My name is Tyler Ritari and I am a professional chef with 9+ years in the restaurant and food industry. My passion is to provide an excellent fine dining experience that fits your desired cuisine, palete, budget, dietary restrictions, and/or dietary requirements, all within the confines of your home. I will work with you to create the best meal possible for you and your guest(s).
Overview
Hired 23 times
Background checked
1 employee
6 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMonClosed
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, and Venmo.
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2021
Services offered
Event type
Birthday or anniversary party
Dinner party
Corporate event
Bridal or baby shower
Meal
Breakfast or brunch
Lunch
Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres
Dinner
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
Alcoholic drinks
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Beth B.
Sep 23, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tyler was absolutely great . We had 2 dinners and the food was great . It was a pleasure having him in our home cooking and serving the dinner . The clean up was a treat and everything was left impeccably We would call on Tyler to Assist us again for sure!!! The menus were interesting and just perfect .
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Jaclyn P.
Oct 18, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Tyler was excellent, we couldn't have been happier. He was responsive and helpful in working with me to come up with a menu, arrived promptly, and left the kitchen cleaner than he found it. The food was excellent too! Would absolutely hire him again.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - formal • Mexican / Latin American • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Julia G.
Aug 16, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
I hired Chef Tyler to come teach a sushi making lesson for a bachelorette party, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our weekend! Chef Tyler was very communicative throughout the planning process, clearly laying out the options (and associated costs) and sharing his expertise when I was unsure of what to put on the menu. He arrived promptly with everything for the evening. After a quick lesson, we were all able to (successfully) make a variety of different types of rolls. The food was fresh and delicious, and he recommended some local places to shop for specific ingredients. Chef Tyler also brought enough sushi rolling mats that we were each able to keep one, as well as recipes for the food that he made. He left the area spotless when he was done, including sweeping up the mess we made during the assembly process. Chef Tyler was knowledgable and able to answer all of our questions and also very patient when we needed help. I also felt like Chef Tyler took all the necessary COVID precautions while he was with us. Overall, I can't recommend Chef Tyler enough- stop searching for someone else and hire him NOW!
Details: 6 - 10 people • Japanese • Basic cooking skills • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • Beginner • My home, venue, etc.
Private Cooking Lessons
Miriam C.
Aug 27, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Tyler’s food is amazing! I hired him for a Bach trip in Narragansett and he planned a perfect menu for us and the food was delectable. He set the table and did the dishes and cleaned up. The group loved him and he had a great sense of humor. Definitely hire him!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • Southern • Italian • Barbecue • Asian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Mexican / Latin American • French • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Kelsey W.
Sep 28, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had an incredible dinner with Chef Tyler. I would highly recommend him and his food. He is very responsive and all of our dinner guests were very impressed by the quality of his menu. He also left the kitchen spotless, overall a great experience!
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • French • American - formal • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
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Tyler Ritari
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing is based on a per person price and is highly dependent upon the type of meal being served. For example, a 5 course classical French menu will be more expensive per person than a 3 course nouveau American "casual" dining experience. I am willing to work with a customer on pricing, all while maintaining a high level of service.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I will begin by explaining the menu in detail to make sure the customer understands what they will be receiving. After finalizing the menu, I will explain what area or items I will need (e.g. kitchen space, plates, cutlery, etc.) and what I will bring myself (knives, cutting boards, pots, pans, etc.) Finally, I make sure the new customer has an understanding of what services I will be providing.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated from Johnson & Wales University in 2018 where I received both an Associate's degree in culinary arts and a Bachelor's degree in Culinary Nutrition with concentrations in food science and dietetics.
