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Introduction
Chefs can prepare a custom menu for you and your guests in your home or vacation rental. We accommodate special diets so all of your guests can enjoy the same experience. Visiting New Orleans? I can create a brunch or dinner menu featuring the Flavors of New Orleans to give you and your guests a memorable event! We offer additional services including meal prep and individual or group cooking lessons. Chefs Meal Prep - 2 proteins, 2 starches, and 3 vegetables. Great for busy professionals, elders who have barriers to cooking, new mothers, and folks recovering from surgery or illness. I use over 20 years of culinary experience to make food that my clients are supposed to eat into the food they want to eat. Makes a great gift! Chefs Cooking Lessons - allows students to expand their skills and save money by tackling intimidating projects. Visiting New Orleans? Learn how to make gumbo! New home? Grab some friends and learn how to butcher a pork loin into exactly the cuts you want. Chefs - where Food Comes First.
Overview

Hired 13 times

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2 employees

7 years in business

Business hours

Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pmMon10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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

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2020

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

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Katie T.
Jan 14, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack

Val was incredible - We had her cater a 10 person dinner to celebrate a friend's birthday in our Airbnb. She was on time, super professional and left the kitchen so spotless, our Airbnb hosts said we left it cleaner than it was before our stay. She timed everything really well and the plating was beautiful. Everyone loved the corn succotash and the soup. The bananas foster was a hit and the leftovers were a prized commodity later that night! I would highly reco!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • The personal chef travels to me

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Olivia R.
Mar 19, 2020
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Val and her team created the best brunch experience for me and my 10 bridesmaids. They cooked an excellent vegetarian / vegan NOLA style brunch that was absolutely delicious! There was something for everybody, although everyone ate everything. The process was seamless from start to finish and the place was sparkling clean. I couldn’t recommend them more. It was one of our favorite parts of the trip and one of the best meals! This went beyond our expectations! Val was great to work with on our budget, dietary restrictions and timeline.

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Southern • Barbecue • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Patti M.
Dec 17, 2019
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Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • American - formal • French • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering
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Jaimie O.
Oct 8, 2019
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Val and her team were absolutely amazing! They were flexible with timing and communication was clear and organized. The food prepared was delicious and the team loved it. Special food sensitivities were accommodated easily. Val worked with her team members in the kitchen while our group worked and did other activities. They were prepared and needed no additional assistance with any supplies. Friendly and talented! Would highly recommend!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Dessert • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Southern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Nadine L.
Jul 10, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack

An amazing experience with Chef Val. My five cousins and I were pleased with the sumptuous meal and it was one of the highlights of our Girl's Trip!! Chef Val is personable and accommodating!!

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Breakfast or brunch • American - Southern • French • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Standard (basic ingredients) • $20 - $24

Wedding and Event Catering
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Valerie Hesse

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