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Chef Maria, Cucina Italiana

$35/person
Starting price


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Budget per person

Responds in about 56 min


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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 104 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

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2024

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2023

Services offered

Event type

Wedding

Birthday or anniversary party

Dinner party

Corporate event

Meal

Breakfast or brunch

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

Doesn’t offer: Non-alcoholic drinks, Alcoholic drinks, Coffee or tea

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Reviews

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

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Allyson D.

Mar 3, 2026

Hired on Thumbtack

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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Vanessa s.

Dec 23, 2025

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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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Isabella E.

1 month ago

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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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Nicole M.

Oct 21, 2025

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Maria was exceptional! She catered the food for our son‘s graduation party and went above and beyond! Everyone raved how delicious everything was. The food was beautifully prepared and delicious. We definitely look forward to using Maria again!

Details: Graduation party • Lunch • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • American - casual • Italian • Barbecue • Mexican or Latin American • Food stations • I'm flexible • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 40 - 49 guests • I'm flexible

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Credentials
Background Check

Mariangela Colangelo