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2021
2020
Services offered
Event type
Brunch
Holiday meal
Shower
Social occasion
Additional food/drink
Dessert
Cuisine types
American - casual
American - formal
Italian
Southern
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Valerie R.
Jan 25, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
In todays' world, it is not very often that a company or service meet expectations. Sad, but true....and no, I am not a cynic. Adequate and mediocrity are the standards. Well, this is not the case with Private Chefs. Private Chefs exceeds expectations. From our first contact to the perfect ending-our experience was nothing but amazing. After our initial contact, we talked and decided on a menu. I looked at some he had sent me, and honestly, it was so hard to choose. The fact of the matter is, Chef Kelly told me he would make anything I wanted. The evening I was planning was a 60TH birthday celebration for my husband. Ironically, I did not act on my plan until 2 days before his birthday. That made no difference to Chef Kelly. He delivered on everything promised, even on this short notice. Price per person was very reasonable and the only additional cost was for the groceries purchased. He did everything-from the shopping to preparing to cooking to serving to cleaning. We started with shrimp cocktail with the most delicious cocktail sauce I have ever tasted. Seriously. Next was Champagne Poached Lobster Caesar Salad-perfection. We all had a fork tender filet with the Chefs special sauce. Finished it all off with made from scratch Strawberry Cheesecake. I just do not have the words to describe how fantastic EVERTHING was. It was such a luxury having a world class, made to order dinner (as good or better than any restaurant) in our own home. There is nothing I can buy for my husband, but I know he will never forget this evening. If you are thinking of doing something like this for 2 or a large group of people, I encourage to just call Chef Kelly. He loves what he does, and I believe the passion he has for his work is a big part of the reason he does it all so well. You will not be disappointed. Thank you, Chef Kelly for the extraordinary celebration! I will see you again.
Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Dinner • Dessert • Italian • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Robin L.
Oct 16, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Kelly is very friendly, punctual, and a true professional! He made my sister’s baby shower dinner very memorable and my dinner guests absolutely enjoyed it! The food was delicious and I would definitely want to hire him again for future special events. Thank you, Chef Kelly!
Details: Shower (baby, bridal, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Janet H.
Aug 2, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Kelly was great to work with for our small company quarterly retreat. We had 11 people and the food was AMAZING! He was awesome before the event - responded to all questions within 5 minutes of me asking. During the event he was on time, professional and answered all our questions. Even let us participate making our dessert fun (I won't leave a spoiler here) and cleaned up to perfection!
Would definitely recommend for any "special event"!
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Gluten free or celiac • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Jami L.
Sep 11, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had 8 people for dinner and Chef Kelly was amazing. We enjoyed having a restaurant caliber meal at home. Chef Kelly cooked us a fantastic meal and cleaned up afterward. We will be using his services again. Highly recommend!
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Christine K.
Jul 27, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Kelly helped make our special dinner incredible. The food be cooked was delicious - and his Chilean Sea Bass was the best I’ve ever eaten! He’s a true pro and calmed my nerves after I miscounted and then had 3 more people RSVP the late afternoon the day before the dinner. He brought his young adult daughter with him and she was equally as professional. Both were so impressive. This was my first time to use a personalchef for a dinner and I cannot wait to find another special occasion or reason to use him again. He really is that good!
Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Alcoholic drinks • Dessert • Italian • American - formal • American - casual • Family style • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Premium (high end ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Credentials
Background Check
Kelly Cameron
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
i provide a luxury service . I am a Veteran Professional Chef.
Luxury Services Are Customized, Not Standardized.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
i Like a meet and Greet by Phone
Plan the Event . Choose a menu.
I go to Central Market Bye the Groceries.
Head to your House and Make Dinner.
or Fill your Sub Zero With Foods you Love or Both.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I Have Two Collage Degrees
One from CCA California Culinary Academy
