What a performance! Had my office over for a summer BBQ and the meal was a huge success! Everybody loved the food and wants to use Zac for their own events. Excited to work with him again.
Culinary Abstraction
In high demand
- 150 hires
- Based in Chicago, IL
- 9 years in business
- 2 employees
- Responds in about 1 hour
- Background checked
About Culinary Abstraction
Zac Franzoni is an artist in and out of the kitchen. He made his mark in Chicago as an abstract painter, and now he brings the same creativity and focus to cooking. As a personal chef, he bridges the gap between these two art forms with Culinary Abstraction. Zac has always searched for new ways to connect with his audience. He will collaborate with you to design the perfect menu. For any event - a private dinner for two or a luncheon for fifty - Zac brings his artistic passion from the gallery to your table. He also enjoys cooking for holiday events, anniversaries, bachelor and bachelorette parties and birthdays. His specialty is Italian food, inspired by his family's heritage. Zac makes all of his own pasta by hand and pairs it with a multitude of flavorful sauces. However, Zac can also create customized menus to fit your needs in a wide array of cuisines, ranging from Latin Fusion to Southern comfort dishes. Zac is also Certified in Food Sanitation and Safety and has a ServSafe ® Food Protection Manager Certification, which is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)–Conference for Food Protection (CFP)
Reviews
Zac was awesome to work with - very responsive and flexible, accommodating to our Gluten Free needs. His food was absolutely delicious & the experience was great. I would choose this over dining out if I always could. Thank you Zac!!!
Zac and his partner were able to make a 5 course meal, for 7 people on our small kitchen-without a problem. They made no big deal and improvised by using the mud room for storage. We had guests running late, but Zac served us on time, and even made the apps for the other guests a little later so they still could try them. There were so many things on the menu, I thought it’d be smaller portions but he made plenty for everyone . He has a great personality which you need for a party!
Zac was fantastic and perfect for our surprise birthday dinner! His food was out of this world, I definitely over ate. No regrets. This was such a fun experience and one I highly recommend! There were six of us and we had a taste of Italy! (One of his specialties.) My favorite was his chicken thigh and mushroom risotto. So good.
The food was amazing and Zac was wonderful to work with! We were able to learn some unique and very tasty recipes from the event.
Zac with Culinary Abstractions did an incredible job preparing appetizers and a meal for my 50th birthday dinner with friends. He was so easy to coordinate with ahead of time...very responsive. Great menu options. Arrived on time and very organized. Made an amazing meal. Some of the best pork loin we’ve ever had! Very professional but also friendly demeanor. Would highly recommend!
Meals were amazing!!! He and Rory truly made our vacation better than it would have been. We didn’t have to worry about a thing, the food quality was fantastic, he traveled on site to my group for 4 days. Will rehire when we return to the lake house.
I used Zac for my wife's 30th birthday party. We made homemade pasta in our basement and had about 15 guests participate. Zac showed up about 2 hours before the guests to prepare appetizers and start making the different sauces. Once all of the guests were here, Zac did a demonstration for everyone and then had people make the pasta, which was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique experience that Zac was able to provide us.
Zac did an awesome job for the small group of 4 that we had. The food was outstanding and he was a pleasure to have around for the evening!
Great dinner.
We had a wonderful time! This husband and wife team really have a great system. The food was unique and delicious! Thank you Zac and Stephanie. ☺️
My girlfriend’s been wanting to get into pasta making. I got her a pasta maker for her bday and wanted to supplement it with pasta making lessons. I put a request out to Thumbtack for someone to come over and teach us a few pastas/sauces using her new machine. I received a message from Zac with an overview of his background and willingness to be our teacher. He was professional and responsive throughout the entire process. He even went the extra step of researching the machine I purchased so he could make an informed decision on pasta/sauce options. After providing us multiple options, we decided to go with fettuccini, tagliolini (both were compatible with the pasta maker), a light garlic/lemon/white wine cream based sauce, and a Bolognese. As an added bonus, he taught us how to make ravioli and whipped up a delicious sauce on the spot. Not only was Zac a great teacher (I can confidently say we can make pasta on our own) but all the food was super delicious! Most importantly, my gf loved the gift! Zac was instrumental in making the night a success. He took the time to understand my vision and how I wanted the evening to go. He was prepared with all the supplies/ingredients, provided ample time for the pasta making and sauces, and cleaned up afterwards. Zac's a super friendly guy and it was fun having him around to teach us. I would recommend him to anyone.
Overall great experience! Highly recommend hiring Zac for any occasion.
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