Chef Rocco Cartia

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Introduction

As a hardworking Chef-Owner myself, I have Strong Attention to detail, Organic Food, and extensive experience in different kinds of Services regarding Food and Wine overall, Nutrition, Waiter Service, Public relations, and client reception. Now operating in Sarasota Area, Florida, but Formerly collaborating and being a vendor for Stanford Uni and County of Santa Clara I'm always looking to completely satisfy more people with my food and services. With 30 years of experience in this industry, I'm very passionate and honest and I do think there is nothing better than keeping people extremely happy. Completely satisfying straight in the comfort of your home, using fresh ingredients and preparing dishes you love and prefer more than others.

Overview

Hired 209 times

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4 employees

26 years in business

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

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

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Eunice C.

Oct 8, 2017

Chef Rocco catered a Bridal Shower I hosted. It was a great treat to work with Chef Rocco - he was responsive, on time and made a beautiful lunch for our party. Definitely would recommend Rocco to others. Thanks!

Wedding and Event Catering

Tiana M.

Aug 22, 2016

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I would definitely recommend Rocco for any of your catering/chef needs. Rocco helped me customize a menu for my husbands birthday dinner and was able to accommodate exactly what I needed and cater to all of my special requests. Rocco arrived on time and made the entire experience very enjoyable. He educated us on what we were eating and the preparation of it, and he was such a friendly guy, sharing many stories with us. Not to mention the food was amazing! I had salmon and my husband had lamb and both dishes were absolutely delicious. Rocco cleaned up as he went as well. It was awesome being able to have the restaurant experience without having to lift a finger or a foot. Rocco is awesome and we thank him for allowing us to have such a memorable night :)

Chef Rocco Cartia's reply

Thanks guys, my pleasure to meet you, your husband and daughter. Keep Eating and Cooking Healthy...

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Enrico M.

Dec 26, 2015

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Rocco came to our family's home to cook for a birthday party for my mother. He did a fabulous job! He was very charming and thoughtful, and he made the experience so easy. His background is a colorful story to hear and he is quite experienced and knowledgeable. He thought us some things while he cooked that we are now using while we cook. The food was phenomenal! We plan to hire him for all of our future events. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Chef Rocco Cartia's reply

Enrico and Alisha, it was my pleasure to meet you and your family, knowing how much your mum loved the surprise by now, make me feel even more happy and passionate about my job related to great food.

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Azi H.

Jan 2, 2016

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Rocco came to my home to cook for my guests. He did a great job !! While he was serving the food for us he was sharing his cooking experience and also he told us how to select healthy foods: while we were eating to hear his experience and knowledge about foods it was our appetizer! The food he cooked for us the flavor came from the food itself: our food it was not too spicy or add too much another thing to get the flavor ( like cream , too much butter or oil) but I can tell from the food flavor Rocco use fresh and organic food for his cooking and that gives his cooking very natural and healthy taste ! He is very charming and thoughtful! The food was phenomenal! I really recommended Rocco as a experienced chef for someone who need healthy and testy food for parties or for any event! I have a plant to hire him for all my future events. I really excited to know such a talented chef in the Bay Area!! Thank you so much Rocco to make my dinner party very special and an forgettable!!

Chef Rocco Cartia's reply

Azi, i'm so glad you loved the food and the experience, can't wait to you see you soon again..

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Serena H.

Dec 12, 2017

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Rocco was responsive and easy to work with. Food was outstanding and generous, tasty and beautiful. The Beef Wellington was delicious and a huge favorite, but a little hard to cut and serve in attractive ways. Beet salad was delicious, lasagne very tasty and cheesecake with fruit compote really delicious. One of my colleagues who attended immediately planned to have Rocco cater his holiday family party and we would definitely love to have his professional services again!

Details: Holiday party • Lunch • Appetizers • Entrees • Side dishes • Desserts • Party host • Casual • American - casual • Asian • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • Buffet / self serve • Only drop off is necessary • Home • Yes - partial kitchen (refrigerator and sink only) • 51 - 60 guests • $$ (standard)

Chef Rocco Cartia's reply

Hello Serena, I'm very happy that everyone loved the food and surely there was plenty of food for everyone. Beef Wellington does require experience and knife skills for the best presentation. All the best.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing depends on number of people, special food requests and number of hours to make the event happen.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I always look forward to introduce new foodies in my passionate followers list, I usually like to talk to people and understand what's their likes/dislikes, budget for the event, preferences and allergies to make sure I can definitely customize things and make everyone happier.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Constantly updating my knowledge, techniques and skills. Reading a lot and keep in touch with other great professionals around the World. Obtained a professional Diploma almost 20 years ago and never stop cooking since.

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