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About
I am a Private Personal Chef in home/delivery offering meal prep, keto, diabetic, vegan, paleo, gluten free and nut free related allergy cuisines. Cooking classes are offered for up to 10 people and Catering for up to 50 people. Please read my reviews and send a message with any questions, thanks!
Overview
Hired 39 times
Background checked
3 employees
12 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 10:00 pmMon8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Rosha h.
Jan 29, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Kibby was a pleasure to work with from planning out the menu to engaging the kids to executing the sushi class and delicious meal. She made my son’s 13th birthday memorable for the whole family. My daughter even said it was “the best day ever!” We will definitely bring her back!
Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Meg H.
Dec 20, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
I️ wish I️ could select ALL THINGS AMAZING about Chef Kibby! She was amazingly prompt, easy to be around and even taught us a few things! The meal prepared was probably the best food I️ have ever had. She was very aware of what we were looking for and could not have done a better job!!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • Southern • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
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Eian B.
Dec 21, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
I hired Maria to come into my home and cook breakfast for my then girlfriend and her best friend. This was the beginning of a entire day of surprises I had planned for her as I planned to propose to her later that night. Maria was so helpful and pleasant to work with. She helped me decide what to have on the menu,keep it a surprise and even called me with an update during. Maria arrived on time, in full chef attire and fully prepared to whip up an amazing tasting breakfast for my now fiancé and her friend. My fiancé raved about how delicious the food was. She cooked them stuffed French toast, omeletes, hash browns, bacon, fruit salad and even brought them a pitcher of mimosas. Not only was the food delicious but the entire presentation was perfect. Maria brought her own table clothes, plates, glasses and flowers as a center piece. Maria cleaned my counter tops and left my fiancé with such a amazing experience. I wish I could give 10 stars because she deserves it. She delivered such a premium service at a extremely honest price. I can not wait for the next occasion in which I can use Maria again.
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Alicia D.
Dec 24, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Kibby’s menu selections are incredible. Her recipes are creative and delicious! The mashed parsnips had us believing we were eating creamy mashed potatoes! 😋
Details: Regular meal • 2 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Asian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • A few times per week • My home, venue, etc.
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Janine R.
Mar 10, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Maria has been cooking for our family for several months now and it has truly changed our life. My husband and I run our own businesses and have a one year old girl and a boy on the way and we always found that eating healthy was a challenge with our busy schedule.
Maria helps in every way to make our lives easier and more enjoyable. She does the grocery shopping, meal planning, prepping and cooking as well as kitchen clean-up and organization. We started our service with her doing a mix of Paleo and Whole30 and are astounded by her attention to detail, care for the diet and love of her job. It is obvious that she is proud of being a chef and it shines through in everything she does.
Maria is not only a joy to be around but the meals she prepares are always delicious and well-prepared. One thing we love about Maria that we found a challenge with other chefs in the past was the acceptance of feedback and willingness to change menus on the spot based on preference for that week. We are so happy to have found Maria and couldn't speak more highly of her.
Personal Chef (Ongoing)
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Maria Kibby
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Catering:
(50% Deposit with remainder paid in full 2 weeks prior to event date)
Set rate per person depending on food selection
Labor and delivery are included in these prices
Set up/Decorating or full service are additional charges
Personal Chef:
Negotiable for a certain amount of meals Dependent on if any dietary restrictions and food allergies may require special care
Menu development
Grocery lists and shopping
Delivery/In home cooking/Plated meals
Inventory/Cleaning
Cooking Classes:
Set rate per Person dependent on cuisines and difficulty
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First finding out what occasion the event is for then asking what type of food cuisines they are interested in. Also, If there are any food allergies or any dietary restrictions needed for their clients. Then find out there budget and if I'm able to cater the event based the cuisines desired.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
The Culinary Institute at Bradford schools
Servsafe license in food safety and sanitation.
