Chive - Chef Shelly Witchley

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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. If extra staff is needed, a staff charge is included in the free quote. 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. We also do small weddings, or other catered affairs. Serving Syracuse, NY also

Overview

Hired 65 times

Serves Chaplin, CT

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6 employees

11 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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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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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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Sarah R.

Apr 16, 2022

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Hiring chef Shelly was a great experience from start to finish. She helped me in picking a custom menu, and was great in answering all my questions regarding the process. The entire event was amazing from start to finish, and everyone loved all the food. We forgot to take pictures of all the other food items, including the Wedge salad, and the amazing appetizers and drinks. The crew cleans up everything after they are done, and our kitchen looked even cleaner than when they arrived. Would highly recommend Shelly for your next event.

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Gary K.

Aug 24, 2021

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This was a first time hosting an in house dinner. Chef Shelly and her assistant were everything they promised! The were on time prepared a delicious meal and cleaned up before leaving. I would highly recommend Chef Shelly and her catering business to anyone looking for a wonderful and delicious dining experience.

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • American - formal • Family style • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Chive - Chef Shelly Witchley's reply

Thanks Gary, We enjoyed meeting you and your friends. Lovely people. Hope to hear from you next year for your annual Owasco Lake visit! Best, Chef Shelly

Wedding and Event Catering

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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.