our Christmas meal was off the charts fabulous. And the clean up WOW spotless. All left overs were boxed and put out… Chef Thank you for an awesome experience!!

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Southern • American - casual • French • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Chef Novo's reply

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure being part of your Christmas celebration. I’m so happy you enjoyed the meal and the experience. I truly appreciate the opportunity and would love to cook for you again!

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