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About
I have extensive knowledge of the hospitality field, catering experience, and love people and customer service. This combination makes for a great product and a happy patron.
Honestly, i love to cook, but it is the satisfaction on my guests faces that win me over and motivates me to keep doing what i love.
Overview
Hired 31 times
Background checked
11 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2016
Services offered
Desired cooking skills
Basic cooking skills
Knife skills
Soups and sauces
Roasting and braising
Interested cuisines
American
Japanese
Chinese
Indian
Work location
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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John B.
Nov 11, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
I wanted to surprise my wife with a nice candlelight dinner. I contacted Chef Lemar and told him some foods that my wife enjoys. He responded within a day with a great menu! We made a couple of tweaks but it was completely due to preferences.
I would recommend Chef Lemar not only for the food but also the price. He made some of the best food I have had and he was by far the most reasonable in regards to price.
If you need a personal chef in the triangle area, go with Chef Lemar. I promise you won't be disappointed!
Amalie(a) personal chef services's reply
Thanks John! I enjoyed providing a great meal and experience for your special occasion, and also was thrilled to cook for you and your again recently! Always a pleasure and although you can only leave one review, i know the value you place on my services so i am humbled. thanks again!
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Corey C.
May 14, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a group of 8 whom have never had an experience quite like Chef Lemar. From the welcom cocktail to the smoked tiramisu and 4 courses in between. Chef and his wife really took care of us. I am very impressed with the details, he explained seasonings, sauces, and his inspirations. I stole the show within my friend group with this experience. Thank you again Chef!
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Clay P.
Sep 21, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Lamar worked with my husband to create an unforgettable experience for our 5 year wedding anniversary. 5 years is the "wood" anniversary, so Chef Lamar setup a candlelit dinner in the woods at a nearby park. He had rose petals leading down the trail to the table. He plated each of our 5 course meals on wooden dishes, to keep with the theme. The food was PHENOMENAL! I can't say enough great things about Chef Lamar and his assistant Stephanie. Well done!
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Anna L.
Dec 23, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Amazing evening with chef Lemar! I planned a 9-person family birthday dinner for my brother's 25th birthday, so we had a mix of younger people and grandparents-which also meant a mixture of foodies and some less adventurous eaters- and Lemar delivered the perfect meal! He and I worked on the menu together- I gave him an idea of what we'd like, and he came back with several suggestions that could work for each course. The menu turned out perfectly and everything flowed together nicely. He made the most delicious cheesecake with strawberries and chocolate graham crackers, and the birthday boy was very happy! I highly recommend having Lemar come cook, and one of the best things is coming into the kitchen and seeing everything clean and packed away- such a treat! I had such a great experience with Chef Lemar that i would love to purchase one of his packages for a certain number of dinners per year (those are on his website). Thank you Lemar!!
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Annalie R.
Jul 26, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Private dinner for two. We worked with Lemar to define the menu, he taught us how to cook certain aspects of the dinner while keeping us topped up with cocktails. Already planning our next dinner!
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Credentials
Background Check
Lemar Farrington
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Nothing complicated. Cost of ingredients+cost of my time(reasonable)+ cost of any necessary equipment+ tax= your price. Any gratuity is optional.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I frequent food blogs daily, i subscribe to various food magazines, and at night watch cooking shows...so i'd say my time is well spent keeping relevant.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
At an early age food became my calling. I took all of my mother's cookbooks and cooked through them. Working in a professional kitchen, one often times looses that personal interaction and customer appreciation for YOUR food. So i do this to get closer to my craft and the people who enjoy it!
