Primavera Private Chef

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$140/person

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About

I’ve been passionate about cooking since I first fell in love with the art at the age of 13 during a transformative trip to Italy. That experience ignited a lifelong journey in the kitchen, where I’ve honed my craft and developed a deep appreciation for the beauty of simple, seasonal ingredients. My focus is on creating exceptional meals that bring happiness to my customers. By combining fresh, high-quality ingredients with love and care, I strive to deliver plates that are as delightful as they are wholesome. My mission is to ensure every customer not only enjoys the food but also feels the passion and dedication that goes into every dish.

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Current Top Pro

Hired 39 times

Serves Glenview, IL

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4 employees

2 years in business

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2024

2023

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Dessert

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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Ramses J.

Jun 15, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • I'm flexible • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Brooke J.

Jun 11, 2025

We hired Primavera for a private birthday dinner for a group of eight, and the entire experience was nothing short of phenomenal. From start to finish, the chef and his team went above and beyond to make the evening special. The food was absolutely incredible—thoughtfully prepared, beautifully plated, and bursting with flavor. Each course was introduced with a short description, which added such a personal and elevated touch. They even brought printed menus, which made it feel like a true fine dining experience right in our own home. Beyond the food, the service was seamless. The team served each dish with care, kept everything tidy, and left the kitchen spotless—an unexpected but very appreciated touch.

Danielle h.

Mar 1, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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April B.

Dec 9, 2024

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Thumbtack only lets you choose 3 of the 5 “qualities you liked most about your chef” so let me start by saying Elvi was all 5 -incredible quality, professional, responsive, punctual, AND he runs it all at a great value- so it was VERY hard to pick just 3. Bonus points for being extremely accommodating to the vision for the party. Our group hosts a special Supper Club for the holidays every year where we get together in someone’s home, dress up, have some fancy champagne, and hire a professional chef for an elevated evening. This year it was my turn to host. Before I get into it, just look at the pictures. They speak for themselves. Elvi was the first to reach out to me of the chefs I had requested and had a very impressive resume along with his charming and engaging personality. He is also very prepared and well organized in his craft. He developed a menu and built it around our budget. He also works with a very nice and incredibly professional team. The efficiency of the operation was truly immaculate. I don’t know how else to describe the food other than it was out of this world and I’ll be forced to live with the cravings for his bruschetta, filet with au jus, and potato pave until next time. Let me be clear… There WILL be a next time. And Elvi, whatever that dessert was, it was SO good. Please also thank your pastry chef for us. In addition to the fantastic food and coordinating for the party, the presentation was top tier. It was bright, colorful, sexy, and very aesthetic. He brought all his own supplies. He also brought his own menus for the evening to put on display which was really a great touch and is very indicative of his attention to detail. Basically, I don’t know about any of these other Chefs, but Elvi takes the cake. I had a vision and he exceeded all expectations. Just call him. You’ll be glad you did. Thank you, Elvi. This experience was truly Chef’s Kiss.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Derek M.

Nov 16, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

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

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