The Blade and Bulldog LLC

Serves Jacksonville, FL

35244

Hired 84 times

1 employee

3 years in business

Not yet available

5.0

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

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Justin Santos
Completed on 2/8/2023

Introduction

Classically trained with 10+ years experience working in some of the most exclusive and upscale clubs in Jacksonville. I believe that food tells a story. It has the nostalgic power to transport you to a specific place or time. To be remembered forever. Let me curate your culinary journey, while you focus on the memory. Custom menu creation for any occasion. Upgrade any menu with wine or cocktail pairings. Private cooking lessons available. Turn "Girls Night" up a notch by hiring a private chef for the evening! Gourmet dog treats, made with love. ServSafe manager level certified, no felony record, animal lover. PLEASE READ MY FULL PROFILE BEFORE CONTACTING ME ABOUT A JOB. Hiring a private chef is a luxury experience. I have a minimum to be met for any job, regardless of size. Please don't contact me with a budget of under $300. I take care of shopping, prep, custom printed menus, travel, my time spent with you...its simply the minimum to be worth what i have to put into it on my end. Thank you.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

Menus are created custom for each event. Specialty ingredients can be sourced, or provided by the client, depending on the situation. Pricing is reflective of current market costs. Hiring a private chef is a LUXURY experience. I do not pick up knives for less than $300 at a minimum. Keep in mind that any price quoted factors in my time to create the menu, source the ingredients, prep time, as well as travel to and from the event, and my time spent with you day of. Thank you.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Email or contact me directly with your ideas or vision for the event. I enjoy the creative process and personalizing each experience for the customer. Non-refundable deposit of 50% of your total is required to book your date! This allows me to lock in your event, and guarantee that nobody else can book me for this specific date. Remaining 50% is due one week before event. Thank you.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Classically trained chef, culinary school, and 10+ years of experience in high end country clubs around the Jacksonville area. Huge fan of the honest simplicity of Italian cuisine. I enjoy taking a classic dish or childhood favorite, and putting a new and modern twist on it.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I've always loved cooking and food, but a trip to Spain is where my professional culinary journey began.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Please have as much information as possible on hand when contacting me. I am charged for every conversation started on here as a professional. I've had so many people ask a question or two, then disappear. I get charged for that. Hiring a private chef to cook in your home will NOT be cheaper than going out to dinner. I provide a complete experience and value my time. Do not contact me about a job with less than 3 days notice, unless you are prepared to pay a premium for me to drop everything else I'm doing and make your event happen. It is virtually impossible to do a job to my personal standards with so little notice or planning.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

You may choose the budget or the menu, not both. Please provide as much detail as possible during our initial interaction. This helps me provide the best service I can. Details like time/place/# of guests/food sensitivities are necessary for me to create a custom menu to fit your event. If you have personal details to be considered, such as an anniversary, please feel free to share. I love to try and personalize events as much as possible, for a truly unique experience.