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I am a classically trained chef, and worked directly under James Beard Award winning chef Michael Smith. Everything I prepare is made from scratch with local fresh ingredients. Let me make your next event an unforgettable occasion!

Overview

Hired 59 times

6 similar jobs done near you

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5 employees

8 years in business

Business hours

Sun6:00 am - 11:59 pmMon6:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, PayPal, Square cash app, and Venmo.

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2019

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Meal

Breakfast or brunch

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

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

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63 reviews

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Steffanie B.

Jul 14, 2025

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We were very pleased with the food cooked by Chef Blackman! Our guests were very complimentary as well. He gave very detailed instructions to warm the food as we only needed him to deliver it. Great experience and exceptional cuisine!

Details: Wedding • Dinner • American - casual • Italian • Buffet • No, drop off only • Banquet hall or ballroom • Yes, full kitchen • 70 - 79 guests • I'm flexible

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Angela M.

Apr 28, 2020

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Thank you SO MUCH for this lovely experience! The setup was super easy, the kitchen prep was a breeze, and the food was impeccable! And NO cleanup! This high end restaurant experience in the comfort of our home setting was perfection!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef KC's reply

Thanks Angela! It was a pleasure cooking for you guys, and look forward to working with you again.

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Aimee H.

Mar 12, 2021

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Details: Date night • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • French • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Nicole D.

Jul 17, 2020

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Details: Date night • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Barbecue • Indian • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Rene M.

Nov 4, 2018

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • The personal chef travels to me

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