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Chef christopher

Charlotte, NC

Serving a 75 mile Radius

Chef Gianino is a true professional

- Brittany Moore

FANTASTIC CHEF!

- Samantha Gummeson

Great Experience for Bachelorette

- Kate Failla

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Creating Lifelong Memories Through Inspired Flavors & Incredible Ingredients

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Chef Gianino is a true professional

He took care of me and my guests for my very intimate rooftop wedding reception dinner and understood the importance of moving with purpose. Him and his Sous Chef Chris provided top tier service and hospitality without being seemingly overbearing for the occasion. Of course, the food was to die for, that goes without saying. Thank you both for making my reception dinner the success it was! We’re all the talk amongst our friends!

- Brittany Moore

FANTASTIC CHEF!

Chef Chris was amazing and so accommodating! We had a party of 15 staying together for a weekend in Nashville and knew that would be impossible to get a reservation for. We opted for a private chef. This was my first experience with a private but absolutely loved it and would highly recommend! Food was OUTSTANDING! Chris was super chill and fit in well with our group. I highly recommend booking him for your next stay in Nashville! Our meal included shrimp and grits, Chicken and Waffles, pork nachos, and a watermelon appetizer!

- Samantha Gummeson

Great Experience for Bachelorette

Chef Chris was great! We had him come cook us dinner on the last night of a 3 night trip, and it was an excellent experience. It allowed us to relax and wind down, while enjoying a delicious meal. He was prompt and had all of the dishes out exactly when we expected. We also enjoyed talking to him and having an experience we normally wouldn’t have. I would highly recommend this for anyone going to the area!

- Kate Failla

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About

Chef christopher

Coming from a family with a strong culinary tradition, Chris has literally been in the kitchen since before he could walk. Working in restaurants from the age of 15, what began as a way to support himself through school became a career as he left graduate school to pursue his culinary passions. Starting with an overnight job at a small bakery in Tryon, NC the twists and turns of a life in the culinary industry has led Chris to openings in Brooklyn, Grand Rapids, Atlanta and Nashville while cooking for some of the top entertainers, athletes and just all around great people along the way.

At the end of the day, all food should tell a story- something that speaks of a time and place with more than just ingredients on the plate. Whether it’s a story about incredible local ingredients lovingly cared for, heirloom vegetables thought lost for generations or the foods and flavors from our childhood; it’s about creating an experience that means more than just sitting down for a meal.

Cuisines & Events: American, Anniversary, Bachelorette Party, Barbecue, Birthday, Breakfast/Brunch, California, Comfort, Farm to Table, Italian, Local, Southern, Steak, Vegetarian

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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