Curated Flavor by Chef Derek Barragan

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Chef Derek Barragan has been creating unique and bold meals for over 20 years, his partnership with his wife, Niki makes the perfect pairing to take care of every detail for your special event. We truly love creating a menu for YOUR event, specifically for YOU!! Our travel area is 50 miles of 78664, anything further could incur a travel fee.

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Current Top Pro

Hired 411 times

7 similar jobs done near you

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2 employees

22 years in business

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Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

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American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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

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Carol K.

Oct 20, 2025

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We used Chef Barragan for one of our events at the Ranch. He prepared Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch and did an amazing job. He is very creative and brings a lot of detail, flavor fusion and creativity to his meals.

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Lunch • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Southern • Barbecue • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • A few times per month • My home, venue, etc.

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Kristen G.

Sep 23, 2025

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Chef Derek and the team were amazing. They came in on time and prepared a beautiful Brunch for birthday trip. I will Definitely book again.

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Breakfast or brunch • American - casual • American - Southern • Buffet • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • I'm flexible

Wedding and Event Catering

RHACEL P.

Jul 26, 2025

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Delicious breakfasts. Chef Derek delivered five excellent meals that accommodated vegans and carnivores. My group of 12 were impressed!

Details: Dinner party • Breakfast or brunch • Coffee or tea • American - casual • Mexican or Latin American • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Vegan • Family style • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Kevin a.

Jun 24, 2025

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Chef Derek and his assistant were wonderful. The beef and chicken fajitas were off the charts!!Everything was freshly made … the guacamole was excellent !! Chef Derek made a lemon and strawberry cake that everyone LOVED. Thank you Chef Derek for a delicious meal …. Kevin and Gail Bedell

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • American - casual • Mexican or Latin American • Indian • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Caitlyn C.

Sep 2, 2024

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Chef Derek and his wife Nikki were AMAZING! I needed a personal chef within a few days for a dinner I was hosting and they got back to be on here very quickly, providing a proposed menu and price per person. I really appreciated that I could get everything scheduled via this app and texting versus calling. They arrived at my home to cook a dinner for 4 and were friendly and professional! All of the food was fantastic and it was so lovely to have dinner made and everything cleaned. I would definitely hire them again. They made a shrimp appetizer, flirt mignon entree which was cooked perfectly, and a strawberry shortcake dessert.

Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - casual • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Southern • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Derek Barragan

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing varies per event.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We have a few questions we ask all new questions to be understand the needs of the group that are vital to the menu prep process.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Graduate of the Art Institute of Dallas in 2004 17+ years of experience in the fine dining atmosphere

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