Chef Caitlin Boyer
Chef Caitlin Boyer

Chef Caitlin Boyer

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Introduction: I care deeply about the environment and all beings living on it. I am not only a chef but a very conscious one at that. I am also an organic gardener and love to teach people about the importance of knowing where and how food gets to their plates. Once people can make that connection, then I feel they can enjoy their food more and really appreciate it for all its beauty. I am here to help people transform their lives, starting with the food they put into their bodies! I specialize in globally inspired plant-based and allergy friendly cuisine. I offer personal chef services, private/group cooking classes, small events, and dinner parties. I also offer a Tuesday lunch special! EXPERIENCE: -Certified in plant-based nutrition through Cornell University -Studied at The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Institute at Elgin Community College -Studied under Chef Richard Landau and Kate Jacoby of 5 star restaurant Vedge in Philadelphia voted #1 restaurant- Line cook -Apprenticed under Chef Cleetus Friedman of Chicago since 2011 -Stanford Inn By The Sea, Mendocino, CA- Interned at Ravens Restaurant and organic garden ***Follow me on instagram @chefcaitlinboyer I love that I can get up everyday and love what I am doing while helping people in the process. I am very passionate about my lifestyle and the food that I create so being able to share that with others is the best feeling in the world. I know so many people out there are struggling with their health and also not having enough time to make themselves good quality meals every night, so this is where my services really come in handy.
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Hired 8 times

12 years in business

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Gayatri B.
Aug 17, 2015
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I was looking for an instructor to host cooking classes in my studio kitchen. Thumbtack has helped me to find two most desirable instructors that I looking for. Chef Caitlin is one of them. I am very happy with the communication with Thumbtack. It was easy to use their service. I will continue to use their service to find a pro in the future.
Private Cooking Lessons
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Dr. J.
May 22, 2016
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She was friendly and organized and the food was well seasoned. Caitlin is a great cook she has creativity in the kitchen.
Personal Chef
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Len T.
Mar 25, 2016
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Chef Caitlin makes it easy to maintain a Vegan lifestyle. She works with you on your likes, dislikes, allergies etc. All of her food is SO delicious! Highly recommend!! 5 Stars!
On-going Meal Delivery
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Lisa R.
Mar 11, 2016
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Caitlin made sure to take consideration for our son who has a dairy, egg, and peanut allergy. The food was amazing- even our little ones loved it! Caitlin was professional, easy to work with, and was flexible with our schedule. She met with us to establish our needs, gave us time to select a menu, then dropped the freshly prepared food off when it was convenient for us. When I say freshly prepared, the food was still warm and ready for us to have one of the meals for dinner the moment she brought it :) We look forward to working with Caitlin in the near future!! She is an excellent Chef and I highly recommend her to anyone- vegan or not!
On-going Meal Delivery
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Rich L.
Jun 23, 2015
Having spent time with Caitlin in the kitchen at Vedge I can vouch for her skills first hand. She has a passion for vegan cooking that is rare to find. A great asset to the Chicago vegan food scene. Chef Rich Landau

FAQs

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    I am constantly learning about my craft by experimenting and reading. Recently I had a month long internship in Mendocino CA at Ravens restaurant at The Standford Inn by the Sea. I studied under their creative chef who taught me her technique to plant based cuisine. I also studied bio intensive gardening , I believe as a chef it is super important to know where our food comes from and how it gets to our plate. Last October I traveled to a small country town in Japan called Nishi Auzi where I harvested rice 2 weeks straight and learned how to cook from residents who lived there their entire lives. I also have gained experience from Richard Landau of 5 star restaurant in Philadelphia, Vedge ( http://vedgerestaurant.com/)

  • How did you get started doing this type of work?

    I have been passionate about food and animals my entire life. I knew for sure I wanted to be a chef 12 years ago, It was also the same time i decided to stop eating meat.

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    I cook 100% plant based meals to last throughout the week. Plan the clients menu, do their shopping, prepare meals in their homes and store the food for them to enjoy at their convenience. I also provide in home cooking classes one-on-one or in groups.