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Passionate Chef LLC
Passionate Chef LLC

Passionate Chef LLC

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Hello, My Name Is James, We are a personal chef company. We come to your home and prepare amazing food and Then serve it to you. We use fresh Local produce and meats. Yes you may find some of my competitors cheaper, but I will take my time with you to make sure you're 100% happy. We do plated services and buffet style services as well.
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Hired 69 times

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1 employee

9 years in business

Business hours

Sun11:00 am - 9:00 pmMon11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2023

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2022

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Reviews

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

Excellent 4.9

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Dalila F.
May 21, 2024
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Dear James, I want to applaud the entire Passionate Chef team for doing such an excellent job at our wedding in NYC. It is worth noting that James really took the time to understand our vision and brought it to fruition as instructed. Not only was the service outstanding, but every staff member was professional, attentive, and had a smile on their face even during busy periods. Thank you to everyone at Passionate Chef for helping make our wedding a success! We will definitely use your service again. Best regards, Marilyn and Dalila Herrera

Details: Wedding • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Non-alcoholic drinks • Dessert • Coffee or tea • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • French • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Banquet hall or ballroom • Yes, full kitchen • 40 - 49 guests • Plates, utensils and glasses • Cloth napkins • Premium (high end ingredients)

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AnnMarie Z.
Sep 27, 2022
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I cannot say enough how amazing James and his team was to work with! They made our wedding weekend truly special. James was super responsive while picking the menu and he even came to my house to do a tasting which was AMAZING! He catered a three day weekend wedding event and I didn't have to lift a finger or worry about one thing. His crew even helped my coordinator to set up the tables and style the table settings. Most importantly, everyone RAVED about the food! The food was delicious! The chicken saltimbocca was so tender and the filet didn't even need a knife to cut it was that tender. I would highly recommend the Passionate Chef if you want a stress free event with amazing food and staff!

Details: Wedding • Dinner • Dessert • Non-alcoholic drinks • French • American - casual • Italian • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 50 - 59 guests • Plates, utensils and glasses • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Standard (basic ingredients)

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Karl u.
Sep 18, 2023
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Great work ethic. Staff helped finish the wedding set up and cleaned as they went. Everyone was professional and very nice. They worked hard from beginning to end. Even took there garbage. All of my guest were pleased with the food. Ty James for your part in making our day special Karl

Details: Wedding • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • American - formal • Barbecue • American - casual • Buffet • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 30 - 39 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)

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Thank you for this amazing review. We are great we were about to be part of this special day with you.
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Tonia C.
Aug 8, 2023
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I would also like to add "Responsiveness and Value". I could only choose two. I highly recommend Passionate Chef for your wedding (party, event, etc.). I contacted Passionate Chef literally a few weeks prior to my micro-wedding in July. The wedding venue would take place in our home for 16 guests. Lacking success with other vendors, he immediately responded and used my suggestions for the menu. I noticed how on top Passionate/Chef James was with the menu and pricing. Furthermore, I met him prior to our event with a food tasting. Who does that?! We ate his menu food samples for 2 days, lol! It was delicious! On the day of the wedding, again...Passionate Chef showed up on time (actually earlier, and I loved it!). He came prepared and didn't need me for anything. We discussed sequence of events (due to hot, humid weather streak) because we had an enclosed outdoor tent. He suggested appetizers indoors and main food outdoors leaving guests with options to eat where they wanted. Chef James and his assistant operated smoothly not needing us for anything. The groom and I could tend to our guests and be in the moment. To start, guests had spanakopita and shrimp. We all feasted on his harvest salad which consisted of shaved brussels, toasted almonds, and red onion with balsamic vinaigrette. Delicious! He prepared vegan dishes including steak cauliflower and roasted herb potatoes to appease a vegan guest. For our entrees, Chef James prepared baked Cornish hen and sliced sirloin steak. Delicious! When the photographer completes the pictures, I will upload some of the food images. Professional and Reliable...words to describe Passionate Chef. I know it is not easy choosing a food vendor and you may be filled with "what ifs" and "I don't know"....trust me, when you interact/meet Chef James all your fears will subside. Nothing but great vibes and my guests enjoyed not only his food but him as well! Thank you Chef James!

Details: Wedding • Lunch • American - casual • Italian • Vegan • Buffet • I'm flexible • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Serving and warming equipment • I'm flexible

Passionate Chef LLC's reply
Thank you for this awesome review, I truly appreciate the time we sent working on this special day. Can't wait for the next one.
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Luisa A.
Mar 28, 2024
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Working with James was a fantastic experience start to finish. The food was delicious, the presentation was classy, and the service was top notch. Cannot recommend more!

Details: Corporate event • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • American - casual • Italian • French • Buffet • Yes, full service • Office • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • 40 - 49 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)

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