Chef Graham Overal

Chef Graham Overal

Asheville
Scott Bosley
Scott Bosley
May. 20, 2023
Asheville Family Dinner

We had a family getaway in Asheville with 12 of us coming together. Graham cooked an amazing meal for us. All the food was locally sourced and fresh. We had scallops and asparagus entrees to start. The asparagus was thick and succulent, the scallops plump and prepared perfectly. We had the beef and salmon entrees. The beef was a filet medallion that melted in my mouth, perfectly prepared and so tasty. The salmon looked incredible and my brothers confirmed that as they went silent for the first time all weekend while they ate. For desert we had the apple tart. A perfect finish for the meal. The portion sizes for all 3 courses were just right. Everyone was satisfied and happy. We enjoyed having Graham be a part of this special evening for my family. He is easy to talk to, funny, and professional in appearance and performance. I recommend Graham for any event.

Margaret Crockett
Margaret Crockett
May. 17, 2023
Amazing dinner for 16!

Graham produced and served an amazing dinner for 16 for a birthday celebration! He was very responsive during the planning, showed up on time and brought all the makings for the dinner. He even provided some dishware when we unexpectedly came up short. Graham worked effectively and diligently on his own while allowing our group to relax and do our own thing. He was friendly, fun and entertaining throughout the evening. Graham accommodated our vegan guests with his own mushroom version of beef wellington which they loved. He cleaned up the kitchen afterwards and left it in better shape than before he arrived. All of the food was terrific and we would hire Graham again in a heartbeat!

Victoria Recchio
Victoria Recchio
Dec. 14, 2022
Chef Graham was great!

We had a fantastic night with Chef Graham. From the day I booked this reservation, to the day of the meal – he was very helpful with providing information I needed and answering any questions I had. The night of our reservation, Chef Graham was on time and brought everything he needed for the night. The meal was AMAZING. I mean, truly amazing. One person in our party had a food allergy and Chef Graham was able to accommodate it and ensure there were no issues, while also providing a great meal to the person with the allergy. I will recommend this company, and Chef Graham specifically, to any one I know that travels to the Asheville, NC area.

Stacy Dennis
Stacy Dennis
Nov. 2, 2022
Fabulous!

I had a small intimate wedding with Chef Graham’s unforgettable, delicious culinary arts!
We were a rowdy group in our Scottish finery with sea shanty songs! Chef Graham introduced each course ( this was a huge hit – “oh my god the handsome chef who introduced everything was icing on the cake)

We fought over the remaining sherbet. I ate the left over soup after fighting everyone for it.

Joe took a huge peace of Wellington up to bed, his wife got jealous with the love he showed this Wellington!

I wanted a celebration of love, laughter with food to nourish our bodies and souls ♥️♥️

An absolute delight working with Chef.
Highly recommend Food Fire Knives to cater your next.

If you want more than a standard rubber chicken dinner for your special occasion then THIS is what you want !

Comments from my guests;
“The best meal I’ve ever had”
“Unforgettable”
“Jake is picky, he ate everything. Even the crab, lobster and duck which he had previously refused to try”
“Damn good “

We are loud and chatty, but when god was served all that was hard was “ hmm, yumm,hmmm, silverware clattering and sound of falling in love with god again “

Graham changed a few of my friends/family who were ‘eat to livez’ into LIVE to EAT !!
Yes, my goal of sharing my love of delicious food, admiring the art of food and fellowship was achieved!!

Thank you from the bottom of my 💜 heart!

PS I gladly will accept the Scotch broth recipe! I can still taste the comforting flavors days later!

Ann Hewatt
Ann Hewatt
Oct. 17, 2022
Cheers to 40 Years!

Chef Graham made a lovely experience happen with our girlfriends celebration. He was so engaging and delightful. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. We liked that he described the dishes. FFK was a delight from the start with booking our event, planning the menu and follow up. Kim was extremely helpful. I highly recommend both Chef T. and FFK.

Wendye Mire
Wendye Mire
Oct. 10, 2022
BFF Girls Trip

Wow! The most delicious risotto & ribeye. Chef Graham communicated well in planning the menu; accommodating our group to avoid/substitute for allergic ingredients. He was patient to answer cooking questions as we watched him prepare the meal. Very professional & kitchen was left clean & tidy. Highly recommend!

