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ChefsPrep Culinary

$18/person
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Responds in about 1 hour


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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
Overview

Hired 252 times

35 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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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
Projects and media
Reviews

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

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Kristy C.

4 days ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Five Gold Stars for ChefsPrep Culinary! We could not be more thrilled with our experience! The food was absolutely phenomenal—served hot, incredibly moist, and bursting with flavor. Every bite was outstanding, and our guests are still talking about how delicious everything was! What truly sets this service apart is the dedication—our chef drove over 3 hours to make our wedding perfect. That level of commitment is rare and so deeply appreciated. On top of that, the prices are extraordinary, especially for the quality, professionalism, and care we received. If you’re looking for a caterer who delivers exceptional food, unbeatable value, and outstanding service, look no further. We will absolutely be using Chefs Prep Culinary again for future events. Highly, highly recommend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Details: Wedding • Dinner • American - casual • Barbecue • Mexican or Latin American • American - Southern • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • Home • 70 - 79 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering
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April b.

2 weeks ago

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Chef Prep Catering did an amazing job! The turkey was perfectly seasoned, the mac & cheese was rich and creamy, and the green beans were delicious. Everything arrived fresh and on time. Highly recommend for any event!

Details: Holiday party • Dinner • Dessert • Non-alcoholic drinks • American - formal • Buffet • Yes, full service • Community center • Yes, full kitchen • 150 - 200 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering
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Sharon G.

6 days ago

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We recently had the pleasure of having Chef Marcus Childs and the team at Chefs Prep Catering prepare our Thanksgiving meal, and it was truly exceptional. Every dish was beautifully crafted, full of flavor, and clearly made with care—but the star of the meal was the turkey. It was hands down the best turkey we’ve ever had: perfectly seasoned, incredibly tender, and unbelievably juicy. Chef Marcus and his team exceeded every expectation, delivering a holiday feast that our entire party will be talking about for a long time. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and culinary talent made our Thanksgiving unforgettable. We can’t recommend Chefs Prep Catering highly enough!

Details: Holiday party • Dinner • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Buffet • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 20 - 29 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering
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Tim K.

Aug 12, 2025

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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.

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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.

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