A Wayfaring Chef

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Introduction

We use the highest quality, organic, natural, sustainable, responsibly sourced and local (when possible) ingredients with a farm to table approach to bring you what we refer to as “flavors in harmony”. We are Chef driven and customer service motivated. We want to offer you an “experience” that your guests will talk about for a long time.

Overview

Hired 68 times

Serves North Hollywood, CA

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7 employees

15 years in business

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2023

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

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Coastal P.

Jun 28, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Jesse is fantastic! Im an event planner and needed to lock down many vendors for my client. After communicating with several, Jesse’s communication and responsiveness stood out. We recommended her to our client and booked her for our event. We were NOT disappointed. During our details call with Jesse, it was clear she was dedicated to getting every detail down specifically. On the day of she was punctual and the food looked amazing. If you want a complete professional with reliability, Chef Jesse is your best option. We are already exploring a future event with her now! She will also help you determine your menu. You will not be disappointed!

Details: Corporate event • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Asian • Small bites • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 30 - 39 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Sharyn S.

Jan 7, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Jessie and her associate prepared and served an excellent meal exactly as we agreed, including our special request. She professionally plated and served each guest. Everyone complimented the food and the service. I would recommend Jessie to anyone who is planning a special event. One of our dinner guests, with a background in party planning included an impressive review on my choice of menu for this party. I would not hesitate to call on Jessie again.

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • American - casual • Barbecue • Buffet • I'm flexible • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Camille C.

Sep 4, 2024

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I hired Chef Jessie to cook a traditional New England clam bake for my birthday party. She was so communicative through the entire process and made my party feel so special. She not only cooked delicious food but her presentation was absolutely stunning. She delivered perfectly on everything I had asked for and I will definitely be hiring her again for my next party!

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Dinner • Alcoholic drinks • American - casual • Plated meal • I'm flexible • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Serving and warming equipment • I'm flexible

Wedding and Event Catering

Stephanie S.

Jul 13, 2019

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Where do I start?! She's so AMAZING in every way and she was lovely from the moment I met her which started with the food tasting. She walked in very professional and did her thing we even managed to get in a few laughs with my crazy friend and my mom and step dad. She adjusted the menu as we tasted and I mentioned to her that my now husband was a super foodie and that I really was judging for him...I know right!? "no pressure" My husband last minute could not make the tasting because he had to work so we were being critics in his honor. Anyways that day she asked me how much time I would need and how many tasting I was having? and I said a few more lol but I already knew I would go with her and did not need to do any other tastings. She was great to communicate, easy to pay, she worked with my budget while still having incredible quality in food. She is so sweet and his this wonderful calming vibe about her that just makes you feel at ease. Okay so let's skip to the wedding day. The lovely staff brought the bridal party appetizers during cocktail hour since we were on the other side taking pictures, so she made sure she fed us too and we got to enjoy everything. Then she started the buffet and everyone was loving the food (see photos attached) beautiful set-up, the chicken was to the perfect temp ( she undercooked it so it wouldn't dry out while on the buffet table). Her and her staffed helped with all the cleaning and cake cutting services and packed everything up for me. Every time I looked around I saw her around helping out and that was just beyond any of my expectations. My day of coordinator went out of her way to tell me that it was a pleasure working with her and her staff. All of my next events that need catering will definitely be through her. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my long awaited 10-year dream a reality. Oh and cute note, she even packed the leftover food in containers and wrote on them, Congratulaions Jonas and Stephanie. " Cute touch" We happily ate her leftover food all week. :)

Details: Bride or groom • Wedding • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • American - formal • Italian • Barbecue • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Plated meal • Service will be needed during the meal • Outdoor venue • Full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils) • 91 - 100 guests • Dinnerware, flatware, and glasses • Standard (basic ingredients) • $26 - $35

A Wayfaring Chef's reply

Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your big day! You are a beautiful couple and I wish you all the best! **Just to clarify for anyone reading, we always cook our poultry to the proper safe temperature of 165 degrees** Thanks again for the lovely review Stephanie!

Wedding and Event Catering

Ingrid F.

May 20, 2024

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Very responsive during the planning process. Arrived on time to set up for the party. Food was delicious and enjoyed by all guests. Staff was very nice and professional at all times.

Details: Bridal or baby shower • Lunch • Dessert • Non-alcoholic drinks • Italian • Asian • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • American - casual • American - formal • Buffet • I'm flexible • Home • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • 20 - 29 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Serving and warming equipment • Table décor • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
All of our menus are customized to match your event and theme. We will give you an estimated Quote and once we have all the details we can send you a final quote.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to get an idea of the “experience” the client is looking for, from type of cuisine to theme to color scheme. Once I have an idea of what they are looking for, I make a customized menu that I think will make them and their guests happy and fit within their budget.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Always learning! A.S. and B.S. from The International Culinary Schools @ The Art Institutes of California-Los Angeles and Tennessee-Nashville, respectively.

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