Personal Chef to the Stars
Personal Chef to the Stars

Personal Chef to the Stars

$85/person
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Introduction: There is an obvious difference between some who cooks for a living and someone who cooks as a hobby. The hobby chef is more relaxed, has more fun, is more involved and generally is into creating a great food experience above all other motivations. When people see me cook, or work with me, I often hear the comment, "Wow - you're really into this." I am. The sense of accomplishment when the guests are amazed at what they experience. Sometimes it's the visual experience, what they are about to eat simply looks inviting - And, sometimes is the smell as the bite nears their mouth - but always it's the look in their eyes when they first bite into what ever morsel they are enjoying. Their eye's get big, bright, and sparkle with joy.
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51 years in business

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

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Alyssa B.
Jul 21, 2023
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I booked Chef Tyler for my sisters bachelorette party. Chef Tyler and his wife exceeded our expectations! Everything tasted amazing! My group hasn’t stopped talking about our experience. Everything was so fresh and beautifully executed on the plate. I wish I could fly Chef Tyler to New York to cook for me and my family everyday! Truly the best experience and the highlight of our trip. The food prepared by Chef Tyler was unlike anything i’ve had before! I would 100% recommend him. Him and his wife put so much thought into every little detail and made the experience so much more special. My one friend is vegan and has celiac disease and Chef Tyler was able to accommodate her. He made sure she had her own servings that catered to her. I can’t say enough good things about Chef Tyler and his wife!

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

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Brian G.
Nov 1, 2023
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Everything was excellent, couldn't of asked for a better dinner. Very helpful with the selection of courses that made everyone happy

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

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Bria S.
Jan 18, 2023
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I called on Chef Tyler for a hands-on cooking lesson for four newlywed couples during our couples retreat. We decided that we wanted to have a date night that would be a fun learning experience as well as a great meal. Chef Tyler accepted it and a menu was decided upon after discussion of likes and dislikes and food allergies. Chef Tyler and his Sous Chef, Jill, arrived 10 minutes early, set up the workstations, provided copies of the recipes, and the lesson started. We had such a great time! There were four teams, and each team made some appetizer dishes as well as main course dishes. When the appetizers were ready, we dug in, sipped wine recommended by Chef Tyler and nibbled as we finished the main course dishes. Everything was delicious: A trio of bruschettas, grilled vegetables, and a platter of grilled seafood started things off. This was followed by Cornish Game Hens, Pappardelle, broccolini, and grilled Roma’s. Among other tricks of the trade, we learned how to roast peppers to remove the skins, all about Sous-Vide, the fast and easy way to peel garlic, and were entertained with countless tidbits of Chef Tyler’s cooking experiences around the world. And we all now know where to buy special ingredients. The Chef and Sous Chef demonstrated making the most amazing Caesar Salad and Molten Chocolate cake for dessert, including Carob instead of Chocolate for one guest who can’t eat chocolate. The experience was way beyond our expectations, and I highly recommend Chef Tyler for any event involving food. You won’t be disappointed.

Details: 6 - 10 people • Italian • Mexican / Latin • French • Basic cooking skills • Roasting and braising • Soups and sauces • Adult (over 18) • Intermediate • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Colin F.
Jul 31, 2023
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Based on my sister’s recommendation I reached out to Chef Tyler to help us celebrate my brother’s Bachelor Party of fifteen guys. He had done a Bachelorette Party for my sister several years ago and she still talks about it. He had great ideas and we quickly arrived at a menu I knew would be a hit with this group after a day on the lake. And a hit it was – super selection of appetizers that disappeared quickly, and to rave reviews. You know you have a winner when the guests start asking for recipes. And an amazing main course that was perfect for dinner. Steak, Beans, Seasonal Succotash, Caesar Salad, Grilled bread. WOW! And the local Peach shortcake was a great finale. Great food, amazing presentation, and I would highly recommend Chef Tyler and Sous Chef Jill for any event where you want to go beyond the normal. Couldn’t have asked for a better meal or better service!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Bridget G.
Jul 15, 2022
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I contacted Chef Tyler to prepare a special dinner for our family during a summer trip to the lake. He worked with me to create a unique menu featuring fresh and seasonal ingredients, showed up on time, prepped the hors d’oeuvres and main meal, served them with lovely edible flower garnish and everyone was thrilled. Each dish was unique and even the kids got excited at trying new things like grilled okra and caramelized bacon. “Best ever” was repeated throughout the meal, including the surprise, special mac n cheese for the kids. He clearly knows how to cook and Sous Chef Jill charmed us all. I would highly recommend them for any event.

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

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Tyler Phillips