If you hire this pro, you’re covered by a money-back guarantee. Learn more
If you hire this pro, you’re covered by a money-back guarantee. Learn more
About
Hi! I'm Abigail, your next private chef. Traveling worldwide and curating fine dining experiences in your home, on mountain tops, or wherever you choose to host your event - presented with care, created with your vision and with foods thoughtfully sourced. I've been working as a chef for over 8 years, and I love to make dishes from all over the world. Let's plan your next event!
Overview
Hired 2 times
Serves Bellingham, WA
Background checked
1 employee
10 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 pm - 10:00 pmMon12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
Exceptional 5.0
17 reviews
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Your trust means everything to us. Learn about our review guidelines.
Read reviews that mention:
Mandy E.
Oct 12, 2023
•
From Google
My daughter and I hired Abigail to prepare an intimate wedding dinner for 15 people in August 2023. Abigail was prompt to reach out and proved easy and pleasant to chat with about what we had in mind. We were looking for a meal of simple elegance with local and seasonal ingredients. Abigail was on board with that and offered a lot of creative suggestions that made it easy to set our menu. Her professionalism and enthusiasm for her craft was clear before we even tasted her work.As the day grew closer, Abigail was available and responded quickly to last minute questions and decisions.On the day of the wedding, she was early and well prepared. We were impressed by her ability to arrive in an unfamiliar kitchen and get to work preparing something delicious despite the mild chaos of the wedding party around her. She prepared three courses for our meal, and brought each one to our table at just the right moment, adapting to our needs when we arrived at the table later than we had planned. Each course was delicious and unique in its own way, and her attention to detail in quality, sourcing, preparation, and presentation were exceptional.She also baked and exquisitely decorated the wedding cake. It was more beautiful than the inspiration picture we shared, and its rich texture and bright flavor matched its lovely appearance.All this to say, Abigail exceeded our expectations! Her passion paired with her creative gifts made for a wonderful wedding dinner. We highly recommend her and hope to have the occasion to hire her for another event in the future.
Ginkgo Dining Experiences's reply
Thank you so much for your kind (and detailed) words! It was easy to plan and so much fun to cook for your family and friends. The location was sublime too! Cheers!
Jason L.
Aug 8, 2023
•
From Google
Chef Abigail elevated our company's partner dinner into a truly unforgettable evening. Abigail is extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful in how she crafts each course and the flavor profiles built throughout the evening. The pacing of each course, the care with which her partner crafted the pairing menu, and her engaging interactions with our team were top notch. I highly recommend Chef Abigail for your next company event.
Ginkgo Dining Experiences's reply
Thanks Jason!
Jeffery K.
Apr 8, 2023
•
From Google
We had a fabulous in-home dinner party, largely due to the wonderful, careful, attentive, creative work of Ginkgo Fine Dining.Chef, Abigail and Somalia, Andrew were a fantastic team! They arrived early and were fully organized and prepared well before the beginning of the festivities. They served each of the 5 courses beautifully arranged, each paired with a delicious wine and the tastes were terrific together. Abigail's menu choices were perfectly chosen for this dinner and Andrew's cocktail set up and wine pairings were the perfect compliment that made the party a huge success.They both provided something for everyone! I was especially impressed that they were able to transport this meal and prepare everything so perfectly in a kitchen that was not their own - not an easy task!Our floorpan is a wide open room that incorporates the kitchen and the dining room and Abigail and Andrew were fully exposed during the whole evening and they moved about in such a way that they never disturbed, but their presence enhanced the overall experience of the evening. They were so personal, yet professional and total exceeded our desire and expectations for this event.I would highly recommend them both for any special occasion.
Erin S.
Apr 3, 2023
•
From Google
I worked with Abigail on a private dinner for a friend's bachelorette weekend. Abigail was fantastic to work with and the ultimate professional from start to finish: communicative, responsive, accommodating, and proactive. She consistently provided fun/creative suggestions for food to accommodate several dietary restrictions. She went above and beyond; taking the ferry to remote Orcas Island, arriving at the Airbnb early, and communicating throughout the process. Bringing in Abigail's expertise for an intimate dinner was not only lovely and delicious, but a fabulous experience overall. Every dish was beautifully crafted, creative, and unique. All seven of us raved about her cooking, presentation, and food all weekend long and agreed it was a highlight of the trip to elevate the weekend. I could not recommend Abigail more for any of your future catering/culinary needs and would love to work with her again. Thank you, Abigail, for making the weekend so special!
Ginkgo Dining Experiences's reply
Erin,
Thank you for the kind words! It was a pleasure to cook for you all on Orcas Island. Looking forward to planning future events with you all!
Adel P.
Aug 21, 2023
•
From Google
My husband and I exchanged our vows on August 16, and having a private chef experience in our cabin up in the mountains with Abigail was genuinely extraordinary. It's been a challenge for us to find a chef capable of seamlessly blending the rich flavors of Filipino and American cuisines, but Abigail surpassed our expectations.From the very first bite, it was evident that Abigail possesses a culinary intuition that goes beyond the average chef. Her ability to harmoniously fuse Filipino and American flavors resulted in a four-course, extraordinary meal. Each dish was a symphony of tastes, combining American cuisine's comfort and Filipino dishes' rich, vibrant flavors.Our experience was shared with our families; saying we were all amazed would be an understatement. Conversations at the table quickly became praise for Abigail's creativity and prowess. The layers of flavors, the unique pairings, and the impeccable presentation of each dish left us all in awe. Every dish was so outstanding that we found ourselves having a hard time choosing a favorite. To encounter a culinary journey that speaks to both our cultural backgrounds and introduces us to new and exciting flavor profiles is truly rare. Abigail didn't just serve us a meal; she provided an unforgettable experience that will linger in our memories and palates for a long time. Lastly, Abigail's approachability and warm demeanor made it incredibly easy to converse with her. We felt comfortable asking questions and expressing our preferences without hesitation, enhancing our overall experience.We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone desiring a dining experience that leaves you in delightful indecision due to the sheer the excellence of every option.Thank you so much Abigail for showcasing your astonishing culinary skills With heartfelt gratitude,Ken and Adel
Ginkgo Dining Experiences's reply
Adel,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful words! I had so much fun pulling noodles, BBQing Filipino Chicken and Pork belly for you, Ken and the whole family. It was so special to cook for you all, especially for family from all the way across the ocean! Best wishes to you both,
Abigail
Abigail
