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Alisha Elenz

$150/person
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**Top Chef Season 21 Contestant** My passion is to provide the client with the best quality. I love making delicious food that ultimately puts a smile on their face. I will make it my mission to go above and beyond to give them the best experience.
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Hired 19 times

Serves Evanston, IL

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5 employees

6 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2021

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Desired cooking skills
Interested cuisines

American

BBQ

Italian

French

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My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

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

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Jake J.

3 weeks ago

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We hired Chef Alisha Elenz for a Valentine’s Day dinner at home, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations! From start to finish, everything was exceptional. Chef Alisha prepared a beautiful four-course meal (Basil Pesto Shrimp, Arugula & Apple Salad, Filet Mignon with mashed sweet potatoes and green bean almondine, and Chocolate Olive Oil Cake with raspberry coulis), and every single course was outstanding. The flavors were balanced, thoughtful, and restaurant-quality in every way. What truly impressed us was her ability to accommodate food allergies without sacrificing quality or taste. The adjustments were seamless; you would never have known anything was modified. That level of care and skill speaks volumes about her expertise. The presentation and table setup were absolutely beautiful and made the evening feel incredibly special. Beyond the food, Chef Alisha herself was warm, kind, and personable. She did a wonderful job interacting with our kids while she was cooking, making them feel included and comfortable in the experience. If you’re looking for a private chef who delivers incredible food, elegant presentation, and a genuinely enjoyable atmosphere, we cannot recommend Chef Alisha Elenz highly enough. It was a perfect Valentine’s Day.

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Steve C.

Jan 10, 2026

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Alisha has been great to work with so far! She has been very responsive and personable. We are looking forward to having her cook some great food for us and welcoming her into our home.

Details: 3 - 5 people • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • Intermediate • My home, venue, etc.

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Cheryl W.

Nov 2, 2025

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Alisha provided us options for our dinner. Quick responses. Our dinner was amazing and all the guests praised the food. She left my kitchen clean and spotless. I will hire her again.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Fred K.

Feb 1, 2025

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Hired Alisha for my wife's 65th birthday, Alisha and her colleague prepared a fantastic dinner for 6 in our home, it was outstanding! Very pleased how everything turned out.

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

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Carolyn K.

Jan 17, 2025

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We engaged Alisha for an interactive dining experience for 5 of us. She was incredibly flexible, easy to work with and provided us several menu options. Our group was eager to learn and she and her partner Kevin did a fabulous job demonstrating, explaining what they were doing and answering countless questions. The food was delicious and the kitchen was left spotless. It was a great experience.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - casual • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Mexican / Latin American • French • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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