Zacki's Culinary Creations

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Introduction

* 39 Years of Experience * Professional Culinary Training * Corporate Events and Team Building * Interactive Cooking Classes for All Ages * Flexible Menus and Themes * Original Ideas for Food, Ambiance, and Presentation * Nutritional Demos and Expos * Attention to Detail * Exceeds Customer Expectations * Reasonable Pricing

Overview

Hired 140 times

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3 employees

38 years in business

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

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

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Sharon W.

Dec 15, 2021

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Zacki responded quickly and responsively! Although I’ve hired someone else for this event… I will absolutely reach out to her for future events!

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Dessert • American - Southern • Italian • Barbecue • Asian • Mexican or Latin American • American - casual • American - formal • Buffet • No, drop off only • Home • No kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)

Zacki's Culinary Creations's reply

Thank you Sharon, I look forward to the new year and working with you in the future!

Wedding and Event Catering

Lloyd C.

Jul 2, 2020

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We planned a 70th birthday week long getaway for my wife Marjorie her children from New York and friends from Miami here in Raleigh. To top it off we scheduled a dinner for everyone to celebrate. While checking Thumbtack, found a lovely website " Zacki's Culinary Creations " Zacki and her assistant Gigi came on the date and at the appointed time. We had picked from a myriad of menu options a meal that gave everyone what they loved. Zacki and GiGi prepared everything to perfection ! Pre dinner drinks, appetizers, and a wonderful meal, and afterward a fantastic,made from scratch, chocolate desert. Zacki and GiGi were delightful, professional, and fun. They felt like family too by the time it was over. We all felt we received much more than a birthday dinner. It will remain an Event we'll remember for a lifetime.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Zacki's Culinary Creations's reply

Ahhhhh, Thank you Dear Lloyd. We will be talking about this wonderful "Cook In Your Nook" for a long time...and "How you made GiGi and I feel" as part of the family!

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Kimberly W.

Jun 28, 2020

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Although my event was canceled chef Zacki was extremely responsive and prompt. She was willing to go the extra mile to make my catering personalized and ensure we had what we needed even last minute. I sincerely appreciate the attention you gave me. Thank you!!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Lunch • Standard (basic ingredients) • Southern • Meal delivered • Only once • At the pro’s location

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Laura H.

Feb 27, 2019

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Zacki responded quickly and professionally. Our event was wonderful. We had delicious food which was prepared and presented beautifully! In addition, she and her assistant are a joy and our dinner guests enjoyed their presence in addition to the food. In our case, she provided her "Cook in your Nook" experience and prepared a meal for 18 colleagues at our home. She offers other options as well, and I highly recommend her services!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Mexican / Latin American • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • I travel to the personal chef • The personal chef travels to me

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Ani W.

Feb 5, 2019

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I’m so sorry to cancel the event but I wanted to thank you for your quick response and help us with the menu. My cousin and I were working on your suggestion when my brother called and said that he couldn’t make it to our event. I hope we can work together soon! Agani thank you!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • I travel to the personal chef

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Zacki Murphy

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
After a preliminary complimentary one hour consultation, prices are based upon final menu selection, staffing, rentals, travel outside of a 25-mile radius and any additional consulting time at a rate of $50/hour. Culinary classes are billed per person or at a pre-agreed upon flat rate.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
* An initial phone or e-mail consultation * Evaluation of client's time-table, needs & budget * Discussion of any travel, staff, rentals & decor * Determination of client menu * Finalization of set-up, prep time, clean up * Preview of client kitchen and serving dishes w/online photos or arranged visit that might include paid consultation
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
* Epicurean Culinary School- Los Angeles, CA * Ma Maison Cooking School- Los Angeles, CA * Martha Stewart Living- Westport, CT (food stylist & food developer) *Family Circle Magazine- New York, NY (lifestyle consultant) * Chick-Fil-A, Atlanta GA (recipe developer) * Extensive international travel and freelance consulting for Ark Restaurant, Inc. (New York, NY), Bold American Foods (Atlanta, GA)

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