Personal Chefs in Waterbury, CT

Voted - Top Pro 2015-2016-2017-2018-2019-2020-2021-2022-2023 Thank you, Thumbtack! I have been a professional chef for over 30 years, former chef at Canyon Ranch ,cooked for presidents and celebrities across the country. Right now I am focusing on my private chef business here in Connecticut where I specialize small intimate dinner parties. You can visit Cheflaurie website for more information as well as sample menus. Pricing is based on the menu items you choose. For example, Price for a basic 3 course dinner of a simple salad, pasta entree and dessert, start at $125.00 per person. Whether it is a couple celebrating a special occasion or a dinner party with girlfriends, I love to develop creative menus for each party using local and seasonal ingredients that match both the tastes and dietary needs of my clients. Many of the ingredients from own organic garden. Being highly trained in several types of cuisine, I can easily create diverse and delicious menus for you and your guests, no matter the occasion. I talk with my clients in an initial consultation to develop the theme and menu for the party, discuss preferences (likes, dislikes), any allergies, dietary needs or restrictions, and a budget. Once these items are reviewed and decided upon, I will come visit the space where your party will take place and meet you, the client! I am there not only to familiarize myself with the equipment, set-up, and aesthetic of your space, but also to answer any questions you may have. On the day of the party, I typically will arrive an hour before your guests to set-up. The party will begin and end on your time. One of the best things about the work that I do is meeting new people! I love cooking and entertaining, of course, as well as being creative and making others happy. Just as I love to teach and create environments of wellness and happiness surrounding delicious food and friends, it is working with clients - new and old - that helps to challenge and expand my culinary background and experience. Even after years and years of experimenting in the kitchen, there is still so much to learn from new people, flavors, and needs. My kitchen has always been a social space for me and my family: a fun, warm, and inviting space to try new things and also celebrate traditions. As a mother, I am used to kids running around and pets at my feet, and as a culinary professional, I am meticulous, clean, and organized. In my kitchen, I focus on creating an environment where happiness and wellness can complement one another and flourish.

With over 20 years in the food industry, she's passionate about food and service, with an emphasis on farm-to-table gourmet cuisine. Chef Trish loves to cook with premium proteins, and specializes in fine dining, tapas and wine/beer tastings. Her style of cooking is untraditional as she customizes every menu to give you a culinary experience on every plate.

Hi there, Renegade Outpost is a full service event planning and chef services company. We've been in business for 12 years and have been associated with Thumbtack for 9 years. We have been hired more than 300 times and have more than 180 excellent 5 STAR reviews. We offer logistical services as well as day/of coordination and securing orders for rentals. Our "rolodex" includes many of the best vendors for all your event needs, whether it be entertainment or lighting to photographers and waitstaff. We take pride in our work with making your job easier as our highest priority. Wonderful food always begins with amazing ingredients, especially produce. We source directly from local farmers, we work with an organic butcher, a wild fish monger and importers of select cheese and specialty products. We make our own duck and lamb prosciutto, smoke our own duck breast and make our own kimchi amongst other things. Food is the heart of every catered event. We work with your ideas and curate the menu based on seasonal delicious produce, expert preparation and beautiful presentation. The produce inspires us and we often build a dish around vegetable. From plated dinners to high end cocktail events... from chef-manned stations to grazing tables... from fundraisers and galas to weddings and themed events, we have the professional staff and connections to ensure your event runs smoothly. Looking forward to working with you and making you a fan as well. We make sure all the elements meld together. We want you to relax and have fun with your guests. We will make your dreams a reality for beautiful memories for years to come... Polished or playful, dynamic or understated, we will work with you on your vision. SMALL EVENT CATERING Organic/local/small farm Almost Zero waste kitchen Menu planning Vegan options Allergy awareness Plated meal Family style Grazing stations Decorative Manned Stations Amazing Plating-unique platters In/house made products-kimchi/burrata/smoked duck Food pricing starts at $55pp WEDDING/COMPLETE PLANNING AND EXECUTION Complete wedding planning and execution Rentals ordering Logistics Menu planning Sourcing decor rentals Liquor order Bar menu Table decor Menu planning Staffing schedule Timeline preparation DJ Lighting Photography Food pricing starts at $65pp CORPORATE/COMPLETE PLANNING AND EXECUTION/CATERING Complete event planning and execution Rentals ordering Logistics Product placement Menu planning Sourcing decor rentals Liquor order Bar menu Table decor Staffing scheduling Timeline preparation Food pricing starts at $50pp Please view our links to our WeddingWire and Zola pages

PLEASE READ: WE ARE CHARGED FOR ALL INQUIRIES—SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY! Food is everything. It’s connection, it’s love, it’s the unspoken language that brings people together. We’ve spent our lives in kitchens, from Peru to Japan, obsessed with the craft, the flavors, the magic that happens when the right ingredients meet the right hands. Cooking isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. When you bring us in, you’re not just getting a meal—you’re getting an experience. We match you with a chef who lives and breathes the cuisine you crave. They arrive with the freshest ingredients, ready to cook everything on-site, turning your space into a private restaurant where every bite is made just for you. Flora and Fauna is more than a private chef service—it’s a movement. We bring world-class dining straight to you, delivering an unforgettable experience with the kind of passion and dedication that turns a meal into a memory. This isn’t just food. This is everything.