Starving chef services LLC

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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

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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Reviews

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

Excellent 4.9

36 reviews

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Alexander R.

Feb 24, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

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.

Personal Chef

Amy H.

Nov 8, 2022

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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.

Personal Chef

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.

Personal Chef

Lisa M.

Dec 12, 2022

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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.

Personal Chef

Bea B.

Nov 30, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • American - formal • Italian • Family style • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

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Lumumba Uhuru

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
you're getting the best quality, flavors and service.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to find out what their likes, dislikes and dietary restrictions. this helps me design a menu around them.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
culinary degree as well as worked in some of the best restaurants in philly.

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