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Welcome! Hope you're hungry.
Hi, I'm Nadya. I run Garlic Bloom, a family-owned personal chef and catering service, serving Portland Metro area. We provide weekly meals for families, catering for variety of events, holiday menu creation, and we even host cooking classes for kids at your residence.
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We strive to provide year-round healthy meals with bold and unforgettable flavors, suitable for everyday eating and special occasions alike.
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Love is our secret ingredient :)
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Tel: (916) 678-9878 | Email: garlicbloom@gmail.com
Personal Chef
Enjoy home cooked meals but short on time? Let us be your family chefs.
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We'll help you come up with a custom meal plan, do the shopping, store the ingredients, and prepare all the yummy food for the entire week.
You provide a kitchen, we'll take care of everything else. It's really that simple.
Kids Cooking Classes
Learn the basics, build confidence, have loads of fun, and develop a love for cooking.
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Turn a regular playdate into a learning adventure at your kitchen! From properly using a knife, kneading the dough, to making their first sandwich, learning to cook is as useful of a life skill as it is a fun social activity.
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No one is ever too young to start cooking!
Kitchen Organization
Optimize your kitchen with a touch of garlic magic.
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Transform your kitchen into a beautifully functional and efficient space. Our pro chefs will help you de-clutter, organize your panty, reconfigure your cabinets, and teach you the principles of an effective kitchener. Say goodbye to a cluttered and chaotic kitchen. Schedule a consultation today.
Private Events
Indulge in top-notch dining at your private events with our personal chef service. Here's how it works: We start by talking with you about your event, learning your food preferences, dietary needs, and any special requests. This info helps us create a customized menu that suits your taste perfectly.
We're picky about our ingredients, choosing only the freshest and best. On the big day, our chef comes prepared with all the necessary tools and ingredients to cook in your kitchen. They pay special attention to making the food look beautiful on the plate.
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While you and your guests enjoy the event, our chef takes care of serving the meal and making sure everything runs smoothly. Afterward, we leave your kitchen clean and spotless. The result? A memorable dining experience with delicious food and excellent service. Whether it's a small gathering or a big celebration, our personal chef will make your private event extra special.
Gift Certificates
​Gift certificates are available upon request. Please use the contact form below to reach out to us for more details.
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Personal chef gift certificates start at $265 plus the cost of groceries. The cost will depend on your choice of service, the number of people being served, and the menu.
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Kids cooking class for up to 8 kids: $550, plus $35/additional child.
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Kitchen organization consultation for up to 2 hours: $165, plus $45/hour for additional time
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Please read our Terms & Conditions before purchasing a gift certificate.
About Nadya
My passion for culinary arts began during my early childhood. I was born and raised in the glorious city of Lviv in Western Ukraine. Bright, flavorful, authentic cultures of different nations converged in Lvov and home cooking was the pride and joy of every family, including my own. My Grandmother was an excellent cook and my first culinary teacher. I spent every summer at her house, learning and observing her ways. She put her whole heart and soul into each dish, claiming that "love is always the secret ingredient." I too cook with love now, carefully crafting each and every entree.
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Nature and travel have also greatly influenced my cooking. I spent a lot of time in my garden, learning to distinguish tastes and aromas of real fruits and vegetables. At the age of 18, my journey took me to sunny Greece, where I ended up spending more than seven years. Seeing endless stalls of spices, tasting fresh new seafood and vegetables, prepared in an authentically Mediterranean way, has opened up new horizons for me. Today, I live in beautiful Oregon, the cornucopia of the Pacific Northwest, which inspires me to only use fresh and wholesome products.
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Through my entire culinary journey, though, one ingredient has always stood out: garlic. Because of its unique blooming purple rosettes and its deep and fragrant flavor, garlic has become my absolute favorite, the top spice in my palette. This inspired me to choose the name Garlic Bloom for my company.
