The Chef was amazing and his food was delicious! I will definitely use him again.
The Blade and Bulldog LLC
In high demand
- 115 hires
- Based in Jacksonville, FL
- 4 years in business
- 1 employee
- Responds in about 5 minutes
- Background checked
About The Blade and Bulldog LLC
Classically trained with 10+ years experience working in some of the most exclusive and upscale clubs in Jacksonville. I believe that food tells a story. It has the nostalgic power to transport you to a specific place or time. To be remembered forever. Let me curate your culinary journey, while you focus on the memory. Custom menu creation for any occasion. Upgrade any menu with wine or cocktail pairings. Private cooking lessons available. Turn "Girls Night" up a notch by hiring a private chef for the evening! Gourmet dog treats, made with love. ServSafe manager level certified, no felony record, animal lover. PLEASE READ MY FULL PROFILE BEFORE CONTACTING ME ABOUT A JOB. Hiring a private chef is a luxury experience. I have a minimum to be met for any job, regardless of size. Please don't contact me with a budget of under $400. I take care of shopping, prep, custom printed menus, travel, my time spent with you...its simply the minimum to be worth what i have to put into it on my end. Thank you.
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Absolutely loved working with this Chef Santos. Communication was seamless from start to finish, everything was right on time, and the food was incredible—beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a stress-free, elevated dining experience.
Chef Santos is truly a five star professional. I hired him to cater our small wedding of 28 people in our home two weeks ago. Working with Justin was so easy and he delivered everything he promised. I had a hard time deciding what I wanted to serve and let him suggest his favorite dishes to prepare. I never tasted his food ahead of time. I loved his suggestions. I loved his responsiveness and he did not disappoint on the big night! You won’t go wrong using Justin Santos. I can’t wait to have another party and use him again.
I booked Chef Santos for my parents’ 55th anniversary celebration. From the onset, Chef was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was so collaborative and accommodating as we planned the menu, and his responsiveness and professionalism were outstanding. As for the dinner, my parents raved about the quality of the food, the presentation, and, importantly, the comfort they felt having a guest chef in their home. They said the conversation was outstanding, the stories were entertaining, and every part of the meal flowed from one to the next. Amazing work by Chef Santos — HIGHLY recommend!!
Chef was asked to bring his culinary expertise to our home while we hosted a birthday dinner for our Dad, and boy, it was an excellent experience! Food was delicious and beyond expectations. Chef was professional, very personable and easy to talk to. Shared his life experiences with the group and engaged while he made us a fabulous amuse-bouche (which was a total surprise). Bummed we live so far away, or I’d make it a habit to invite him into our home a few times a year. Thank you for everything Chef!!!
Chef Santos prepared an incredible meal for my bachelorette celebration! The arancini and bruschetta he made as appetizers were absolutely to die for. He followed it up with a delicious chicken Marsala for our main course and a beautiful tart for dessert—everything was insanely good. Beyond the amazing food, he was so kind and accommodating to a couple of my guests’ needs, which made the evening even more special. I can’t recommend him enough!
I booked Justin for a private dinner for my friend’s bachelorette party and he was amazing! He was very quick to respond (way quicker than I was, haha!), and he helped me coordinate a meal that was entirely gluten free and dairy free. He even went above and beyond by trying to make tiramisu (without gluten and dairy) three times in his spare time! He was able to work with our budget, made personalized cute menus, and even cleaned up so we had no stress at all. He was also very friendly and put up with our craziness. We would recommend him to anybody!
We had an absolutely delicious meal - prepared perfectly and with care. Chef Santos was amazing to deal with - pleasant, professional and extremely service-oriented. I would use him again for any event - and recommend him highly! “12 out of 10” said my guests!!
Justin was awesome! Not only did he work with me on some dietary needs, the food was delicious! He is such a great chef and I would hire him again. He made my family an experience we will never forget! I 100% would recommend him to anyone!
Chef Justin was fantastic! I planned my 60th birthday party for 8 ladies in my home. He came in with the right energy from the start – even tolerating our high school shenanigans while cooking up a lovely meal. All three appetizers got rave reviews from my guests and the braised short rib was melt in your mouth delicious! I can't recommend him more strongly. He was easy to work with, kind and professional. Thank you for such an awesome experience.
Great experience!
My wife and I had the pleasure of having Chef Santos cook dinner for our 10th anniversary, and the experience was absolutely incredible. From start to finish, he was professional, attentive, and truly passionate about his craft. Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor—an unforgettable dining experience. He even took the time to explain how he prepared everything and left us with delicious leftovers to enjoy. If you’re looking for a top-tier chef who delivers exceptional food and service, I highly recommend him!
We hired Chef Justin for our last book club meeting of the year. What an amazing experience! He’s such a pro! He will teach as he goes or let you just be in the moment, your choice. Our menu was a red pepper cream soup, a sirloin steak crostini appetizer, macadamia crusted whitefish with asparagus, and chocolate crème brûlée. Omg - everything was delicious! And the piece de resistance - he cleans everything up!!!! Again, amazing evening with friends and Chef Justin 🥰
Chef Santos created a beautiful dinner for my anniversary. It was so easy to coordinate and plan, and we created a personalized menu for our night. He was on time, very communicative, and created a fun environment. The personalized menus were a nice touch, and dinner was absolutely incredible. (with leftover dessert!!)
Chef Santos was amazing! We did a personal chef dinner for a friend’s birthday, 6 people with various like and dislikes. He blew us away with two different types of aricini, peach & balsamic bruschetta, and the most savory chicken picatta I’ve ever had. He left our kitchen way cleaner than he found it and we can’t say enough great things about our experience! Highly HIGHLY recommend. You won’t regret it.
We hired Chef Santos for my daughter’s 3rd birthday dinner. We spent the day traveling so decided dinner in would be much more comfortable and enjoyable. We were right about the enjoyable! With varying taste palates, Chef Santos curated a menu that fit all of our flavor profiles. Simple yet incredibly delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and service. He’s also professional and great to work with. Would love to hire again when visiting!
Chef Santos was great!! We chose a Tapas style dinner for 2 at home. Everything was soo delicious and the meals were quick! He was a great conversation, and it was hard for either of us to pick our faves. We also had a tart for dessert we didn’t take a pic of but everything was absolutely amazing. Certainly will be in touch again!
I booked Chef Santos for an in home birthday dinner. The theme was a culinary tribute to Beyoncé. His customer service was unmatched, the food delicious, and creativity was excellent! The menus and “hot sauce in the bag” were excellent touches- overall very pleased and will be booking again
Justin came to our place for a small New Year’s Eve dinner party. The event was amazing! He was easy to work with planning the menu and then his execution was sublime! The food was spectacular and his vibe was perfect for our night. We enjoyed everything about the evening and will definitely contact him again! Highly recommend Justin for any catering needs! The best!
What a wonderful experience. All guests are raving about the great job he did.
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