Meals In Motion(Jamell)
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PLEASE ONLY CONTACT US IF YOUR SERIOUSLY INTERESTED.
WE ARE BOOKED DECEMBER 13th and 24th
WE DONT BOOK MORE THAN 6 MONTHS IN ADVANCE
WE HAVE A MINIMUM OF $120 PER PERSON UNLESS ITS A PARTY OF 8 AND UNDER THEN IT IS A $1,000 MINIMUM
WE DONT SERVE BREAKFAST OR BRUNCH
My name is Jamell. I am a personal chef with a catering company, and I possess over ten years of experience. I am passionate about serving people and I enjoy creating unique culinary experiences for my clients. I attended the Culinary Arts Institute of Las Vegas and I've worked in fine dining restaurants such as: Flemings, and Joe's Seafood located in Caesars Palace. Ive had the chance to prepare meals for: Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmi Simpson, Jessie Garcia, a few NFL players, Congressmen, Mayors, and R&B groups, just to name a few. I am available for private chef onsite engagements, as well as meal prep weekly delivery options. We offer Brazilian BBQ, and Pizza on-site preparations. My company, Meals In Motion, caters to customers according to their specific taste, health, and dietary needs. My meals range from comfort foods to Keto, Gluten-free Vegan, Vegetarian, and Pescatarian options. I also prepare meals for those who follow a Blood-type Specific Diet. My rates are flexible and competitive. We offer PHOTOBOOTH SERVICES AS WELL
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Hired 165 times
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6 employees
4 years in business
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Hope H.
Jul 2, 2024
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I contacted Jamell to arrange a delightful dinner party for my friend’s birthday celebration. Right from our initial interaction, I knew that collaborating with him would be an extraordinary experience. His professionalism, courtesy, and responsiveness left no room for doubt.
Regrettably, Jamell was unable to prepare the meal for me. However, he swiftly arranged for one of his skilled chefs to take charge and ensure an exceptional evening. The meal itself was a work of art, with flavors that delighted the palate and presentation that captivated the eyes.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Jamell for orchestrating such a memorable affair. Despite the change in personnel, the event was executed flawlessly, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended. I eagerly anticipate future opportunities to collaborate with Jamell and his outstanding team, knowing they will continue to delivering extraordinary experiences.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Kilian C.
Nov 18, 2023
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If I could give Jamell and his team a MILLION stars I would. I am BEYOND thankful that I found Jamell. We hired him to cater our wedding of about 80 people in my parents backyard. He brought along three team members to help him.
I hired Jamell back in November of last year for our November wedding this year. I didn't have much planned for the wedding at the time I hired him, but I knew I needed to find an amazing caterer. When we first hopped on the phone Jamell was so helpful in preparing a menu and also offered to help find tables and chairs for our guest that I knew I had to say yes. But the thing that truly sold me was that he agreed to make a bread pudding as our dessert even though it was not on his original menu.
We decided to do a taste test prior to the wedding to try four menu options. We tried the Steak's Oscar, Salmon, Spinach and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast and the Sea Bass. We knew we could only pick 3 for the wedding but honestly it was so difficult because all 4 dishes were absolutely delicious. We basically inhaled the food, it was that good.
Fast forward to our wedding, Jamell followed through with renting the tables and chairs, the glassware, tablecloths etc. They were the ones to set the tables and they even moved our ceremony chairs to the dinner tables, even though they were in the middle of cooking a 4 course meal for 80 people! He was set up in my parents small kitchen, which isn't that big I might add, and everything was prepped/chopped once they got there so we knew everything was as fresh as possible. This team worked SO DANG HARD to make sure that it was the best dinner ever.
People usually say that the bride and groom never eat at their wedding, but Jamell and team's cooking is so good that I made sure to eat it! By dessert, I was walking around too much that I had missed the serving of bread pudding, but I just went inside and they made me a bowl even though they were already working on cleanup.
Throughout the wedding people were telling us how great the food was. One of our friends, who is a very picky steak eater (he frequents all the nice steakhouses) said it was one of the best steaks he had ever had. Another favorite was the bacon wrapped dates that were passed around as appetizers, they were so good that my husband grabbed all of the extra and handed them out on the bus to the bar after dinner!
Jamell is truly a GREAT chef, but a great person. He is passionate about making a great meal and making sure that his clients truly enjoy their experience. I will be cheering him and his business on from now on. I've already asked my husband if we can hire him every year for our anniversary dinner!!
Details: Wedding • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Alcoholic drinks • Non-alcoholic drinks • Dessert • Coffee or tea • American - casual • American - Southern • French • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Outdoor venue • No kitchen • 70 - 79 guests • Plates, utensils and glasses • Serving and warming equipment • Cloth napkins • Premium (high end ingredients)
Meals In Motion(Jamell)'s reply
Kilian where to begin? This entire journey has been an amazing one. From the moment we first spoke on the phone, to the moment we did the tasting, you and your family treated us like family. That’s what made your wedding so much more meaningful to us. It wasn’t that we’re just servicing a client’s wedding, it was more like we were creating an unforgettable day for our family. We will forever be intwined because of the special bond we have. It was truly a PLEASURE for us to experience your special day with you. This truly was one of our best and memorable events EVER and we will always be grateful for the opportunity you gave us. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect group of people to service. I truly wish nothing but success, happiness, and all great things that marriage life will bring to you. We will always be at your beck and call whenever you need us. You’ve got a Chef for life with me and I’m super excited about the future events we will have together.
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Courtney C.
Aug 3, 2024
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Jamell prepared a wonderful 4 course meal for my parents anniversary. He was very professional and responsive from Day 1. He worked with me to create a custom menu and did a great job. He was very accomodating to everyones preferences. The Oscar was delicious. Everyone loved the way their steak was prepared. My parents were very pleased with everything and we would definitely invite Jamell to do another private dinner for us.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - formal • Mexican / Latin American • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Meals In Motion(Jamell)'s reply
Courtney, thank you so much for this opportunity. We had a great time preparing this meal for your parent’s special day. We know how much this day meant and we’re very pleased to know that you and your family enjoyed everything. We’d love to do another event for you all.
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Richard S.
Jul 22, 2024
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We had an amazing night with Jamell - super friendly and professional, good food, and very easy to deal with throughout the whole planning process. Would definitely use him again, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Joseph S.
Jul 18, 2024
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When I tell you about the experience we had with JaMell, I'm not just talking about service—I'm talking about a memorable celebration. JaMell took my wife's 40th birthday and elevated it to an extraordinary level. He didn't just provide a service; he crafted an experience. From custom-building a menu that was both vibrant and delicious to personally making and serving each dish, JaMell's dedication was evident in every bite. But what truly set him apart was his role as a host. He wasn't just there; he was present, ensuring every moment was perfect. If you're looking for someone who will go above and beyond for your events and dinners, JaMell is your guy. Highly, highly recommend!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Dessert • American - formal • American - casual • Southern • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Meals In Motion(Jamell)'s reply
Where to begin? When Joseph first contacted me, I was a little hesitant due to fact that I’ve never done a dinner like this before. However, after hearing his ideas and how important this was to him, I knew I was just the Chef he needed. I immediately jumped at the opportunity and started doing research. After about 3 weeks of some pretty tedious work and brainstorming between Joseph and I, we finally had the perfect menu and dinner layout. It was Amazing. They loved every course and treated us like family from start to finish. We Truly enjoyed the opportunity we given to serve such beautiful people. Joseph if I ever get the opportunity to serve you again, I’ll jump head first at it lol. Thank you and your family again!
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