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About
* 39 Years of Experience
* Professional Culinary Training
* Corporate Events and Team Building
* Interactive Cooking Classes for All Ages
* Flexible Menus and Themes
* Original Ideas for Food, Ambiance, and Presentation
* Nutritional Demos and Expos
* Attention to Detail
* Exceeds Customer Expectations
* Reasonable Pricing
Overview
Hired 140 times
8 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
3 employees
40 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 10:00 pmMon9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Desired cooking skills
Interested cuisines
American
Japanese
Chinese
Indian
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
Excellent 4.9
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Richard D.
Nov 3, 2017
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Zacki has been absolutely wonderful to work with. She is giving my wife privatecookinglessons and doing an absolutely amazing job. My wife always has fun and is learning great cooking techniques and easy to replicate dishes.
Zacki's Culinary Creations's reply
When you have an enthusiastic "student," it is almost magical to see them evolve as I have with Alice. She goes home and sets out the dinner for the family, always with photos to send back to me. She is a delight to work with and enjoy watching her culinary skills emerge.
Private Cooking Lessons
Winifred G.
Feb 15, 2013
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Zacki brought my ideas for Valentines Day to life. She made my wife's night by making all of her favorite things along with providing just the right amount of ambiance. Her culinary skills were exceptional she made our taste buds rise and clap.
Than again Zacki,
Winifred.
Personal Chef
Stacey M.
Feb 23, 2014
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Zacki was so much fun, educational and made a very memorable night for our daughter's 16th birthday cooking party! She has so much cooking knowledge and loves to make everything beautiful! Thanks!!!!
Personal Chef
Hinar P.
Mar 12, 2017
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Zacki was absolutely wonderful! She was so knowledgeable and fun to learn Ancient Mediterranean from. My partner asked if she could "spice up" our Valentines Day plans with a privatecookinglesson (on somewhat short notice-I'm so thankful she was able to schedule us in!) and it ended up being one of the best surprises I've ever had. I was a little in shock the entire time, overwhelmed with how awesome the entire experience was. Absolutely worth it. I would love to do more cookinglessons with Zacki. She totally got me hooked on cooking Mediterranean now - I've fixed up my own versions of it a few times since then. And the food was *AMAZING*!!!
Private Cooking Lessons
Michelle A.
Apr 27, 2017
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I had a great time. I love the hands-on experience. It was fun! I enjoyed it. Can't wait for my next baking lesson with Zacki.
We made the upside down cake, apple empanadas, and tres leches.
Private Cooking Lessons
Credentials
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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 $50/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)
