Chef Tim
Chef Tim

Chef Tim

$250/person
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Introduction
Chef Tim Raymond began his professional journey over forty-five years ago when he started his first job at The North Port seafood restaurant on Cape Cod. With this position Chef Tim was able to absorb the innerworkings of the food service industry and developed an unfaltering work ethic. As a result of this early experience and the lessons it afforded him, Chef Tim’s genuine love for the culinary arts was born. Every moment since, with passionate determination Chef Tim has worked tirelessly to become the premiere master chef he is today. After graduating from Johnson and Wales Culinary School in 1977 Chef Tim began compiling an impressive resume of culinary service. Just out of school he accepted a job with Mr. Robert C. Morse a well-established artist, pianist, author, and chef. During his time with Mr. Morse, Chef Tim refined not only his cooking skills but also his ability to manage a kitchen. When an opportunity came about to expand his talents to a unique culinary stage Chef Tim eagerly accepted the challenge. For several years he worked as a chef on the yacht Pearl Necklace serving not just his employers but also their expansive staff and yacht crew. Following his time on the yacht, Chef Tim accepted a position with Mr. and Mrs. Willim, a distinguished family on the island of Palm Beach in Florida. For thirteen year Chef Tim served the Willims as a devoted chef and loyal employee until their final days. With these three positions Chef Tim was able to seamlessly manage multiple high power kitchens and their associated staff, while simultaneously creating consistently delicious meals. For the past twenty years Chef Tim has continued to maintain his reputation for culinary excellence while working in many of the finer homes on Palm Beach and building a well-known freelance catering business. While maintaining his busy professional life Chef Tim is also a dedicated husband and father. When he is not hard at work he enjoys spending time with his family’s Cavalier King Charles puppy, reading, and playing the bass guitar in his local rock and roll band. Over the course of his impressive career Chef Tim’s passion for his profession has remained steadfast as he continues to warm the hearts and stomachs of those he serves.
Overview

Hired 106 times

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10 employees

44 years in business

Business hours

Sun9:00 am - 11:59 pmMon9:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

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Donna P.
Feb 7, 2021
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Our evening with Chef Tim can be described as perfection from beginning to end! His culinary talents impressed my very fussy foodies and the presentation was very attractive. He’s a pleasure to work with and a great, responsive communicator. I highly recommend him! I can’t wait to invite him back into my home to be a personal chef for another dinner party!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Cherlyne R.
Oct 3, 2016
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Chef Tim is hands down the best chef in town. His professionalism speaks for itself. We hired him for our Husband Appreciation Day celebration that took place yesterday October 2, 2016. Dinner was delicious and his crême brulée dessert was one of a kind. To top it all, he left the kitchen super clean. We will definitely hire him again. Thanks again, Chef Tim!!!
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Linda L.
Jul 28, 2020
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Was a nice treat for my Birthday!

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

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James M.
Jun 15, 2021
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Chef Tim is one of the most sincere and passionate people we have ever met. His love of both cooking and people make the experience unforgettable. He took the time to thoroughly understand our needs, specifically my wife’s food allergies, to ensure the meal was not only perfect, but safe for our special night. Tim is incredible and we can’t wait to utilize his talents again very soon. We cannot recommend him highly enough.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Juan A.
Feb 19, 2021
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Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Thomas Raymond