Radka Horaczech

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Introduction: I currently work as a private chef at a film set. I am a passionate cook with a hospitality degree. I took culinary and baking classes in college. I cooked for families throughout college, bartended in NYC, and started writing a food blog. I run my own business, cook for my client at the movie set on weekdays and cater private events on weekends. I also hold a WSET Level 2 Wine certification and offer wine & food pairing dinner option. In addition to my own business, I work for some of the best catering companies in NYC as an event chef. All I do is cook, bake, blog about food, and eat out to be inspired. I am a culinary volunteer at the NYC Wine and Food Festival and Napa Valley festival. I specialize in Eastern European cooking but I love to make dishes of other countries as well. My favorite cuisine is Mid-Eastern. I hold a NYS Food Handler’s License and SafeServ certification. I am also a TIPS-certified bartender.

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Hired 55 times

Serves New York, NY

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1 employee

5 years in business

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2021

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

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Marc C.

Dec 17, 2023

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Radka was very easy to work with, designed a fantastic 5 course menu for my family holiday dinner, and left the kitchen looking spotless. The food was amazing (especially the baked Brie with bacon jam!!!), would definitely recommend

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Radka Horaczech's reply

Marc, thank you so much for the kind review! It was my pleasure to cook for your family!

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Courtney m.

Oct 10, 2023

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Radka showed up with such positive energy and was so accommodating on the menu we envisioned. She was super responsive and professional, and the food was outstanding. We asked for a fall menu and she created beautiful creative dishes.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Asian • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Radka Horaczech's reply

Thank you, Courtney! You were such a pleasure to cook for!

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Rhiannon C.

Sep 11, 2023

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Radka is amazing! She truly takes pride in her work and that shows not only in the presentation but also the quality of her meals. Extremely professional and very friendly. Radka was able to accommodate the guests in our party that are vegan and gluten-free, creating a whole separate menu of items they were able to eat. She worked tirelessly while our party relaxed and enjoyed ourselves. 10/10, highly recommended!

Details: Shower (baby, bridal, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Standard (basic ingredients) • Southern • Italian • American - casual • Barbecue • Vegetarian or vegan • Gluten free or celiac • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Radka Horaczech's reply

Thank you, Rhiannon for the kind review and photos! It was my pleasure cooking for your sister’s bachelorette party!

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Shawn C.

Jul 30, 2023

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Radka was amazing!! I had a small dinner with 6 girls for my sister’s bachelorette party and this dinner made everything perfect! Radka was so sweet and personable and the food was amazing! We would definitely look into hiring her again for any dinner party. Thank you so much Radka!!!

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

Radka Horaczech's reply

Thank you, Shawn! It was my pleasure to cook for your party!

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Freddy T.

Jan 14, 2024

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Outstanding! Experience was beyond our expectations! Food and desert was delicious!!!

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Radka Horaczech's reply

Thank you, Freddy! I’m so glad you enjoyed dinner with your friends and family and the delicious wines you served with each course!

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Bartending and event help is charged per hour and includes everything from travel to set-up and break-down. Personal chef and catering services are charged per head and include everything from menu consultation, groceries, travel to clean-up. Additional charges apply for extra courses.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I ask a lot of questions in order to meet/exceed my customer’s expectations. I want to know their food preferences and dietary restrictions or allergies.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
B.A. in Hospitality Management B.A. in Journalism (focus on food media)- graduating in 2020 Professional kitchen experience SafeServ certification NYS Food Handler's License TIPS certification (alcohol awareness training for bartenders)

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