ALAN SNIPES
ALAN SNIPES
Oct. 2, 2022
Family birthday gathering

From the first call after booking to the end of kitchen clean up, this was an amazing experience. It was my wife’s birthday and she wanted Beef Wellington and Sticky Toffee Pudding. Chef Graham did not only deliver and amazing offering, he knocked it out of the park! He was such a pleasure to talk with, but he explained every answer to the questions my family asked. This was a great experience that we will do again!

Max MacKenzie
Max MacKenzie
Sep. 19, 2022
A delicious delight

Everything about the experience was worth it. From the moment we hired Graham to the night of our little party, he was quick to engage and communicate about all the details. We had the best night with him as our chef. He was extremely engaging in personality and had a great sense of humor. We were drawn into the kitchen to watch him in action and share stories and laughs. Our party consisted of 11, and we had some last minute dietary restrictions we found out the day of, and Graham was very accommodating. He was so prepared and professional, and everyone raved about the food. We were busy enjoying the food on the veranda and came inside to find the kitchen absolutely spotless! It was such a treat and we absolutely recommend without hesitation.

Caroline Easterlin
Caroline Easterlin
Sep. 17, 2022
Amazing Food and Experience!

I would give 100 stars if I could! Chef Graham was personable, professional, and the food was out of this world good!! And let’s be honest, there’s NOTHING better than having a delicious meal with NO cleanup! We can’t wait to book with him again the next time we are in town! Thank you Chef Graham!!

margel dimaggio
margel dimaggio
Sep. 13, 2022
amazing dinner!

Chef Graham was incredible! We were celebrating a bachelorette, and Graham was so engaging and friendly. He was also so easy to work with, making special accommodations as requested. Dinner was beautiful and absolutely delicious!!!

Sara Victa
Sara Victa
Sep. 11, 2022
A great experience!

We had the best time! Chef Graham was so professional. The food was delicious and he made sure we had so much fun. Highly recommend!

jennifer west
jennifer west
Aug. 21, 2022
Dinner Party For 10

AMAZING!!!! Hosted a dinner party for 10 after daughter had wedding in the mountains. We didn’t want to worry about going out to dinner after a beautiful day. Graham was beyond amazing. Everyone loved the menu and how Graham described each course. From the crab cakes. meatballs, tomato bisque, salad, melt in your mouth steak, and fettuccine —- we could not stop raving. Thank you Graham for finishing our fantastic day with a memorable experience!!

Rose Collins
Rose Collins
Aug. 20, 2022
Lovely dinner

Chef Graham prepared an outstanding dinner for 8 from the lovely apps to the wonderful dessert. Very professional and would recommend him to anyone looking to have a wonderful chef’s dinner experience.

jasmine dustin
jasmine dustin
Jul. 29, 2022
Graham was absolutely AMAZING

Hands down one of the best meals we’ve ever had..and that says a lot as we are huge foodies and travel a ton. He was the perfect addition to our celebration last night. Can’t wait to hire him again

Amanda Dexter
Amanda Dexter
Jul. 25, 2022
Wonderful Celebration!

We had the pleasure of having Chef Graham prepare a dinner for our family at our vacation home while we were in Asheville celebrating my in-laws 50th anniversary. It was the absolute highlight of our trip! The food was amazing and Chef Graham was so personable and fun! I was a little nervous selecting a menu and chef without first speaking with him but Chef Graham called within a couple hours of making the reservation to confirm and went over food allergies. I also reached out to him about a week prior to our reservation to ask if we could add an additional course. He responded quickly and happily accommodate the request. If we are ever in Asheville again, we will absolutely have another meal prepared by Chef Graham!

Kalena Bennett
Kalena Bennett
Jul. 24, 2022
Perfect Bach Experience!

Graham was just wonderful. I could tell he was going to be fun from communicating with him beforehand. He cooked an AMAZING meal and didn’t mind explaining what he was doing and having conversations. Would 10/10 recommend!

Morgan Bickel
Morgan Bickel
Jun. 26, 2022
AMAZING

We had the best time with Chef Graham!! His food was delicious and he was so fun to have in our home.

10/10 recommend.

Tim Cummings
Tim Cummings
Jun. 11, 2022
Everyone was raving

Chef Graham not only presented a fantastic meal, but he entertained the crew. Everyone raved about the food. From beginning to end, playing was impeccable. Chef Graham worked with me from the start to ensure a great meal. I highly recommend Chef Graham!

