Chef James Merritt

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Cooking sometimes take more than just knowing the recipe and executing the dish. It takes good heart and patience to create a beautiful and tasty dish. I am Chef James Merritt. I cook with love, passion, and patience. After working in culinary over a decade now, I have learned numerous cooking methods. I have worked in restaurants such Two Urban Licks, C.Ellet’s Steakhouse, Rumis Kitchen, and many more! I’m confident to deliver exactly what you want on the menu for your special event. I started this journey doing dinner dates for friends and holiday meals for family. My specialty is creating sauces for the dish. Sometimes we can have the well cooked salmon or steak but just missing that one special moment…the sauce! I love catering for large and intimate engagements. I specialize in southern and Italian cuisine. I like grilling for sure and can provide delicious meals. Feel free to contact me for your special day! Communication✔️ On Time ✔️ Delicious ✔️ Quantity ✔️ Love✔️

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Hired 7 times

Serves Atlanta, GA

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2 employees

4 years in business

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

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Shakia m.

Jul 17, 2024

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My husband and I wanted to extend our deepest gratitude to you for catering our wedding. The entire experience was nothing short of amazing, and we are incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication you put into making our special day unforgettable. The food was absolutely delicious, and the presentation was impeccable. We received countless compliments from our guests, many of whom inquired about your information because they were so impressed with your culinary talents. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence shone through in every dish you prepared. Thank you once again for being a part of our wedding and helping make it such a memorable occasion. We will certainly recommend you to anyone needing exceptional catering services. Warmest regards, The Dixon-Chen

Details: Wedding • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Alcoholic drinks • Non-alcoholic drinks • Italian • Buffet • Yes, full service • Banquet hall or ballroom • Yes, full kitchen • 125 - 149 guests • Plates, utensils and glasses • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

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Anne D.

Jul 8, 2024

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James has talent!! His food is incredible and he is very professional and polite. James Merritt catered our reception dinner for close to 200 people - everyone complimented us on how delicious everything they ate tasted! We had a variety of options from salmon to meatball sliders with at least six more food choices in between. He worked with us to create the right menu for the audience and for our budget. We highly recommend James for any event and would use him again for any occasion. He is an excellent chef!!

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • Italian • Mexican or Latin American • American - formal • American - Southern • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Buffet • I'm flexible • Banquet hall or ballroom • Yes, full kitchen • 150 - 200 guests • Serving and warming equipment • I'm flexible

Wedding and Event Catering

Maria F.

Nov 22, 2024

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Chef your food was amazing !! We had the best meal and we had some much needed downtime with our family /Staff. Thank you Chef for bringing us all together with your food

Details: Holiday party • Lunch • American - casual • Buffet • No, drop off only • Office • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • Fewer than 20 guests • I'm flexible

Wedding and Event Catering

Sandra M.

Oct 28, 2024

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This was the second time I used his service and found him very professional You won’t be disappointed, his food is delicious and good value

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Dessert • American - Southern • Barbecue • Buffet • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 30 - 39 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Natisha B.

Feb 3, 2024

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Me && My Wife Celebrated Our 1 Year Anniversary In ATL…. && We Must Say The Experience With Chef James Has Been Amazing… He Responds Quick… On Time && Very Professional…. The Food Was Sooooooooo AMAZING‼️‼️ We Will Be Booking Again ‼️ Thank You So Much

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • I'm flexible • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Affordable
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Communicate the needs and wants before starting work. I then will send proposals options based of what customers want.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Serv Safe, Chef, Sous Chef, First Cook, Line Cook, Prep Cook

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