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About
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I’m a professionally trained chef with over 20 years of experience, specializing in fresh, seasonal farm‑to‑table cuisine. I create fully customized menus only—no generic packages—so every menu is curated to your specific needs, from intimate dinners and lifestyle/therapeutic meals to corporate events and weddings.
Key details:
- Hourly rate: $70–$100 (does not include food costs)
- Menu minimum: $50 per person (may differ for 25+ guests and protein choices)
- A $100 deposit is required to curate your custom menu and estimate; it’s applied to your final invoice.
If you’re looking for thoughtful, personalized dining or cooking lessons, let’s talk about your vision and build the perfect menu together.
Overview
Hired 107 times
Serves Buford, GA
Background checked
5 employees
22 years in business
Business hours
Sun6:00 am - 10:00 pmMonClosed
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2023
2022
Services offered
Desired cooking skills
Interested cuisines
American
Indian
Southeast Asian
BBQ
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
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Mark H.
Jul 17, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Priscilla was amazing! Communication beforehand was great leading up to the event and the food was amazing that she served. Very professional and a joy to be around.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Sherri Z.
Jan 18, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Prisilla had multiple menu options & recommendations for my dinner party of 4. The wedding soup was amazing, but everything was superb.
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Elizabeth E.
Nov 2, 2025
We recently hired Chef Priscilla to cater a family gathering of around 25 people, and the experience was absolutely outstanding. From start to finish, Chef Priscilla delivered on every promise and made our event truly special.
Chef Priscilla curated a menu that balanced comfort, elegance, and crowd-pleaser appeal. Each dish arrived beautifully plated and looked as good as it tasted. The flavors were rich and thoughtful—fresh, well-seasoned, and inviting. Our guests kept going back for seconds, which says it all.
Priscilla's Kitchen LLC's reply
Thank you Elizabeth! It was an honor catering for you. Ready when you are, for your next personal or corporate catering!
Elizabeth E.
Nov 2, 2025
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From Google
We recently hired Chef Priscilla to cater a family gathering of around 25 people, and the experience was absolutely outstanding. From start to finish, Chef Priscilla delivered on every promise and made our event truly special.Chef Priscilla curated a menu that balanced comfort, elegance, and crowd-pleaser appeal. Each dish arrived beautifully plated and looked as good as it tasted. The flavors were rich and thoughtfulfresh, well-seasoned, and inviting. Our guests kept going back for seconds, which says it all.
Priscilla's Kitchen LLC's reply
I appreciate your patronage! We'll be there when you need us. Thank you.
Bill D.
Jan 7, 2026
Chef Priscilla catered a family event weekend in Dahlonega feeding 13-15 people. It was a pleasure planning menus with her and her professionalism and skill made for a very special weekend with exquisite food and appealing presentations. She also charmed our guests with her delightful personality. I highly recommend her and we will definitely be our first call for any of our events in the future.
Credentials
Background Check
Priscilla Umeda
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I price to value. Am flexible, but not at the expense of quality and worth the work. My pricing depends on distance, style of service and how many people am cooking for. More the cheaper.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Contact me, I’ll follow up with call or so, to get specifics of your order. I quote, you pay and I execute. If you know what you want good. If not, I hear you, and I create menu to meet your need.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
A degree in Culinary Arts, Masters in Business. Absolute passion to cook.
