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Chef Maria, Cucina Italiana

$70/person
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Responds in about 2 hours


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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 105 times

Serves Pompano Beach, FL

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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
Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cuisine types

Italian

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Reviews

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

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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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Allyson D.

Mar 3, 2026

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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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Maria L.

Sep 6, 2025

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Chef Maria made a great meal for my mom’s birthday! We all had nothing but good things to say about Maria and her cooking. I would very much recommend if you are looking for good Italian food!

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

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Susan K.

May 19, 2025

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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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Mariangela Colangelo