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About
My name is ChefShain & I am excited to work with you!
I offer Private Chef & full-service, all-inclusive culinary packages for private parties and events.
My cooking style is New American. Bold flavors and techniques with multicultural influence.
Offerings are 3 courses, 4 courses, curated tasting menus and custom culinary packages.
I also specialize in preparing gluten-free, dairy free & vegan fare as well.
Located in Houston with extended service areas across Texas.
*Rates vary per service, guest count, Holidays & location.
*Reservation requests require at least one week notice.
*Reservation requests with less than one week notice are charged at an expedited rate.
*Reservation requests with less than 48 hours notice are considered a “Rush Job” and appropriate fees apply to last minute requests.
*All potential clients are required to do an intake consultation via phone call.
*A 50% Deposit is required to confirm all reservations.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 56 times
Serves Houston, TX
Background checked
3 employees
16 years in business
Business hours
Sun11:00 am - 9:00 pmMon11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2023
2022
2020
Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink
Dessert
Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)
Cold beverages (alcoholic)
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.
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36 reviews
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Justina B.
Jul 2, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Shain is the ultimate professional. We had a dinner party with about 30 people attending and asked him to create a Mediterranean style menu. We had a couple short phone calls so he could get a feel for what we wanted and make sure we were all on the same page.
He came to our house on time and brought an assistant with him. He then prepared and created the most amazing dishes. For each course there were multiple options and the food was amazing.
We could not be happier with the experience and will use him again.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 21 - 35 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Ileana M.
Jul 23, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Having Mr. Shain Fike by my side on this special day truly alleviated my stress, especially since I wasn't familiar with cooking that type of meat. His expertise really shone through, as he crafted not just delicious steaks but also meticulously arranged every element on the plate from the delightful crème fraîche and chimichurri to the pickled onions and the salmon paired with spinach and cheese. The presentation was both simple and elegant, exactly what I wanted showcasing that being a chef goes beyond just combining ingredients; it’s about infusing each dish with passion and creativity. Mr. Fike even shared some fantastic ideas for my salmon and explained the various cuts of steak to me. I wholeheartedly recommend him,he is incredibly professional, genuinely passionate about food, and wonderfully easy to work with. Blessings!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Halal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Stephanie M.
May 2, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Shain cooked an amazing dinner for my family at our Airbnb for vacation. He communicated with me in advance to create a custom menu with all of our requests. He arrived on time and had interesting conversations with my family. The food quality was great and he made it overall a great experience. I look forward to hiring him again in the future
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Daniel M.
May 9, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Shain delivered exactly what I wanted and exceeded our expectations. he was very responsive and crafted the perfect menu. Everything was great.
Details: Date night • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Colby H.
May 6, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We really enjoyed having Shain cook for us. We couldn’t stop talking about how good of an experience it was after the fact. Shain was super nice, professional and of course a great cook! The food was impeccable and I love that Shain was creative and unique in his approach to everything.
Details: Date night • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Credentials
Background Check
Shain Fike
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Rates vary per service. Baseline rate for a private dinner is $250 for 2 people and scales up based on overall guest count. *Grocery costs are not covered in my personal fee / quote. Travel outside of NYC area is billed at $25 an hour.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to do an initial consultation, to discuss the type of event, client expectations and overall budget. I like to think of it as a collaborative process that allows us to communicate clearly, which can create a great working relationship for us both.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I’ve worked in the industry 20 years, ranging from back of house/line cook, to front of house, bartending/event manage,ent and every position in between.
