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Chef Napoleon
Chef Napoleon

5.0

(4)

5.0

(4)

In high demand
  • 8 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Newton, MA
  • 8 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Newton, MA
Sabah M. says, "Chef Napoleon was absolutely incredible! He traveled all the way from Boston to Southampton for our bachelorette weekend, navigating a long commute (including the ferry!) and still arrived right on time with the warmest, most positive attitude. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. The food was absolutely phenomenal, every dish was fresh, beautifully prepared, and delicious. Beyond the food, Chef Napoleon’s kindness, patience, and friendly personality made the entire evening feel relaxed, effortless, and so special for our group. One thing we especially appreciated was the care he took with one of our friends who has celiac disease. She is extremely sensitive to gluten, and he went above and beyond to prepare her meal safely, taking every precaution to avoid cross-contamination. It gave all of us so much peace of mind, and she was able to fully enjoy the dinner without worry. We are so grateful for the time, effort, and professionalism he put into making our evening memorable. If you’re looking for a private chef who serves incredible food while making everyone feel cared for, Chef Napoleon is the best. We would recommend him without hesitation and would absolutely book him again!"See more
Sabah M. says, "Chef Napoleon was absolutely incredible! He traveled all the way from Boston to Southampton for our bachelorette weekend, navigating a long commute (including the ferry!) and still arrived right on time with the warmest, most positive attitude. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. The food was absolutely phenomenal, every dish was fresh, beautifully prepared, and delicious. Beyond the food, Chef Napoleon’s kindness, patience, and friendly personality made the entire evening feel relaxed, effortless, and so special for our group. One thing we especially appreciated was the care he took with one of our friends who has celiac disease. She is extremely sensitive to gluten, and he went above and beyond to prepare her meal safely, taking every precaution to avoid cross-contamination. It gave all of us so much peace of mind, and she was able to fully enjoy the dinner without worry. We are so grateful for the time, effort, and professionalism he put into making our evening memorable. If you’re looking for a private chef who serves incredible food while making everyone feel cared for, Chef Napoleon is the best. We would recommend him without hesitation and would absolutely book him again!"
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Wasabi Doll Catering
Wasabi Doll Catering

Exceptional 5.0

(13)

Exceptional 5.0

(13)

  • Serves Newton, MA
  • Serves Newton, MA
David B. says, "We recently had the pleasure of having Chef Anthony prepare a full meal for my wife, our kids, and me, and it was an absolute delight from start to finish! Chef Anthony was incredibly professional, easy to communicate with, and a true joy to work with. He took the time to understand what we were looking for and delivered a meal that exceeded all our expectations. Every dish was beautifully presented, packed with flavor, and perfectly suited for a family dinner—our kids loved it just as much as the adults did! The food was fresh, creative, and restaurant-quality, but with the comfort and warmth of a home-cooked meal. It felt special and celebratory without being overly fussy, which made the evening truly enjoyable for the whole family. If you’re looking for a private chef who is talented, reliable, personable, and makes the whole process seamless, I highly recommend Chef Anthony. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would happily book again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Chef Anthony!"See more
David B. says, "We recently had the pleasure of having Chef Anthony prepare a full meal for my wife, our kids, and me, and it was an absolute delight from start to finish! Chef Anthony was incredibly professional, easy to communicate with, and a true joy to work with. He took the time to understand what we were looking for and delivered a meal that exceeded all our expectations. Every dish was beautifully presented, packed with flavor, and perfectly suited for a family dinner—our kids loved it just as much as the adults did! The food was fresh, creative, and restaurant-quality, but with the comfort and warmth of a home-cooked meal. It felt special and celebratory without being overly fussy, which made the evening truly enjoyable for the whole family. If you’re looking for a private chef who is talented, reliable, personable, and makes the whole process seamless, I highly recommend Chef Anthony. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would happily book again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Chef Anthony!"

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You can take private cooking classes to have fun, to learn a new skill, to improve your health, to bond with your partner, to enjoy a playful first date or to have a unique birthday party experience. Nationally the average cost of private cooking lessons ranges between $100 and $150. Prices can vary, depending on where you live, the type of cooking class you’re taking, the ingredients the chef provides, and the reputation of the chef. Cooking classes with Anthony Bourdain will clearly cost more than classes with a local restaurant owner. The number of people in the class will also affect the cost, with group lessons often priced per person to account for the cost of ingredients. For example, for group lessons, a brunch workshop may cost an average of $70 per person, a steak dinner with sides could cost an average of $80-$85 per person, and a sushi lesson could cost an average of $100 per person. Ingredients play a major role in cost, as the chef will pre-purchase the food you will be working with. Weekday classes will usually cost less than weekend classes.

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