On The Go Gourmet
On The Go Gourmet

On The Go Gourmet

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Introduction: I've been a Chef for 17 years and blessed Small Business Owner as a Gourmet Personal Chef for nearly 10 years. I tailor each culinary experience just for you...from meals prepared for the week, on your family vacation, romantic evening with your partner, family gathering, weddings and corporate events. I like infusing cultures, spices and ingredients in my cooking to bring your culinary experience full circle. I work with families, corporate offices and their clients and busy individual. I thoroughly enjoy being apart of some of the most important days and moments in their lives. Not only do I understand and love working with my clients, I've learned how to cook to please many palates, from picky eaters to robust taste buds who want to try new cuisine from all over the world. Food is my passion, I've dedicated almost 15 years to learning the latest techniques and trends. I love what I do and take great pride in my work. I pride myself in establishing worthwhile and long-lasting relationships with my clients, even if we only work together one time. My motto is...if you can't cook, won't cook or don't want to cook, let me be your solution! Cheers 🙂 *price include your budget pp, Gourmet Chef Services of $70.00 an hour for an minimum of 8 hours and traveling fee of $65.00
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Hired 183 times

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10 years in business

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2023

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

Very good 4.6

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Jill F.
Nov 19, 2023
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We had Vivian prepare a 5 course meal for nine people for my husband's 70th birthday. We had tenderloin crostini for an appetizer, lobster bisque, salad, shrimp and crab stuffed grouper over risotto, and baklava cheesecake for dessert. Vivian served and described each course. Everything was beautifully prepared and delicious. Then she cleaned up and left us to relax and enjoy the rest of our evening. The whole experience was such a treat. From the beginning, Vivian was very professional, responsive and fun to work with. We highly recommend her, and will use her again when we are back in the area.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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DP Q.
Jan 3, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Vivian was great. Completely professional and yet amazingly creative and flexible with the meal. We had GF people and an 8 person crowd including 3 kids. She made them homemade chicken nuggets and handmade French fries which they loved. Our spicy tuna tower (sushi style tuna) was amazing. We had delicious goat cheese and watermelon salad and then grilled local fresh swordfish. The spices were great. She was amazing with the kids. My granddaughter wants to be a chef like Chef Vivian when she grows up! Thank you Vivian.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • Gluten free or celiac • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Ama H.
Oct 12, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack

I hired Vivian for a private dinner with my husband for his birthday. She was simply amazing. Although we met her for only a few hours, it felt like we were friends. She was very friendly and the food was AMAZING. As I write this, I am enjoying some of the leftover appetizers. We will definitely hire her again.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Southern • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • American - formal • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Cindy B.
Aug 12, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack

She is a fabulous Chef. The elegant dinner for my 80th birthday was worth every penny. She was amazing cooking in our kitchen working with our dishes and talking with us as we watched her make fabulous menu. She made a connection with a baker to make a fabulous buttercream birthday cake. The appetizers were delightful. Everything was so fresh. She handled a power outage with grace till the generator quickly went back on. She also is completely vaccinated of the COVID 19 virus which was very important to us. We were a small party of 8 people so she did not need an assistant. But Chef Vivian was glad to be positive any assistants would be fully vaccinated. Anyone hiring some one to prepare an important dinner, always make sure you both have in writing what your Chef is going to prepare for you and what time they will start and when you expect them to leave.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Tamber T.
May 10, 2021
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I decided to hire a personal chef instead of the usual restaurant celebration for my husbands birthday! He was very surprised. I had never hired a personal chef before and vivian for sure didn’t disappoint. The food she cooked was delicious and she even made extra for my dad to try. I can’t believe she drove all the way from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale for us. She was so friendly and our kids loved her. We definitely connect because we are both moms of twins! We will definitely hire her again😉

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • French • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Halal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Vivian Dodson