Personal Chef KC

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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

Current Top Pro

Hired 59 times

Serves Overland Park, KS

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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

Services offered

Event type

Date night

Brunch

Holiday meal

Shower

Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

Cold beverages (alcoholic)

Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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Reviews

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

Exceptional 5.0

63 reviews

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Steffanie B.

Jul 14, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

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

Wedding and Event Catering

Rene M.

Nov 4, 2018

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Hired on Thumbtack

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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Shea P.

Sep 9, 2019

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Leto and his staff did an incredible job! They made dinner for our family of 6 for my moms 60th birthday. It was so fun to have a fine dining experience at home. All the food was plated beautifully and tasted incredible, everyone raved about it. They were professional and left my kitchen as clean as the found it. We look forward to using him again!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Trisha P.

Dec 9, 2018

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Hired on Thumbtack

Wow oh wow! If you ever need a chef in the KC area this is your man. The food was incredible. Some of the beat I have ever had. Price was perfect. Communication was perfect. His set up and take down was effortless on my part which was so helpful. This is now my go to Chef. You can not go wrong! Thank you so very much for making my company Christmas party dinner amazing!!!

Details: Party host • Holiday party • Dinner • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Buffet / self serve • Only drop off is necessary • Home • Yes - full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils) • 21 - 30 guests • Standard (basic ingredients) • $20 - $25 (basic)

Wedding and Event Catering

Katie S.

Oct 25, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - formal • French • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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