Frank DiMaria

$25/person

starting price

Select a service

Zip code

Scheduling

Budget per person

Guest count

Responds within a day

Introduction: I have many years experience in restaurants, bakeries, catering, and lessons. You will learn to prepare food that is eye-appealing, delicious, and healthy. I am clean and professional and promise to have fun. I love teaching and can create a lesson for young people just starting or experienced cooks who want be expand their culinary skills.I enjoy working with people, both clients and their customers. I can cater your party or dinner from 2-30 With almost any cuisine . Italian ,Mediterranean , French,American are my specialties . Also experienced and schooled in baking and pastry . You will be impressed.

Overview

Hired 85 times

Serves Palm Harbor, FL

Background checked

2 employees

33 years in business

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, PayPal, and Zelle.

Top Pro status

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

2019

2018

Featured Projects

60 photos

Desserts
Personal Chef

Specialties

Cuisine(s)

, , , , , , , ,

Event type

, , , , , , , ,

Reviews

Excellent 4.9

65 reviews

5

92%

4

5%

3

3%

2

0%

1

0%

Customers say...

This pro delivers delicious meals, adapts to various kitchens, and offers personalized menus. Customers praise their affordability, professionalism, and friendly demeanor. They appreciate the pro's responsiveness, flexibility, and ability to cater to dietary restrictions.

AI-generated summary of customer reviews

Diamond G.

2 days ago

·

Hired on Thumbtack

Frank was great! He was very communicative, and brought such a positive energy to my fiancé’s surprise birthday dinner. Also- Food was tasty! Don’t hesitate to book him.

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

Personal Chef

Morgan L.

Feb 24, 2024

·

Hired on Thumbtack

Frank is amazing!! I can’t recommend him enough. He made a delicious meal for our party of 7 and was so easy to work with. He is very responsive and helped us pick the menu. He made a delicious meal, and was so affordable for the value of the evening. Plus, we really enjoyed chatting with him while he made dinner. We will absolutely book again with Chef Frank!!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef

Caroline L.

Dec 30, 2023

·

Hired on Thumbtack

Me & my sister had Frank come over and prepare a steak din for our parents. They said it was absolutely delicious and our parents had a wonderful time! Frank is the best!

Details: Date night • 2 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef

Davaya M.

Dec 17, 2023

·

Hired on Thumbtack

Frank was absolutely amazing we came down to Tampa for vacation and had the pleasure of having him cooks us dinner and we were very satisfied I would definitely recommend him for your personal chefs needs!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef

Laura L.

Mar 19, 2023

·

Hired on Thumbtack

We had a memorial for my mother and Chef Frank managed the food. He was professional, friendly, and efficient. He plated apps, kept the food buffet neat, organized, and even cleaned up. We couldn't have managed without him. I highly recommend his services.

Details: Special event / party • Fewer than 50 guests • Operate buffet

Event Help and Wait Staff

Credentials

Background Check

Frank Dimaria

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We can create a lesson plan to fit each customer. For groups we can include a cost per person or flat fee.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After a brief discussion with the customer, I will identify appropriate dishes and recipes to teach. I will provide the ingredients and materials.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Always taking new classes to keep up with changing trends in the culinary field. Reading and learning new recipes. And of course trying new restaurants to see whats new.