We had an incredible in-home cooking experience with Elvi and his wife. From the start, it was clear that Elvi truly cares about his craft—he took our preferences and turned them into dishes we’d never had before, each one creative, comforting, and absolutely delicious. Beyond the amazing food, the conversation was just as memorable. Elvi and his wife were an absolute delight to be around, making the whole experience feel warm and personal. Incredible food, great company, and an unbeatable price—highly recommend!
Primavera Private Chef
In high demand
- 53 hires
- Based in Glenview, IL
- 3 years in business
- 4 employees
- Responds in about 30 minutes
- Background checked
About Primavera Private Chef
I’ve been passionate about cooking since I first fell in love with the art at the age of 13 during a transformative trip to Italy. That experience ignited a lifelong journey in the kitchen, where I’ve honed my craft and developed a deep appreciation for the beauty of simple, seasonal ingredients. My focus is on creating exceptional meals that bring happiness to my customers. By combining fresh, high-quality ingredients with love and care, I strive to deliver plates that are as delightful as they are wholesome. My mission is to ensure every customer not only enjoys the food but also feels the passion and dedication that goes into every dish.
Reviews
Thumbtack only lets you choose 3 of the 5 “qualities you liked most about your chef” so let me start by saying Elvi was all 5 -incredible quality, professional, responsive, punctual, AND he runs it all at a great value- so it was VERY hard to pick just 3. Bonus points for being extremely accommodating to the vision for the party. Our group hosts a special Supper Club for the holidays every year where we get together in someone’s home, dress up, have some fancy champagne, and hire a professional chef for an elevated evening. This year it was my turn to host. Before I get into it, just look at the pictures. They speak for themselves. Elvi was the first to reach out to me of the chefs I had requested and had a very impressive resume along with his charming and engaging personality. He is also very prepared and well organized in his craft. He developed a menu and built it around our budget. He also works with a very nice and incredibly professional team. The efficiency of the operation was truly immaculate. I don’t know how else to describe the food other than it was out of this world and I’ll be forced to live with the cravings for his bruschetta, filet with au jus, and potato pave until next time. Let me be clear… There WILL be a next time. And Elvi, whatever that dessert was, it was SO good. Please also thank your pastry chef for us. In addition to the fantastic food and coordinating for the party, the presentation was top tier. It was bright, colorful, sexy, and very aesthetic. He brought all his own supplies. He also brought his own menus for the evening to put on display which was really a great touch and is very indicative of his attention to detail. Basically, I don’t know about any of these other Chefs, but Elvi takes the cake. I had a vision and he exceeded all expectations. Just call him. You’ll be glad you did. Thank you, Elvi. This experience was truly Chef’s Kiss.
We hosted a holiday cocktail party with passed appetizers and a carving station. The food was melt in your mouth delicious Elvi and his team did everything. I was able to be a guest at my own party. Once he left the kitchen was if he was never there. In highly recommend him for any large or small event.
I hired Chef Elvi for my brother’s bachelor party recently and had the dining experience of a lifetime! From the moment I first messaged Chef Elvi on the app he was responsive and helpful. He worked with me to create a custom 5 course menu to my liking. My friends and I were pleasantly suprised on the day of the dinner when Chef showed up with a team to help him through the dinner service. They carried their ingredients and supplies up 4 flights of stairs to our air bnb happily without even the thought of a complaint. His team got set up and cooking and no time and before we knew it we were called to the table. The meal was the greatest meal we’d collectively ever had. We requested beef Wellington because we had always wanted to try it and I promise you it did not disappoint! Gordon Ramsay has nothing on Chef Elvi! The 5 course meal was truly stunning and was such a great time. Chef and his staff then cleared the dishes, did the dishes, and cleaned the kitchen. They left the kitchen in better shape than when they found it. We thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience and would 10/10 recommend Chef Elvi and his teams services to anyone looking for an incredible private dining experience!! I can’t wait to hire Chef again for my next event!
Elvi and his team were wonderful! He was easy to communicate with and the food and service exceeded expectations. Every single dish was fantastic! We can’t wait to work with him again!
What a magical evening! The food was incredible. My husband said the steak was the best he’s ever had. Chef Elvie made unforgettable food, provided great service, and prompt clean up. I would highly recommend him.
Elvie was our chef for my sister’s bachelorette dinner and it was absolutely amazing. The whole experience was great! He is very responsive, accommodating and great to work with. We rented an Airbnb and he came, bought all the equipment, cooked an amazing meal and left the kitchen spotless. We had 13 people for our dinner and he a did family style. Everyone kept talking about how great the food was. He was so kind and a great addition to the night. Loved the experience! Book him!
Chef Elvi put in much time and effort to make this event special for us. I also really appreciated his responsiveness and follow up. Would recommend!
We hired Elvi for a dinner party at our house. Inspite of the short notice, he was able to craft a menu quickly and provided exceptional service. Food was delicious and we loved it. He took care of everything from prep to cleanup. Highly recommended for personalised fine dining experience.
Elvi was awesome! We did a Mother’s Day brunch at our house with 5 kids. He and his assitant crushed it! Thank You!
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Primavera Private Chef★ 5.0
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