The Exotic Chef (Personal Chef &Catering Services)

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Welcome to "The Exotic Chef", I'm Chef Christina. I have mastered the art of Global Cuisines such as; Formal/Modern American, Jamaican & Caribbean, Southern American, Italian, Asian, French, Indian, West African, & Mediterranean. My Specialty is Gourmet Jamaican/Caribbean Cuisine. My passion is Influenced by Travel & Love for Food. I offer a Global Fusion experience with creative menu options. I source my ingredients locally. I treat every Client with the highest regard, I am extremely attentive, & I assure your satisfaction. Boasting over 20+ years of Experience. We're located at 2800 10th Street Northeast Washington DC 20017 Thanks for stopping by, Cheers!!

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Current Top Pro

Hired 294 times

Serves Riverdale, MD

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9 employees

12 years in business

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

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Michael W.

Dec 30, 2023

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I recently hired The Exotic Chef for my annual Christmas Party and I couldn’t be happier with their service. They were punctual, professional, and a pleasure to work with. The food was amazing and exceeded my expectations. Christina and the staff were kind and communicative throughout the planning process and at the time of the event, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The food was so good, my guests are still talking about the dinner. I’m very picky with food I enjoyed every item provided. I plan to use this company more in the future and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a catering service that goes above and beyond. I even requested similar items for my personal Christmas dinner just because I enjoyed it some much at the Christmas party. You will not be disappointed working with this company. The options are plentiful and the staff is flexible to work with any idea and budget.

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • American - casual • American - Southern • American - formal • I'm flexible • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 20 - 29 guests • Serving and warming equipment • I'm flexible

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Cierra A.

4 weeks ago

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10 stars if allowed!!!! I will be hiring Exotic Chef for my next event. She worked with my budget and also gave me an amazing deal I couldn’t say no to. She connected before my event started to make sure I had what I needed. Showed up exactly ON TIME!!!! The set up was beautiful. More than what I was expecting… We both wish we would’ve taken photos. But of course I was extremely to busy to do so. My menu was crab balls⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, Pepper steak with white rice⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, chicken and waffle, burger sliders, salad ( which everyone loved), fruit and two flavored drinks. People were packing up to go boxes. Thanks you again Exotic chef!!!!! I will be seeing you again.

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Lunch • Non-alcoholic drinks • American - casual • Barbecue • American - Southern • Food stations • No, drop off only • Banquet hall or ballroom • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • 50 - 59 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

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Krystal T.

Oct 2, 2024

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Chef Christina and her team were absolutely amazing! They delivered a spectacularly catered meal for our team of 20 during our annual retreat. Their responsiveness and communication was very proactive. They were punctual and such a delight! We will definitely look to contract them again in the future. I wish I got more photos but we were too excited to eat!

Details: Corporate event • Dinner • American - formal • Buffet • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 20 - 29 guests • Serving and warming equipment • I'm flexible

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Nicole D.

Sep 6, 2024

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Exotic Chef exceeded my expectations from the very first interaction. After submitting an information request to several chefs on Thumbtack, Chef Christina responded in less than an hour. Her reply was warm, focused on customer service, and stood out as far more professional than the others. Before finalizing the booking, Chef Christina took the time to thoroughly answer all my questions, offered various options, and showed remarkable patience. Her professional demeanor gave me confidence in choosing her for my event. Even after booking, Chef Christina maintained clear communication to ensure she understood every detail of the occasion. On the event day, Chef Christina and her amazing team arrived promptly with enthusiasm and immediately began preparing the food on site. Her servers were on time, arriving 30 to 45 minutes before the dinner started. They greeted guests warmly and expertly arranged the food for serving. When it was time to eat, the food was beautifully presented, and it tasted incredible. Both my guests and I were astounded by the outstanding quality and flavors of the dishes. At the end of the event, Chef Christina and her team cleaned up by washing the dishes, tidying the kitchen, and taking out the trash. As someone who is quite particular, I was thoroughly impressed with Chef Christina and her team’s performance. I will certainly choose Exotic Chef again and highly recommend them to others. If you want a company that is professional, focused on customer satisfaction, and provides exceptional food, you will not be disappointed by hiring Exotic Chef. Thank you Chef Christina, YOU ARE AMAZING!!!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - casual • Southern • Nut allergies • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Wendell L.

Aug 6, 2024

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A truly exceptional culinary experience! Chef Cris delivered everything I wanted and then some. I’ve never used a chef for hire before but Chef Cris was very helpful in describing the options available. I requested jerk chicken wings, macaroni and cheese, jerk ribs, Rasta pasta, cabbage medley, rice and beans, rum punch and plantains. Everyone at the party was raving about the quality of the food, which was truly excellent. The rum punch was perfect! The Rasta pasta, the plantains and the macaroni and cheese disappeared quickly. I want to thank the Chef for making our celebration one to remember. We will certainly be using The Exotic Chef for our next event.

Details: Graduation party • Dinner • Dessert • Alcoholic drinks • Asian • Buffet • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 40 - 49 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

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Christina Crosdale

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing is Fair, I work with budgets all day, everyday! Prices are negotiable at times.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Being Very attentive to my Clients, building a trusting work relationships, upholding integrity to a high standard, giving my clients comfort & reassurance
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Professional Caterer, Events, Personal Chef & 20+ years Cuisine Preparations. I own my Company.