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About
I offer regional menus with base prices starting at $50pp for catering and $100pp + for private chef services.
“Country French”, “Low Country” and "Farm to Table" are my Specialties.
My Roots are Southern, so Cajun, Creole and Deep South are Personal Favorites.
Whether it's Private Cheffing, A Corporate Cocktail Party or a Micro Wedding, I can create amazingly delicious , artfully presented food for you.
Let's discuss it! I have over
150 5Star⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviews
In the Past 28 months alone.
I'm a classically trained Chef, I came up in Napa Michelin Star Properties.
Thumbtack Generated Events are Absolutely my Focus Now.
I offer Thumbtack Clients:
•Custom Menu for Every Client.
•Inclusive Pricing upon Request.
•Excellent, Polite, Well Trained Staff
•Sustainable Local Ingredients...Organic, Free Range and Humanely Raised.
Whenever possible I would personally chef your event.
I don't double book.
My Calendar Fills Up Fast-I Hope You are On It!
Thank You for the Opportunity.
Chef Pete
Overview
Hired 352 times
Serves Saint Helena Island, SC
Background checked
6 employees
28 years in business
Business hours
Sun5:00 pm - 11:59 pmMon5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.
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2025
2018
2017
2016
Services offered
Event type
Meal
Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres
Dinner
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
Non-alcoholic drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Coffee or tea
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
Excellent 4.9
204 reviews
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Lisa H.
Nov 16, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Pete prepared an amazing southern bbq feast for our small dinner party. The food was fantastic. The presentation was gorgeous. He and his team were professional, polite, and we all enjoyed the meal. Thank you!
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • French • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Ken W.
Aug 1, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Pete provided one of the most memorable portions of our weeklong vacation to Napa. Along with his second, Mieka, the meal and service were outstanding. When I was searching for a private chef, I sent 3 or 4 inquiry emails and Pete’s was the only one who timely (same day) responded. We talked about a menu and then agreed on a time and date. That is all we had to do. Pete and Mieka showed up at our VRBO right on schedule with everything including place settings, cocktail and wine glasses and cloth napkins. Our family of seven sat outside and watched the setting sun while being served champagne, cocktails and appetizers. The service was seamless. The food was amazing. Pete and Mieka were very attentive and interactive to and with our party. While we enjoyed dessert and our final glasses of wine, Pete and Micka were busy cleaning the kitchen. When we said our goodbyes, the kitchen was as clean and proper as it was the day we checked in. No issues whatsoever. We highly recommend Chef Pete based on his punctual responses to inquiries, superior service, quality and taste of the meal and finally pricing. Would definitely seek out Pete on another adventure to Napa!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Nicole P.
Mar 29, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
With a minimum of fuss, Chef Paul created a delicious dinner for our wine group celebration. He and his assistant arrived on time and worked in perfect synchrony.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Lauren T.
Aug 24, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pete and his staff were absolutely wonderful to work with. They catered our 100-person wedding, and we are still receiving compliments on the amazing food--many people told us it was the best they'd ever had at a wedding. One of my clearest memories of the night was when the groom brought me a plate, and I first bit into the food Pete made--it was the first moment of quiet I got, and I was blown away with every bite, while the 2-year-old ring bearer sat beside me eating the perfectly seasoned fish with his hands. Pete's staff helped us with setup and breakdown as part of their package, and they went out of their way to be kind, courteous, extremely professional, and helpful. They reduced the stress of our wedding by about 80%, and they made it so lovely and enjoyable. After the ceremony, the bartender (part of Pete's staff), even ran out to an adjacent meadow to check on us and bring us drinks while the groom and I had our portraits taken. When it came time to cut the cake, I forgot to bring a cake server, and without hesitation, Pete handed over his very expensive Miyabi chef's knife to me. Those little details were really special to us. Our wedding was a week ago, and my mother is still talking about how helpful and kind Pete's staff was. We will never forget how wonderful everything was, and we absolutely recommend Chef Pete and his staff to anyone who wants excellence and consummate professionalism at their event. I would hire them again in a heartbeat.
Wedding and Event Catering
Jonas S.
Jan 15, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Very easy to work with, great service from waitress and chef. It was probably my fault, but the food was 4* as it was somewhat average (preparation was perfect). I will definitely use Peter again but invest more time on the menu.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • French • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Credentials
Background Check
Peter Coleman
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
No Hidden Fees Ever
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Let me know what you want and I deliver.
I try to keep it simple.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I keep up with culinary and health related issues by reading for an hour or so each evening.
Also by networking with chefs I admire.