Saturday Rations

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Welcome to Saturday Rations Where Every Meal is a Culinary Experience At Saturday Rations , we deliver more than just food; we create unforgettable moments with every dish. Drawing from my time as a private cook in the military, I’ve mastered the art of blending precision, passion, and bold flavors to bring your vision to life. Whether it’s an intimate dinner, custom meal prep, or a large celebration, my mission is to bring people together through the love of great food. Let me help you create lasting memories, one bite at a time, with hearty, home-cooked meals tailored to your taste. Always open and ready to serve! Let’s make your next meal extraordinary.

Overview

Hired 17 times

Background checked

2 employees

5 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMonClosed

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Facebook, Instagram

Services offered

Event type

Wedding

Birthday or anniversary party

Bridal or baby shower

Meal

Breakfast or brunch

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

Non-alcoholic drinks

Alcoholic drinks

Coffee or tea

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Reviews

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

Exceptional 5.0

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Mona K.

Sep 2, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Manny was great. He made amazing ribs and chicken on the bbq. We had a party outside and came early to set up in the kitchen and use the bbq. His attitude was awesome. He food was great and all my guest thoroughly enjoyed out dinner. Thanks!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 21 - 35 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Saturday Rations's reply

You and your friends are truly amazing, thank you for having me. I assure you the pleasure was all mine. 😁

Personal Chef

Heather B.

Nov 24, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

This was the first time that my family had something other than Grandma and Grandpa’s cooking for Thanksgiving. They are a very picky bunch so I was worried about how this would go. They loved it! Chef Manny prepared an amazing Thanksgiving feast with everything from a Thanksgiving charcuterie board appetizer to a turkey with all the trimmings. Because I wanted to make sure everyone was happy, I had to contact Chef several times to make changes. He was super accommodating and patient. Everything turned out perfectly. Chef was punctual and professional and the food was delicious. My family is already putting in their order for Christmas. I would definitely use Chef Manny again.

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • American - formal • Southern • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Saturday Rations's reply

thank you so much!! Im glad you enjoyed your meal, and look forward to seeing you for the holidays.

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Kautiana F.

Nov 26, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Meal delivered • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Henri G.

Nov 5, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

Saturday Rations was amazing. From set up to clean up it was a treat to be a guest in our own home. With 3 generations of extended family, Chef Emanuel and Sarah provided a super dinner and made us feel pampered.

Details: 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - formal • Nut allergies • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Saturday Rations's reply

Thank you so much

Personal Chef

Emilyrose F.

Jun 30, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

Manny has made my life so much easier! My grandparents moved in with us and meals were hand to coordinate with everyone’s different taste buds and needs. When my grandma said “we really need to start eating more…” I knew it was not from lack of feeding them but because they did not like what I cook. So Manny came in and saved the day because they are now eating everything on their plate! His Italian pasta salad is the best thing I’ve ever had and I don’t even typically go for pasta salad. Also, he makes us dessert and snacks. Everything is very healthy, very yummy and gut conscious! Now everyone in the house gets food that makes them feel good and taste good!

Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Southern • American - casual • Mexican / Latin American • Indian • Gluten free or celiac • I'm flexible • A few times per week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Saturday Rations's reply

thank you so much

Personal Chef

Credentials

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Emmanual White

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Travel Fees outside of a 10 mile radius. $50 fee applied. 35 miles maximum from Ruskin Florida.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Getting to know the customers allergies, wants, dislikes and menu collaboration.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a retired Military culinary specialist of 8 years, and I am also serve safe certified. Having attended multiple advanced culinary courses over the last 5 years since retiring.