The Conscious Chef Services

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Hosting a special celebration or intimate dinner? Our team of top private chefs brings restaurant-quality cuisine and gracious service right to your home. We guide you through every step—from menu planning to the final clean-up—so you can relax, be present with your guests, and create meaningful memories. Your time is valuable, and we make planning simple, clear, and stress-free. In addition to personal chef services, we also offer private cooking lessons for those who want to learn, have fun, and elevate their skills in the kitchen. Our team supports all types of dietary restrictions and allergies. Share a bit about your event, and we’ll help you design an experience that feels personal, effortless, and unforgettable.

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Current Top Pro

Hired 280 times

127 similar jobs done near you

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6 employees

5 years in business

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2022

Services offered

Event type

Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

Cold beverages (alcoholic)

Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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Reviews

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

Excellent 4.9

177 reviews

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Esther C.

Jan 6, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

We have worked with Stephanie and her team for 2 years now and love her delicious food. I appreciate that she comes early and prepares food fresh and hot in my kitchen! Her staff is always so friendly and knowledgeable.

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Asian • Italian • Barbecue • French • Mexican or Latin American • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • American - Southern • Buffet • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 20 - 29 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Lyndsey W.

Apr 24, 2026

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Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - formal • Asian • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • French • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Christian L.

Sep 26, 2025

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Stef was great.. I put out a last minute request for a Chef and she was on it right away. The food was delicious and my family loved it. Thank you Stef... We look forward to having you feed us again..

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - formal • Mexican / Latin American • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Nicole V.

Apr 14, 2025

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These wonderful people came to our home. Cooked a delicious meal for about 50 people and were extremely kind and caring.

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Dinner • Mexican or Latin American • Buffet • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 40 - 49 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

David T.

Mar 2, 2025

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Chef Don was amazing. For much of the meal we cooked along side him while he give us wonderful instruction. Once we stared eating the first course, we sat at the counter overlooking the kitchen and continued to get amazing cooking tips about everything he was preparing. We had a fabulous meal!

Details: 2 people • French • American • Italian • Mediterranean • Healthy • Vegetarian / Vegan • Knife skills • Basic cooking skills • Soups and sauces • Roasting and braising • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • Intermediate • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

The Conscious Chef Services's reply

Thank you so much for your review David! It was a pleasure to work with you and so glad to hear you and your wife got so much out the class. We look forward to the next class! - The Conscious Chef Team

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Stefanie Herrera

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
All groceries and ingredients required for the meals are additional. We require a travel fee for all customers. Special requests including specialty cocktails and needs may be subject to additional fees as well.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We try to keep it as simple as possible. Let's jump on a call and answer some questions. And see if we are a good fit!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Culinary Arts associates from Johnson & Wales University. C/o 2008. And I just graduated from AFPA with a Nutritional Consultant Certification in June 2021. All chefs have ServeSafe certification.

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