Chive - Chef Shelly Witchley

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Introduction

I have been a Culinary School trained Chef for 27 years. I have been the head Chef for a number of venues including restaurants, large catered events, residential events, drop off gourmet meal service and cooking instruction. I typically charge an on-site Chefs Fee for cooking private dinner parties or luncheons, plus a reasonable per person charge depending on the menu they choose, however, each client is different and pricing varies depending on my clients needs. I mostly enjoy doing events in clients homes or Airb&b’s for gatherings or private dinner parties or drop off service for both, however, I am up for most any situation.

Overview

Hired 65 times

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6 employees

10 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2021

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

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Lisa S.

Jun 18, 2024

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Shelly and her team are the best! We have had them a couple of times, I would not work or hire anyone else! Love her! Best food !

Details: Shower (baby, bridal, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dessert • Lunch • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - casual • Nut allergies • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.

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Jennifer G.

Oct 21, 2023

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Chef Shelly was excellent!! From planning the menu to executing a personal dining experience she knocked it out of the park! The food was fresh and delicious! Her assistant Katie was excellent as well. Would highly recommend.

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Donna S.

Aug 28, 2023

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I hired Chef Shelly for a surprise birthday party for my husband and she and her team were absolutely amazing! Working with her pre-event was so easy and the food was fantastic. I would hire her again in a minute. It was an absolute pleasure and she exceeded my expectations in every way!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 21 - 35 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Jenny C.

Apr 12, 2023

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Chef Shelly and her crew were fabulous to work with! The 4 course meal we decided on for a dinner party of 12 ladies was delectable and of very high quality. Chef Shelly ensured everything was prepared to our liking! Would highly recommend!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Christopher W.

May 1, 2022

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Shelly was fantastic - she prepared us a great meal at our Airbnb in the Fingers Lake and handled everything from set up to clean up. Was a true professional and would highly recommend!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • Mexican / Latin American • American - casual • French • American - formal • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Shelly Witchley

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is different for every customer. Food choices, number of guests and special requests all play a role in pricing each function.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to speak with new customers about menu ideas, then submit a more coherent menu to them highlighting and enhancing their ideas. I also like to look at the space before an event to troubleshoot and get inspiration for a successful event.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Culinary school, head Chef at several restaurants, successful completion of many many caterings and events, private Chef in several residences for clients for events and weight loss programs.