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About
Food should be delicious, nourishing, and accessible to everyone—and that’s exactly what I deliver.
With over 11 years in business and a focus on quality, I carefully source ingredients from farmers who share my passion for fresh, flavorful food. Whether you need full-service wedding and event catering, a personal chef for an intimate gathering, or professional event help and wait staff, I bring the same care and attention to every plate.
My cooking is rooted in the way our parents and grandparents ate—simple, honest food—elevated with a bit of modern flair.
If you’re looking for wholesome, affordable meals made with integrity, let’s talk about how I can help make your next event unforgettable.
Overview
Hired 33 times
Serves Saint Johnsbury, VT
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1 employee
11 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, and Venmo.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
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Michelle G.
May 26, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a great experience with Matt as an in-home chef for our wedding weekend. His price was very reasonable and I love that he prioritizes sourcing food locally and has a real passion for it. The food was amazing and everyone had a great time!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Michelle Y.
Jan 1, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
NYE with Chef Matt
Wow! What can I say? Chef Matt provided a delicious NYE & 40th birthday celebration for 16 of us! He developed an outstanding kids menu for the kid guests that they all raved about (and they are a picky crowd). The adult menu was perfection. Everything was not only beautiful but also delicious. Matt was so easy to work with- he was flexible and even up for a challenge. When the house we were renting at Okemo had the oven go out- he came up with a great plan to utilize some air fryers and the party was saved. He made us the most memorable night and did everything from start to finish including leaving the kitchen spotless. I can’t recommend Matt enough - we all felt truly spoiled and memories of this special night we will have forever.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Barbecue • American - formal • American - casual • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Joe L.
May 11, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
I would have checked all of the boxes if it didn't limit me to 3! I contacted Matt at Vermont Foodie Stand at the beginning of this year to plan a dinner for a group of 13 close family and friends for my wedding day. My fiancé(now wife!) and I had never planned a private formal even like this, and had no idea where to start. Matt was absolutely amazing with helping us plan our special dinner. He helped us build a menu that accommodated all of our guests, and was absolutely delicious! We rented a property in North Woostock, and Matt came to the house and cooked one of the most beautiful meals I have ever seen for 13 people having access to a single grill and stove! When the wedding pictures come in, I will post update photos of the meals, but Matt provided us with a delicious Vermont Artisinal Cheese & Charcuterie board, crackers, dried fruit & nuts for the guests to snack on while they were arriving. We then started the dinner with Stuffed mushrooms, local ground beef, chevre & honey served on truffle mashed potatoes & arugula salad topped by a shallot honey red wine vinaigrette. I am personally not a fan of Mushrooms, but my new wife loved them, along with the guests, but the beef inside was incredible! Along with the truffle mashed potatoes, which were so delicious! For the entrées, Matt cooked a combination of NY strip steaks, roasted Statler chicken breasts, and baked haddock along with cottage fries, slow baked tomatoes, and a sauce for each meal. (Matt even accommodated the pickier eaters and provided the sauces on the side for those who wished to add it. He arrived at 2pm to prepare for our scheduled dinner at 7pm, and Matt delivered right on time! To come into a house you've only seen in photos for the first time, and cook an absolutely amazing tasting and amazingly plated meal with everything tasting like it just popped out of the oven or off of the grill takes talent, and Matt did not disappoint! He even saved us with some last minute necessities like picking up matching plates and other dinnerware, napkins and tablecloths so everything looked beautiful in our wedding photos. He even cut cut and served our wedding cake for us! Matt and his assistant cleaned up the entirety of the dinner, and the kitchen prior to heading out as well. I can't express enough how happy I am with the service he provided, and how amazing our meal was! Though there were many hiccups during our day, our dinner was not a cause of any of them! I would highly recommend Matt for private chef services. He is worth every penny, and you will not regret your decision!
When our wedding photos are finished, I Will update with photos of our amazing meal!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • American - casual • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Reema D.
Mar 1, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Matt was a tremendous help from the start. I had arranged for him to cater a small dinner of 5 people as a gift and we went though the several menu options. He worked with me on what I wanted and offered his expert input. He offered a very fair price, showed up on time, and the meal was a big success! Thank you again, Matt!
Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Barbecue • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Natalie R.
May 2, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Matt was excellent to work with for a recent bachelorette weekend dinner. After an afternoon at local breweries we returned home to an amazing spread of various types of tacos and fixings. Amazing! His creative presentation really impressed our group. He suggested fried dough for dessert which was not only delicious but also creatively displayed. I would certainly recommend Matt for a similar event or other personal chef needs.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Matthew Barrett
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I base it off of labor & the cost of the protein that the meal is based on.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
To have an organized version of communication that gives them options & flexibility to have the best experience for them & their friends & or family.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Culinary Arts at St Johnsbury Academy & Johnson and Whales. Working for talented Chefs & constantly evolving over the last 25 plus years.
