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About
Welcome. I'm Alex. I’m passionate about co-creating a luxurious fine dining experience with you so that we can make a special occasion memorable for years to come! Anniversaries, birthdays, business meetings, and special occasions are guaranteed to be elegant, effortless and enjoyable. You'll spend precious time with the most important people in your life, and I'll take care of the menu creation, shopping, cooking and all cleaning. I graduated from the Pittsburgh Le Cordon Bleu school of culinary arts and have nearly 20 years of culinary experience ranging from trendy casual to fine dining. I like chatting on the phone with people whether your booking an event or not so let's talk! Cheers!
PLEASE NOTE: FOR DINNERS THAT HAVE 3 OR LESS PEOPLE I CHARGE A $375.00 MINIMUM JUST FOR THE SERVICE. GROCERIES ARE BILLED SEPARATELY. (simply because each dinner takes 3 days in total for me to execute. 1st day is for shopping, 2nd day is for prep, and the 3rd day is the actual dinner.) Thank you for your understanding in this regard. 🙏
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 53 times
1 similar job done near you
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1 employee
8 years in business
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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 work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Scott Z.
Jun 5, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Could not have had a better meal or night! He cooked a wonderful dinner of our choice and the food was all cooked from scratch in our kitchen!
Excellent meal…….highly recommended!!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Savvy Shef's reply
Thank you Scott! Your family was amazing and getting to cook your Moose tenderloin was so freaking cool!!
cheers!
Personal Chef
Shelley Y.
Apr 20, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Alex is fantastic! He created a very special dinner for six in celebration of my Mom's birthday. Our meal was perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious, expertly paced from start to finish. Alex is super friendly and graciously answered our many questions as he prepped dinner - and gave us some great tips! My Mom didn't stop smiling the entire evening, and we're all still talking about how much we enjoyed the entire experience. Absolutely recommend Chef Alex/Savvy Shef!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Snehal L.
Jan 13, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had an amazing experience with Chef Alex for our bachelorette dinner. He curated a fully vegan Asian-inspired menu, thoughtfully considering everyone’s dietary restrictions while still making the food exciting, flavorful, and beautifully balanced.
Every dish was absolutely delicious — fresh, well-seasoned, and presented with so much care. Even guests who don’t typically eat vegan were impressed. Chef Alex was incredibly flexible throughout the planning process and made sure the menu reflected exactly what we were hoping for.
He truly went the extra mile to make the evening special and seamless, and his effort professionalism, attention to detail, and positive energy added so much to the overall bachelorette experience. Highly recommend Chef Alex if you’re looking for a personalized, elevated vegan dining experience that your guests will remember.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Asian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Vegetarian or vegan • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Michael S.
Dec 22, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Alex and his team were amazing! He took on a holiday bigger than his normal event and they rocked it! Our employees were well fed and enjoyed the dinner!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 36 - 50 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Sierra G.
Oct 19, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Alex was above and beyond. He is so professional and whipped up a 4 course meal for my birthday, which accommodated dietary restrictions, and was so so so delicious. I will be thinking about that chimichurri steak for days to come. Alex was such great company and beloved by all my friends by the end of the night. He also left my kitchen cleaner than when he got there. Look no further for your next dinner party, this is the one!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Savvy Shef's reply
Thank you for the review Sierra. I sincerely appreciate it and Im glad your birthday was an enjoyable one.
Cheers!
Personal Chef
Credentials
Background Check
Alex Leggett
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Each event is unique and depending on the guest count, type of service, dietary restrictions and other variables the price can vary. I usually quote on a per person basis when there is 5 or more people. I charge a $375.00 minimum for 4 or less people. Also the cost of groceries is calculated and billed separately from the per person price. Contact me and I'd love to talk to you further about your event's pricing!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to start out by finding out exactly what your needs are. Are you celebrating a birthday or anniversary? How can I be of service to make the event go as perfect as possible? Maybe its a casual meal served family style. Perhaps it's more of an elegant multi course fine dining type of evening complete with matching wines. Whatever it may be, I guarantee together we can make a special occasion memorable for years to come!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a Pittsburgh Le Cordon Bleu graduate with over 15 years of industry experience ranging from trendy casual, catering, to fine dining and beyond.
