Chef Adam was extremely knowledgeable and professional from the start. I gave him some ideas on our favorites foods and he created the perfect menu with dishes we’d never tried! Highly recommend
Chaia Cucina Catering and Consulting
In high demand
- 23 hires
- Based in Salt Lake City, UT
- 16 years in business
- Background checked
About Chaia Cucina Catering and Consulting
I ran fine dining restaurants for 9 years and worked in them for 14. Much of how I approach my food and business now is done with a restaurant chef's sensibilities. Included in that process is that fact that I source much of the product I use from local purveyors. This runs the gamut from meats and produce to grains and specialty product. Literally every menu for every event is different; no set menu selections or lists of items to choose from. I build flavors, textures, and styles based on every client's tastes, needs and desires for their specific event. The cooking first and foremost, but the interaction with clients as well. When you run restaurants, you are often tied to the stove and have limited time and opportunities to interact with your guests. With my business now, I can provide the same level of craftsmanship and love when it comes to the dishes but I can also really engage with my clients and their guests, talk about the food and why I love cooking, and really enhance their enthusiasm for what they are tasting.
Reviews
Adam had 3 weeks to prepare an elegant cocktail reception for 100 in the middle of summer. The appearance and taste of his beautiful served appetizers were the talk of event (besides the happy couple) and he was able to coordinate all of the rental items and delivery. Incredibly talented, professional, on time and on budget. I would definitely recommend his catering services.
Adam is an outstanding chef! He prepared a fantastic four course meal for 20 people (family). He spent time instructing us on his choice of ingredients and flavors and textures that was amazing. Each course was an excellent lesson on flavorful, quality foods. He listened to exactly what I wanted for my wife's birthday dinner and delivered it perfectly. He is easy to communicate and is detail oriented. You will enjoy a lovely meal by him and would highly recommend him to create a delicious cuisine. I would definitely welcome him for a return meal!
Adam did a great job creating a festive Christmas Eve/Hanukkah dinner for our family in Deer Valley. He is personable and easy to work with. His staff is kind and efficient. Great experience.
We hired Adam to provide a combination cooking class and plated dinner. He was instrumental in helping me choose a creative and unique menu that also allowed us to learn cooking techniques we could apply to everyday cooking. He was passionate and informative during the instructive portion of the evening and respectful and efficient while we enjoyed the food. I would highly recommend Adam, and look forward to having him back for a sushi class with friends.
Everything was perfect
I hired Adam to provide a sushi making lesson for a corporate team building event. He was fantastic! He had everything necessary for our sushi class and was able to accommodate our team's allergy issues and food preferences. Food was top quality and delicious. Adam has a fun personality, his instructions were easy to follow and thorough. The team loved everything about this activity. I've already recommended him to another team (hope they decide to use him). I highly recommend!
Adam was great to work with. Food quality, creativeness in the menu. I highly recommend him for any social event you need catered.
My caterers came to my house early to cook the yummy food. They were so helpful at setting up and helping me to get the presentation tables ready. When my guest arrived, they were so professional. My guests called the event "Classy." The food was divine and beautifully presented. The caterers cleaned up and slipped out quietly so that I could enjoy time with my guests. My kitchen was left spotless!! Thank you, Chaia Cucina Catering! Nancy Willams
We had a last minute very elegant and unique dinner that came about that we needed a caterer for. Adam from Chaia Cucina was the first to respond. Out of fear no one else would respond we excepted his services and thank goodness we did. Adam is a genius with food and ways to prepare it. This event had to be something that the attendees had never experienced before and Adam delivered in spades. The food he served was unique and truly things we had never had before. His passion for food is evident in the way he talks about it and presents it. Everything was delicious and amazing. Coming upon Adam on Thumbtack was a blessing and we will absolutely use him again.
This was such a fabulous treat. I wasn't sure what to expect as my birthday party plans were still coming together only a week before the party. I found Adam through thumbtack and I couldn't have asked for a better experience, menu or chef. Adam prepared a 4-course meal paired with wines for 12 guests at my home. He was extremely professional, prompt in all of my inquiries, accommodating to all of my requests (we had a peanut allergy, a vegetarian and of course he had to deal with all of my pickiness), accurate and transparent in his quote/pricing, organized and just a good guy to work with. The best part of the experience was the food. We started with a chilled cauliflower and white chocolate soup, a salad served with warm mushroom bread pudding, our main course was a lamb ragout with handmade rosemary tagliatelle, and for dessert we had an apricot crostata. The interesting and impressive thing was that there were so many different and unique flavors in each plate but they were compatible, delicate and palatable (who would have thought cauliflower and white chocolate go together in a soup or basil and toasted coconut in a whip cream?). The wine that Adam chose for each course was just as impressive. My only regret is that I didn't take any pictures! Everything was so well presented and his work in the kitchen was so meticulous, I only wish that I stopped for a moment to capture it on camera.
Adam has a gift! He created a stunning autumn meal that was perfect for our 10 person birthday celebration. All enjoyed the food from the picky 7 year old to the world travelled foodies. Look no further--Adam is the chef you are looking for!
Our 50th Anniversary dinner celebration was amazing and perfect thanks to Adam and his assistant Mary. The food and wine paring was extraordinary and Adam far exceeded our expectations. His knowledge of food and wine is remarkable and he made each course an adventure. He is a true culinary artist who was able to satisfy the tastes of three year olds and foodies with the delicious menu he prepared. We highly recommend him to anyone who is interested in a delightful food experience.
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