Alisha Elenz

Top ProExceptional 5.0(23)
In high demand
  • 20 hires
  • Based in Chicago, IL
  • 6 years in business
  • 5 employees
  • Background checked

About Alisha Elenz

**Top Chef Season 21 Contestant** My passion is to provide the client with the best quality. I love making delicious food that ultimately puts a smile on their face. I will make it my mission to go above and beyond to give them the best experience.

Reviews

Thumbtack customerMay 2026

Chef Alisha made my wife’s first Mother’s Day celebration very special. We have a one month old so wanted to do something special at home. My wife is vegetarian and I’m not. Alisha worked with me in creating a menu that worked for both of us. Our dog is our first baby and we wanted to make him feel included as well so she even helped create a special dog bowl for him. Highly recommend her.

Thumbtack customerFeb 2026

We hired Chef Alisha Elenz for a Valentine’s Day dinner at home, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations! From start to finish, everything was exceptional. Chef Alisha prepared a beautiful four-course meal (Basil Pesto Shrimp, Arugula & Apple Salad, Filet Mignon with mashed sweet potatoes and green bean almondine, and Chocolate Olive Oil Cake with raspberry coulis), and every single course was outstanding. The flavors were balanced, thoughtful, and restaurant-quality in every way. What truly impressed us was her ability to accommodate food allergies without sacrificing quality or taste. The adjustments were seamless; you would never have known anything was modified. That level of care and skill speaks volumes about her expertise. The presentation and table setup were absolutely beautiful and made the evening feel incredibly special. Beyond the food, Chef Alisha herself was warm, kind, and personable. She did a wonderful job interacting with our kids while she was cooking, making them feel included and comfortable in the experience. If you’re looking for a private chef who delivers incredible food, elegant presentation, and a genuinely enjoyable atmosphere, we cannot recommend Chef Alisha Elenz highly enough. It was a perfect Valentine’s Day.

Steve C.Jan 2026

Alisha has been great to work with so far! She has been very responsive and personable. We are looking forward to having her cook some great food for us and welcoming her into our home.

Cheryl W.Nov 2025

Alisha provided us options for our dinner. Quick responses. Our dinner was amazing and all the guests praised the food. She left my kitchen clean and spotless. I will hire her again.

Fred K.Feb 2025

Hired Alisha for my wife's 65th birthday, Alisha and her colleague prepared a fantastic dinner for 6 in our home, it was outstanding! Very pleased how everything turned out.

Carolyn K.Jan 2025

We engaged Alisha for an interactive dining experience for 5 of us. She was incredibly flexible, easy to work with and provided us several menu options. Our group was eager to learn and she and her partner Kevin did a fabulous job demonstrating, explaining what they were doing and answering countless questions. The food was delicious and the kitchen was left spotless. It was a great experience.

Michelle N.Jun 2023

I was hesitant to hire somebody that I had never met. Alisha and Caesar were great. I will definitely be hiring them for any gatherings we have in the future. Outstanding Chef.

Brian S.Nov 2020

Wonderful Experience. Food was spectacular! Will definitely be interested to do this again!

Denise C.Oct 2020

Chef Alisha, Melissa and Berlin made my Husband's 50th birthday a truly special night. The food was amazing, their service was incredible and I think the house was cleaner when they left then when they arrived. I would absolutely recommend Chef Alisha for your next event. I only wish I could have her help me for all my parties.

Chanta S.Oct 2020

Chef Alisha did an awesome job. The food was delicious. Would definitely work with her again in the future!

Susan Z.Oct 2020

We had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend Alisha

Services

Alisha Elenz★ 5.0
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