The Cultured Chefs LLC

Serves San Marcos, TX

35244

Hired 40 times

4 employees

5 years in business

$40/person

5.0

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

Next Service

Hours

Sun 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tues 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wed 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Thurs 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fri 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sat 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Rene Bautista Helit Jr
Completed on 7/8/2020

Introduction

Hi, we are the Cultured Chefs! An LLC brought from Chef Rene Helit's talents in 2020 into the world of food. We want to create experiences where you relax, play, and enjoy your events while we take care of all the rest! Our chefs focus on international fusions so let us welcome you into a new indulgence in our cuisines. - We do luxury meal preps that are custom made menus to ensure we can meet all your diet restrictions, allergies, or anything that may come up in the future. We will help heal you with the work of food. - We do dinner parties where you get to enjoy a high-quality restaurant experience with our finest coursed dinners. We'll range it from 3-10 courses or omakase if you feel. You say what you want, and we will execute it all for you and your guests! - Have any bigger events in mind? We'll cook up to 80 guests! Chef Rene Helit who leads the team, has cruise line experience and worked for various hotels in mass volume and will be able to work out the logistics with you to make your next huge party a success! Whether it is a huge family reunion, a large company party, or wedding, all we need is a kitchen with a stove and oven, and we'll create magic for you! (May discuss rentals to help with the flow). If you have any questions, please reach out to us and follow us on Instagram: @theculturedchefsllc !

Q&A

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

Current Discounts can be viewed on my profile introduction. Prices vary and can be viewed on my website. Meal Preps: $250-$800 Private Dinners: $125+ Per Person In-Home Parties: $1000 minimum Company Parties: $3000 minimum Weddings: $3000 minimum

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

I start with a questionnaire to be filled out so I can understand the client's likes, dislikes, allergies, diets, and whatever I need to create the right menu or recipe. Next is the Menu/Recipe development and I will get in touch with my clients to assure they have best possible menu for them for their occasion or for their meal plans. A 50% deposit will be addressed. Book a date for the appointment and I will get my ingredients fresh on that day on my way to the client or hosts' home where I will use their kitchen to prep, cook, and put a way the food. The final part is the clean up after my service! Then comes the final payment and feel free to tip!

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

I have an Associate of Arts Degree in Culinary Arts. I am ServSafe Certified and have Food & Beverage Manager Certificate. I have been in the culinary field since 2012 and I am still cooking it up! My classical training comes from high school and college when I was in Guam. I did few savory, and more pastries when I was back home. 2016 I took a job for Norwegian Cruise Line where I focused all aspects of savory and hot foods which made me develop more into a hot side chef. I came to Austin, TX in 2018, got a chef position then I left to start my own private service!

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I started out in high school where I joined the Prostart program. It was culinary for high school students. I didn't enjoy eating cafeteria food so I took the classes from 10th-12th grade and then pursued it for college. Ever since, I stuck to it and constantly find way to keep growing!

What types of customers have you worked with?

I have worked with a variety of guests and clients. I am a very friendly and diverse person so I am used to being with anyone. They could be rich, they could be middle, or be poor. We will find a way to work something together and I will give them the best experience they deserve!

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

I love doing my Filipino Kamayan Feast! It originates from my Filipino culture so a lot of people here in the USA, do not know anything about it! It is a fun experience for them to get in to a different culture. That service usually takes around 5-8 hours total, but the eating experience is about 1-2 hours (however you like to enjoy it).

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

I would advice them to check out my website to get an idea of having a private chef in their home. Just be aware that this is luxury type of service. Private chefs are not to be treated the same way as restaurants, so our prices are usually higher.

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

What kind of foods would they like to try? Is there an availability for this specific date and time? How should they be aware of the prices? What type of services they would like? Questions come and go or often thought out at the moment.