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About
New Valentine’s Day menu is up!!
Best of Boston: Best Chef Up-and- Coming Winner 2023! Food is not just a passion or a career path but the reason I wake up in the morning. My name is Chef Kendall DaCosta and along with the many flavors I hope to artistically put on a plate. First and foremost I look forward to putting smiles on everyones faces. Attending the Culinary Institute of America and traveling to Europe has really honed my dexterity in cuisines. Lets chat and develop a menu that suffices everyones pallets. Cheers.
Overview
Hired 18 times
Background checked
8 employees
14 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2023
2022
Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Birthday or anniversary party
Dinner party
Outdoor event
Meal
Lunch
Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres
Dinner
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
Non-alcoholic drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Coffee or tea
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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24 reviews
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Kathy R.
Sep 14, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kendall was amazing. His food was incredible and we still talk about it. He was very personable and we enjoyed speaking with him and listening about the ingredients in the He food he had created. I would recommend him to anybody.!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Joan K.
Apr 21, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
I cannot say enough about how wonderful Chef Kendall is. I was planning an afterparty for some of us from Las Vegas that qualified to run the Boston Marathon. The first chef that I contacted was over an hour late for our scheduled conference call and took over 2 weeks to get me a menu after he'd promised 48 hours. I was starting to panic as I was running out of time and honestly didn't need this additional stress on top of all the worry about running Boston for the first time. Once I found Chef Kendall all my concerns went away. He came up with a great selection to refuel hungry marathoners, was prompt and professional in all of his communications and the food was terrific!! He actually arrived a little early, needed no direction or assistance (which was very appreciated as I was wiped out) and set up a beautiful buffet for us runners. He was spot on with the amount of food that he thought we'd need (there was a little left that night but it all got devoured the next day for breakfast) and the quality was spectacular. If you're looking for someone to cater a special event for you, you can't go wrong with Chef Kendall....
Thank you again Chef for putting together a wonderful ending for our special day!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • Mexican / Latin American • American - casual • Meal delivered • Only once • At the pro’s location
Personal Chef
Lindsay Y.
May 10, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Kendall for a bachelorette party for seven. From the start Kendall's kindness and enthusiasm really stood out. And then he sent a link to his work and wow - we were in. We had a quick chat about the menu (family style Mediterranean) but really let him run with it. After all, he's the pro. We were not disappointed! The presentation was stellar and the food was spectacular. He arrived promptly and left the kitchen spotless. Now I just need to another event to plan because I'd work with Kendall again in a second!! Thank you for making our weekend special!!
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • French • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Christine R.
Sep 24, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Recently worked with Kendall for my Dads 65th birthday party and we cannot say enough amazing things about Kendall, his food, and the entire experience!!! Kendall was diligent in ensuring the menu was perfect and so awesome to work with!! And the food- WOW!! We will all be dreaming about this meal for years to come!! Can’t wait to hire Kendall again!!!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Kat M.
Feb 15, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kendall knocked this Valentine's dinner out of the park! We want to put him on retainer! Beautiful set up, custom menu, professional, he even brought my kitties treats, not to mention DELICIOUS! Highly recommend! Kendall is one of a kind!
Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 2 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Asian • French • Italian • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Credentials
Background Check
Kendall Dacosta
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Prices may vary from 50-350 per person. Depending on the occasion and the level of ingredients the client is looking for. Such as a5 wagyu or usda prime. Broccoli or Squash blossoms ect. Buffet or coursed meals up to 5-6 are also varying in prices. There is a $800 Chef fee due the day of booking to lock down your desired date. This fee covers Labor, Menu development, and travel expenses.
If you send a referrel my way then I will waive the fee and charge solely per person.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
What is the occasion? Who is the guest of honor?What date are we looking for?
What is their favorite food?Are we conforming the menu based of there pallet to make is extra special? Are there any dietary restrictions?
I take 3-4 Days developing 2 menus that are conformed to please the guest of honor. I then show these menus to the planner. If it is approved, I take payment for the Chef Fee and begin planning and reaching out to my staff if they are needed.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have 15 years of experience in the Food Industry. I received my diploma from the Culinary Institute of America in New York.
