Thee Traveling Apron
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Hello, My name is Aspen Sims.
I've worked in a multitude of kitchens, in a variety of states and countries. I ran my own baking business and worked at Grazie in Scottsdale. I then moved to Binkley's in downtown Phoenix, which was my home for 3 1/2 yrs, and during that time I was also exposed to many culinary opportunities - Bink's Midtown, Akibane in Japan, Alinea in Chicago, Nobuo at Teeter House in Phoenix, and many more.
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6 customer reviews
Patricia Lintz
Very attentive and considerate. I have special dietary needs and she was extremely diligent in confirming the details. She’s organized and efficient. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shana Wilson
Catering
Aspen did a wonderful job with our catering needs to feed the teachers on conference night. We had a few mishaps but she did everything she could to make it right. I do recommend her for future catering needs. Everyone loved her strawberry shortcake cupcakes and her desserts. More...
Reply from Thee Traveling Apron
Thank you so much for your honest review! I'm glad everyone enjoyed it and I can't wait to serve you all again in the future :)
Andrea Rodrigues
Amazing! Not only was my food delicious, she catered to my nutritional needs that aligned with my fitness goals. I was always pleasantly full without feeling sluggish and gross. I am definitely going to be a repeat customer! More...
Reply from Thee Traveling Apron
You've motivated me to hop back in the Gym Andrea! Gainz for life as long as I'm able to wield my knife💪🏾🔪
Percy Hopkins
I’ve worked with Aspen several times and each time has gone fantastically. I’ve hired her for catering as well as connected her with other cooks looking for more staff and have never had a complaint. Aspens food is some of the best I have ever had, she works with you to sort out a menu to fit your tastes and is very conscious of any allergies or food sensitives you may have. I have several food allergies and she is very careful not to cross contaminate while cooking. My family consists of professional chefs and pastry chefs and she is easily the best chef any of us have worked with. She is very respectful, responsible and is an incredibly sweet person. I highly recommend her no matter if you’re hiring for catering or if you’re a restaurant looking for new staff. More...
Reply from Thee Traveling Apron
Truly always a pleasure to team up with you Percy. I can't even begin to express how much your review means to me, and the heartfelt words you have written. To many more projects together in the future 🥂 it's always a blast working with the Hopz family
Andre Musa
Jade is amazing! Very professional, great sense of humor and delicious food!
Reply from Thee Traveling Apron
Thank you so much, it was so nice to have so many laughs with you Andre!
Jade
Aspen was so freaking awesome! She not only made us a custom menu, but worked with our budget, and let us have a tasting before hand! On time, very sweet, and well spoken. She brought everything we would need and the kids (as well as the adults) loved the desserts of course. My son ate ALL his roasted vegetables, I was in shock. Can't wait to have another event so we can hire you again Aspen, thank you thank you thank you!!! More...
How do you go about creating the perfect menu for your clients?
I love to get to know my clients, ask about any health concerns or allergies, and get more info regarding the event. After that, I'll draft up a menu that I think would be perfect for that specific event and accommodate foods for the season and the pallets of the hosts and guests.
What do you love most about your job?
I love creating, it's my type of art and brings me absolute euphoria. It's my escape into a new world of endless possibilities and food science. I love that my food feeds my happiness and those who consume it. Being able to bring fulfillment and joy with this talent I am blessed with is quite literally one of the best things I could have ever received, and it aligns perfectly with my life goals and values.
What inspired you to start your own business?
My grandfather on my mom's side was an entrepreneur and my dad's grandmother owned her restaurant. So I guess you could say it was almost innate in me. I've been in the kitchen since I was 4, and then I opened my first baking business "J.T.T." at 8 yrs old.
Why should our clients choose you?
Quality comes first, being a chef isn't my job/career, it's my passion. I'm not here to upcharge and sell you on this crazy tax called "experience", I'm here to bring amazing foods and experiences to those who want them, regardless of their budget, I think everyone deserves tasty, fresh, homemade, heartwarming, belly-filling food, and I'm more than happy to provide it.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
If you would like to learn how to cook and/or bake, so you don't always have to hire a certain someone like myself. I will be launching online classes on YouTube and Patreon in the near future. From the basics to the Chef's Table, you'll be able to learn it all. I even have a blog where I share kitchen secrets, recipes, and the perfect foods for specified events, so keep a lookout!
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I wear a mask- however, I've always run an extremely sanitized cooking environment. Pet-free, child-free, sanitized equipment, gloves, I have my food handler's card, so I'm knowledgeable of all food safety precautions, have worked in a multitude of kitchens, so I know what to do and what not to do.
Catering
Prices will vary depending on the menu and size of the event.
I understand how hard it can be to get service for a reasonable price, so I'm here to offer my services and help out.
Feel free to ask me any questions and send me your budget, and I'll do my best to oblige!
Baking
Prices will vary depending on the dessert and size of the event.
I have limited my designs, but I can assure you they are far from generic and taste heavenly.
Feel free to ask me any questions, send reference photos, and send me your budget, and I'll do my best to oblige!
Meal Prep
My meal prep services are different from Hello Fresh. They are precooked meals, that are made from scratch, that you can grab, go, and warm up when needed.
I do offer meals for different diets or ways of living, I am open to editing my preset meals, so just let me know, and I will see what I can do. Editing of the menu is not guaranteed, but it is available for certain items/needs; substitutes, allergies, preferences, etc.
