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About
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.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 281 times
127 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
2 employees
5 years in business
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Payment methods
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2025
2024
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
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
180 reviews
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Beth W.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Our chef was absolutely amazing and the food was spectacular! We absolutely would hire you again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for making my daughter’s a bachelorette party and unforgettable experience.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Lyndsey W.
Apr 24, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Savannah is an amazing chef!! She was professional, kind and the food she prepared was delicious. I am so glad we hired her for our girls trip, and will definitely be a repeat customer when we come back. Also, the entire experience working with The Conscious Chef was very professional and organized. Highly recommend!
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.
Personal Chef
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
Christian L.
Sep 26, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
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.
Personal Chef
David T.
Mar 2, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
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
Private Cooking Lessons
Credentials
Background Check
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.
