Kaylin Padgett// Private Chef

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About

Hello! Kaylin here! I have 10+ years of experience working in the service industry, from locally owned neighborhood joints to James Beard award-winning restaurants. Seafood is my obsession and southern comfort is my forte. I am passionate about high-quality East Coast cuisine and curating community with beautiful experiences through food and gathering.

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 54 times

Serves Norfolk, VA

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3 employees

3 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 11:59 pmMon8:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Google Pay, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2024

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Interested cuisines

American

Japanese

BBQ

Italian

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I travel to my customers

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

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Stephanie H.

Jul 2, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Dinner • Dessert • American - formal • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • I'm flexible

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Daja L.

Jun 7, 2026

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Italian • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Nykea M.

May 29, 2026

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My family had the pleasure of having Kaylin prepare a dinner for us on Memorial Day. We were on vacation and wanted a special dinner. Kaylin was very responsive when I reached out on Thumtack and within hours she was booked. I loved that she was so thorough and knowledgeable and made the discussion easy to choose a menu. She also took into account food allergies and preferences. Kaylin comes well prepared with all supplies (if needed) and was so personable. My family truly enjoyed her company and are hoping for another opportunity to hire her again! Thanks Kaylin!!!!!

Details: Regular meal • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Andi K.

Apr 14, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

We had a great family dinner party. The food was wonderful. Kaylin was great to work with. She was very accomodating and had great ideas for substitutions and changes

Details: Regular meal • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Rae R.

May 22, 2025

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Details: Date night • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Barbecue • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I aim to use the highest quality ingredients available, so the price of my services will reflect that. I believe all my clients deserve to taste the very best of the bounty that is the East Coast.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We begin by choosing our menu format. I offer a complimentary custom menu consultation via phone/videoconference/or we can meet in person where we get to know each other and personalize your menu. The second option is Chef’s Choice Menu where the magic is left to me and I write your menu based on my current inspiration and seasonality.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I attended Johnson and Wales University and studied Culinary Arts. I have completed Food Service Management ServSafe training.

Kaylin Padgett// Private Chef

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