Chef Kat Santos

Serves Tyler, TX

35244

Hired 10 times

5 employees

15 years in business

$18/person

4.5

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

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Kat Santos
Completed on 1/13/2022

Introduction

I'm a Private Chef for Hire and Personal Caterer in the East Texas area. I can travel outside my area if needed I can also be hired as private chef for companies needing chef onsite. Enjoy helping my clients with any of their needs. Big or Small Clients 2-1000 people or more. I Love meeting new people and being creative...taking what clients may want and bringing it to Life.

Q&A

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

Pricing Is Predicted on what clients are requesting. However within my price structure there are some standards.

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

Consultations a must. I'm not one to just send sample menus out. I try my upmost to get to know my future clients. This is the way I personalize what I do for them. I can do standard...but If you are looking for Unique menus or tastings or feasts than you've not see before on menus or seen aftr....than I'm That Gal!

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

25+ yrs in the Hospitality Restaurant Industry. Just Ask me....on short note..I was introduce early to many Cultural Diverse Foods. Born & Raise in South Pacific. Family owned a Fine Dining Restaurant Close to Canada's border in WA. Mainly European & American Cuisine. I spent time working in Germany working for my Uncle who owned and Operated his hotel / restaurant on the Mohneese. I worked and Traveled many places in this Hospitality Industry Since 15yrs of Age. I enjoy what I do how I do and with who I do it for. ACF / TCA member I Volunteer my time to Local communities I work closely with St. Paul's Children Foundation in helping their Wellness Program grow. You'll find working or asked work for other Executive Chefs or Restaurants etc...

How did you get started doing this type of work?

It was a Natrual for me to be in. See Bio

What types of customers have you worked with?

Special Events Businesses -also hired as Contractual Chef for companies needing chef on/offsite services Corporate retreats parties or events Families Churches Couples Seniors Elderly Very well rounded. I don't have a 1 specific area. No matter what type of Occassion it is....

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

There are Select few us who honor code ethics. When looking or asking questions...ask what are their core values ask them what they is most important in working with new clients. 1...Core Values should be expressed without hesitation- If they show this they don't understand and it Really isn't worth moving foward. 2...What they think is important- Answer Should be Asking as many questions to Clients & Listening to Clients. This is How any Service Provider will be a success. 3...Honesty - If you Haven't done it and client asks be honest..tell them...tell them your willing to try.

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

Has provider answered all their questions. Has client answer all providers questions. Did client give as much accurate information possible. Did Provider stay within Budget when sending quote.