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About
Ciao! I’m Chef Maria. I was raised and professionally trained in Italy, with a deep love for creating authentic Italian cuisine. I take pride in crafting dishes made from fresh, high quality ingredients, inspired by tradition and prepared with heart.
If you’re looking to bring the warmth and flavor of a traditional Nonna’s meal into your home, I’d be delighted to cook for you and your guests, offering an intimate, genuine Italian dining experience.
❤️ Authentic Italian, Personally Prepared. ❤️
Overview
Hired 112 times
Serves Pompano Beach, FL
Background checked
3 employees
20 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 11:00 pmMon9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2025
2024
2023
Services offered
Event type
Meal
Breakfast or brunch
Lunch
Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres
Dinner
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Siddhi s.
4 days ago
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Chef Maria was truly one of the highlights of our bachelorette weekend! She was so easy to coordinate with, incredibly accommodating to everyone’s dietary restrictions, and brought such a warm, sweet energy to the entire experience. The food was AMAZING — every dish was absolutely delicious, and all the girls were obsessed!
The table setting was beautiful and so thoughtfully put together. You can tell how much care she puts into every detail, from the food to the overall experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better private chef and would recommend Chef Maria a million times over. We would absolutely book her again!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Allyson D.
Mar 3, 2026
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Chef Maria is the best! Our group reached out to Maria for my best friends bachelorette party and were instantly impressed. She jresponded quickly and had menu options and ideas that would work best for us and made the booking process so easy. Maria cooked for us while we were able to get ready for dinner after a long day at the beach and even provided decor that matched our weekend theme. We had a multiple course meal that was better than anything we ate at restaurants the entire weekend! She was so kind and you could taste the hard work in her cooking. Maria made this trip so memorable for us and I would work with her again in an instant if only I lived closer!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Italian • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Gemma R.
Mar 9, 2026
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Great experience, highly recommend for anyone seeking a wonderful Italian meal with thoughtful touches. We had a large group of 10 and the meal proportions and variety of dishes was perfect.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Isabella E.
Mar 22, 2026
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Chef Maria was absolutely exceptional. She went above and beyond in every way, showing incredible reliability and clear, consistent communication throughout the entire experience. Not only is she highly skilled, but her kindness and warm personality truly set her apart—she has a way of making you feel completely at home.
Her food was incredible—every dish was thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. We especially loved the Caprese gnocchi and tiramisu, which were both absolutely amazing and truly memorable.
I can’t recommend her highly enough!
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Vanessa s.
Dec 23, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Maria to prepare a birthday dinner for my mom and she was an absolute pro! The food was delicious, and she left our kitchen spotless! Highly recommend.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Credentials
Background Check
Mariangela Colangelo
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing are based on the quality of ingredients.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After a phone call with the client, I will meet and get all details and creating a menu suitable for the event.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I did my training in Lake Garda, Italy. My cuisine is based on my "Grandma's recipes" but it can be modify to the client's need and request.
