Chef Novo

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Hello and welcome! I’m Chef Novo, and for more than two decades, I’ve dedicated my career to creating meaningful culinary experiences that bring people together. Chef Novo Experience was born from a simple idea: Great food is not just about flavor — it’s about connection, celebration, and lasting memories. From intimate dinners to special gatherings, every menu is carefully designed to reflect quality, creativity, and hospitality at the highest level. This is not my story — it’s my experience.

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Current Top Pro

Hired 98 times

Serves Orlando, FL

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6 employees

18 years in business

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Event type

Meal

Breakfast or brunch

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

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Coffee or tea

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

Exceptional 5.0

62 reviews

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Linda H.

2 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: My home, venue, etc.

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John L.

Jun 24, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

My husband celebrated my birthday by having Chef Novo prepare a six-course meal for eight of us at our home. It was nothing short of extraordinary! Chef Novo arrived in plenty. of time, fully prepared and even added a charcuterie platter for us to enjoy before dinner while we toasted with Champagne. All the courses were special and presented in unique, creative ways. Everyone enjoyed the meal. And Chef Novo and his assistant, Wendy, were thoughtful and present without being overly present. And they left the kitchen absolutely spotless. I would definitely look forward to experiencing Chef Novo's culinary artistry again!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Nut allergies • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Chef Novo's reply

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly an honor to celebrate such a special occasion with you and your family. I’m so grateful for your kind words about the food, presentation, and service. We loved creating this birthday experience for you, and it means the world to know it made your celebration memorable. Thank you for welcoming us into your home. We look forward to cooking for you again soon! Happy Birthday once again! 🎉🥂

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Jay W.

2 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Novo was amazing. Him self and his team did an excellent job. The set up was classy and instagram ready. We had a good amount of food and more. Chef Novo made sure he made myself and family feel special.

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Non-alcoholic drinks • American - casual • Buffet • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

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Ina C.

Jul 13, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

chef novo did a fantastic job on a baby shower that we had Hair in my home. The food was exquisite. He was professional on time. The presentation was absolutely beautiful.

Details: Bridal or baby shower • Lunch • Dessert • Non-alcoholic drinks • Coffee or tea • American - casual • Family style • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Cloth napkins • Plates, utensils and glasses • Serving and warming equipment • Table décor • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Leanna B.

Jun 24, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Novo provided an incredible 2 day, 6 meal, experience at our home. He was able to work around our dietary restrictions while providing an amazing flavorful experience across a variety of cuisines. He and his assistant were professional, courteous and kept to themselves as they worked in the kitchen, but Chef Novo was also very friendly and generous in explaining how the dishes were made. Whether you choose the dishes, or require his suggestions, either way they will come out perfect. We will be using him again soon!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Kosher • Meal prepared onsite • A few times per day • My home, venue, etc.

Chef Novo's reply

Thank you so much for this incredible review! It was a true pleasure spending those two days with you and your family. I really enjoyed creating each meal and finding ways to work around your dietary preferences without compromising flavor or creativity. Hearing that you appreciated not only the food but also the opportunity to learn about the dishes makes the experience even more rewarding for me. Thank you for welcoming Wendy and me into your home and making us feel so comfortable. It means a lot that you trusted us with your family’s meals, and I’m honored to know we helped make your time together special. We’re already looking forward to cooking for you again soon! With gratitude, Chef Novo

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