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The Boutique Chef specializes in gourmet, custom in-home prepared meals, private dinners and special events and cooking lessons. Each service is tailored to the client's specifications and created using fresh, seasonal ingredients. All food is prepared in the client's home, including cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen. Please check out our website at theboutiquechef.com.

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Hired 9 times

Serves Portland, OR

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1 employee

4 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

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American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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Projects and media

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

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Joan H.

Apr 24, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

Michelle is so much more than a chef - she planned an entire experience for my birthday celebration - lovely decor, exquisite food, and great service. My friends at still raving about the food. Michelle is easy to work with and a delight to be with.

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Non-alcoholic drinks • Alcoholic drinks • American - casual • Small bites • Yes, full service • Community center • Yes, full kitchen • 30 - 39 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

John L.

Apr 23, 2024

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Michelle prepared what was - hands-down - the most memorable meal I've ever eaten in my entire life. I hired her to prepare a meal for my proposal dinner, and every element was PERFECT. She was professional, prompt, and involved during the entire process - and she was an integral part of the evening. Her love for food and for people is so apparent in everything that she does, and we are so blessed to have found her!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Southern • French • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef

Lee R.

Mar 28, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Dinner • Dessert • Alcoholic drinks • American - formal • American - casual • Italian • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Past Customer

Jan 8, 2022

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My mother was visiting from Scotland for the holiday season and Michelle catered a holiday dinner for a small gathering of family and friends ( 8 people) . She provided a variety of menu selections based on guest preferences, cultural fare, and most useful of all her own personal recommendations.Michelle sat down with us well in advance and started planning out the menu and going over setting up of the dinning room.The dinner itself was nothing short of spectacular. She plated several Hors D'oeuvres and a fantastic Hungarian mushroom soup. Main course was perfectly cooked beef wellington ( not an easy dish to perfect) then finished off with miniature chocolate lava cakes and a Scottish dessert called Tipsy Laird.From start to finish it was an absolute pleasure and delight to have this type of service , quality and hospitality brought to our own home. The guests were wowed and still talking about it. Highly recommended

Coleen A.

Aug 18, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

Michelle is a natural teacher. She enjoys food and enjoys people, She is a blast to have around.

Details: 6 - 10 people • Healthy • American • Japanese • Chinese • Indian • Southeast Asian • Mediterranean • Mexican / Latin • Knife skills • Basic cooking skills • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • Beginner • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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