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About
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 101 times
Serves Palm Harbor, FL
Background checked
2 employees
35 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
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2019
2018
Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink
Dessert
Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)
Cold beverages (alcoholic)
Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)
Cuisine types
American - casual
American - formal
Italian
Southern
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.
Excellent 4.9
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Leah b.
Aug 22, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Frank was absolutely amazing and he made our anniversary dinner very very special. Super nice guy gave us some great tips on different seasoning and cooking tips. He made a great fillet and the presentation throughout was even better than going out to a nice restaurant. We will definitely be requesting him again in the future and highly recommend them for anyone else.
Details: Date night • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • I'm flexible • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - formal • Italian • French • Gluten free or celiac • Dairy intolerant • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Sara S.
Jun 23, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Frank is wonderful- I felt totally comfortable with him in our home, captaining our dining ship. He brought the most DELICIOUS tomatoes from his personal farming/gardening connection that were heads above the store bought that lack flavor. Ask him for his story about how he got into food :)
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Gluten free or celiac • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Personal Chef
Lissa B.
Feb 22, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Frank to cook dinners for our family vacation and we were very glad we did! He easily accomodated our group of 10 adults and 2 young children with our special requests and dietary restrictions. We especially loved his Italian specialties- eggplant rolatini, tomato sauce, seafood sauce, meatballs, Chicken Vesuvio and Porchetta. He adjusted the spice after we told him we liked it hot! He suggested the menu after he learned about our tastes and Italian family background. The kids normally eat just buttered noodles but they loved his tomato sauce made from freshly picked tomatoes. He cooked for 3 of our 7 nights and there was lots of leftovers for lunches. The desserts- fresh cannoli, Tiramisu and Limoncello cake were amazing. His homemade balsamic salad dressing was perfect! Frank is extremely warm and friendly, and he blended in nicely with the family vibe. We wish we could take him home with us!
Details: Regular meal • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • A few times per week • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Ricardo C.
Jun 22, 2026
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We had a great night with Frank as the chef, the food was great and made my wifes birthday an amazing night
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Asian • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Kimberly S.
Dec 7, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired chef Frank for a date night. He arrived on time, came prepared. He explained everything he was doing to us. The food was exceptional and out of this world. It was very fun and educational cooking with chef Frank. We even booked another session.
Details: 2 people • Basic cooking skills • Roasting and braising • Grilling • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • At the pro’s location
Private Cooking Lessons
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.
