Chef Matt Haight

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Introduction: ***Please Read*** I am currently booking events for groups of 6 or more only. If you are interested in a smaller group please note pricing is subject to higher fees. Thanks! What I Do: Experienced chef located in Southern Maine offering personal chef service, private catering, and cooking lessons. Who I Am: Chef and co-owner of La Orilla Tapas + Specialty Cocktails and The Ogunquit Wine Cellar in Ogunquit, ME. I have over a decade of experience cooking professionally with a variety of cuisines and dietary needs. I’m passionate about sourcing sustainable ingredients and helping clients create menus that meet their needs, whether that may be for a dinner party or a meal prep schedule.

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Hired 4 times

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9 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Venmo.

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Donald B.

Mar 4, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

No need to go to a restaurant - just hire Matt! We needed to find a private chef to cook for my sister’s 60th birthday. I’m so glad that we found Chef Matt Haight Matt is a true artist in the way he blends flavors and has such a passion for creating great food. He has an innate talent and knowledge of food. Working with Matt was a pleasure. He listened to what our needs were, and patiently worked with us to come up with an incredible menu. Matt was always available to answer our questions leading up to the event. On the day of the event, Matt showed up with his lovely fiancé, Karli, and they went to work preparing our kitchen and each course. They make a great team. We were treated to the most incredible food and flavors throughout the evening. We didn’t have to worry about anything. All we had to do was focus on our guest of honor, our family, and friends. At the end of the evening, Matt and Karli cleaned up the kitchen and left it in great condition. That was very much appreciated. We highly recommend you hire Matt for your next event. You will be thrilled with the results.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - formal • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Gluten free or celiac • Nut allergies • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Matt S.

Oct 4, 2020

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My fiancée and I recently gifted my friends Jenny and Josh a memorable wedding dinner prepared by Chef Matt Haight in the comfort of their Maine home — a delicious four-course meal so special that we’re almost kicking ourselves for not joining them for it. Just a few weeks before Jenny and Josh’s lovely evening, I started searching online for private tapas chefs located in Maine and quickly came across Matt’s stellar résumé and contacted him immediately. Matt, who owns the Maine restaurant La Orilla, responded promptly and, from there, we landed on a date and discussed the plan for the dinner. After Matt mocked up a few dinner options for us, we selected his mouth-watering menu of a trio of oysters, scallop crudo, bone-in pork rib eye, and poached pear with sweetened goat cheese and candied pistachios (dessert), as well as a perfectly paired wine selection. Since the meal would take place during the COVID-19 pandemic, he also promised us that he'd take special precautions to ensure Jenny and Josh's comfort, including mask-wearing and testing negative for the coronavirus. Following their dinner, Jenny and Josh said that it was an "unforgettable" night, and not only lauded Matt's culinary talents, but also his friendliness and cleanliness. He created tasty dishes paired with delicious wines inside Jenny and Josh's kitchen, served them himself, engaged in friendly conversation throughout the evening, and cleaned their kitchen before leaving. Additionally, Jenny and Josh were pleased to savor the leftovers that Matt had carefully packed away for them to enjoy the rest of the week. We look forward to working with (or dining with) Chef Matt in the future!

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Alcoholic drinks • Dessert • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Small bites • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

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Kristin G.

Sep 12, 2021

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Chef Matt created a customized five course dinner menu for a special evening with a group of our friends while on vacation in Maine. It was the most special night and his food is really some of the best you will ever have. From the very start of planning the dinner, Chef Matt was a true professional. He put so much time into creating a totally unique menu that would make the whole group happy and he executed every dish to perfection. Not only does his wealth of experience show in everything he created, he is genuinely such a nice guy and it is clear he loves (and is great at) what he does. Don’t hesitate for a second, you are lucky to book him!!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Lexi M.

Jan 5, 2020

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Chef Matt and his lovely fiancée Carly drove a considerable distance to cook for a dinner party of eight on New Year’s Eve, which also happened to be my husband’s 40th birthday. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing, but just wanted things to be special - he was absolutely incredible. They arrived promptly, worked silently (seriously, my dining room and kitchen are in the same space and we heard absolutely nothing), prepared absolutely unbelievable food that accommodated the dietary restrictions of three different guests, and left my kitchen sparkling. Chef Matt introduced each course, answered questions, and even offered to refill water glasses. Literal perfection - hire this man!!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • French • Gluten free or celiac • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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