Passionate Chef LLC

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Introduction: Hello, My Name Is James, We are a personal chef company. We come to your home and prepare amazing food and Then serve it to you. We use fresh Local produce and meats. Yes you may find some of my competitors cheaper, but I will take my time with you to make sure you're 100% happy. We do plated services and buffet style services as well.

Overview

Hired 69 times

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1 employee

8 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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

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Karl u.

Sep 18, 2023

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Great work ethic. Staff helped finish the wedding set up and cleaned as they went. Everyone was professional and very nice. They worked hard from beginning to end. Even took there garbage. All of my guest were pleased with the food. Ty James for your part in making our day special Karl

Details: Wedding • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • American - formal • Barbecue • American - casual • Buffet • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 30 - 39 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

Passionate Chef LLC's reply

Thank you for this amazing review. We are great we were about to be part of this special day with you.

Wedding and Event Catering

Tonia C.

Aug 8, 2023

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I would also like to add "Responsiveness and Value". I could only choose two. I highly recommend Passionate Chef for your wedding (party, event, etc.). I contacted Passionate Chef literally a few weeks prior to my micro-wedding in July. The wedding venue would take place in our home for 16 guests. Lacking success with other vendors, he immediately responded and used my suggestions for the menu. I noticed how on top Passionate/Chef James was with the menu and pricing. Furthermore, I met him prior to our event with a food tasting. Who does that?! We ate his menu food samples for 2 days, lol! It was delicious! On the day of the wedding, again...Passionate Chef showed up on time (actually earlier, and I loved it!). He came prepared and didn't need me for anything. We discussed sequence of events (due to hot, humid weather streak) because we had an enclosed outdoor tent. He suggested appetizers indoors and main food outdoors leaving guests with options to eat where they wanted. Chef James and his assistant operated smoothly not needing us for anything. The groom and I could tend to our guests and be in the moment. To start, guests had spanakopita and shrimp. We all feasted on his harvest salad which consisted of shaved brussels, toasted almonds, and red onion with balsamic vinaigrette. Delicious! He prepared vegan dishes including steak cauliflower and roasted herb potatoes to appease a vegan guest. For our entrees, Chef James prepared baked Cornish hen and sliced sirloin steak. Delicious! When the photographer completes the pictures, I will upload some of the food images. Professional and Reliable...words to describe Passionate Chef. I know it is not easy choosing a food vendor and you may be filled with "what ifs" and "I don't know"....trust me, when you interact/meet Chef James all your fears will subside. Nothing but great vibes and my guests enjoyed not only his food but him as well! Thank you Chef James!

Details: Wedding • Lunch • American - casual • Italian • Vegan • Buffet • I'm flexible • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Serving and warming equipment • I'm flexible

Passionate Chef LLC's reply

Thank you for this awesome review, I truly appreciate the time we sent working on this special day. Can't wait for the next one.

Wedding and Event Catering

AnnMarie Z.

Sep 27, 2022

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I cannot say enough how amazing James and his team was to work with! They made our wedding weekend truly special. James was super responsive while picking the menu and he even came to my house to do a tasting which was AMAZING! He catered a three day weekend wedding event and I didn't have to lift a finger or worry about one thing. His crew even helped my coordinator to set up the tables and style the table settings. Most importantly, everyone RAVED about the food! The food was delicious! The chicken saltimbocca was so tender and the filet didn't even need a knife to cut it was that tender. I would highly recommend the Passionate Chef if you want a stress free event with amazing food and staff!

Details: Wedding • Dinner • Dessert • Non-alcoholic drinks • French • American - casual • Italian • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 50 - 59 guests • Plates, utensils and glasses • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Elouise M.

May 1, 2023

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Chef catered an intimate anniversary dinner for my parents. they were extremely pleased with the food and his professionalism . They are looking forward to working with him in future.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Passionate Chef LLC's reply

Thanks, for this wonderful review. I'm glad I was able to pass on my passion for food onto your family. Hope to work with you again.

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S. J.

Apr 15, 2023

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The food was exceptional! Each course not only looked amazing but also was amazingly delicious! Chef James was professional and kind throughout the entire event. Thank you for making my husband’s birthday special!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Mexican / Latin American • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We work with your budget, and our standing fees are chef charge, $300 flat, 2.9% service charge, and $80 travel charges. We offer 10% off for Military Personnel.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Coming up with a budget, building a menu and planning process for the day of. Which includes times for prep and start time for dinner, lunch or brunch. If it's a wedding also working on a timeline.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
A Johnson and Wales Graduate AAS Culinary Arts 01 and William Paterson University BS Business Management 04