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About
Great food begins with great ingredients. Each season inspires me and brings its own character to the table, always expertly prepared and beautifully presented.
I’ll work with you to curate a personalized menu based on your favorite flavors, to provide you with restaurant-quality dining in the comfort of your home, or your chosen venue.
If you’re planning an intimate dinner, birthday gathering, holiday party, or casual get-together with friends; hors d'oeuvres, a family-style buffet or a perfectly plated meal, I’ll take care of everything, so you can relax and enjoy yourself with your guests.
I can also provide trusted professional servers and/or bartenders as part of my team.
Overview
Hired 49 times
Serves Forest Hills, NY
Background checked
2 employees
13 years 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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2017
2016
Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink
Dessert
Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)
Cold beverages (alcoholic)
Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)
Cuisine types
American - casual
American - formal
Italian
Southern
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
Great 4.8
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Sai B.
Jul 28, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tristan was so easy to work with and a great chef! He customized the menu how we wanted and did an excellent job with the food. We thought his pricing was very reasonable and he was very transparent with us throughout.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Chef Tristan's reply
Thanks Sai, a pleasure to serve you. WIll come back any time.
Personal Chef
Jack M.
Jun 8, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had Chef Tristan help us prepare for a 15 person dinner party, and the service could not have been better. The food was amazing, and he was great to have around / engaging with guests. We'll definitely be working with him again in the future
Details: Dinner party • Dinner • American - casual • American - formal • Asian • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • French • Buffet • I'm flexible • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Standard (basic ingredients)
Chef Tristan's reply
Thanks, Jack— a pleasure working with you.
Wedding and Event Catering
Courtney H.
Dec 27, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Tristan is amazing!!! He cooked for a friends birthday and customized a menu based on the birthday boy’s favorite foods. Absolutely incredible food and great vibes all around. We liked him so much we hired him 3 weeks later for a family holiday dinner. 💯 recommend hiring him for your next special occasion!!
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • French • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • American - casual • Barbecue • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • American - formal • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Chef Tristan's reply
Thanks Courtney-- see you next year!
Personal Chef
Lauren O.
Apr 17, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
I hired Tristan to cook brunch for a bridal shower in my apt. He was so helpful in menu planning and execution of a fabulous brunch party! He was adaptable in my small kitchen and made the presentation very nice with the plates and platters in my cabinets. He is kind and polite. Overall outstanding. I will hire him again and highly recommend him.
Chef Tristan's reply
Thank you, Lauren! My pleasure.
Personal Chef
Sarita G.
Dec 10, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
I hired Chef Tristan to do a sit-down dinner for 10 at my apartment. The occasion was a birthday party for my partner, who is a foodie and notoriously picky about how a meal should look, be served and taste. Even for him, Chef Tristan exceeded expectations. For me, it's the first at-home dinner party where I actually spent time with my guests, not in the kitchen or loading the dishwasher. So, treat yourself and have Chef Tristan take care of your next party--and sit back and bask in the accolades.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • The personal chef travels to me
Chef Tristan's reply
Thank you, Sarita! Glad you all enjoyed the meal!
Personal Chef
Credentials
Background Check
Tristan Higgs
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing is based on menu, number of guests and level of service. I have a $1,000 minimum for any event.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I can work with you to curate a personalized menu based on your favorite flavors, or I can offer a list of dishes for you to build your own.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been cooking for over 40 years, but I am entirely self-trained.
