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Essential Eats mission is to provide cultural soulful courses that are engineered to deliver upscale unforgettable experiences. Every experience is uniquely crafted with one thing in mind, cooking from the soul - serving as the fundamental foundation. Essential Eats serves as your go-to for private dinners, brunches, catering, and cooking classes and that is just only the beginning.

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Hired 27 times

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3 employees

6 years in business

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Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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

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Becca L.

Apr 6, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

Essence was incredible! I had her cater a private bachelorette party and let me tell you, it was AMAZING! She not only worked with me on the menu she worked with me through the struggle of realizing the house I rented did not have a kitchen! She helped think of alternative options and boy did she deliver. She provided a wonderful salad, tomato basil soup, grilled chicken, grilled salmon, and lemon pasta for 16 girls but I swear there was enough food for at least 20. These girls are not easily impressed but they loved every bite of the food. All leftovers were taken home. I will absolutely hire Essence again for another event as I personally cannot wait to eat her food again!

Details: Shower (baby, bridal, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • American - casual • American - formal • Southern • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Charulin M.

May 8, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

The servers were super sweet. Followed my directions perfectly. Cleared tables and assisted withe the cake serving. Will definitely use them again.

Details: Birthday party • 51 - 100 guests • 2-4 • Pass hors d'oeuvres / serve food • Clear / bus plates • Operate buffet

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Blake u.

May 10, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

We loved our experience working with Chef Ess and her team! She was extremely professional and accommodated all of the changes we wanted to make. She beyond exceeded our expectations from the food to the presentation and decor. We look forward to being able to work with her again in the future! She made our Mother’s Day so special!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • American - casual • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Elizabeth E.

May 3, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Date night • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • Southern • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Destiny L.

Apr 30, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Essence and her team were AMAZING! With only 1 weeks notice they were available and able to pull off an amazing dinner for my girlfriend. We are not from the Houston Area and were very blessed to be able to experience her work. Communication was amazing, decor was spot on and the food was probably some of the best food I’ve had in a very long time. Do not hesitate booking her, you will definitely miss out!

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Dinner • Dessert • American - formal • American - Southern • American - casual • Buffet • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)

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