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About
I draw on a lifetime of cooking,catering,and service experience. I strive to personalize and meet the unique needs of my clients. I want them to have a great event.
I truly love building the one on one relationships that this passion creates. The ability to help create a solution for my clients whether its a one time event or a lifestyle change.
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.
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Jenni M.
3 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Matt was fantastic! We hosted a murder mystery party, and it would have been really difficult to worry about that was happening in that game, and then to also be on top of entertaining with food. He prepared appetizers, main course, and dessert. I truly had nothing to worry about (including dishes), aside from who the “murderer” was 😂. Would book again!!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Bernie H.
Sep 13, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
This was our first time hiring a chef for a special event and our first time with Chef Matt.
Our experience was great. From the initial response from Chef Matt through the planning meeting and the actual dinner was fantastic. All our guests complimented Chef Matt's dinner and service.
My wife was very appreciative of my hiring Chef Matt.
We recommend Chef Matt to anyone wanting a delicious and relaxing meal for their next special event.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Braeden C.
Nov 15, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
The food was amazing! very flexible with food options. Came in went right to work told my girlfriend and I to relax and served us amazing food for our anniversary at the end cleaned everything up and left the kitchen spotless. And also very passionate about what he does
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - formal • American - casual • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Chef Matt Mooney's Personal Chef Services's reply
Braeden, thanks so much for letting me share this night with you and your girlfriend. It was my pleasure to serve you!
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Brian A.
Jul 27, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Matt put together a private dinner event for my family and did a phenomenal job.
The food - great flavors and healthy. Tropical Gazpacho was outstanding - I love gazpacho and it was the best one I've ever head.
Matt was the best private chef we've hired - he took the time to understand our likes and dislikes and then served a meal that exceeded our expectations. Multiple small plates - everything very flavorful and fresh.
Matt was very professional - flexible and punctual.
We will definitely be hiring Matt again!
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Anne b.
Dec 30, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Chef Matt for a private party for 12. This was the first time we have done something like this and we will definitely do it again. Matt was easy to talk to and fit right in with the group. The food was delicious and my kitchen was all cleaned up when he left for the night.
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Matthew Mooney
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
For my personal chef services :
Cookdates--$275.00 plus groceries---usually 30-45 meals every 3-4 weeks.I can do weekly cookdates with clients signing on for 6month contracts.
I work with my clients to customize menus to meet various pricing requests.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I had a family that was very food minded....I was catering with my dad as an adolescent and our first family restaurant at 15. I went to the CIA out of high school and have since spent my life working in all facets of the restaurant business. Mostly I just love to cook for friends and clients alike...good fresh food is meant to be shared and has the ability to make an impact in our daily lives. I strive to fill that role for my clients.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Prepare multiple meals for weekly, monthly consumption; cooking and lifestyle lessons; one-time intimate party events
