ChefJay etc

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Introduction: My focus is to bring the best quality of food to your table. I am passionate about each dish that is presented in front of you. I don't cut corners and not only will i be your personal chef, ill be your friend as well and make your experience with me one to remember and also you get to meet 7 foot chef!

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 28 times

Serves Chicago, IL

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1 employee

7 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, and Zelle.

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Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.

2020

2021

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

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Kristie L.

4 days ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

I wanted to host a surprise birthday dinner for my partner last week and I had a very short time frame to find a chef. I was lucky enough to come across chef Jay. Chef Jay prepared a lovely dinner for us. The food was delicious and the experience was great. Chef Jay was easy to talk to, and he kept us entertained the whole evening. I felt like I was dining out at a fancy restaurant, but the best part I was having dinner at my house. I would highly recommend ChefJay for your next gathering.

Details: Date night • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Barbecue • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Kenyetta S.

Jul 31, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Jay was AMAZING! Very professional, earlier than on time, food was DELICIOUS! All of my guests just kept raving about the steak and banana pudding. They left the kitchen very clean. I will definitely have him again and again.

Details: Date night • 11 - 20 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Ian F.

Jul 10, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

This was the first time we hired Jay, or indeed any in home chef, and will certainly not be the last - he was great! Very accommodating and timely; delivered delicious food exactly as promised and meant we could relax and enjoy time with our guests. Please hire him!

Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Lunch • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Weekly • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Kim T.

Jun 19, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

I unfortunately had to postpone meeting Chef Jay and having the privilege of tasting his food, due to unforeseen circumstances-but what I will say is, as far as personality goes, Chef Jay is amazing! He responds quickly, is very patient, and is very professional. I cannot wait to be able to reschedule so that my husband and I can finally meet the great Chef Jay and have the meal of a lifetime! Will update review.

Details: Date night • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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David K.

Jul 22, 2019

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Jay and his team catered a private dinner for 8 for my parents' 40th wedding anniversary. Throughout the entire process he was responsive and straight-forward. He was on-time (even a few minutes early!) and put several personal touches on the evening. We had the shrimp bruschetta, surf & turf, and chocolate lava cake. The food was excellent and the presentation blew everyone away. Chef Jay was an absolute pleasure to work with and I wholeheartedly recommend working with him and his team.

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I require a 50% payment of total price for deposit. NON REFUNDABLE
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Receiving all information to have a successful completion of job. Date of event Estimated amount of guest for venue where will the event be located how long will my service be needed Go over type of food for the event
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a self taught chef for the most part . I received my certifications at roberti culinary pathway to work in any kitchen. I have work in 3 upscale hotel as cook and learned different cooking methods to better my crafts for myself and also for my client.

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