My focus is quality. I will never cut corners. Other people maybe cheaper, but I will always take the time to make sure your’e happy
Overview
Hired 13 times
Background checked
2 employees
9 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 10:00 pmMon8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Credit card and PayPal.
Top Pro status
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2024
2023
Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Birthday or anniversary party
Dinner party
Corporate event
Meal
Breakfast or brunch
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.
Exceptional 5.0
11 reviews
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Tamara B.
May 29, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
I hired Jana to cater my daughters graduation party and she did an amazing job! She was very easy to work with and responsive whenever I needed anything. The food was amazing and the guests raved all night about how good everything was and could not wait to go up for seconds. I can not wait to hire her again.
Details: Graduation party • Dinner • American - Southern • Buffet • No, drop off only • Banquet hall or ballroom • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • 40 - 49 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Heather H.
Aug 3, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jana was amazing. She was super easy to work with, and the food was phenomenal. Everyone who joined our dinner party for my husband’s birthday loved the meal. Will definitely hire her again.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Personal Chef
Cara K.
May 5, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Amazing and highly recommend! She was super responsive and made multiple courses to accommodate dietary requests (ie- no dairy and mostly veggie based meal). A pleasure to work with, delicious food and very professional. Can’t wait to work with her again.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Lunch • I'm flexible • American - casual • Vegetarian or vegan • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Evans G.
Jan 22, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Simply Different Meals were great! The chef was professional, helpful, and the food tasted amazing. With less than 24 hours of notice, she created a meal experience that amazed our team. We will be using her services again in the future!
Details: Corporate event • Lunch • Alcoholic drinks • Non-alcoholic drinks • Dessert • American - casual • Mexican or Latin American • American - Southern • Buffet • No, drop off only • Office • No kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Standard (basic ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Marcia B.
Apr 24, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Oh my God! Simply different meals went above and beyond for my mother’s special event! I was so impressed with how the food tasted and how great the food looked. Jana listened to my vision. She communicated well, and she executed with perfection. I will definitely use Simply different meals again in the future!
Thank you!
Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • American - casual • Small bites • Yes, full service • Banquet hall or ballroom • No kitchen • 100 - 124 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)
Simply Different Meals's reply
Thank you for choosing us to for your event!
Wedding and Event Catering
Credentials
Background Check
Jana Sheppard
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing depends on event type, service, guest count, and menu
There will always be a 18% service charge and 6% sales tax
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?