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Starving chef services LLC

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About
PLEASE READ ⬇️ 🚨Dear Potential Clients, I kindly ask that you only message me if you have the intent to hire. Your understanding and consideration are greatly appreciated. Thank you! With 14 years of professional culinary experience at some of Philadelphia's finest restaurants, I bring diverse expertise to elevate your dining experiences. I specialize in private dinners, catering, personal chef services, meal preparation, and private cooking classes. Let me handle the stress of entertaining and daily meal planning, so you can savor great food and enjoy life. I look forward to being your chef for any occasion. Side note: I also have experience in infusing food with the magic plant if you're into that.
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Hired 36 times

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3 employees

5 years in business

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2023

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2022

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

Non-alcoholic drinks

Alcoholic drinks

Coffee or tea

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Projects and media
Reviews

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

Excellent 4.9

36 reviews

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Alexander R.

Feb 24, 2024

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Chef Lumumba did an amazing job! The food was great and he did everything he could to make our night one we would never forget.

Details: Date night • 2 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Elaine D.

Jan 1, 2024

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We had Lumumba prepare a NYE dinner for 6. The food was excellent, Lumumba was personable and professional. When he left the kitchen was spotless. We had a great time and will definitely plan on having Lumumba back for future dinner events.

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Kristen P.

Aug 30, 2023

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Chef L was awesome to work with! I was planning a special dinner for my boyfriend’s birthday. I started working with Chef L a few months prior. This was my first time hiring a personal chef, but Chef L answered all my questions and planned out an incredible 3 course with dessert menu. My boyfriend and I had the best, most unique date night ever! I would definitely recommend Chef L for any personal chef service!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Mexican / Latin American • Italian • American - formal • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Amy H.

Nov 8, 2022

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Just incredible! Lumumba made a 5 course birthday dinner for 3 couples. He was a pleasure to work with from the very first communication. His menu ideas were thoughtful and creative and he worked within our many dietary restrictions. Each course was fantastic!! Lumumba was professional and engaging from the moment he arrived. Each of his dishes were perfectly prepared and presented! Attached pictures feature an olive oil poached halibut with a pomegranate reduction and a spiced apple cake. I cannot recommend his services enough and we look forward to having him delight us again!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Lisa M.

Dec 12, 2022

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It was the best experience I’ve ever had, I was pleased with the food it taste great, the menu he created was awesome. He was my personal chef for dinner and brunch for my husband’s and I 2 year anniversary. I would totally recommend him and it’s affordable.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • French • American - formal • Halal • Meal prepared onsite • A few times per week • My home, venue, etc.

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