Family event photos

I'm looking for a photographer to capture my upcoming family event. It’s a cooking event and I’m hoping to get 1-2 hours of coverage. I require the service for personal use and not for an existing or new business. I’m looking for someone who has lots of experience with this kind of project and is capable of producing beautiful images. I need someone who is reliable and able to work with a tight timeline, and I'm open to suggestions and ideas as far as what kind of shots to get.