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About
I've been in business for 4 years, and have over 14 years experience working with some of the top food establishments in Los Angeles and Austin. My focus is on Mediterranean food-- my family is from Calabria, Italy, and I have lived in Portugal, Jordan, Oman, and Greece.
My passion is using seasonal, quality, fresh, LOCAL ingredients together for incredible meals, or teaching you how to in a cooking class. My job is to give you a special experience to remember!
Overview
Hired 6 times
Background checked
1 employee
6 years in business
Business hours
Sun10:00 am - 4:00 pmMon4:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Tanya D.
Oct 9, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Hiring a private chef for our girls' trip in Sedona was the best decision I made! Chef Kristina crafted a personalized menu that blew us away.
Beyond the incredible food, Chef Kristina was a delight to have around, creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere while sharing cooking tips.
This experience added a luxurious touch to our trip, allowing us to focus on enjoying each other's company. We can’t recommend Chef Kristina enough and can’t wait to book her again for our next gathering!
Highly recommend!
Love~
Minnie girls! Xo
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Mexican / Latin American • Italian • Southern • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Lisa B.
Nov 6, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Kristina was like having a family member in our home. Her food and personality were amazing, and it was wonderful to get sit and enjoy and not have to worry about anything. We also thoroughly enjoyed watching and learning how to make pasta dough.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Barbecue • Vegetarian or vegan • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Lizet N.
Oct 6, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had the most perfect birthday dinner thanks to chef Kristina. She created the best experience for my friends and I and every dish was delicious. We learned so much and had a blast. She was such a good teacher and put together a one of a kind experience. 10/10 would recommend and re-hire her every time.
Details: 6 - 10 people • Japanese • Chinese • Italian • French • Basic cooking skills • Knife skills • Soups and sauces • Baking - bread • Baking - desserts and pastries • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • Intermediate • My home, venue, etc.
Private Cooking Lessons
Greg B.
Sep 9, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
We couldn’t have asked for a better dinner for two. The Mediterranean / Middle-Eastern influenced courses were all delicious and Chef Kristina was great!
Details: Date night • 2 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Samantha N.
Aug 12, 2024
I did a dinner party cooking class for my friends virtually, and we had a blast. Kristina has a very fun and personable attitude which adds to the overall event. I’ve never made my own dough for anything and she was very patient with me lagging behind the others! Our dishes turned out delicious. Such a fun girls night treat!
Viola's Pantry, Chef Kristina's reply
Sam, thank you so much for the kind words! You did so great-- the best thing about the pasta gods is that they are very forgiving lol! Can't wait for our next one!
Credentials
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Kristina Grappo
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing varies based on menu, skill level, amount of food, and number of people. Pricing includes everything from set up, equipment, ingredients, packaging for private chef gigs, and teaching for cooking lessons.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
If you are looking for private chef services or cooking classes, we will first have a phone call or in-person meeting to better understand your needs, dietary restrictions, desired flavor profiles, number of people, etc. Once we have our first call, I will send a proposal and sample menus, and then we go from there! I will bring everything we need for the event (with exception for larger dinner parties), you just show up for a good time or a fabulous meal!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Villanova University and graduated with honors with a culinary degree from Auguste Escoffier School Of Culinary Arts.
