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My personality is hospitality!

Chef Charity's Specialties

Reviews

A wonderful, joyous, and delicious meal event

Charity showed up with a big smile and went to work preparing a delicious meal, from appetizer to dessert. Her meal service was excellent and timed well. She cleaned up and departed, leaving everything in good order.
A delightful experience. Each and all of our guests complimented us on the evening.

- Montague "Cosmo" Boyd
Fantastic Experience

Chef Charity Kingsley and Jason were phenomenal! This was a special event since it was my husband’s 40th birthday. Charity has the sweetest personality, and anyone who hires her will not be disappointed. The food was delicious, and they left my kitchen sparkling clean.

- Carla LeFever
Birthday Dinner February 2024

We had a wonderful experience with Chef Kingsly and her assistant. The meal was wonderful and the experience of their sweet spirit was a wonderful treat. We would use her again when we come to the area.

- Dedra Herron-Slack
Chef Charity
About

Chef Charity

Hi There…
I am Chef Charity and I am a zesty, sweet and sharp individual who adores people and finds value in connecting with others. My personality is hospitality. I get instant gratification from the satisfaction of others. Whether it’s preparing a meal that takes you back to your childhood, or bringing a fresh set of silverware before the next course; I value the process of hospitality and culinary service.

My hospitality and culinary career began when I was 15 years old working for my mother’s event planning and catering company. She taught me the importance of time management, organization, budget, and customer satisfaction. Setting a table, assembling a bouquet, and preparing food in bulk was so natural to me. Attending culinary school was a no brainer move.

I was 17 years old when I attended Culinary School at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina. There I was trained by elite Chefs. I learned cooking technique, knife skills, kitchen law, and the science of baking. I remember being in the middle of class having flashbacks. Flashbacks as a child standing on a chair in the kitchen with my grandmothers cooking her recipes and thinking…”My grandma taught me this!” It was at that moment I knew I was on the right path.

I have worked in restaurant kitchens with self-made Chefs that worked their way up from dishwasher, to line cook, all the way up to executive chef and from them I learned food styling, speed, and consistency. The restaurant industry is not for the weak. I have been burned, cut, over heated, and out-cooked; but I wouldn’t trade my adversities for anything else in the world. It is truly what molded me into the Chef I am today.

At 22 years old back in 2018 , I started a Hospitality and Culinary Service business that is still running today. From a dinner for 2 to an event of 200 guest I have the ability to provide food that is impressive and service that is unique to each individual. I take pride in my delivery and devotion.

Again, I am Chef Charity and this is just a little into my passion for food and people. Food unifies, and sharing is caring. I thank you in advance for the allowance of serving you and your guest. Let us gather around, make a toast, say grace, and lets eat!!!!

Cuisines & Events: American, Anniversary, Bachelor Party, Bachelorette Party, Birthday, Breakfast/Brunch, Comfort, Farm to Table, Holiday, Italian, Local, Mexican, Seafood, Southern, Steak, Wedding

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