Kim Kooks Co.

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I hold 18 years experience in the hospitality and F&B industry… both making me a guru in the kitchen and in the dining room. My specialty is “Kultural Komfort Kuisine” with a modern flare. Think of your favorite comfort foods in an upscale dining establishment. We also provide vegetarian, vegan and Kosher menus. Kim Kooks offers family-style and plated dining experiences, event and corporate catering, private chef experiences for intimate gatherings, holiday meal spreads and virtual event meal distribution, weekly meal prep. I design your entire evening…from menu selection, cocktails/wine, to table scape design. Book with us!

Overview

Hired 194 times

Serves Philadelphia, PA

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2 employees

9 years in business

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SunClosedMon8:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Samsung Pay, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2024

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Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

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American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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

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Christina b.

Jul 20, 2026

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

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Cara S.

Aug 31, 2026

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Kim was wonderful! Very responsive, easy to work with and a WONDERFUL cook! I had a lot of out there ideas and recipes and she helped bring it all together. Will def hire her again for future events! It was such a treat to be able to attend and enjoy my own party instead of having to cook all day. What a huge difference! THANK YOU, Kim!!!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 21 - 35 guests • Lunch • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Desirree N.

Apr 7, 2026

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I threw a bridal shower this weekend and Kim was amazing! She was responsive, friendly, on time and very professional. She arrived 5 minutes before drop off time and set up quickly. The food was piping hot but she also supplied sternos which kept the food hot until the very end. She then cleaned up everything and supplied serving spoons and To-go containers. Which was unexpected but wonderful. The food its self was also amazing!! My guests and the bride raved about the food all night - I had the Italian menu- salmon piccata and chicken in a creamy lemon sauce. Salmon was so yummy I ate a piece for breakfast the next day. I will definitely be using her services again! Thank you so much for bringing calm to a hectic day!

Details: Bridal or baby shower • Dinner • American - casual • Italian • Asian • Buffet • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 40 - 49 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)

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Lucy O.

Feb 2, 2026

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Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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James r.

Sep 26, 2026

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Food was incredible. She is fantastic! Everyone raved about how good the food was. Great value and dependable. Delivered and set up right on time inspite of horrible weather.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Barbecue • Meal delivered • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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