Chef Tim
Chef Tim

Chef Tim

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Introduction: Chef Tim Raymond began his professional journey over forty-five years ago when he started his first job at The North Port seafood restaurant on Cape Cod. With this position Chef Tim was able to absorb the innerworkings of the food service industry and developed an unfaltering work ethic. As a result of this early experience and the lessons it afforded him, Chef Tim’s genuine love for the culinary arts was born. Every moment since, with passionate determination Chef Tim has worked tirelessly to become the premiere master chef he is today. After graduating from Johnson and Wales Culinary School in 1977 Chef Tim began compiling an impressive resume of culinary service. Just out of school he accepted a job with Mr. Robert C. Morse a well-established artist, pianist, author, and chef. During his time with Mr. Morse, Chef Tim refined not only his cooking skills but also his ability to manage a kitchen. When an opportunity came about to expand his talents to a unique culinary stage Chef Tim eagerly accepted the challenge. For several years he worked as a chef on the yacht Pearl Necklace serving not just his employers but also their expansive staff and yacht crew. Following his time on the yacht, Chef Tim accepted a position with Mr. and Mrs. Willim, a distinguished family on the island of Palm Beach in Florida. For thirteen year Chef Tim served the Willims as a devoted chef and loyal employee until their final days. With these three positions Chef Tim was able to seamlessly manage multiple high power kitchens and their associated staff, while simultaneously creating consistently delicious meals. For the past twenty years Chef Tim has continued to maintain his reputation for culinary excellence while working in many of the finer homes on Palm Beach and building a well-known freelance catering business. While maintaining his busy professional life Chef Tim is also a dedicated husband and father. When he is not hard at work he enjoys spending time with his family’s Cavalier King Charles puppy, reading, and playing the bass guitar in his local rock and roll band. Over the course of his impressive career Chef Tim’s passion for his profession has remained steadfast as he continues to warm the hearts and stomachs of those he serves.
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Hired 106 times

Serves Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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10 employees

43 years in business

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Angela T.
Oct 18, 2016
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Chef Tim catered our daughters wedding, we were so pleased with everything, large menu choices food was outstanding, his staff was so efficient & friendly our guests enjoyed a flawless evening. We would highly recommend him for your event. John & Angie
Event Catering (Buffet)
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Jacqueline C.
Aug 25, 2019
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I threw a rather last minute surprise party for my dad and Chef Tim came to the rescue! He responded quickly, whipped up an amazing menu, and was always available for questions via text/email and also helped me secure a lovely bartender (Eve, who was also excellent). He and his helper, Becky, set things up flawlessly; the food was excellent!! Truly the best catering I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing- would not hesitate to recommend him (in fact, 5 people approached me at the party to ask for his info!). Bravo, Chef Tim- you are a gem.

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Indian • French • Asian • American - Southern • Mexican or Latin American • Italian • American - casual • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Small bites • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 30 - 39 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering
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Amanda P.
Apr 19, 2019
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Chef Tim and his team were AMAZING! I've never been to a wedding when people were raving about the food until Chef Tim cooked for our wedding. We absolutely loved him and his team. They were fun, they were personable and they were efficient. We look forward to hiring Chef Tim again. We can't thank him enough for making our wedding a once in a lifetime experience. Our guests loved him. We loved him and the food. If you are looking for an excellent chef with a personality to match, I highly recommend Chef Tim and his team.

Details: Bride or groom • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • American - casual • Asian • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Food stations • Banquet hall / ballroom • Yes - full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils) • 101 - 125 guests • Dinnerware, flatware, and glasses • Cloth napkins • Serving/warming trays, dishes, and utensils • $$ (standard)

Wedding Catering
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Rita P.
Jul 3, 2015
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Tim was AMAZING. I knew from the first conversation with him that he would be! We hired Tim to cater our daughter's wedding and simply explained what we we looking for and he went above and beyond in every aspect. He was more than a caterer. His ideas really helped pull it all together.The food was outstanding! His group was professional and fun! They made the day so much easier for me. I can't thank him enough for all he did. I want to do it all again!
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Britt S.
May 21, 2018
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We were very lucky to have Chef Tim! His professionalism is outstanding; he replied when he said he would, answered our calls on time, and made it a point to understand my graduation party event, our tastes, my allergy, and even the tastes of our guests. I wanted a refined and elegant menu that didn't include anything having to do with pizza, pasta, salad, or bbq. He produced a menu that was also printable (great for framing and putting on the table for your guests to admire) that was delectable yet not too filling; (med-rare lamb lollipops, boursin-stuffed prosciutto wrapped dates) but also not stuffy- we also recommend the beer-cheese fondue! My favorite is the curry-chicken spoons. He arrived at our event in appropriate Chef attire with helpful written instructions and felt like a talented member of the family. Our only regret is we wish we had hired one of his staff to further execute, plate and pass the delcious-ness! It's hard to do it all. If this is available- DO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT. Additionally, the VALUE of hiring Chef Tim is very good- there was an abundance of extras and in all the parties I have had, (there have been many) I was surprised to see that my guests never ceased to be enjoying the food. Well done Chef Tim, you are sure to have repeat business from the Sanford-Basiaga household.

Details: Party host • Graduation party • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • American - casual • Buffet / self serve • Only drop off is necessary • Home • Yes - full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils) • 51 - 60 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)

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