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I have spent the past decade cooking in restaurants throughout New York City and Rhode Island. My favorite moments have always been making family meal for the staff. That one meal during the day where everyone stops what they're doing and comes together to enjoy something delicious. I bring this feeling of family to everything I cook. I love creating a recipe from a kernel of an idea to a finished plate of food. The best part of the entire process of cooking is being able to see the satisfaction on a client's face after having eaten one of my meals. I also enjoy showing young cooks new techniques as well as learning different techniques myself.
Overview

Hired 52 times

Background checked

10 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pmMon8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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

Coffee or tea

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Reviews

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

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Jennifer O.

Feb 24, 2019

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Working with Chef Michael Haigh was incredible. From the first time we spoke, he was determined to help make the surprise birthday dinner I was planning a success. He gave me numerous menu choices and helped me select the options that would be best for our dinner based on our likes. He even finalized his menu with a few additional touches that were favorites of ours.

Leading up to our event, Michael remained in constant contact with me. He responded to all of my questions in a prompt manner, and he made sure that the event details were finalized in plenty of time, taking into consideration that we would be out of the country for the week leading up to our event.

On the day of our dinner, Michael showed up exactly at the time I requested. He was professional, courteous, and a joy to have in our home. He did not mind that we remained in the kitchen with him, talking and joking and asking about his work. Perhaps most importantly, the food was out-of-this-world! Each course was truly phenomenal. Michael explained what was in each dish as he was serving us, and even give us details about how certain items were prepared. He cleaned up after each course, and left our kitchen spotless.

Chef Michael was reasonably priced, incredibly professional, and is clearly an outstanding chef. We will not hesitate to use him in the future!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • The personal chef travels to me

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Roswell Q.

Jul 2, 2019

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Michael came to my home to cook for a dinner party of 10. I started by saying I was interested in a Rhode Island inspired tasting menu. He crafted an amazing selection dishes within the 5 courses to choose from. He is responsive, professional, and fun.

The food was outstanding. He brought all needed equipment and the kitchen was clean before we finished our last glass of wine. Michael is a sure bet.

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

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Vilma E.

Mar 2, 2020

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It was a pleasure to work with Chef Michael for a dinner in celebration of my husband's birthday. It was easy to work with him: great communication, fantastic menu choices. He arrived on time, brought everything he was going to use and cleaned up the kitchen once he had finished. We very much enjoyed chatting with him. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. He even left us leftovers which we really enjoyed. Highly recommended; I will definitely with him again!!

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

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Dave S.

May 20, 2019

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Chef Michael is awesome! He created a fabulous private, in-home meal for my parents 50th Anniversary celebration. There were 7 of us and he walked us through menu development, wine selection and was even kind enough to help in the surprise. He was very personable and professional.

But the food! The food was amazing, beautifully presented and delicious. We had 5 courses spaced out over a few hours, each one better than the next. I would highly recommend his services for any special occasion.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • The personal chef travels to me

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Russell C.

Dec 28, 2019

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As this was a gift to family members, I can not give a first hand account. However, if the comments that erupted, soon after Chef's arrival, from the home of those family members are any indication, the experience was exceptional. Chef arrived early so that his set up would be completed by the time he was scheduled to begin. He was receptive to any and all questions that were posed. He went above and beyond what was expected (e.g. taught not just cooking techniques but how I properly sharpen knives) and was congenial and professional in everything he did. I, and my family, would highly recommend Chef Haigh.

Details: 3 - 5 people • American • Italian • Basic cooking skills • Roasting and braising • Knife skills • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • Intermediate • My home, venue, etc.

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Micahel Haigh

FAQs

  • How did you get started doing this type of work?

    I was a TV producer and realized I wanted to do something where I could actually see the enjoyment my work brought to a customer.

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    I have done small dinner parties featuring mutiple courses, wedding rehearsal dinner buffets and most recently I have been teaching a friends 14 year old son once a week for the past 6 months

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