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About
I am inspired by fun fusion cooking and like to provide elegant plate-ups. Due to the covid-19 virus, I am providing limited on site services and have a minimum for ordering.
Please reach out for your custom menu prices, which can range anywhere from $20 to $100+ a person. It all depends on what you need and want!
Overview
Hired 122 times
Background checked
1 employee
12 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 10:00 pmMon8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Event type
Dinner party
Meal
Dinner
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
Non-alcoholic drinks
Coffee or tea
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
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Sarah C.
Mar 4, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hosted an open house for 20 people in our new home and Dana did a superb job! Completely customized our menu and every bite was delicious and made from scratch. All of our guests commented how great the food (and presentation) was throughout the entire evening - we’ll definitely use Lily Pad Catering for all of our future in-home catering needs!
Details: Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Appetizers • American - casual • Traditional • 11 - 20 guests • Meal delivered • Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • $30 - $40 per person • The personal chef travels to me
Lily Pad Catering LLC's reply
Thank you for such a wonderful review! It was a pleasure to work with you two, and I look forward to future events.
Personal Chef
Nicole B.
Jan 28, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Working with Chef Dana was an incredible experience! He listened to exactly what I was wanting and offered suggestions to accommodate my needs/wants. From the initial menu planning to the night of the event, the communication was open, and he answered any and all my questions quickly.
The night of our event, he arrived early to the home and had an array of appetizers readily available as my guests arrived. The dinner presentation was top notch and the food was prepared to each guest liking. Dana and his team handled not only the food prep and cooking, but the cleaning up afterwards. This truly was a hands-off experience for me, and I was able to enjoy the dinner party as a "guest" myself.
I wanted an item that was not listed on the menu as an option. He not only obliged to my request, he went a step above and beyond and created a recipe from scratch to accommodate! The entire menu from the appetizers to the bite sized desserts were a hit among all my guests.
I highly recommend Chef Dana and Lily Pad Catering to anyone and everyone wanting a highly personable experience with fantastic food to suit everyone's palette. I will be using his services in the future when the need arises.
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • The personal chef travels to me
Personal Chef
Elizabeth M.
Jun 2, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
This was my first experience hiring a caterer for any event aside from my wedding and I really had no idea what I was doing. Thankfully Dana had a PROCESS and quickly got up to speed on my vision for an informal / casual event that was just "fun". He helped me with the details like compiling a largely gluten free menu, supplying serving ware, coordinating for a bartender and he even made recommendations for things I could buy myself to cut costs.
The best part of working with Dana is that he is GREAT at what he does. The food was outstanding and I didn't have to lift a finger. He reached out several times prior to the event to make sure my needs were being met. And he stayed an extra hour with minimal notice. Overall, just A+ service.
There are some vendors that you enjoy working with and then there are vendors that make you want to throw parties just for the heck of it so you can use them again. Dana is the latter. THANKS FOR MAKING OUR PARTY AWESOME!
Wedding and Event Catering
Dave S.
Jan 10, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Dana catered a party for my staff and their spouses at my home this past Saturday night. It was a smashing success. I was very impressed with the entire experience of working with Dana on the menu selection, event planning, and ultimately the execution of the dinner event. Everyone thought the dinner was first class and the food was delicious. I will be recommending Dana to all of my friends in the St Louis area and will definitely be calling on him again for help.
Wedding and Event Catering
Talia B.
Nov 4, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Dana catered a private dinner for me and the food was great! He was very responsive as we discussed menu changes in advance and on the day of the dinner he personally delivered the food.
Wedding and Event Catering
Credentials
Background Check
Jon Dana Liljequist
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The pricing is determined on what the customer chooses for their menu, that is why I need more information before giving a solid quote. All my menus are custom to the client's wants and needs. Including disposables and/or rentals and any other extras.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The 1st step is generally a quick phone call to get more detail and then I will send menu options with pricing per person. From there we will go back-and-forth revising the menu until it's exactly where they wanted him within their budget.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Keeping up with trends in and varieties of cooking via various media is a great way to continue educating myself. I also enjoy networking with other chefs, which helps one stay current with trends. And last, but not least, experimental cooking at home with my wife has sparked many great dish ideas!
