Zacki's Culinary Creations

About

Top Rated, Highly Experienced Personal Chef w/ A Passion for World Cuisine & Down Home Cooking

I am chef Zacki Murphy, with 39+ years of cooking and entertaining. I've collaborated on many breakfasts and brunches for publication in Family Circle Magazine and Martha Stewart's books as a menu developer and stylist. I have been in business for 39 years and am known for my presentation skills.

Much more about my background is available on my website:

https://www.zackisculinarycreations.com

Highlights

2 employees

38 years in business

Serves Durham , NC

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal

Social media

Specialties

Level of service

Standard (basic ingredients), Premium (high end ingredients)

Additional services

Dessert, Non-alcoholic drinks, Alcoholic drinks, Coffee or tea

Meal(s)

Breakfast or brunch, Lunch, Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres, Dinner

Kitchen onsite

Full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils), Partial kitchen (fridge and sink only), No kitchen

Serving style

Buffet, Family style, Small bites/Passed appetizers

Event type

Wedding, Birthday or anniversary party, Dinner party, Corporate event, Bridal or baby shower, Graduation party, Outdoor event, Holiday party, School event, Fundraiser, Funeral

Venue type

Outdoor venue, Office, School, Home, Community center, Religious or spiritual space, Barn

Full service or drop-off

Full service, Drop off only

Guest count

Fewer than 20 guests, 20 – 29 guests, 30 – 39 guests

Budget per person

$75 – $100 (wedding avg.), $100 – $150, More than $150, Customer isn't sure about budget

Cuisine(s)

American - casual, American - formal, Italian, Barbecue, Mexican or Latin American, American - Southern, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern, French, Vegan

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Reviews

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Raymond J.

Her skill in cooking and her ability to show people the joys of cooking.

June 18, 2020

Pavvo

Ease, professional service, excellence, experience.

June 14, 2020

Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

A website submission should be filled out for catering or a teaching experience. This is followed by a consultation. If this is agreeable to both parties, a contract is drawn up, sent and approved. A 50% deposit is required...and then, the party begins!

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Epicurean Culinary School in LA

Ma Maison Cooking School in LA with Jonathan Waxman

Stylist for Martha Stewart

Owner of Zacki's PBQ in NYC

Ark Restaurants, Inc. NYC

Services offered

Catering

Personal Chef