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Culinary Abstraction

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$60/person
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Responds in about 4 hours


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About
Zac Franzoni is an artist in and out of the kitchen. He made his mark in Chicago as an abstract painter, and now he brings the same creativity and focus to cooking. As a personal chef, he bridges the gap between these two art forms with Culinary Abstraction. Zac has always searched for new ways to connect with his audience. He will collaborate with you to design the perfect menu. For any event - a private dinner for two or a luncheon for fifty - Zac brings his artistic passion from the gallery to your table. He also enjoys cooking for holiday events, anniversaries, bachelor and bachelorette parties and birthdays. His specialty is Italian food, inspired by his family's heritage. Zac makes all of his own pasta by hand and pairs it with a multitude of flavorful sauces. However, Zac can also create customized menus to fit your needs in a wide array of cuisines, ranging from Latin Fusion to Southern comfort dishes. Zac is also Certified in Food Sanitation and Safety and has a ServSafe ® Food Protection Manager Certification, which is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)–Conference for Food Protection (CFP)
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Hired 148 times

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2 employees

9 years in business

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Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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Reviews

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

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Chelsea G.

Dec 23, 2025

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Asian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Vegetarian or vegan • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Hiba M.

Jun 9, 2025

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Had a great experience with this chef! Everything he made was delicious and he was so easy to work with. Really appreciated how responsive and flexible he was.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Italian • Halal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Leslie V.

3 weeks ago

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I hired Zac for my 40th birthday party. He accommodated all dietary restrictions while creating an amazing feast. My guests were super impressed! I would highly recommend hiring Zac and will be looking for another reason for a special dinner to host!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • American - formal • Mexican / Latin American • Asian • Gluten free or celiac • Kosher • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Jeffrey M.

Dec 9, 2025

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Zac and Kate provided a wonderful holiday dinner for our 10 guests and us! The service and food both exceeded our expectations. We had a great time!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Danielle P.

Oct 5, 2025

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We had the pleasure of hiring Zac to cook for my sister’s 30th birthday dinner, and our experience with him was incredible from start to finish. His communication was seamless, and the food was absolutely delicious! Our guests were in awe of each and every course. Thank you Zac for making my sister’s birthday so memorable!!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Italian • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Zachary Franzoni

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