Tomas El Rayess

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Introduction

I specialize in gut health, regenerative cuisine, and metabolic fitness. I cook since I was 8 years old in Paris. I have lived in Paris, Tokyo, NY, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Rio de Janeiro, and Bogota. My favorite cuisines to make are: Californian seasonal, Middle-Eastern, French, Mediterranean, Italian, Peruvian, Mexican, Indian, Thai, Korean. In 2017 I healed my gut and got rid of metabolic issues, leaky gut, gluten intolerance and a severe, chronic inflammatory response. It took me years of research, and shooting a documentary with the foremost authorities in health and wellness in the US (it’s called Beyond Food the movie). It was thanks to microbiome science (Viome), fermentation, and ancestral cooking traditions that I was able to heal. Being able to help my clients heal quickly with delicious food is a privilege. Beyond Food launched in 2017 worldwide, it is available on-demand.

Overview

Hired 28 times

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2 employees

10 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, and Venmo.

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

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Christian B.

Jun 2, 2024

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Tomas was very pleasant to work with and his food was amazing! We had a party of 6 and were celebrating my mom’s 60th at an airbnb. Tomas helped cater to our tastes and preferences and delivered exceptionally. We decided on Mediterranean dishes and flavors and every single dish was amazing. We all could not agree on a single favorite because they were all delicious. My personal favorites were the mutabal, Chilean sea bass, and the roasted carrots with pistachio pesto. 😋

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • I'm flexible • Asian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Tomas El Rayess's reply

Thanks Christian, a pleasure to cook for you guys.

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Anabel M.

Nov 20, 2016

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Chef Tomás absolutely delivered!! He has a soulful philosophy on food and he delighted our party and our senses with his menu. He uses the freshest ingredients and brings a personal charm to your kitchen. The dishes he prepared were loved by all!

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Karen H.

Dec 14, 2017

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Chef Tomas cooked my friends and I a great meal during our vacation to Malibu!! He even accommodated for one of our vegan friends diet and made amazing vegan dishes for her. Very responsive and accommodating. He was very efficient- cooked us a great family style meal and cleaned up the kitchen.

Details: Only once • Dinner • Appetizers • Entrees • Side dishes • Desserts • American - casual • American - formal • Asian • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Modern / inventive • 6 - 10 guests • Meal prepared onsite • Brunch / dinner party • $61 - $70 per person • The personal chef travels to me

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Rico V.

Nov 25, 2014

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He was able to personalize his chef services to fit my needs. quick to respond Also, he structured a raw vegan cleanse in which I didn't feel like murdering everyone around me while I was on it.

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Lisa Z.

Dec 2, 2016

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The food he created was full of incredible flavor and beautifully presented. I am on a strict super low sodium/no dairy diet, so it's tough for me to find tasty dishes. Even with this restriction, everything he made was beyond delicious! It was a real treat to have him in my kitchen. He created a week's worth of meals, both lunch and dinner, and I am ecstatic to be able to pull these chef created meals from the freezer for an instant gourmet meal. I will definitely use Tomas again and highly recommend him.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We will review your needs and desires in detail and quote the best possible service.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Making sure I understand what you need and desire and what you value above all else so I can provide a memorable experience and hopefully many more.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I specialize in Gut Health since 2014. I have cooked since I was 8 years old so that's about 40 years. I am also the producer of Beyond Food The Movie and have published books on gut health, trauma release. I am an Amazon bestselling author and regulary teach workshops and retreats.