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About
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🥂Our minimum service fee for parties up to 10 is $650
🌹Our date night events start at $500
👨🏼🍳💃🏻We are a chef and server duo with combined hospitality experience of over 30 years!
🏠In-home intimate gatherings of up to 20.
🤝Getting to know our clients’ preferences and desires, we curate the perfect menu.
🌱Our chef does all the shopping finding all the best and most fresh ingredients
✨Our server pays attention to all the little details.
💯We ensure our clients and their guests are well catered to, and then we clean up and leave the kitchen as we found it!
Overview
Hired 59 times
2 similar jobs done near you
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2 employees
6 years in business
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2025
2024
2023
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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Marianne G.
Dec 16, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sean McMonagle and his assistant, Tina did a fantastic job at my dinner party this past Saturday, December 13th. From the very beginning when we planned the menu together until he departed (after 9 hours of working incredibly hard), it was the most wonderful experience I have had with a caterer/ private chef. The food was outstanding from the appetizers to the main course and the wine pairing, and Tina who served and both who cleaned up. It was just terrific. If I could give 10 stars, I would. I more than highly recommend using Soiree Intimate Events and especially Sean for any event. You won't be sorry!
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • I'm flexible • American - formal • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Gail M.
Dec 8, 2025
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We recently hired Chef Sean for our company dinner, and the entire experience exceeded every expectation. From the moment he arrived, his professionalism, calm demeanor, and clear passion for his craft set the tone for the evening. Every course was beautifully presented, thoughtfully curated, and absolutely delicious. Our team is still talking about it.
Not only was the food outstanding, but he also created an atmosphere that felt warm, elevated, and effortless. He blended into our space seamlessly and by the end of the night, our kitchen was spotless. truly above and beyond.
This was more than a meal; it was a hospitality experience. We were full, impressed, and inspired.
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Alicia c.
May 12, 2025
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Hired Soiree as a surprise, gifted in-home private chef experience for my best friend & her family and it was nothing short of amazing!! professional, quick response times, and informative from the first interaction. Chef Sean created a custom menu tailored to allergens i provided, gave an incredible all-around experience, and accommodated every single request i had, even one last minute day-of. He stayed within my budget while still able to create an up-scale, 5 course meal along with a crafted cocktail. Will absolutely be hiring Soiree again for more experiences!!
Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Asian • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • Indian • French • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Estelle S.
Apr 15, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Chef Sean for our grandmother's 90th birthday. He was very helpful, communicative, and accommodating from the start. We had couple calls to decide on the menu based on food preferences and time. Everybody loved Chef's food and it was such a fun night. :)
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Asian • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Personal Chef
Rich R.
Sep 8, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
This was hands down one of the best private chef experiences we’ve had. Chef Sean is very personable and knowledgeable. The liaison worked hard to schedule a call with Chef Sean, and was very professional and helpful. From there Chef Sean worked to craft the perfect menu. Then he arrived early and brought the most premium and fresh ingredients possible. His execution of the menu was flawless. All around great experience and once we won’t soon forget! Thank you!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Credentials
Background Check
Lauren Mcmonagle
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our pricing reflects the high end experience we provide. From our warm professionalism to the quality of ingredients and the skills we bring to the event, we pride ourselves on attention to details and refusing to cut corners.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We like to have a conversation discussing the host’s needs and working together to write a menu. The chef writes up what was discussed and sends to the host who can then suggest changes or edits. On the day of the event we like to arrive in the early afternoon giving us plenty of time to get the lay of the land and prepare all of the food on site.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
Both chef (Sean) and the server (Lauren) started working in kitchens as teenagers. They continued honing their skills for the next 15-20 years. Sean received his degree in hospitality management from JNA culinary institute in 2006 and has been garnering experience all over the city, the Hamptons, and the mainline ever since.
