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About
Teach classes, demos,personal chef service, catering parties from 2 to 200 fresh quality healthy organic food, All about sustainability and small farm support. Certified in Nutrition, Business, Culinary Arts. Won 3 Iron Chef Competitions.
I love cooking and making my client/customer the best meal they have ever had. Nothing is better than putting a smile on someone's face and I truly believe good food feeds the soul.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 236 times
4 similar jobs done near you
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20 employees
11 years in business
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2025
2023
2022
Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink
Dessert
Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)
Cold beverages (alcoholic)
Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)
Cuisine types
American - casual
American - formal
Italian
Southern
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
Great 4.7
154 reviews
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Maureen M.
Jun 23, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tamra was very accommodating. They organized exactly what I wanted with VERY short notice. It was hard to pick a menu because everything sounded Delicious . It was a bachelorette party/dinner. They stayed in the girls budget and the food was excellent. The chefs were so very nice, personable and professional. I was totally at ease and got to enjoy the dinner as well. They brought all their own cooking utensils and cleaned up the kitchen after. It couldn’t have been easier. I highly recommend using Great Chef Catering Service. I know I will.
Details: Shower (baby, bridal, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Alexa R.
May 3, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Tamara cooked for a Mother’s Day brunch that was an amazing spread. Everything we ate was simply perfection and had French elements we had never had before. We had Rosti potatoes, asparagus, bacon, mini quiches, strawberry chantilly cream crepes and eggs Benedict. In addition we had mimosas with fruit. Her and her server were nice and easy to work with. I will be using them again!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Standard (basic ingredients) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Kelley K.
2 weeks ago
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If you want a stress free experience, Great Lakes is the catering service for you.
Chef Tamara is fantastic. From the appetizers to the main dishes, everything was 5 star.
I have never had so many people compliment me about the food.
There was not a dish I did not like.
They were on time and the appetizers and dinner were served exactly when I wanted them to be.
I will definitely use them again!!!!
Details: Wedding • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Coffee or tea • American - casual • Barbecue • Vegan • Buffet • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 50 - 59 guests • Plates, utensils and glasses • Serving and warming equipment • Table décor • Standard (basic ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Jim H.
Mar 22, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a gathering at our company offices for around 100 guests. I contacted Chef Tamara the week before and she put an amazing menu together that fit our budget and her food was amazing with rave reviews from all. Would highly recommend Chef Tamara for any kind of an event large or small. She is amazing.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 36 - 50 guests • Lunch • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Marissa F.
Jan 4, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
What an incredible night! Chef Tamara and Val catered our intimate new years eve dinner in our home with a few close friends and everything was far and away EXQUISITE. From the quality of the food to the perfectly paced courses to the value for what we paid, it was the first of MANY more to come! I didn't get up from my own table once, and by the time dessert was done my kitchen was clean and they were already loaded up and ready to go. Incredible!
Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Italian • French • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Great Lakes Chef Catering Services's reply
It was a pleasure
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Tamara Young
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My goal is to find a budget that works with my clientele to make them happy. My prices differ based on family style, buffet and plated. That being said I will work with any budget to ensure the happiness of my clientele. Thank you.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Speaking one on one with the client to find out their wants and goals. Developing menus based on cuisines my clients are interested in learning more about. Every menu is custom made for each client, based on their goals, budgets and nutritional goals. My number one priority is customer satisfaction. I pride myself on serving the best cuisine possible and making my clientele relaxed and taking over all responsibilities for them so they can enjoy their event.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was nominated chef of the year through the American Culinary Federation. Won Iron Chef Three years running. Trained under many French, Italian, Mediterranean Chef's who were my mentors. Went to OCC for Culinary and OU for Business. I have taught many demos and cooking classes, specialize in wine dinners, and large parties.
