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About
Howdy, Y’all!
I’m chef Kate! I work full-time as a private estate chef but, on the weekends, YOU can have the personal chef luxury also! Whether you are seeking an exceptional dinner for your special occasion, weekly meal prep, or wanting cooking lessons to hone your skills, I can deliver!
-Tired of eating out all the time? How do personally-curated weekly meals by your private chef sound?
-I specialize in creating “junk food” with healthy twists! (Like gluten free chicken fried steak or dairy free butternut squash lasagna!)
-I also specialize in food allergy requests.
Kids not eating your dinners?
Special ladies-only dinner party?
Small Family reunion?
My experience encompasses having cooked for socialites, professional athletes, elite business owners at their private estates, or families at their vacation homes. Every client has taught me one main thing, regardless of social or economic status: we all just want to eat really good food and share it with those we love most.
I’ve been blessed to have received invaluable training at, arguably, the top culinary school in New York. This not only ensures proper food handling, but that I take careful consideration of my clients' needs, while implementing the skills I have learned in my career. I truly love to cook for others, and I believe that loving what you do is crucial!
I’m here to help!! Please contact me for more info. I can’t wait to hear from you.
Overview
Hired 16 times
Background checked
1 employee
18 years in business
Business hours
Sun5:00 am - 11:59 pmMonClosed
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Venmo.
Services offered
Beverage types
Beer
Liquor / mixed drinks
Wine
Non-alcoholic beverages
Event type
Wedding reception
Birthday party
Special occasion
Cocktail party
Event vibe
Low key / casual
Formal / elegant
Upbeat / lively
Club scene
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, value, and professionalism.
Exceptional 5.0
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Claire B.
Feb 1, 2026
Chef Kate is amazing! Her food is excellent. Her professionalism is top-notch. I highly recommend her if you are looking for a wonderful chef!
Kelly a.
Mar 30, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Katie came into our vacation home and really made it a vacation. We were first contemplated cooking for ourselves as we're a bit snobby when it comes to our meals. We really like our food to have a lot of flavor and spice including heat. After speaking with Katie, we arranged to have a trial meal prepared for us after which point we would decide to move forward with her for the rest of the vacation. She listened to all of our preferences and dietary restrictions in order to make meals that worked for the entire group including vegetarians, one seafood allergy, and one that doesn't eat beef. Katie catered us lunches the night before with clear instructions on how to heat them up. Dinners were served family style on the day of at the time requested. She incorporated all feedback we had for her into our subsequent meals (i.e. turn up the heat).
Personally, she was a pleasure to chat with while she was preparing food and while she was packing up. By our 6th meal, it felt like she was part of our family vacation. We would definitely use Katie on our next trip and highly recommend her for your vacation or other daily needs. Thank you so much again for making our vacation a vacation! You'll be missed!
Personal Chef
Kayla O.
Jul 28, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
We never ate such well prepared food while on vacation. Katie satisfied young and old for both lunch and dinner for 6 days. I heard the kids asking what was on the menu for the following day. Katie is a gem of a chef and we intend on asking her to prepare yummy dinners for gatherings in the near future. She is very personable and friendly. She integrated very rapidly with the family (17 total) but still was very unassuming and quiet. What a good chef to have a complete relaxed vacation.
Personal Chef (Ongoing)
Melissa S.
Oct 18, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Chef Katie to prepare 5 meals a week for our family right after we had our third baby. Chef Katie and I spoke prior to the baby arriving to discuss our families likes and dislikes and she devised a healthy and delicious weekly meal plan. My husband, who is my pickiest eater, loved the variety of meals. Chef Katie prepared seafood, Mexican, Asian and comfort foods. I loved that we were able to taper the meals to be healthy and nutritious for our children on top of being delicious and super easy to prepare. Most meals just needed to be heated or quickly cooked.
Chef Katie went above and beyond cleaning up after cooking in our home. She was always on time, very sweet and kind when in our home.
I would not hesitate to hire Chef Katie again and plan to in the future! She really did help me keep my sanity during those first weeks home with a newborn and twin toddlers. I am very grateful for her services & the time it gave me to spend with my family & our new baby.
Personal Chef
Sherry P.
Feb 9, 2016
Our recent visit to Orlando was enhanced greatly by Katie Mana our personal chef. Talented as well as organized Chef Katie was quite a hit! Menu planning and grocery shopping were done which allowed us more time to enjoy our vacation. Chef Katie wanted to make sure every palate was pleased even the youngest ( we had 9 children to be exact ). Chocolate Chip pancakes big hit with kiddies! Everything Chef Katie prepared big hit with the adults!
Credentials
Background Check
Kathleen Manna
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Finding the right price first begins with knowing details about the client's needs and preferences. If one requires more attention to their food (ie: gluten-free, food allergy, diabetic, etc.), then it naturally will require more hours devoted to their food preparation. The size of the party and frequency of meal service are also factors.
Please contact me for details!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I listen to their requests very carefully. I find their needs and then my job is the fill their needs. Each client is different, and is a case by case. I can accommodate nearly any request once it is clearly discussed. I ask lots of questions about food preferences, etc and then create a menu and plan just for them.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am food safety certified. I can also be found studying cook books, cooking websites, or researching particular cuisines. I am always trying to learn new cooking techniques or dietary requirements. Currently, I'm really into cooking gluten free, keto, paleo, and anti inflammatory foods.
