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ChefsPrep Culinary
ChefsPrep Culinary

ChefsPrep Culinary

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$18/person
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Responds in about 4 hours


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About
Hello, my name is Marcus Childs. I am a culinary arts graduate from Sullivan University and Lorain County Joint vocational school. My passion for cooking first started at a young age when my grandparents would let me get a feel in the kitchen. I loved making pancakes from scratch that my grandfather taught me or grilling ribs and then making baked macaroni and cheese with some cornbread from scratch from my grandmother just to name a few. At 15 I knew what I wanted to do in life and I found my gift from God. I’ve been catering and doing private events since 2012 and I must say, I love it. I love people and I love cooking and creating amazing dishes. Hiring me for your small or big event you’re getting me as your contact and face that’s present as well. Just in the past year we have done over 50 weddings up to 400 guest, corporate events, anniversaries, reunions and private personal events as well. I’m thankful for each call and or email we receive and we try to be responsive as quickly as possible because we want you to know how important your event is to us. Let’s talk soon
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Current Top Pro

Hired 244 times

32 similar jobs done near you

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22 employees

13 years in business

Business hours

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

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2022

Services offered
Event type
Meal

Breakfast or brunch

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

Non-alcoholic drinks

Alcoholic drinks

Projects and media

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Projects and media

79 photos

Reviews

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

Excellent 4.9

103 reviews

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Tim K.

2 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Marcus was absolutely phenomenal! This was the first time we had ever had a private chef experience, and Marcus set the bar very high. It was a surprise for my wife's 40th Birthday and the process was flawless. For any special event or celebration, be sure to hit up Marcus and Chefs Prep, because they'll win you brownie points with your spouse and all of your guests.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef
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Skip S.

May 1, 2025

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef
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Sheri w.

Mar 7, 2025

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Dealing with Marcus has been exceptionally easy. His prompt response to questions and concerns has made planning so easy. Our date is in August so I will definitely be updating this review after our event! I am so excited to see the final product! Thank you Marcus!

Details: Wedding • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Alcoholic drinks • Non-alcoholic drinks • American - casual • Buffet • Yes, full service • Outdoor venue • Yes, full kitchen • 100 - 124 guests • Paper napkins • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Serving and warming equipment • I'm flexible

Wedding and Event Catering
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Hayden M.

Nov 23, 2024

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Marcus and ChefsPrep took excellent care of us! The food was fantastic, the price was unbeatable, we will be using them for all our events moving forward. Can’t thank yall enough! 10/10

Details: Holiday party • Dinner • American - casual • Buffet • I'm flexible • Conference or convention center • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • 20 - 29 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering
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Kamryn S.

Oct 25, 2023

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This man and his team are amazing! They were on time, amazing at set up, and the food tasted so good! Everyone kept asking how where we found the caterer and my father in law took a plate home for himself. I honestly can't say how blown away we were. We had a taste testing before our wedding and it was good, but this food was 10 times better! I'm referring them to everyone who needs catering for an event.

Details: Wedding • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Non-alcoholic drinks • American - formal • Italian • American - casual • American - Southern • Food stations • Yes, full service • Banquet hall or ballroom • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • 80 - 89 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering
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Marcus Childs