Custom Culinary Concepts

I hired Tim 3 months prior to a 7-​Deadly Sins party that I was throwing. He seemed so together and the sample menu he sent me was amazing! I hired him almost immediately by way of a $ 250 deposit and a signed contract. We spoke multiple times prior to the party as we made a few adjustments to the menu due to additional guests. He sent me a text message the NIGHT before my party to cancel on me. He claimed that his wife was having «emergency surgery» and that he was sending his «partner» to take his place. He assured me that he had been in my city doing all of the prep work and was just now boarding a plane to go home to be with his wife. When his «partner» arrived, she informed me that no, Tim’s wife was not having emergency surgery and that he had never even been in my city. Hence, he did not do the prep work he claimed to do. His «partner», obviously left in a jam by Tim skimped SO heavily on my original menu, it was appalling. My «homemade spinach fettuccine» was dried chive pasta from Trader Joe’s. My «smoked gouda» and prosciutto toppings on my sliders were tiny slices of cheddar cheese, no prosciutto. My «double chocolate torte with crème fraiche» was literally a box of Trader Joe’s brownies that she baked while here. All to the tune of $ 1056.00. He has not replied to my email detailing my concerns, so I have officially filed a complaint with Thumbtack. Stay away from this guy unless you appreciate flakiness.