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Food Raconteur

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$55/person
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About
Chef Ashok believe in tales, especially food tales and global food tales. There’s no such thing as a perfect food, only the idea of it, then the real purpose of striving toward perfection becomes clear. To make people happy. That's what cooking is all about. But to give pleasure, you should soak yourself in it. For me, it’s the satisfaction of cooking, communicating with my ingredients, my tools and my creations. My source of pleasure in cooking is respect for the food. Respect for food is respect for life for who we are and what we do.
Overview

Hired 56 times

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Background checked

6 employees

10 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 9:00 pmMon8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Google Pay, Square cash app, and Venmo.

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Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Projects and media

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Projects and media

431 photos

Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

Cold beverages (alcoholic)

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

Reviews
Exceptional 5.0

56 reviews

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Desiree J.

6 days ago

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - formal • Italian • French • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Garry C.

Mar 29, 2025

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Exceptional experience. Ashok is a very talent chef and brings great conversation as well.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Lunch • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Jade G.

Mar 27, 2023

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We had chef for a celebration following finding my wedding dress! 👰🏼‍♀️ He was very accommodating as we had one person with dairy sensitivity, yet we wanted all of the dairy meals (of course). The food was delicious, he sent us recommendations on wines to pair with each course and the experience in total was great. It was nice to be able to sit back, relax, enjoy company and not have to worry about cooking or clean up. Here’s a few photos of our food - we did lobster bisque, jumbo shrimp in shallot sauce (my personal fav), scallops 3 ways, filet in wine reduction with mashed potatoes, and creme brûlée/death by chocolate for dessert. DELISH! I literally ate every bite.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - formal • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Tim M.

Apr 24, 2024

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The four course meal was beautifully executed and very tasty. Me and my Wife enjoyed the conversation with Mr. Nageswaran as well. Not only is he an EXCELLENT Chef, but he is very well rounded in so many delicious cuisines too. Lastly the desert was soooo yummy!!!! Thank you for the experience!!!!!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Calvin Y.

Jul 20, 2021

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Nut allergies • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Ashok Nageswaran

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