Your Merkato Provisions
Your Merkato Provisions

Your Merkato Provisions

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Introduction
Breaking bread will always bring people together. Food is a wordless conversation spoken in a language we all understand. Your Merkato Provisions strives to harness this language. We use it to share stories, forge partnerships and raise awareness. Food can take people beyond all barriers. Food demands that we safeguard the land & waters that provide it. Food empowers the lives of the people that produce it. Food should empower others to feel connected to their food systems. We approach work & our community with humility. We believe in sustainability and infuse it in all that we do. We respect ingredients, in recipes and in people. Everyone is unique and deserves a personalized experience. We foster transparency in our work. We our proud of our ingredients, our partners & achievements. Everyone is welcome at our table. No exceptions. Welcome to Your Merkato Provisions—where inspiration knows no limits.
Overview

Hired 47 times

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8 employees

9 years in business

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

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2021

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

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Laura m.
Oct 3, 2022
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Working with Chef Taylor was wonderful. Every part of the process, beginning with a personalized curated menu including wine pairings to the actual private chef dinner experience was stellar. Each course was unique, complex and overall an unforgettable experience. After the meal, the kitchen was left pristine. Could not recommend him more, thank you so much for an amazing evening and dinner.

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

Your Merkato Provisions's reply
Thank you for the kind words Laura. It was such a great Sunday evening for us. Let me know when we can do it again!
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Paul O.
Feb 15, 2022
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Chef Taylor is an outstanding chef. Each course of the 5 course meal he made for my dinner party was absolutely delicious. The level of food was akin to a Michelin star restaurant. He was also incredibly flexible regarding the menu and helped with suggestions and options. He’s also very easy to work with. He and his server discussed plating and utensil options then set the table and provided an elegant table service dinner party. He also provided a brief description of each course as it was served. I could not be happier. Hire him now before he gets so popular you won’t be able to book him!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Your Merkato Provisions's reply
Paul your words are beyond kind. The company for the night including yourself was an absolute delight to cook for. Let us know when we can make it to the hills & do it again!
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Cindy B.
Dec 24, 2021
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Chef Taylor gave us an exceptional meal for our four person holiday dinner party! First, his responsiveness to my request on thumbtack was extremely quick but the more impressive part was how he collaborated with me on the menu, food allergies and was so receptive to my feedback. He wanted to ensure he got it right and that I was happy. We decided on the final menu: Berkshire Pork Belly preserved lemon salsa verde + carrot soubise + roasted wild mushrooms Chicory Greens Salad poppy seed creme fraiche + shaved pumpkin + anchovy crouton + citrus + parmigiano reggiano Wagyu Ribeye salt roasted fingerling potatoes + winter squash puree + charred beet bordelaise Olive Oil Cake With lavender cream It was FANTASTIC!!! Everything was amazing and we would not have changed a thing!!! He bought high-end ingredients and brought out the best in them. He was clean, engaging and professional. We will hire him for future events. FIVE STAR AND HIGY RECOMMEND!!

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Lunch • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • French • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Your Merkato Provisions's reply
Thank you so much Cindy! You guys welcomed me with open arms the moment I walked through door. It was family at first sight. Have a wonderful Christmas and I’ll see you guys in the New year😉
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S. L.
Mar 7, 2021
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Chef Elam provided the ultimate VIP experience to help us celebrate an anniversary. From the start, he was quick, professional, and clear in his communication. We collaborated on the menu and the details of the night, and wow, let me tell you he did not disappoint! We asked for a mostly vegan menu and he cooked some of the best food we’ve ever eaten! Simply outstanding! Do not skip dessert either. You need his olive oil matcha cake in your life.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Your Merkato Provisions's reply
Thank you so much for having me Sonya. It was absolute pleasure serving you and your guests for such a wonderful celebratory dinner!
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Louis D.
Mar 7, 2021
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Chef Taylor was very quick and responsive to my initial messages. He asked me a variety of questions about the event I was hosting. He told me about himself and his specialties. After some back and forth about what I was looking for, Chef Taylor put together a menu and pricing. The menu sounded great and the pricing was very reasonable. I paid 50% deposit and booked him about 3 weeks ahead of our event. The week prior, we confirmed and set an arrival time. Chef arrived on time and started setting up. He wore a mask the entire evening and was very considerate of social distancing. Chef was very friendly and professional. We were served our first course right on time. Chef described all his dishes and answered any questions we had. His food was nothing short of amazing. Very creative with ingredients and extremely fresh and quality as well. The portions were perfectly sized. And the presentation was artful. Everything tasted great, but the desert was a smash hit. My wife, who is GF and very health conscience never has more than a bit or two of deserts, well she had two full plates of his Matcha Olive Oil cake with Chantilly Lavender whipped cream. Once we had our desert we enjoyed the company of our guests and Chef came back to let us know he was finished and had cleaned up. Our kitchen was actually cleaner than when he arrived. Another bonus. We are very much looking forward to having Chef Taylor for future events. Very highly recommended.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Asian • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Your Merkato Provisions's reply
Hey Louis! I really appreciate you giving me the opportunity to cook for you and your guests. You all welcomed me in your home with open arms and that is something I will always remember. I feel honored I was able to exceed your expectations and more!
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