Tara's Italian Cucina

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Introduction

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.

Overview

Hired 59 times

Background checked

1 employee

15 years in business

Business hours

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

Payment methods

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

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Services offered

Event type

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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Reviews

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

Excellent 4.9

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Laura H.

Jan 21, 2014

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Personal Chef

Meghan K.

Jan 28, 2018

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Details: Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Appetizers • Entrees • Side dishes • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • Traditional • 6 - 10 guests • Meal prepared onsite • Brunch / dinner party • $81 - $100 per person • The personal chef travels to me

Personal Chef

Elizabeth F.

Jan 6, 2014

Tara is an outstanding chef! Her food is well thought out to suit the needs for your special event. It is delicious and artfully presented from her own recipes. Tara creates a one of a kind, personalized menu. She listens to what your desires are for your party and works with you to achieve a fabulous result! The food is well timed enabling your event to run smoothly and on time. She is gracious and more than willing to intermingle with your guests if that is your wish. Her staff is excellent and very well presented. The entire operations was flawless and extremely professional! I had a four course dinner party for ten people at my home. Tara paired wines for each course which were excellent choices. Everything was so fresh and exquisite! Tara and her staff left my kitchen immaculate with everything in its place. Each one of my guests is now raving about Tara Ciannella and her entire operation!

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Jan 9, 2014

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Jan 24, 2014

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Tara Ciannella

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing includes all the food, my services, and staff if needed. Gratuity and sales tax is added to the final bill.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I teach myself new cooking techniques and recipes on a daily basis. I am always looking to learn new tricks and techniques through conversations with other chefs in the industry. I have recently competed on Chopped on Food Network and cooked for a live segment of Good Day NY on Fox.
What types of customers have you worked with?
The most common jobs I do are intimate dinners of 2-20, cooking classes, and fundraisers.