I can’t rave about Chef Mike enough, he worked so hard at our event and served some of the yummiest highest quality food, he had such an amazing attitude and adapted to so many random situations, our small kitchen, our packed house, the heat, serving changes, and he remained positive the whole time. He made us feel so confident about just going with the flow. The food was INSANE, it’s the thing we got the most compliments on, he’s gifted and we can’t wait to work together again!
Chef Mike Dunne
- 37 hires
- 11 similar jobs done nearby
- Based in Santa Monica, CA
- 6 years in business
- 1 employee
- Responds in about 4 hours
- Background checked
About Chef Mike Dunne
I love to cook and I have been cooking professionally for 17 years - everything from short order to fine dining. My cooking philosophy/ethic is straightforward: seasonal, organic, clean, comforting, from scratch, healthy and is generally within the California/French/Italian/Mediterranean genre. That being said, of course I am flexible and love to cook all cuisines and can accommodate dietary restrictions.
Reviews
Great experience! I had a VERY last minute birthday dinner and Mike helped pull everything together quickly. The food was incredible! Will definitely be doing more dinners!
Chef Mike gave us 2 five star experiences! He created memorable and special meals for two small dinner parties we hosted in our backyard. Our guests were blown away by the interesting and delicious dishes and his attention to all the little details including a gorgeous presentation. Beyond the food, he was very friendly and extremely professional. We will definitely be using Mike again in the future and hope he will be our “go to” chef for any and all entertaining we do at home. He is a rare gem and you will not be disappointed if you decide to hire him!
Such great food!! Chef Mike came on Mother’s Day to make brunch and it was incredible! Highly recommend!!
Amazing chef! So fun to interact with both coordinating the menu, scheduling the evening and throughout the dinner. Made us some incredible food and was quick, efficient, and tidy. He was out of our apartment before we even finished our meal and left everything immaculate! Will definitely book him again!
We had Chef Mike come and cook for my birthday. It was about 20 of us that he served. It was an extremely high class excellent meal and we all enjoyed it especially the way he plated and coursed out each dish. Majority of us are foodies so it’s a lot for us to see how much we loved the meal
I can’t recommend Mike enough! I took a shot in the dark and it really paid off. From our initial interactions, Mike was super attentive and helpful in helping me craft a personalised menu and was then able to deliver a delicious meal that surpassed even my own expectations as someone who often dines out and loves food! He was very personable and you feel like you’ve known Mike for years. Super clean, super punctual and diligent. Will definitely use Mike again!
Chef Mike is the best! We booked him for a last minute dinner party and with very little notice, he worked with all of our preferences and ideas and delivered the most delicious food we’ve had in a long time. Fresh ingredients, so good and presentation was awesome. He made a homemade fresh corn ravioli that we are all still talking about, and his chocolate mousse and chocolate chip cookies were amazing. He also made a swordfish dish that everyone was raving about. The apps that he prepared were equally delicious, and it was hard to pace ourselves to save room for the meal because the starters were so good. We will definitely be reaching out to him for our future dinner parties. He’s also just an all around gem of a human being - easy going, friendly and super chill. If you’re thinking about hiring him, don’t hesitate!
This was a new experience for me and let's just say I was not disappointed. I hired Mike to prepare a nice meal for my wife's 40th birthday party at a beach house with 10 guests. The food was excellent and he went above and beyond to make the experience wonderful explaining the dishes and promptly having the courses ready. I would without a doubt be calling on him again and highly recommend him to anyone.
I hired Mike to do a hybrid birthday dinner / cooking lesson. He was incredibly user friendly - responsive, thoughtful, and collaborative. He helped customize the meal and experience based on my feedback. Not only was our meal excellent, but Mike was a pleasure to have in our home - fun, personable, and knowledgeable. We will definitely have him back again.
I was looking for someone who would come to our home to do a hybrid cooking/knife skills lesson and gourmet dinner to celebrate my husband and I's anniversary, and Mike was amazing at making my idea come to life! From the beginning, Mike was responsive in communicating and provided a lot of delicious menu ideas. He came fully prepared with everything he needed for the evening. He was very patient in teaching my husband various knife techniques, while also moving things along in the kitchen so we didn't eat too late. We had such an great time, learned a few tips and techniques, and had a delicious, beautifully presented meal. My husband hasn't been able to stop raving about how great the food was and much fun he had. We would definitely work with Mike again!
Miek is really friends, responds quickly and follows up. Excited to work with him!
Chef Mike was amazing. I hired chef Mike for a dinner party with my friends and he exceeded all expectations. Our food was delicious, presentation was excellent and quality of work was top notch. My friends and I are still talking about the food Mike made for us a week later. Whenever I’m in the area again, chef Mike will be the first person I call!
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