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$50/person
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Responds in about 39 min

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About
I've dedicated my life to people who want to sit down and have a fantastic meal! From years of education, managing kitchens, running restaurants to catering, I have developed and mastered my craft in Culinary Arts. I'll do whatever it takes to make sure you are happy and full!
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Hired 50 times

1 similar job done near you

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3 employees

4 years in business

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2025

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2024

Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (alcoholic)

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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Reviews

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

Exceptional 5.0

57 reviews

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Carly H.

Feb 18, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Ryan was an absolute delight! I was between a few different chefs and I’m so glad we went with Ryan. His vibe and energy is as good as his food! We opted for 4 courses and every course was as good as the last. 3 of my friends after the event said we need to get his recipes lol. Will def book again!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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MARY BETH S.

Feb 9, 2026

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We had an incredible experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully prepared, and thoughtfully customized for our family. This was a surprise retirement dinner for my mom, and he truly made the night feel special - professional, warm, and a pleasure to have in our home. Everything was seamless, and we’re still talking about how amazing the meal was. Highly recommend and would absolutely book again.

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

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Matthew D.

Jan 4, 2026

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We hired Chef Ryan for my wife’s 40th birthday, and it was a great experience. He offered several menu options, making it easy to choose dishes that everyone enjoyed. The food was exceptional, our guests couldn’t stop raving about it. Chef Ryan was incredibly friendly and engaging, explaining each dish, walking us through his process, and happily answering questions throughout the evening. He was also very accommodating and went out of his way to put together something special for the kids, which we really appreciated. We will definitely be hiring him again, and several of our guests said they plan to as well. Highly recommend.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Shannon C.

May 16, 2026

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Chef Ryan helped us celebrate my little sister's bachelorette weekend by curating an immersive grazing table experience that completly exceeded our expectations. The food was beyond amazing and Ryan's personality meshed so well with ours! Highly recommend him to people looking for a fun and delicious food experience!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Asian • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • Vegetarian or vegan • Gluten free or celiac • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Eric c.

Dec 18, 2025

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Working with Chef Ryan was an outstanding experience from start to finish. From the initial conversation and menu creation through the final dessert course, he delivered a truly one-of-a-kind dinner party experience. Everything was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully executed, and both we and our guests were extremely impressed. We highly recommend Chef Ryan for anyone looking to host an unforgettable dinner party.

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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