Chef Dan - Private Chef and Caterer

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Introduction

I'm Chef Daniel D'Alessio. As an avid lover of the sights, smells, and tastes of endless possible food combinations, I have decided to make the creation of food my life. Working in such places like the Raven And The Peach in Fairhaven and at Rumson Country Club in Rumson NJ, I immersed myself in French, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese cooking styles. I have over 10 years of experience in fine dining and catering. Marketing myself as a private chef, I will design and create a customized menu for my clients. We handle everything including a romantic evening at home for 2, intimate dinner parties, cocktail parties, weddings and big catered events. We were awarded Thumbtacks #1 Home Caterer and Top Pro in NY and NJ for 2015, 2016, 2017, and recently 2018. It is a great honor and we strive to continue to be the best of the best. Hire us and get a chance to relax at your next party, your in good hands.

Overview

Hired 90 times

6 employees

13 years in business

Business hours

Sun9:00 am - 11:59 pmMon9:00 am - 11:59 pm

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Services offered

Event type

Wedding

Birthday or anniversary party

Dinner party

Corporate event

Meal

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

Non-alcoholic drinks

Alcoholic drinks

Coffee or tea

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Projects and media

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Reviews

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

Excellent 4.9

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April T.

Sep 9, 2015

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Chef Dan - Private Chef and Caterer's reply

Please disregard this review being that I only spoke with this person once and they were not happy with the sample menu/pricing that I sent them. I did not do any work for this client.

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Jan 4, 2016

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Event Catering (Drop-off)

Rachel L.

Jun 20, 2018

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Asian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • $71 - $80 per person • The personal chef travels to me

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FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Every menu is different, so there is no set pricing. We start our cocktail parties at $60 per head, buffets at $75, and multi-course plated meals start at $125 per person.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We first speak through thumbtack and then set up a day and time to speak over the phone and discuss the event. I then send a sample menu with pricing over to the client. If they decide to go with me I send out the catering contract to be signed and returned with a deposit for the date.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been in the industry for over 10 years. I graduated at the top of my culinary class and have worked in many fine dinning establishments.