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I been in the cooking industry for 10+ years. As a Personal Chef I focus on giving my clients the best experience so that they can take back their time to sit back, relax, & enjoy their time while I handle all the kitchen work!

Overview

Hired 7 times

Serves Huntington Beach, CA

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1 employee

1 year in business

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Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pmMon8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, and Zelle.

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

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Nancy G.

6 days ago

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My family of 5 had a terrific 3 course cooking lesson with Chef Eric. He was patient, fun, and connected with my 3 sons, learning about his career alongside valuable cooking skills. I worked with him in advance on the menu which he was happy to tweak to our liking. I was also impressed with the healthier choices in order to have a flavorful with less preservative-filled ingredients. He came with all his supplies and plated everything we cooked so beautifully. All in all, a fabulous experience!

Details: 3 - 5 people • Japanese • American • Southeast Asian • Basic cooking skills • Knife skills • Soups and sauces • Roasting and braising • No dietary restrictions • Teenager (13 - 17) • Adult (over 18) • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Ashley Z.

4 weeks ago

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Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Asian • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Susan S.

Jan 13, 2025

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Details: 3 - 5 people • American • Basic cooking skills • No dietary restrictions • Child (under 13) • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Nick A.

Dec 18, 2024

My wife and I (plus all our kids) have loved the chef's food as well as how he handles himself inside our home. He is friendly without being too much and very professional. We have loved his dinners for the past few months. It has been so convenient with the super high quality type food that we have quickly become spoiled by. I have recommended him already to several friends and now doing so here.

Vince N.

Dec 10, 2024

Words and pictures alone cannot describe how much of a bliss it is to work with Eric. It is with immense gratitude that I share some of the work that Eric has brought to us this year. We asked Eric to help with catering for our little Friendsgiving recently. When we reached out to him, he was ecstatic in doing his best to make this Thanksgiving event a success. He was very prompt and thorough in his communication with us when planning ahead for the day of the event. He provided us with a timeline for when he would arrive to start cooking and when he would expect to be done by as well. We gave him complete control over the creative and culinary aspects of the event, ranging from what meal items will be provided to what flavors can be expected. On the day of the event, Eric had arrived early to prep in our kitchen. He provided most of the ingredients, which we reimbursed him for, and we provided the turkey he would cook for us. Admittedly, we did not provide much of a cooking environment for him, but he made the most out of it using our oven and our electric stoves. After many hours of his hard work, we were in awe with what he curated for our event. Firstly, the centerpiece of this menu featured a young turkey cooked to perfection. The aromatic herbs and spices tingled our senses with delight. The meat and skin were full of flavor. It was nice and juicy in every part, including the breast. I was never a fan of Thanksgiving turkey due to how dry it can be, but Eric made me a fan after tasting how juicy it turned out! Next, the hidden star of the show: the stuffing. Eric had made this from scratch, demonstrating how simple ingredients could display so much unique flavors when combined together. Words really cannot describe the decadent flavors that were present. I can vividly remember the crispy bits of bread, the diced and dried apple bits, and the addicting flavors from the savory aromatics all dancing in my mouth. Alongside our main dish, we also had some cut potatoes, green beans, and homemade gravy. Each side dish paired beautifully with the turkey. Everything tasted amazing. We were full to our heart’s content. We expected everything to be delicious. We did not expect to be blown away from a fully curated Thanksgiving experience. The words and pictures I provide won’t do enough justice for the quality and value Eric brings as a professional chef. Overall, I would book another event with Eric in a heartbeat.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
In-Home Meal Prep Service: Package A: Starting at $250 + Tax (No Grocery Shopping)/Week: Chefs create weekly unique menus Chefs create grocery list Chefs prepare meals within the clients home Chefs cool, package, label, and put away meals Chefs do inventory check to help create next meal prep service menu and lower grocery bill Chefs clean up making it seem like they were never there 1 day of servicing per week Package B: Starting at $300 + Tax + Grocery Bill/Week: Includes everything on Package A + Grocery Shopping Package C: Starting at $500 + Tax + Grocery Bill/Week Includes everything on Package B 2 days of servicing per week *Each package includes up to 4 types of meals and 6 portions of each meals equaling a max count of 24 meals all together* **Extra meals can be requested. Price varies depending on amount of meals and how many types of meals (This extra charge pays our chefs for their extra time at client home for servicing** ***All packages includes a 8% discount on Dinner/Event Services for our continuous service clients*** For my fine dining experience starting at $200+tax/person ($600 minimum) This includes: 1 Chef, 1 server 4 Course fine dining experience (hor, appetizer, entree, dessert) Unique menu for your special occasion that the chef will work with you to create Premium ingredients for the menu Staff travel Onsite meal preparation Set up (table) Service (bringing food out accordingly to course, refill of drinks**drinks not included**, explanation of food) Clean up For our Private Cooking Class Package starting at $600 minimum for up to 4 people: -3 Course Cooking Class (Appetizer, Entrée, Dessert) -Chef will work on creating a unique menu with you to insure an amazing experience for any special occasion -Grocery Shopping -Chef Travel -Set Up -Private Cooking Lessons
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Consultation -> Contract -> Equipment ordering (Food Storage Container) -> Introductory Call -> Start of Service
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Ai (Art Institution of California) 10+ Years Cooking Industry (Prep, Line, Sous) Seafood Cove #2, Benihana, Maestros, Nep Café, Gem Dining, Kin Izakaya

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