Frank DiMaria

$45/person

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Introduction

I have many years experience in restaurants, bakeries, catering, and lessons. You will learn to prepare food that is eye-appealing, delicious, and healthy. I am clean and professional and promise to have fun. I love teaching and can create a lesson for young people just starting or experienced cooks who want be expand their culinary skills.I enjoy working with people, both clients and their customers. I can cater your party or dinner from 2-30 With almost any cuisine . Italian ,Mediterranean , French,American are my specialties . Also experienced and schooled in baking and pastry . You will be impressed.

Overview

Hired 92 times

Serves Palm Harbor, FL

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2 employees

34 years in business

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2018

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Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

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Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

Projects and media

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Projects and media

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Reviews

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

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Harper L.

Apr 24, 2025

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Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Kimberly S.

Dec 7, 2024

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We hired chef Frank for a date night. He arrived on time, came prepared. He explained everything he was doing to us. The food was exceptional and out of this world. It was very fun and educational cooking with chef Frank. We even booked another session.

Details: 2 people • Basic cooking skills • Roasting and braising • Grilling • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • At the pro’s location

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Davaya M.

Dec 17, 2023

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Rachel S.

Jan 20, 2025

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • 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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Morgan L.

Feb 24, 2024

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We can create a lesson plan to fit each customer. For groups we can include a cost per person or flat fee.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After a brief discussion with the customer, I will identify appropriate dishes and recipes to teach. I will provide the ingredients and materials.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Always taking new classes to keep up with changing trends in the culinary field. Reading and learning new recipes. And of course trying new restaurants to see whats new.