The Freelance Chef LLC.

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Introduction

We are a boutique caterer & personal chef service. All of our chefs strive for perfection in the food we buy, to the way we present it. This site charges us professionals upwards of $75 just to send you a quote. This will be passed on to you, but you can avoid this by searching us on Google We keep adding new services to compliment our core service, which is cooking great food for clients who appreciate the finer things in life. Our latest service is offering a "Live Kitchen" at Weddings, Graduations, Corporate catering & larger events. We bring everything you would see in a restaurant kitchen, and cook in front of your guests. We always make bread from scratch, and we are only governed by your imagination. If you can think it, Chef Mike & his team will make it happen. I have had a very Privileged past. I've cooked for many Celebrities and even Royalty. The best part of my job is meeting a wide diverse selection of the general population. I love to see people's reactions to what I have created for them.

Overview

Hired 169 times

Serves Brighton, MI

Background checked

16 employees

42 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

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

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Adriana T.

Dec 19, 2018

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Excellent experience. The food was absolutely delicious!

Details: Party host • Birthday / anniversary party • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • American - casual • Small bites • Only drop off is necessary • Home • Yes - full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils) • 21 - 30 guests • Premium (high end ingredients) • $51 - $75

Wedding and Event Catering

Tracey A.

Aug 4, 2018

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We really enjoyed Chef! He prepared food for our wedding at our home and it was wonderful. We received rave reviews from all of our guests regarding how great the food/selection was. We served heavy appetizers as the wedding was more of a cocktail party. He is very talented and personable and a joy to work with. We will definitely choose him again

Details: Outdoor event / summer party • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Appetizers • Desserts • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • Bride or groom • Semiformal / cocktail • Traditional • American - formal • Passed appetizers • Service will be needed during the meal • Home • Yes - full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils) • 61 - 70 guests • $$$ (premium) • Dinnerware, flatware, and glasses • Cloth napkins

Wedding and Event Catering

Julie B.

Jun 17, 2018

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Details: Party host • Outdoor event / summer party • Dinner • Asian • Buffet / self serve • Service will be needed during the meal • Outdoor venue • Yes - full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils) • 91 - 100 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Serving/warming trays, dishes, and utensils • $$ (standard)

Wedding and Event Catering

Annette W.

Feb 8, 2018

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Details: Funeral • Lunch • Appetizers • Entrees • Side dishes • Desserts • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • Party host • Casual • Traditional • American - casual • Food stations • Only drop off is necessary • Community center • Yes - partial kitchen (refrigerator and sink only) • 21 - 30 guests • $$$ (premium) • Dinnerware, flatware, and glasses • Cloth napkins • Serving/warming trays, dishes, and utensils

Wedding and Event Catering

Jeanne R.

Jan 2, 2018

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Impressed with everything, especially the delicious food. So many choices, gladly worked within our lifestyle re: food. Only wish I had taken pictures, will next time! Thank you Chef!!!

Details: Dinner party / special occasion • Dinner • Appetizers • Entrees • Side dishes • Party host • Casual • Modern / inventive • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Indian • Buffet / self serve • Only drop off is necessary • Home • Yes - full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils) • 20 or fewer guests • $$$ (premium)

Wedding and Event Catering

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Michael Jay

FAQs

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I spent four years at College in London. I spent four years training at the same time and place as Gordon Ramsey. We both were put through our paces to see if we would hold up to the riggers of working in a five star Hotel, Restaurant, and extensive banqueting operation.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
First of all, Do not be scared to ask questions. A professional will take the time to better understand exactly what you are looking for. Ask if your chef will visit you to allow you and them feel at ease.