Frequently Asked Questions • Private Chef Services, Maui, Hawaii & Palm Desert/Palm Springs, California

Questions about private chef services?

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Is Chef Kristin available to chef on Maui, in Denver, or in the Palm Desert/Palm Springs area?

All three. Chef Kristin is seasonally available on the island of Maui, in the Greater Denver area of Colorado, and the Palm Desert, Palm Springs area of California. Please contact us directly regarding specific dates.

Does Chef Kristin have reviews, referrals or references from previous clients?

We love this question! Check out our client “tastymonials” here.

You can also read our 5-star reviews on Facebook, Yelp! and Google.

Where can we find photos of your food?

We have photos of some of our client’s favorite dishes on our gallery page, as well as behind-the-scenes shots of Chef Kristin in the kitchen, and volunteering in the community.

You can also follow Chef Kristin on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for even more photos.

Where do you source your food and ingredients?

Local farms, trusted fishmongers, seasoned butchers and specialty stores … Chef Kristin personally hand selects only the freshest, highest-quality elements and ingredients for her clients.

What areas of Hawaii do you serve?

Chef Kristin and her team offer private chef services across the island of Maui, including Wailea, Kapalua, Kaanapali, Lahaina, Kihei, Paia, Napili, Honokowai, Maalea, Kula, Makawao, Haiku, Maui Meadows and Upcountry.

What areas of California do you serve?

Chef Kristin and her team offer private chef services across most of the Coachella Valley. Please contact us directly regarding specific locations.

What areas of Colorado do you serve?

Chef Kristin and her team offer private chef services across the Greater Denver area. Please contact us directly regarding specific locations.

How many people can you serve?

We typically accommodate between two and 20 guests.

How much are your services?

Our pricing consists of two elements; the cost of labor plus the cost of groceries.

– Chef (Hawaii) @ $115/hour
– Chef (California) @ $140/hour
– Chef (Colorado) @ $115/hour
– On Hotel Property: Call for quote.
– Global: Call for quote.

– Sous-Chef/Server @ $75/hour

– Shopping @ $55/hour

All grocery costs are billed separately. Local taxes are added to all invoices. Higher rates may apply for holidays and festive season.

Where did Chef Kristin attend culinary school?

After graduating from UCLA, Chef Kristin attended Le Cordon Bleu, California Culinary Academy in San Francisco.

How long has Chef Kristin been been cooking?

Chef Kristin has spent more than 20 years in the food service industry.

What type of payment do you accept?

We accept cash, check and online payments through Venmo and PayPal.

Still have questions? Just ask!

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