Frank DiMaria

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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 99 times

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2 employees

35 years in business

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2018

Services offered

Desired cooking skills

Basic cooking skills

Knife skills

Soups and sauces

Roasting and braising

Interested cuisines

American

BBQ

Italian

French

Work location

My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

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Reviews

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

Excellent 4.9

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Lissa B.

Feb 22, 2026

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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.

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Sara S.

Jun 23, 2026

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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

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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.

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Matthew N.

Jan 15, 2026

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Frank did such an amazing job and helped make me and my fiancee’s engagement dinner so special!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Nicolly K.

Aug 13, 2025

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I’ve had Frank cook for our family twice and we love him! He’s very nice, responsive and makes very delicious food. Will definitely use his services again.

Details: Regular meal • 6 - 10 guests • Lunch • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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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.