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Gourmet chefs near Marietta, GA

Gourmet chefs in Marietta, GA explain menu choices and prep steps so clients know what to expect, and they coordinate cooking and timing while adapting to venue kitchens and local ingredient supply. They confirm plating and may check satisfaction. This can help events stay on track.

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2FiresOnePot
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2FiresOnePot

Excellent 4.9

(152)

Excellent 4.9

(152)

Personal Chef

In high demand
  • 217 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Marietta, GA
  • 217 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Marietta, GA
Kyleih F. says, "This Valentine’s dinner was top tier from start to finish. The menu was beautifully curated, from the smoked salmon with whipped chive cream fraîche to the Lyonnaise salad, pan seared Chilean sea bass, and the seared duck with mushroom cream beurre blanc and herb risotto. Every course was fresh, flavorful, and plated with intention. The vanilla cheesecake with bourbon caramel drizzle was the perfect sweet ending. What really made the night special was the team. The chefs were genuinely kind, attentive and incredibly knowledgeable about wines. The pairings elevated the whole experience and y’all could tell they truly knew their craft. The entire evening felt like a Michelin star restaurant experience. Exceptional food, thoughtful service, and an atmosphere that’d make you want to sit back and savor every moment. 🍷✨"See more
Kyleih F. says, "This Valentine’s dinner was top tier from start to finish. The menu was beautifully curated, from the smoked salmon with whipped chive cream fraîche to the Lyonnaise salad, pan seared Chilean sea bass, and the seared duck with mushroom cream beurre blanc and herb risotto. Every course was fresh, flavorful, and plated with intention. The vanilla cheesecake with bourbon caramel drizzle was the perfect sweet ending. What really made the night special was the team. The chefs were genuinely kind, attentive and incredibly knowledgeable about wines. The pairings elevated the whole experience and y’all could tell they truly knew their craft. The entire evening felt like a Michelin star restaurant experience. Exceptional food, thoughtful service, and an atmosphere that’d make you want to sit back and savor every moment. 🍷✨"
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Bellss Luxury Catering Services
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Bellss Luxury Catering Services

Top Pro

Excellent 4.9

(34)

Excellent 4.9

(34)

Personal Chef

  • 48 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Marietta, GA
  • 48 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Marietta, GA
Stacey B. says, "What an amazing experience we had with Bellss Luxury Catering Services at my husband's 60th birthday celebration! From our very first conversation, through the day of our event, Chef Bella was very professional, kind, and such a joy to work with! She always answered any questions I had with promptness and patience. I love her attention to detail. She even added elegant decorations to the food serving table to match the theme of our party. Her presentation was already absolutely beautiful! The food was so delicious, and at the end of the party my family and friends couldn't wait to pack some up to go! They were complimenting Bella all evening. We were blessed to have Chef Bella and her team for our celebration!! It's easy to tell Bella loves doing what she does by the passion and excitement she shows!"See more
Stacey B. says, "What an amazing experience we had with Bellss Luxury Catering Services at my husband's 60th birthday celebration! From our very first conversation, through the day of our event, Chef Bella was very professional, kind, and such a joy to work with! She always answered any questions I had with promptness and patience. I love her attention to detail. She even added elegant decorations to the food serving table to match the theme of our party. Her presentation was already absolutely beautiful! The food was so delicious, and at the end of the party my family and friends couldn't wait to pack some up to go! They were complimenting Bella all evening. We were blessed to have Chef Bella and her team for our celebration!! It's easy to tell Bella loves doing what she does by the passion and excitement she shows!"
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Rae’s Int’l Food Diaries
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Rae’s Int’l Food Diaries

Top Pro

Excellent 4.9

(288)

Excellent 4.9

(288)

