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Mark L. Burns Personal Chef

$20/person
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Responds within a day


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About
I am originally from Brooklyn, NY with a passion for Southern, Italian, traditional American and Caribbean cuisines. I am also fond of creating vegan and vegetarian dishes. After developing my love for cooking since age 7, I decided to attend The Escoffier School for the Culinary Arts to further my knowledge of the food industry. Once I graduated with an Associate’s degree in the Culinary Arts, I knew that I wanted to share my knowledge, passion and recipes with others. I hope that I can create a delicious meal for you and your loved ones soon!
Overview

Hired 13 times

Serves Petersburg, VA

Background checked

1 employee

2 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMonClosed

Payment methods

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

Social media

Facebook, Instagram

Services offered

Event type

Date night

Brunch

Holiday meal

Shower

Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

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

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Xenia D.

2 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Mark Burns was amazing! He was on time, very professional, he was very pleasant and interacted with us while we waited for the food to be cooked. We had a vegetarian meal and it was delicious, blew my guests away with how flavorful everything was. I enjoyed the way Chef Burns checked in with me while he cooked to make sure the food was cooked to my preference, we loved everything. After everything was done the kitchen was left spotless. It was so great! Thank you so much again for making a memorable experience.

Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Southern • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Crystal H.

2 weeks ago

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Mark's company is veteran-owned, and my event is veteran-focused. He is polite, knowledgeable, honest, and punctual. His prices are reasonable. His food is creative, impressive, and tastes amazing. He has incredible ideas to help with your event.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 36 - 50 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • Southern • Vegetarian or vegan • Gluten free or celiac • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Rachel H.

Jun 15, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Regular meal • 1 guest • Lunch • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - casual • Italian • Dairy intolerant • I'm flexible • Weekly • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Imani B.

May 22, 2025

Chef Mark is extremely talented and professional. He is able to create a delicious meal that works with everyone's dietary preferences eac time I call. I highly recommend his services.
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Joe W.

May 18, 2025

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Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • Barbecue • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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