Chef Ismael

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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

Hired 12 times

Serves Bronx, NY

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10 employees

1 year in business

Business hours

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

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

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Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

Cold beverages (alcoholic)

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American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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

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Justin S.

2 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • I'm flexible • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - formal • Dairy intolerant • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Debbie H.

May 4, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

My family 70th Birthday Celebration dinner was a huge success! I was able to select from two menus designed by the chef. The food was amazing and held us over for company the next evening. Tasty, professional, generous and dependable. Don't look no further and Chef Ismael!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Iberedem E.

Mar 1, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Ismael prepares meals for my family weekly and it has been a great experience so far. The meals taste great, are well thought out and he is quite organized and responsive. We have tried various cuisines and quality/taste was awesome across all. He leave the kitchen clean and has been a game changer for me and my family.

Details: Regular meal • 2 guests • Lunch • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Asian • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Dairy intolerant • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • A few times per week • My home, venue, etc.

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Vicky L.

Mar 15, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Ismael was amazing, and exceeded my expectations in every way. He is a consummate professional. He arrived promptly, went straight to work as if he’d been cooking delicious meals out of my kitchen for years, and served us a truly spectacular 4-course dinner. It was a 50th birthday for my friend- who is a professional chef! So the stakes were high, but he more than met our standards. I look forward to working with Chef Ismael again. He is a visionary with an amazing work ethic.

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

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Sheila g.

Feb 15, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Ismael came to Redding, CT and gave our group the most incredible 5-course dining experience. From start to finish, everything was beyond amazing. Each course was beautifully presented, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor, you could truly taste the attention to detail in every bite. Our entire group could not stop talking about how delicious everything was. It honestly felt like we were dining at a five-star restaurant, but in the comfort of our own space. Not only is Chef Ismael extremely talented, but he is also very friendly, professional, and such a pleasure to have around. He made the whole experience feel elevated yet comfortable at the same time. I would hire him a hundred times over without hesitation. If you’re thinking about booking him do it. You will not regret it!

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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