Private Chef

I bring the soul of a New Orleans dining room straight into your home, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a private chef experience that feels both intimate and unforgettable. Instead of fighting traffic or waiting on reservations, you and your guests stay exactly where you are while I handle every detail-from the first sizzle in the pan to the last crumb cleared from the table.

Before I ever light a burner, I sit down with you for personalized menu planning. I listen to your favorite dishes, your must-avoid ingredients, and the story behind your occasion. Whether you crave garlic butter shrimp over creamy grits, slow-braised short ribs with rich pan jus, or a lighter spread built around fresh Gulf-style seafood and seasonal vegetables, I shape the menu around you and your guests' tastes, including vegetarian, pescatarian, or allergy-conscious options.

On the day of your dinner, I arrive with everything I need: fresh ingredients, my own knives, and a game plan honed over more than 30 years in professional kitchens. You won't have to worry about timing courses, refilling plates, or washing up pans-I handle cooking, plating, and kitchen cleanup, so you can actually enjoy your own event.

If you like to roll up your sleeves, I can turn part of the evening into a hands-on cooking class. I show you and your guests how to build deep Creole flavor, walk you through techniques step by step, and share the kind of stories and tips you only pick up in a New Orleans kitchen. By the time dessert hits the table, you'll have shared a restaurant-quality meal at home and picked up new skills to keep the celebration going long after I head out the door.