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Are you looking for a professional, personable, talented cook to create delicious food experiences in your home? If so, we need to talk! I’m David, a former Corporate-American turned chef. After spending years in various leadership roles within the corporate food industry, I made the bold decision to pivot my career towards my lifelong love for cooking. Having left my job as senior manager in 2022 to care for my terminally ill father, I developed a refreshed perspective on life and a renewed focus on my values. And so, after he passed in early 2023, I decided to walk away from a successful food industry career and enrolled at Kendall College in Chicago and completed their Professional Cookery program in January 2024. During my time in school, I studied the fundamentals of culinary arts and gained practical experience as a Line Cook at Scratchboard Kitchen in Arlington Heights, IL. Combining this education and experience with a couple decades of cooking for family and friends, I’m eager to apply my diverse skills, analytical mindset, creative thinking, and industry experience to your culinary needs. I cook a diverse portfolio but have an affinity for Mediterranean cuisines spanning North Africa, Southern Europe, and the Middle East. Additionally, I've got some experience with Nutritional Cooking and have real world experience cooking for someone with regularly changing tastes and nutritional needs due to illness and side effects from treatments.

Conoce a Bladimir, un apasionado Chef de Chicago, Illinois, que te llevará en un viaje culinario sin salir de la ciudad. Para Bladimir, la cocina ha sido siempre su forma de expresar su creatividad y compartir momentos con los entusiastas de la gastronomía. Ofrece experiencias gastronómicas excepcionales para fiestas íntimas, eventos corporativos o celebraciones especiales, gracias a su habilidad para crear menús personalizados y sabrosos. Usando los ingredientes más frescos y de mayor calidad, Bladimir crea una amplia variedad de cocinas, desde la comida típica estadounidense hasta sabores Latinos y europeos. Su enfoque culinario se basa en el compromiso con la calidad, la autenticidad y la innovación. Se dedica a brindar un servicio excepcional y a superar las expectativas de sus clientes. Si estás listo para sumergirte en una experiencia culinaria que dejará a tus invitados maravillados, no busques más. Envíale un mensaje a Bladimir para discutir tu próximo evento y crear juntos una fiesta gastronómica inolvidable. ¡Juntos crearemos algo mágico!

I'm Sarai, an experienced chef based out of Chicago, Illinois. With over 12 years of experience in the culinary industry, I have a passion for creating delicious meals that are sure to tantalize the taste buds. My expertise ranges from Italian, Mexican, and Mediterranean cuisine to vegan and vegetarian dishes. I'm an expert in creating unique dishes that not only look amazing, but taste even better. I'm available to hire for private in-home meal preparation, catering, and custom recipe development. My clients can expect top-notch ingredients, creative and delicious recipes, and most importantly, a meal that will leave their family truly satisfied. Let me add a loving and professional touch to your home. Reach out to me if you're looking for a chef in Chicago to deliver a memorable dining experience. Message me for my rate of $45 HOURLY.