WholeHearted Epicure

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Introduction: Hi, my name is Raina, and I am a certified personal chef, nutritional, and multi-certified life coach. For life coaching, please contact me directly. Thumbtack is mainly used for my cooking services. Event Cooking is available. There is a $300 minimum on any service. Most family-style events start at $100pp, including ingredients, travel, and service. Most plated meals start at $120pp. Smaller packages exist for more basic options. $50 quoted thumbtack starting services are for parties of 25 or more seeking buffet style, Pizza oven parties are also available). I specialize in-home event dinners / small in-home catering under 30. I am here to help you create a unique and custom service doing everything from cleaning your kitchen, making custom menus for your family and guests, grocery shopping, and serving. Everything I do is made with you in mind and making the process of cooking as easy as possible.

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Hired 33 times

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3 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Square cash app, and Venmo.

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

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Daniel L.

Jun 6, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

Raina did a fantastic job catering our small wedding at a rented house. We had 21 people - a mix of adults and kids. We had appetizers just after the ceremony as we finished photography and everyone milled around, then had a great dinner. I recommend her whole-heartedly. Our menu: Appetizers: Baked Brie, small spinach & feta phyllo tarts, and vegetables and dip Dinner: Arugula salad with candied walnuts, Beef Tenderloin, Cajun Shrimp, and Brussels Sprouts Everything was delicious and there was a lot left over, great for the next day. She was professional throughout the entire process and fabulous the day of the event. Really a great experience. She even protected the food from a master thief of a dog.

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • American - Southern • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • French • American - formal • Family style • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 20 - 29 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

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Philip Y.

May 22, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

Great quality food! Great customer service! Great communication. During the day of the event there was a last second switch up with the location of the event. I was very panicked because this was all a surprise for my wife. I contacted the chef only a few hours before the event and she calmed my nervea down and was willing to come to the new location. Food, her company were all very great and welcome additions to our party. We will definitely hire again! Thank you so much for making this day happen!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Mexican / Latin American • American - casual • American - formal • French • Southern • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

WholeHearted Epicure's reply

It was a pleasure cooking for your wife's birthday! Thank you for being wonderful hosts!

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Karen R.

Aug 16, 2021

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Hire this lady! Raina is a delight to work with, a terrific cook, and completely professional and responsive as our situation changed. We hired Raina to cook for our wedding -- 21 family members and closest friends, here at our home. She was unflappable as guest numbers and the menu changed. Her cedar planked grilled sockeye salmon left everyone raving. And she did a great cleanup on the kitchen at the end of the evening. We are so happy we found her and will definitely hire her again!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • American - formal • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Steve R.

Aug 14, 2021

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Hired chef Raina for my 12th wedding anniversary for me and my wife July 29th and She was awesome. She communicated really well beforehand and kept it simple for me to understand. On the night, I had a flamenco group perform and she made sure that the 3 course meal was all served during the music all within in hour, quite amazing. I have to tell you the food was amazing and to top it off she was very personable and professional at the same time. It was a pleasure to have chef Raina's service at such a memorable evening. Thank you chef Raina.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Katie N.

May 16, 2021

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We hired Raina for our daughter’s graduation party. So happy we went this route. Raina was great to work with. The food was absolutely delicious. She is a a wealth of knowledge on food choices and great to work with. Can’t wait to see what she makes for our next event!!

Details: 50 guests or fewer • Private party • Food Cart • American • Home • By host

WholeHearted Epicure's reply

Katie, it was such a pleasure to work with you and your family! I'm so excited to create more meals and help make those events memorable. Thank you!

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is dependent on the needs, events, and complexity of cooking. I am very flexible.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to get to know the needs of you and your guests with a small phone or email interview. It helps me to pinpoint meals that you'll enjoy, and any specific needs that might be cropping up. It also helps us think about things that may not have previously been considered for an event or meal service. I am able to help or provide resources for almost any event. We will also talk about the process moving forward and I will write up a full proposal with an initial menu suggestion.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a certified personal chef through The Culinary Business Institute, self thought in French Cuisine and have many certifications from Rouxbe Culinary School, a member of the United States Personal Chef Association and Nutrition Coach certified through Precision Nutrition (1 of 4 recognized certs for nutritional coaching in WA and they have proudly worked with the Seahawks).

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