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Chef Avery

Columbus, OH

Serving a 35 mile Radius

Chef Avery was Incredible!

Super friendly and the food was amazing!

- Benjamin Ostro

Is it possible to give more than 5 stars?

- Joshua Lawson

Perfect night with the girls!

- Liz Schwieterman

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A pastry chef, doubling as your next parties' private chef.

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Chef Avery was Incredible!

Super friendly and the food was amazing!

- Benjamin Ostro

Is it possible to give more than 5 stars?

Avery was amazing from front to back. She was communicative and knowledgeable, catering our menu for our wedding to our needs and dietary restrictions. On the day of, she arrived on time and the first bites were exactly when we wanted them. Now, the food was ridiculously good, and I’ve got people still texting me about the Sea Bass. Afterwards, she and her assistant cleaned everything up, and the entire process couldn’t have been easier. I’m so glad that we went with her, and will do so again for any other private chef needs we may have.

- Joshua Lawson

Perfect night with the girls!

My best friends and I do an annual Christmas dinner and this year Avery was our personal chef. We typically go out to dinner so I wasn’t sure what to expect. She was amazing! The food was perfect and it definitely exceeded my expectations! We did the French Frolic and everything we ate was so delicious! Not only is Avery an awesome chef but she is also very personable and fun! My girlfriends adored her and we even talked about making the same plans for next year! 10/10-100% recommend!

- Liz Schwieterman

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About

Chef Avery

Hi there! My name is Avery I am a French trained pastry chef with a well rounded love for all things food. Throughout my career I’ve had incredible opportunities to work with all aspects of the dining experience from full animal butchery, to working with a master chocolatier. With all these experiences I am able to fine tune cooking to be a representation of the knowledge I’ve received.

Food is a building block for everything we do day to day. Every bite should bring your taste buds, body and mind joy and fulfillment. I strive to work with fresh, seasonal and local ingredients to create a curated dining experience.

As a pastry chef, of course I believe each meal should end with a little sweet treat, so don’t forget to add a dessert or two to your menu.

I look forward to creating a spectacular meal for you and your loved ones.

Cuisines & Events: American, Anniversary, Asian Fusion, Birthday, Breakfast/Brunch, French, Greek, Health, Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood

How to Hire a Private Chef for Your Event

Pick a place, date, and time.
Select your chef and menu. (Each chef offers different menus which are fully a la carte. Simply choose the dishes you want for your occasion.)
Add details like the number of guests and any special instructions.
Pay for your reservation. Make any changes or even cancel up to a week before your event for a refund.

After you’ve made a reservation, the private chef you’ve hired will reach out within 48 hours to confirm the details and coordinate their arrival.
If you’ve added any special dietary restrictions or event instructions, they’ll work with you to implement those.

Your chef will arrive with everything they need, including ingredients, cooking equipment, and cleaning supplies. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the day with your guests.
The cleanup is included too! Hire a private chef with us and know that we’ll likely leave your kitchen cleaner than when you gave it to us.

Our Top FAQs

1. Can I customize the menu?

Absolutely! All our menus are fully a la carte. Once you’ve decided on a chef, you’ll see a list of all the dishes they offer and you can choose the ones you’d like for your event.

2. How is your service priced?

You pay a fixed price per guest based on your menu, plus a small, all-inclusive booking fee to our platform. You’ll be able to see exactly what you’re paying when you make a booking. No hidden costs, ever.

3. How many guests can I invite?

As many as you like! Although for events with over 30 people, we ask that you reach out to us to make an event inquiry.

4. My group has multiple dietary restrictions

That’s absolutely fine! When finalizing your menu, please mention these under ‘Special Instructions.’ For instance, you can specify that you’d like to accommodate one vegan guest and one gluten-free guest for your at-home catering and your private chef will prepare suitable dish variants for those guests.

5. Can I make changes to the menu or guest list?

Yes! You can make any changes to your booking. You can even cancel it up to a week before your event, and you’ll receive a refund.

6. Is my event insured?

Yes, it is. Our service includes full insurance for your private chef in case of any mishaps.

7. How are the Chefs chosen?

Each chef is fully vetted. We require at minimum one year of sous chef experience. Your chef has gone through an FCRA compliant background check and multiple interviews before joining our platform.

8. What is FFKs cancellation and refund policy?

We take pre-payment to secure your chef and simplify our service. No fumbling with payments after your event or dealing with multiple payments in different stages of the process. Much like our service, our return policy is simple and meant to protect you, our hosts and our amazing Chefs.

One week or more before your event we guarantee your refund.
During the week of your event we offer a 50% refund.
We will not be able to refund within 48 hours of your event. At this point your chef has not been available for other parties and has already planned for your event. *Please note all refunds are less processing and booking fees

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