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Tara's Italian Cucina

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I grew up growing all of my own vegetables and fruits so I know how to cook each ingredient to showcase its truest flavors. I love to experiment and am not afraid to try something different and outside the box. I have the skills to do all of my own butchering so you know you will be getting only the freshest ingredients. I have recently competed on Chopped on Food Network (season 35 episode 10 Flavor Savor) and was the runner up. I can cook and amazing meal under any pressures I am given. I love to show people that food can be new, exciting and delicious without having to be full of fat. I love to be in the kitchen and cannot think of a better job to do everyday.
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Hired 59 times

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1 employee

16 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 11:59 pmMon8:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, and Zelle.

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Wedding

Birthday or anniversary party

Dinner party

Corporate event

Meal

Breakfast or brunch

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

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

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Daniella S.

Nov 16, 2020

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Dani W.

Oct 6, 2020

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We LOVED having Tara cater my mother's surprise birthday dinner. She was responsive, flexible and willing to work with us since our first conversation. Tara and her team were on time and extremely personable. All of this was great but when you hire a chef without tasting a bite of their food it can be quite scary! Thankfully I can say everything was delicious. We had 4 different appetizers passed around and I think people would have been fine with those all night long. A simple tossed salad with champagne vinaigrette garnered rave reviews from all of our guests. The entree was a choice of filet mignon or salmon. The filet was a big hit with a crowd that loves their steak and personally I NEVER order salmon and can say this converted me - it was amazing. We ended the evening with a chocolate ganache that was a perfect topper to a brilliant evening. The presentation and quality of food was fine dining level and made my Mom's birthday truly special. Thank you Tara - look forward to working together again.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Thank you so very much Dani! Your family was so nice to myself and my team. It was a pleasure cooking for you all in your beautiful home. I hope you hire us again.
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Alida R.

Nov 6, 2017

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Brian O.

Jun 26, 2017

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Caroline C.

Aug 13, 2015

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Tara catered an important birthday dinner for my mother-in-law and it was a night we'll never forget! From the very beginning she was flexible with our weird restrictions (gluten free, nut free and pescatarian) and gave us several creative options to choose from. We all raved about every course. The salad was bright and fresh, the appetizer (octopus) was perfectly cooked when so often restaurants overcook it, the main dish was so flavorful and the flourless chocolate cake was sinfully delicious. There were 9 adults and one toddler and everyone left so happy. Tara and Kelley were so sweet throughout the whole afternoon. Talking us through the process, explaining the courses and then left the kitchen spotless. I would highly recommend them for any special dinner (or even just a night you don't feel like cooking!) It was a perfect evening.
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