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Primavera Private Chef

$140/person
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Responds in about 15 min

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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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Hired 45 times

Serves South Holland, IL

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4 employees

3 years in business

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2025

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2024

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2023

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Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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

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Art K.

4 days ago

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Elvi is an exceptional private chef — professional, warm, and genuinely talented. He navigated our dietary restrictions with ease, treating them as a creative challenge rather than an inconvenience, and the results were stunning: beautifully presented, perfectly seasoned dishes that felt like a full restaurant experience in our own home. From communication and prep to leaving the kitchen spotless, every detail was handled with care. Couldn't recommend him more highly.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Indian • Gluten free or celiac • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Josh S.

Mar 15, 2026

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He and his wife were excellent. They were personable and made my wife’s 40th really special. We have two little kids and they were very good with them and even made them some home made ice cream. Every food dish was delicious. I would definitely use them again and recommend to anyone!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Ramses J.

Jun 15, 2025

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I couldn’t be more happy with how well Primavera did. Chef Elvi and his team were incredible. They were responsive, professional, and made a fantastic dinner for 8 guests that was on par with a top tier restaurant. And to top it all off, they left our kitchen spotless when they were done. I can’t recommend them enough. We’ll definitely be booking Primavera again.

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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Krystin W.

Oct 5, 2025

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Working with this team was incredible and the food was delicious!!! I’m a foodie originally from manhattan. They were also super accommodating and easy to work with. I was astonished by how many great meals they could make in a short amount of time. Would hire again!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Danielle h.

Mar 1, 2025

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We had an incredible in-home cooking experience with Elvi and his wife. From the start, it was clear that Elvi truly cares about his craft—he took our preferences and turned them into dishes we’d never had before, each one creative, comforting, and absolutely delicious. Beyond the amazing food, the conversation was just as memorable. Elvi and his wife were an absolute delight to be around, making the whole experience feel warm and personal. Incredible food, great company, and an unbeatable price—highly recommend!

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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