JC Cooks Catering & Chef Service

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All Global cuisines and pastries. Custom menus themes

Highlights

Hired 3 times

2 employees

28 years in business

Serves San Antonio , TX

Payment methods

Credit Card, Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Zelle

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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

Plated meal, Buffet, Food stations, 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

Banquet hall or ballroom, Conference or convention center, Concert hall, 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, 40 – 49 guests, 50 – 59 guests, 60 – 69 guests, 70 – 79 guests, 80 – 89 guests, 90 – 99 guests, 100 – 124 guests, 125 – 149 guests, 150 – 200 guests

Budget per person

Under $15 (typically basic food for casual events), $15 – $25 (typically basic food for casual events), $25 – $35 (typically basic food for casual events), $35 – $50, $50 – $75 (wedding avg.), $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, Asian, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern, French, Vegan, Indian

Additional supplies needed

Plates, utensils and glasses, Disposable plates, utensils, and cups, Paper napkins, Cloth napkins, Serving and warming equipment, Table décor

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Frequently asked questions

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

1) I answer your request via text or email and set up a brief call.

2) You go to my website to look at sample menus at www.jccooks.com

3) Once you have in mind the type of menu lets talk via phone or text/email me the menu ideas you want.

4) We always must talk then I give you a quote. 210-858-7293 (my direct line/cell.)

NOTE: Pricing guidelines are on the website to help you with your budgeting.

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

In business since 1997, San Jose, Ca.

Trained at Mon Cheri Cooking School & Catering, Sunnyvale, Ca. 1990 to 1997

Opened in San Antonio, Tx. January 2010

Local references both private and corporate.

Staffed for bar, events and hosted parties as needed.

Chef Joyce also cooks for weekly/bi weekly clients and offers delivery of meals.

Serve Safe Certified

Local Professional Kitchen where we hold classes monthly since 2010. (Currently COVID has kept us from holding classes.)

Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.

I charge an hourly rate plus the cost of food for most services.

How did you get started in this business?

I started JC COOKS Catering in 1997 in San Jose, CA. I moved to San Antonio, TX in 2009 and restarted the business.

What types of customers have you worked with?

We work with private clients and corporations.

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

We cater all types of events such as weddings, private parties, corporate lunches, dinner parties, all occasions.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?

Just give us a call to discuss the menu and the event.

What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?

Look at our menus on our website at jccooks.com to get an idea of what you want to eat.

Services offered

Wedding Cakes

Catering

Personal Chef

Pastry Chef Services