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About
At Smokey Jay’s we love what we do and thats incredible food and professional service at a great price.
With 15 years experience working in top level Michelin kitchens across the country, we host hundreds of delicious, mouthwatering dishes that continuously leave our guests thrilled. From 10 course tasting menus to the juiciest, most succulent BBQ you’ve ever tasted, everything we do is next level delicious.
We specialize in BBQ, French, American, Latin, Italian and Mediterranean cuisines for:
* Weddings & Receptions
* Birthdays & Anniversaries
* Corporate & Office Parties
* Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
* Cocktail Parties
* Full Service Bar Packages
Give chef Gilleum a call and create your custom menu today.
Overview
Hired 60 times
Background checked
6 employees
6 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 pm - 11:59 pmMon12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Richard C.
Jun 30, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
They did an incredible job catering our event, food and service was top notch! Definitely recommend!
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Barbecue • Meal delivered • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Wendy b.
Jun 20, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Gilleum was wonderful catering husband's birthday party. From our taste testing of his delicious foods to the day of the party, everything went as planned. The food is top notch, and everyone loved it. My husband was pleased and felt honored to have Gil as the chef! We are forever grateful we found him and highly recommend him to cook for us again!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 21 - 35 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Daniela D.
Aug 20, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Smokey Jays. It was for my husband's surprise 40th birthday at our home, and I wanted something special that stood out, especially since my husband's favorite is BBQ and smoking meats. One of his dreams is to have his own BBQ spot someday 😅! So, I wanted him to have the best experience. Needless to say, working with Jay made it easy for me. He was friendly and accommodating to my ideas and the vibe I was aiming for. He was patient, and it genuinely felt like he cared right from the start. Very professional and on time, the food was AMAZING! He and his beautiful wife worked together so well that I didn't even feel them around. The flow was perfect, and the desserts were exactly how I wanted them to be presented. It was truly top-notch, and I received compliments from our guests on how wonderful it was! I highly recommend them; delicious food, great people. I enjoyed the experience fully!!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 21 - 35 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • I'm flexible • Barbecue • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Ron R.
Jan 25, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Thank you Smokey Jays for making our evening with my family an amazing experience. I highly recommend Smokey Jays. Chef Gilleum was very easy to work with. He made it very simple to come up with a fantastic menu. He stayed within my budget. He was quick with response to my questions. Dinner night he communicated with me hours before. He was on time and very professional and properly dressed. He was very conversational as he prepared our meal. He surprisingly brought my family a special extra item. His food is delicious and we had plenty of leftover for the fun midnight snacks. I can’t thank him enough. If you are thinking about having a special event don’t miss the opportunity to work with Chef Gilleum with Smokey Joes.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Briana B.
Jul 24, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
I don't even know where to begin Chef Gilleum and his crew are that incredible. We had a surprise party for our Mom's 60th and we knew we would have a group from the US, Europe, Mexico, and Brazil so finding a chef who could cater to all these palets while tailoring the menu to the Guest of honors preferences we thought would be close to impossible.
Let me tell you Chef Gilleum and his crew are the Mission Impossible team officially in our house!
From the start he is SO RESPONSIVE and detailed and transparent there are no surprises, which is such a peace of mind when planning any party but especially a surprise!
The food was outstanding, so many courses and flavors and the fact that everyone in the party wiped every plate clean is a testament to the team's skills, truly a night to remember.
And the icing on the cake....when everyone leaves the party and you walk into your kitchen and it is spotless!! As if there wasn't a team of chefs preparing a 9 course meal there just hours ago, truly professionals through and through.
Thank you Chef Gilleum we cannot wait to have you and your team back in our home for the next event!!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • I'm flexible • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • French • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Credentials
Background Check
Gilleum Perez-Marcoux
FAQs
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
From casual dining to multiple Michelin stars, I’ve worked in all facets of the industry, learning any skill and technique I could along the way.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I was going to college and needed a job. So I started as a supervisor in a retirement home. Within 3 weeks, I knew I would do this for the rest of my life. 13 years later and it’s the best decision I ever made.
What types of customers have you worked with?
From celebrities to next door neighbors, we cater to all walks of life.
