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About
I’m a culinary-school-trained professional chef with years of experience in yachting, hotels, restaurants, and private estates. My expertise ranges from fine dining to comfort classics to nutritious meal prep, and I’m skilled at creating elegant specialty cakes for any celebration.
I regularly support both formal and casual gatherings, as well as clients with specific dietary needs or restrictions. As a one-person business, you’ll work directly with me from planning through execution, and I’m comfortable working within a wide range of budgets and culinary styles.
Whether you’re looking for a personal chef for an event or private cooking lessons at home, I’m eager to share my craft and create a tailored experience for your occasion. Let’s plan a menu that feels just right for you.
Overview
Hired 13 times
Background checked
1 employee
1 year in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pmMon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Exceptional 5.0
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Wayne B.
Dec 18, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Erica was fantastic. She did an amazing job as our personal chef for a birthday dinner—everything from the planning to the execution was seamless. The food was beautifully prepared, perfectly timed, and absolutely delicious. She was professional and a pleasure to have in our home.
I would absolutely hire her again and highly recommend her for any special occasion.
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - casual • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Michael C.
Nov 5, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
She was amazing! Her demeanor and natural skills made our event the perfect night. Everyone was able to be fully present and enjoy time together. She removed all the stress and created magic in the kitchen. Food was flavorful and beautiful!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Dominic A.
Nov 3, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I has chef Erica make an Indian experience, which is unique to say the least. She knocked it out of the park, everything was delicious and the level of detail to the set up, execution of the cuisine, and menu was exceptional.
Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Dessert • Asian • Indian • I'm flexible • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • I'm flexible
Wedding and Event Catering
Rachelle L.
Jan 5, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I was impressed with her personal
phone call when I asked. Chef Erica
knew what we needed and followed
through.
You would be very happy with her
knowledge and talent.
I give her 5 Stars for helping me.
Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Lunch • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • A few times per week • My home, venue, etc.
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Cherish C.
Nov 1, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I temporarily need to eat a low sodium + high fiber diet and I feel grateful that Erica was able to pull through for me on very short notice to prep some meals for the week for me. I’m a huge fan of sodium so I wasn’t looking forward to this diet but she did an amazing job with creating meals with minimal salt without sacrificing the flavor. So happy to have found her!
Details: Regular meal • 2 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • French • Barbecue • Indian • I'm flexible • Weekly • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Credentials
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Erica Nicholl
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I am willing to cater to all budgets.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am culinary trained and have worked in this industry since 2001. I have worked in every kitchen setting imaginable, managing kitchens, working the line, yachting for 10 years. All of this experience in selecting ingredients, menu planning, and budgeting makes me an excellent choice for your special occasion or event.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I was drawn to the culinary world through my love of pastry and wedding cake design. I discovered quickly that I was equally as passionate about the savory side of cooking.
