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Private Chef Chicago | Zincenzo

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About
As one of the best private chef's in Chicago, I create high-end culinary experiences rooted in a lifelong passion for cooking and artistic plating. I specialize in thoughtfully crafted, restaurant quality meals brought directly to your home or event. Every menu is custom tailored to you, your tastes, dietary preferences, and occasion so your dining experience feels personal, seamless, and truly memorable. As an owner-operated business, you’ll work directly with me from planning through plating, ensuring attentive service and consistent quality. If you’re looking for a private chef who values detail, flavor, and presentation, I’d love to design a menu just for you.
Overview

Hired 4 times

Serves Chicago, IL

Background checked

1 employee

22 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash and Zelle.

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Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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Projects and media
Reviews

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

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Amber L.

Sep 27, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Vincenzo was absolutely incredible! I hired him to cook for a bachelorette party I hosted, and I honestly could not have asked for a better experience.

First of all, the food was SO delicious. The Mexican food he made was some of the best food we had all weekend. Every single dish was packed with flavor, tasted incredibly fresh, and was clearly made with so much care. Everyone in our group kept talking about how amazing the food was, and there wasn’t a single person who didn’t love it. You could truly taste the time and effort he put into everything he prepared.

Beyond the food, Vincenzo was one of the hardest-working people I’ve ever hired. He was so kind, professional, and attentive from beginning to end. He worked nonstop to make sure everything was perfect for us, and he made the entire experience feel so easy and special.

And somehow, after cooking an entire meal for a group, he left the kitchen cleaner than it was when he arrived! That alone deserves a huge shoutout.

I would recommend Chef Vincenzo 100% to anyone looking for an amazing private chef. The food, the service, and the overall experience were absolutely worth it. We had such a wonderful time, and I will definitely be booking him again for future events!

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

Private Chef Chicago | Zincenzo's reply
Thank you so much Amber for this amazing review! It was such a pleasure cooking for your group, and I’m thrilled that everyone loved the Mexican menu and had a great time celebrating. Making the night effortless for you and your party with great food, attentive service, and leaving the kitchen spotless is always my top goal. It was an honor to be part of your celebration, and I’m delighted the evening was memorable from start to finish. Wishing the bride to be the absolute best, and I look forward to cooking for you all again!
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Asif L.

Sep 1, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

I would like to thank Chef Zincenzo for such a memorable evening. I was looking for a chef who would bring me an amazing culinary experience for my anniversary. Not only did chef Zincenzo deliver. He exceed my expectations. His communication skills, to being very responsive and taking the time to understand what I wanted were all the boxes he checked. Not only was I new to this since this was my first time hiring a chef, but what made it that much better was him offering his advice on what would work best in terms of the menu. This was by far one of the best decisions I made. He is second to none. In my opinion, there is no other better chef I could have asked for.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • I'm flexible • Dessert • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Indian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Private Chef Chicago | Zincenzo's reply
Thank you so much Asif for taking the time to write such an amazing review. Creating an experience that balances incredible food with clear, easy communication is always the standard I aim for with each client. I’m delighted the evening felt memorable from start to finish, and thank you for trusting me with your special night. I would love the opportunity to curate another dinner for you down the line, and thank you for considering Chef Zincenzo!
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Leena K.

Aug 18, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

I hired Chef Zincenzo for a bachelorette party and we were all extremely impressed with his professionalism, the outstanding taste of everything he created, and how well he cleaned up after dinner. He packed up our leftovers and left the kitchen spotless! We were all very happy with our experience and would recommend Chef Zincenzo to anyone!

Details: Shower (baby, bridal, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Indian • French • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Italian • American - formal • American - casual • Mexican / Latin American • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Private Chef Chicago | Zincenzo's reply
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. It was a pleasure cooking for your group, and I am delighted to hear that the meal, service, and kitchen care met your expectations for such a special celebration. Thank you for the strong recommendation, and I look forward to the opportunity to cook for you again in the future.
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Sam S.

4 days ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Zincenzo is amazing!!! His work is truly top notch. His talent for making healthy, quality food absolutely delicious is incomparable. Incredibly responsive to our meal requests, he was always ready for anything we threw at him. I will definitely be using him in the future, thank you Chef Z!

Details: Regular meal • 1 guest • Lunch • Dinner • Dessert • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • A few times per day • My home, venue, etc.

Private Chef Chicago | Zincenzo's reply
Thank you very much Sam for taking the time to share this review. I take great pride in delivering high quality, flavorful dishes tailored exactly to my client needs, so knowing you enjoyed every dish means the world to me. Thank you for your trust, and I look forward to serving you again down the road.
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Rebecca A.

Mar 26, 2026

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Ive utilized Ziads talents several times for events. His appetizers and desserts are always a hit and beyond delicious! His rose pistachio tres leche cake is to die for. I have never seen a cake disappear so quickly.
Private Chef Chicago | Zincenzo's reply
Thank you so much Becky, I really appreciate your support! It means a lot to be part of your events and to know the appetizers and desserts are always a hit. I’m especially glad you loved the rose pistachio tres leches cake, that one is definitely a favorite. Looking forward to cooking for you again soon!
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