Proper Palate

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Introduction

Please READ: Serious inquiries only. I am Chef Marie Maglio, owner of Proper Palate. We are a true Farm to Table, biodynamic farming supporting business. I look forward to working with you. I am an Organic/Gluten Free/ allergen free private chef who specializes in providing meals to those who want quality dishes. We source from local farms for produce, meats and dairy. Each time we are selected for a job we ensure to provide not only the best service and quality but take the pressure off our clients, especially for those special occasions. We have an awesome team of servers, bartenders and staff with over 30 years experience in the food industry. We do not cook vegan using processed or soy based products. We have a minimum of 6 or more people for Saturday parties. *We are not able to issue refunds on deposits due to scheduling conflicts or Covid/sickness related cancellations. We will do our best to reschedule for a day that works for both parties. Prices will fluctuate with market prices*

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Current Top Pro

Hired 53 times

Serves Red Bank, NJ

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20 employees

9 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Stripe, and Venmo.

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

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Tom D.

Jul 31, 2024

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We recently threw a fantastic, elegant surprise birthday party with 34 guests in our backyard in Bergen County, and Chef Marie from ProperPalate.com made it an event to remember. Amazing Customized Menu: Chef Marie really nailed it with the menu. She took our preferences and the season into account, offering great suggestions that perfectly matched our needs. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was just right, even with some tricky requests. Stress-Free Party: Having Chef Marie and her team was such a relief. They showed up early, got used to our space quickly, and took care of everything so we didn’t have to stress. They made the whole event so much easier and more enjoyable. Top-Notch Service: Beyond the mains being perfect (Prime Rib, Salmon, Lemon Chicken being spot on, one of the best things about Chef Marie’s service was how clean and organized everything stayed. The kitchen was spotless by the end, and they took care of all the dishes and clean-up, leaving things even better than before. It was such a relief not having to deal with any post-party mess. Fun and Professional Team: Chef Marie and her crew were fantastic. They communicated well during the planning, worked smoothly with our bartenders, and added a fun, relaxed vibe to the party. They were not just great at what they do, but also really enjoyable to work with. Overall, Chef Marie’s service blew us away. Her skill, attention to detail, and ability to make everything stress-free made our celebration truly special. If you’re looking for amazing food and top-notch service, I highly recommend her!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 21 - 35 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - formal • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Proper Palate's reply

It was a pleasure Tom to serve you! what an amazing party indeed. can't wait to do it again! thank you

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Sarah M.

Jun 24, 2024

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Chef Marie was amazing! This was our first experience doing a private chef dinner and she made my friend's bachelorette party very special! She was very flexible and willing to review the menu multiple times to make sure it was just what we wanted. She managed the dietary restrictions we had with ease. She was very responsive and made the process very easy. She and her team arrived on time and gave us such a great experience that it felt like we were at a restaurant. The food was phenomenal and there was SOO MUCH! Definitely worth the value for what we paid. They were efficient and packed everything up for us and left the kitchen cleaner than they found it! I would highly recommend her for private events.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - casual • Mexican / Latin American • Vegetarian or vegan • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Proper Palate's reply

Thank you so much for the opportunity to service and celebrate!

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Gayle S.

Jun 21, 2024

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Marie helped make a birthday celebration for my sister that was everything she wanted! Marie was flexible and thoughtful, she helped us create a delicious menu and adjusted on the fly to our specific needs. I would highly recommend working with Marie and enjoying her amazing food!!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - casual • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Proper Palate's reply

Thank you Gayle for the kind words! such a pleasure working with you! Hope we can do it again some time

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Marcy v.

Nov 19, 2023

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We hired Proper Palate to help us celebrate our daughters’ 40th birthday. We wanted everything to be perfect for them. They did a superb job from the service, meal and cleanup to their comfortable presence in our home

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Proper Palate's reply

Such a pleasure serving you and your family! We are happy to have helped make their day special.

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Marianne W.

Sep 14, 2022

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Chef Marie is amazing !! Her professionalism and quality of work and food was far above and beyond my expectations . She stands out way above the rest ( her peers ) in my opinion. She is such a pleasure to work with and I would hire her without hesitation for all of my future events .

Details: Regular meal • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Proper Palate's reply

Such a pleasure working with you! I look forward to serving you again and again!

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Marie Maglio

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing varies on menu selection. We can provide a ballpark, however fluctuation in cost of goods can change. We work with your budget to ensure you get what you want.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We like to speak to customers via phone or text. We like to get to know their style and what they are looking for so we can provide the best possible solutions.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
We have over 30 years experience in the food industry along all of our Chef's have culinary degrees.