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Chef Ismael Ly LLC

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About
I’m a professional chef with over seven years of experience working in restaurants, where I built a strong foundation in technique, organization, and consistency under pressure. Over the past year, I’ve transitioned into working as a private chef and caterer, bringing that same level of discipline and attention to detail into people’s homes and events.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 24 times

Serves Bronx, NY

Background checked

10 employees

1 year in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Services offered
Event type
Meal

Breakfast or brunch

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

Non-alcoholic drinks

Alcoholic drinks

Coffee or tea

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Reviews

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

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Tracy A.

Aug 10, 2026

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We hired Chef Ismael to cater my 40th birthday party, and overall had a great experience. He was professional, responsive, and made the food portion of hosting very easy for me. The food was well seasoned and well received by our guests, and it was a huge help not having to worry about preparing and managing everything myself.
I’d recommend him for anyone looking for a convenient, professional catering experience. I’d just suggest being very specific upfront about timing and expectations for the menu and presentation.

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Coffee or tea • American - casual • Barbecue • Small bites • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 20 - 29 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

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Vanessa R.

Jul 14, 2026

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We had an incredible experience with our Chef Ismael! From start to finish, every detail was thoughtfully executed. The presentation was absolutely beautiful, and each course was as delicious as it was visually stunning. Every dish was full of flavor and expertly prepared.

My husband and kids couldn't stop talking about how amazing everything was—they were raving about the meal all night! It truly felt like a restaurant-quality dining experience in the comfort of our own home.

Unfortunately, the sous chef wasn't able to make it, so our chef had to handle the entire evening on his own, which delayed dinner a bit. However, Chef Ismael remained calm, professional, and delivered an exceptional meal. His talent, attention to detail, and dedication were evident in every aspect of the evening.

We would absolutely hire him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience.

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Lunch • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Barbecue • Meal delivered • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Chef Ismael Ly LLC's reply
Thank you so much, Vanessa! It was truly a pleasure cooking for you and your family. I sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding with the unexpected staffing issue and slight delay. Knowing that you, your husband, and your children enjoyed the food and the overall experience means a great deal to me. Creating memorable dining experiences is exactly why I do what I do, and I’m grateful you trusted me with your special evening. I would be honored to cook for you and your family again in the future. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation!
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Arlene B.

3 weeks ago

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Chef Ismael was fantastic.
The food was tasty and prepared to everyone’s liking.
The cakes were delicious and more than enough for everyone to enjoy while at the party and take a piece home.
I highly recommend Chef Ismael.
He is considerate and will prepare a menu to your requirements/suggestions. He’s very flexible and very kind.
Chef is friendly, clean and focused on preparing a wonderful meal for all.
Chef cleaned up the stovetop and all areas of the kitchen he used. Which I thought was very thoughtful.
Everyone was pleased. It was a wonderful time spent with family and friends and a great meal.
I plan to use his services again.
Thank you Chef Ismael.

Arlene Byrd

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • I'm flexible • Dessert • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Elijah G.

Jun 24, 2026

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Chef Ismael was amazing! He helped us curate a menu customized to our favorite foods, did the shopping, set the table beautifully, served with care, and cleaned up afterward. The food was incredible and the presentation was outstanding. As a kosher household, we appreciated that he knew exactly what to do and checked with us before using each utensil and anything else in our kitchen. I would highly recommend Chef Ismael and would happily have him cook for us again.

Details: Date night • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • French • American - formal • Barbecue • Kosher • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Brielle W.

Jul 13, 2026

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We hired Chef Ismael for our backyard BBQ party and he was exceptional in the quality of food and professionalism that he brought to the event. He had great communication leading up to the event with all planning, was punctual on the actual day, and cooked a delicious menu exactly as we hoped throughout the night. I highly recommend him for any of your chef needs.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 36 - 50 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Chef Ismael Ly LLC's reply
Thank you so much, Brielle! It was an absolute pleasure being part of your backyard BBQ and helping bring everything together for you and your guests. I truly appreciate the trust you placed in me throughout the planning process, and I’m so glad the menu and overall experience were exactly what you hoped for. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. I would be more than happy to cook for you and your family again in the future!
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