Personal Chef

In high demand
  • 508 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Marietta, GA
  • 508 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Marietta, GA
Courtney C. says, "Rae's International Food Diaries exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond to ensure our event was a success. This was our first time using a personal chef for an event, and if you want to step out and try a new experience, you won't be disappointed. Rae, as well as her team, was very professional and knowledgeable about their craft. I appreciated the prompt response and feedback in menu options and free consultation to discuss the needs of our event. Rae really cares about her clients and makes it a priority to connect and share her passion for what she does. If you are worried about the prices, it is definitely worth the money. The food was amazing, flavorful, and tender. We had more than enough food for our buffet style catering for 8 people. All of our guests had nothing but good things to say about the food and presentation. I wish Rae and her team nothing but the best as they continue to expand and elevate in the food industry. I look forward to connecting with you again. Love and blessings, Courtney"See more
Courtney C. says, "Rae's International Food Diaries exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond to ensure our event was a success. This was our first time using a personal chef for an event, and if you want to step out and try a new experience, you won't be disappointed. Rae, as well as her team, was very professional and knowledgeable about their craft. I appreciated the prompt response and feedback in menu options and free consultation to discuss the needs of our event. Rae really cares about her clients and makes it a priority to connect and share her passion for what she does. If you are worried about the prices, it is definitely worth the money. The food was amazing, flavorful, and tender. We had more than enough food for our buffet style catering for 8 people. All of our guests had nothing but good things to say about the food and presentation. I wish Rae and her team nothing but the best as they continue to expand and elevate in the food industry. I look forward to connecting with you again. Love and blessings, Courtney"
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Searious Eats
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Searious Eats

Exceptional 5.0

(5)

Exceptional 5.0

(5)

Personal Chef

  • Serves Marietta, GA
  • Serves Marietta, GA
Amy V. says, "Working with Toni far exceeded every expectation I had. I was at a party she catered recently and the food was soooo good, I had to get her contact info. I was considering throwing my husband a 50th birthday celebration for about 40 people at my house, so the timing was perfect. I messaged Toni and the planning process began. She sent over a menu of options and I made my selections, which were: Salmon Sliders, Steak Bites, and Macaroni & Cheese Balls. I also picked the Charcuterie option. She sent me three quotes to choose from with varying levels of “service” from basic to more involved. I chose the more involved one which included tablescaping, being there during the whole party to refresh food, cleanup, and even packing up anything that was left over. She. Was. Fantastic!! All of the communication we had, from the beginning, was excellent and she always responded so quickly. The execution was superb (and really demonstrated her passion for food and presentation ). Her attention to detail was outstanding. She set up a beautiful table and had everything she needed, even down to storage for leftover food! I think I heard from every single guest about how fantastic the food was! DELISH! Toni was so sweet and professional from start to finish. I already have my next event planned with her… a holiday party with around 75 people. I have no doubt it will be a huge success! I cannot recommend her enough. You can’t go wrong working with her!"See more
Amy V. says, "Working with Toni far exceeded every expectation I had. I was at a party she catered recently and the food was soooo good, I had to get her contact info. I was considering throwing my husband a 50th birthday celebration for about 40 people at my house, so the timing was perfect. I messaged Toni and the planning process began. She sent over a menu of options and I made my selections, which were: Salmon Sliders, Steak Bites, and Macaroni & Cheese Balls. I also picked the Charcuterie option. She sent me three quotes to choose from with varying levels of “service” from basic to more involved. I chose the more involved one which included tablescaping, being there during the whole party to refresh food, cleanup, and even packing up anything that was left over. She. Was. Fantastic!! All of the communication we had, from the beginning, was excellent and she always responded so quickly. The execution was superb (and really demonstrated her passion for food and presentation ). Her attention to detail was outstanding. She set up a beautiful table and had everything she needed, even down to storage for leftover food! I think I heard from every single guest about how fantastic the food was! DELISH! Toni was so sweet and professional from start to finish. I already have my next event planned with her… a holiday party with around 75 people. I have no doubt it will be a huge success! I cannot recommend her enough. You can’t go wrong working with her!"
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Good Fork Catering
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Good Fork Catering

Excellent 4.9

(119)

Excellent 4.9

(119)

Personal Chef

  • 141 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Marietta, GA
  • 141 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Marietta, GA
Ann W. says, "Chef Bree and her assistant's were perfect! They prepared a dinner party for our family of 8 at our home. They worked flawlessly in our kitchen creating the most delicious dining experience. Chef Bree introduced each course and was very attentive to every detail. She and her team left our kitchen cleaner than it was when she arrived . We look to using Chef Bree again in the future!"See more
Ann W. says, "Chef Bree and her assistant's were perfect! They prepared a dinner party for our family of 8 at our home. They worked flawlessly in our kitchen creating the most delicious dining experience. Chef Bree introduced each course and was very attentive to every detail. She and her team left our kitchen cleaner than it was when she arrived . We look to using Chef Bree again in the future!"

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Hiring a personal chef usually costs anywhere from $40-$100 or more per person. Request free cost estimates from personal chefs in your area so you’ll know exactly how much it will cost to hire one for your needs. For an accurate quote, be sure to let the chefs know the number of people they’ll need to feed, what you’d like on the menu and other relevant details. 

