Chef AJ

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Introduction

My focus is farm to table style cooking. I’m interested in making food that, not only tastes good, but helps you feel good as well. I love building flavor profiles with fresh ingredients and bringing various cultures to life. I offer a wide variety of services including but not limited to: in home dining, intimate gatherings, virtual and in home cooking lessons, catering, meal prep, and recipe development. Due to COVID-19 I am offering discounts on virtual cooking classes.

Overview

Hired 15 times

1 employee

10 years in business

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

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Reviews

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

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FRANCES R.

Jun 16, 2020

I hired Chef AJ for a graduation celebration. She was extremely professional and flexible. She created a great menu. Her food was very delicious and everyone enjoyed it. She was very easy to work with and very organized. I would consider hiring her again.

Chef AJ's reply

Thank you so much for this message Frances. Your family was so kind and so welcoming. I can’t wait until the next event!

Denise C.

Apr 21, 2020

I’m not much of a cook and I wanted to host a get-together of about 15-20 guests with some of my closest friends and family. A friend of my mine actually recommended chef AJ to me, she said she hired her for similar circumstances and really loved how punctual and flexible she was with the dietary restrictions of some of her guests. I must say, I’m impressed! Not only did she have a customized menu that was in my price range, but she finished preparing our meals just in time for the festivities to begin! The food was hot and delicious, my guests were crazy about her salmon and garlic roasted asparagus! Hands down, she’s my go-to chef for my next get-together. Thanks chef AJ!

Amanda R.

May 23, 2020

Chef AJ was an absolute dream! Everything was seasoned to PERFECTION! I had a birthday dinner & she made a custom menu & truthfully I’m such a picky woman but she blew me away! The best salmon I’ve ever had, shrimp were to die for & not to mention these phenomenal and flavorful mashed potatoes! The broccolini was delicious, I believe it was a cream sauce & boy did we all devour it all! I highly recommend!

Anthony L.

Sep 24, 2020

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Chef AJ is a truly talented rare find! I hired her to host a birthday dinner for a party of six. From the moment I spoke to her to the day she cooked for us, she was thoughtful, creative, and an absolute joy to work with. She was hand's on from day one. She engaged me in a collaborative process, flexible and willing to explore my ideas. I explained to her the flavors and atmosphere I wanted to create, and she handled the rest. HOLY MOLY CAN SHE COOK! My guest and I were in heaven. Every other word at the table consisted of compliments to the chef. Every meal was packed with flavor, even and balanced and unreplicated by any of my previous experiences. Her timing was impeccable! It was like magic! Like she knew when we would be done and when we were ready for the next course! I could go on, but I will end by saying this: I will definitely hire her again!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Brittney J.

Dec 28, 2020

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From initial coordination to execution, my experience with AJ was absolutely amazing. She was always prompt with replies and remained communicative throughout the entire process. Even when I was unsure of what I wanted at times, AJ has a keen knack of knowing just what it is you're looking for and always provided the best recommendations. Not to mention she made herself available on Christmas day and it was extremely difficult to find private Chefs willing to work on that day. But AJ came through energized and ready to ensure that my surprise dinner for my husband was special. She helped me with the set up and tear down of my personal décor (she didn't have to do that) and provided the best meal of steak, mac n cheese and creamy spinach, all of which was soooo good! So good I didn't take time to snap pictures because we were too busy enjoying it :D. Honorable mention was certainly the bread pudding and sauce; if you get the chance order it for your dessert! Overall I'm extremely impressed with AJ's professionalism, her service, and amazing preparation of our delicious meal. I will not hesitate to book her again!

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Dinner • Dessert • Alcoholic drinks • American - formal • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Barn • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Plates, utensils and glasses • Cloth napkins • Standard (basic ingredients)

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is mildly flexible
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to get to know my clients on a personal level in order to provide the best experience. The first thing I always do is acknowledge any allergies or dietary restrictions. Next I like to find out what types of food the guests absolutely love and absolutely do not like, as well as what they grew up eating, so that I can create a menu based on these foods. Lastly I like to know if there is or isn’t a budget that we’re working with so I can give my client the best experience while accommodating their price range.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I grew up in the kitchen, learning aged old recipes and receiving secret ingredients and tips from home cooks whom I hold dearest to my heart. I studied Culinary Art in the Bay Area and decided to start my own business once I graduated.

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