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Zacki's Culinary Creations
Zacki's Culinary Creations

Zacki's Culinary Creations

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Meal preparation location

It’s free with no obligation to hire

Introduction: * 34 years of experience * Professional culinary training * Attention to detail * Exceed customer expectations * Reasonable pricing * Flexible menus and themes * Original ideas for food ambiance and ambiance

Overview

  • Current Top Pro

  • Hired 137 times

  • Background checked

  • 3 employees

  • 35 years in business

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo

Social media

Facebook, Instagram

Currently a Top Pro

Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.

  • Jan - Jun

  • All year

  • All year

  • Jul - Dec

This pro indicated that they reviewed CDC safety guidelines for COVID-19 and pledged to do the following:

Maintain 6 feet of distance from customers

Wear masks during the job

Wear gloves during the job

Disinfect surfaces touched during the job

Featured Projects

  • Dave's Special Birthday w Family

    Approx. $750

  • Special Birthday in a sequestered environment 2020

    Approx. $500

Photos and Videos

109 photos and 1 video

Specialties

Cuisine types

  • American - casual, 

  • American - formal, 

  • Italian, 

  • Southern, 

  • Mexican / Latin American, 

  • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern, 

  • Asian, 

  • French, 

  • Barbecue, 

  • Indian

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for value, punctuality, and work quality.
Excellent 4.9

108 reviews

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  • Kimberly W.

    Personal Chef

    Although my event was canceled chef Zacki was extremely responsive and prompt. She was willing to go the extra mile to make my catering personalized and ensure we had what we needed even last minute. I sincerely appreciate the attention you gave me. Thank you!!

    Jun 28, 2020Verified

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  • Catherine K.

    Personal Chef

    We hired Chef Zacki for an employee anniversary lunch that celebrated 4 people on our team. Chef Z was very responsive from the start and was super easy to work with. We are in an office with limited kitchen equipment, and she was able to maneuver that while also being flexible with our numerous silly requests (ex: see one of our staff members wearing a fake mustache). Our team had so much fun with her and the food was AMAZING. I would highly recommend hiring her for any occasion - she can do it all!

      Jan 13, 2020Verified
      Zacki's Culinary Creations's reply

      Thank you Dear Catherine! Assistant Gigi and I had so much fun, too! We love to be a part of silly, surprise events and still use our culinary skills. Good teamwork! Chef Zacki

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    • Lloyd C.

      Personal Chef

      We planned a 70th birthday week long getaway for my wife Marjorie her children from New York and friends from Miami here in Raleigh. To top it off we scheduled a dinner for everyone to celebrate. While checking Thumbtack, found a lovely website " Zacki's Culinary Creations " Zacki and her assistant Gigi came on the date and at the appointed time. We had picked from a myriad of menu options a meal that gave everyone what they loved. Zacki and GiGi prepared everything to perfection ! Pre dinner drinks, appetizers, and a wonderful meal, and afterward a fantastic,made from scratch, chocolate desert. Zacki and GiGi were delightful, professional, and fun. They felt like family too by the time it was over. We all felt we received much more than a birthday dinner. It will remain an Event we'll remember for a lifetime.

        Jul 2, 2020Verified
        Zacki's Culinary Creations's reply

        Ahhhhh, Thank you Dear Lloyd. We will be talking about this wonderful "Cook In Your Nook" for a long time...and "How you made GiGi and I feel" as part of the family!

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      • Beth C.

        Personal Chef

        Wonderful food, drink and fun with Zacki's Culinary Creations. Thank you for making Dave's birthday celebration extra special.

        May 27, 2020Verified

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      • Shiesha G.

        Personal Chef

        Zacki was very responsive throughout the whole planning process of my dinner party. She had lots of good suggestions that I incorporated in my event. Her assistant Gigi was also pleasant to work with. They arrived on time, worked hard and left my kitchen in the same condition as when they got there. I would definitely recommend Zacki's Culinary Creations for your next special occasion.

        Oct 14, 2020Verified

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      Zacki Murphy

      FAQs

      • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
        After a preliminary complimentary one hour consultation, prices are based upon final menu selection, staffing, rentals, travel outside of a 25-mile radius and any additional consulting time at a rate of $25/hour. Culinary classes are billed per person or at a pre-agreed upon flat rate.
      • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
        * An initial phone or e-mail consultation * Evaluation of client's time-table, needs & budget * Discussion of any travel, staff, rentals & decor * Determination of client menu * Finalization of set-up, prep time, clean up * Preview of client kitchen and serving dishes w/online photos or arranged visit that might include paid consultation
      • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
        * Epicurean Culinary School- Los Angeles, CA * Ma Maison Cooking School- Los Angeles, CA * Martha Stewart Living- Westport, CT (food stylist & food developer) *Family Circle Magazine- New York, NY (lifestyle consultant) * Chick-Fil-A, Atlanta GA (recipe developer) * Extensive international travel and freelance consulting for Ark Restaurant, Inc. (New York, NY), Bold American Foods (Atlanta, GA)
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