To learn more about the factors that impact the cost to hire a personal or private home chef, read our cost guide.

You can find local personal chefs by searching on Thumbtack. Once you enter in your details (how many guests the chef needs to feed, the date, your zip code, etc.), you’ll see a list of chefs who fit your needs.

The main difference between a personal chef and a private chef boils down to their clients. A personal chef typically prepares meals for multiple clients or households, whereas a private chef will usually work full time for one client or household. Both types of chefs can shop for your ingredients and prepare meals for formal events. 

Personal chefs typically have multiple clients, and they create customized meal plans for those clients. They’ll discuss your dietary needs, create menus, shop for ingredients and prepare the meals. Some personal chefs may also prepare a meal for a special event. They might even offer cooking lessons. 

A private chef is usually employed by one household or client, and they work full time for that client. They are in charge of preparing all the meals for the day. Private chefs often cook fresh meals and prepare snacks throughout the day. 

To hire a personal chef, start by searching on Thumbtack. Here, you’ll find a list of top-rated personal chefs in your area. Read the chefs’ customer reviews and profiles so you can learn more about their specialties, quality of work, reputation and professionalism. 

Before you hire a personal chef, ask them a few questions about their process, skills, references and prices. Request price quotes from at least three chefs so you can hire one who’s great at what they do and offers reasonable prices.

Reviews for Marietta gourmet chefs on Thumbtack

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Sheer joy best describes the dinner Chef Serge Pambo prepared for us December 26th, 2016. His presence in my kitchen may have been serendipitous and last minute, but the results were scrumptiousness and the memories of the meal and the positive energy he brought along with the ingredients will last for years to come. If you don’t have the time or patience to read my whole review, read this: HIRE CHEF SERGE! Now here’s the long form: Our family of three children and one finance’ are rarely in the same city at the same time. The day after Christmas (and third night of Hanukkah) was one of those times. I had made a reservation at a wonderful steak house, which I remembered had small private rooms available. I was somewhat surprised that there was a charge for renting these rooms for a party of fewer than eight people. That got me thinking that as much as the room would be private, there would still be waiters interrupting our conversation and the evening would be limited to the time we were eating. That led me to Google the concept of bringing in a private chef, even though the dinner was less than a week away. Immodestly, I must say that I am a gourmet cook, who has been asked countless times to cater or create a recipe book. I’ve never allowed anyone to cook a meal in my kitchen. I knew, however, that if was preparing food, I could not be equally part of this precious family time, so I was willing to give up the keys to my kitchen to someone else, but that someone else needed to be special. Enter Chef Serge, who was one of two who replied to my on-line request through Thumbtack. Doing my do diligence, I researched the chef’s credentials was pleasantly surprised to learn that he had appeared on Food Network cooking shows like Chopped, Cutthroat Kitchen and Beat Bobby Flay and had won many awards. Bad news, though, he was based in Washington D.C. and I assumed that hiring him would also mean paying for his transportation, which I was not willing to do. I did, in fact have to pay for his transportation, but it was $25 since he was already going to be in Atlanta for Christmas, celebrating with his wife’s family and was also trying to establish a base in Atlanta To make this long story, just a little less long, bottom line is that Chef Serge and I communicated quite a bit over the next couple of days, mostly on the phone. I told him what I was looking for, sent him information about each family member and their food likes/dislikes and requested that the food be as healthy as possible. Within hours, he sent me an initial great menu. We had to tweak a few things so that everyone would love everything (which is not easy to do, in my family). He was both flexible and creative and the menu sounded perfect and included dishes I do not prepare. By the time Chef Serge showed up at our front door, along with a helper from his family (no extra charge), we were on a hugging basis. He introduced himself and his Atlanta resident brother-in-law, explained the menu and answered questions. When the left the kitchen for the evening, it felt like we had family cooking for us. The rest of the evening, which went on for 4 hours, we were treated to dish after delectable dish, one better than the other. We had two hors de oeuvres before going to the table, a salad course, two main courses (beef and fish) and dessert It was one of the best family times we have ever shared. Even after a well-earned large tip, the evening cost about the same as it would have at the restaurant, but we got so much more. It’s unanimous that we all want to make this a family tradition. One last note: when Chef Serge asked why I do not cater, I told him that I was afraid that if cooking became a business, it would no longer be a pleasure. No question, Chef Serge has worked it out so that he sill loves what he does after so many years, and makes each experience and meal “a la carte”.
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