Harry
Harry
May. 31, 2022
Mini-Wedding Feast

We had planned a small 15 person wedding and needed to figure out the dining situation. Our photographers had worked with Chef Graham in the past and said that he was amazing so we decided to pull the trigger. That may have been the best decision we had made because the meal was out of this world! Graham brought in everything that he needed to make dinner magical. From the crab risotto to the meatballs to the steak and fettuccini, everything was outstanding. We have never had a meal that was that good in our lives and will be looking for excuses to hire Chef Graham again! We cannot recommend Graham enough and if you are looking for a private chef in Asheville, you need to go with him!

Katie Skipper
Katie Skipper
May. 29, 2022
50th Anniversary celebration

Our family came together to celebrate our parents 50th anniversary in Lake Lure. Graham put together a lovely menu to make the night memorable for all of us. We have multiple different food sensitivities in our group and he accommodated them all so no one felt left out or skimped. We are so grateful for the lovely experience and lifelong memories. Thank you, Graham!

Lisa Roddey
Lisa Roddey
May. 27, 2022
Fabulous Dinner with Chef Graham

Chef Graham was a delight to work with on the creation of our menu and the delivery of a dinner that exceeded our expectations. He is not only a wonderful Chef but also a very warm, funny and caring person who makes every dish sing and everyone smile. Chef Graham was professional and personal at the same time, making our dinner and celebration all the more special. We will hire him again when in Asheville!

Keelin Hollenbeck
Keelin Hollenbeck
May. 10, 2022
Great Experience!

Chef Graham came to our vrbo rental to cook dinner and apps for my sister’s bach party. We had been traveling all day and had issues getting into the house so to have to not cook or think about ordering food that night was key. He brought everything he needed to cook and serve the meals and made us beautiful delicious appetizers. Then made dinner for 10 with two meal options and 1 vegan entree. The food was amazing and he was great with the group by taking photos and making us laugh. He even showed us some iPhone photography tricks we used all weekend!
Thanks Chef Graham!

Sarah Campbell
Sarah Campbell
Apr. 10, 2022
Asheville bachelorette

Wonderful experience! Chef Graham was professional and very accommodating. Everything was delicious, much of it even locally sourced—and he left the kitchen immaculate after leaving. We would absolutely do this again!

Danielle Rotbert
Danielle Rotbert
Apr. 10, 2022
Chef Graham Needs to be at your Bachelorette

Chef Graham was SO amazing – I don’t think this review will do justice to how much we loved him. The meal was one of the best I’ve had in my life. He was so communicative leading up to the event, making sure everything was right and he came an hour early to prepare. He is so organized, and such a cheerful, warm person to hang out with as he’s making your food 🙂 He made our bachelorette weekend SO special and you are really missing out if you don’t hire him for yours. 10 million star review. Thank you Chef Graham!!!!!!

Shannon Silverstein
Shannon Silverstein
Mar. 26, 2022
Girls weekend fabulous evening!

We hired Grant to prepare a meal for our girls get together on a Friday evening. Grant was absolutely professional from the onset. He called immediately upon registration to confirm the appointment and ask questions about our palate and dietary needs. He was on time and very friendly upon meeting and he brought all the necessary cooking equipment and ingredients (and even some cutlery). He prepared a five course meal for us which was both visually stunning and delicious. Each course was gluten free, nutritious and tasted incredible. Grant was an absolute joy to talk with and his passion for his craft was eminent in conversation and evident in his meals. If you are gluten free then this is your chef. Thank you, Grant!
⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ashley Bruce
Ashley Bruce
Mar. 21, 2022
Chef Graham

Our meal was unbelievable. Graham was an absolute pleasure to have in the kitchen. Our bachelorette party was nothing short of blown away by the five-course meal. The presentation of each course was beautiful and it tasted even better. After cooking a gorgeous meal, he cleaned the kitchen so well it looked like no one had ever been there. 10/10 for the entire experience. We would absolutely hire Graham again if we are back in Asheville.

Jayden Hall
Jayden Hall
Mar. 12, 2022
The best darn meal with the nicest chef

I couldn’t have imagined a better experience. This was the best meal I’ve ever had and my family agrees. The chef was wonderful and so friendly! He made the experience that much better. I will be recommending this chef to everyone I know and even to people I don’t know.

Trina Rhyne
Trina Rhyne
Mar. 1, 2022
Bachelorette Dinner

Chef Graham prepared an incredible dinner for us at our rental house. He was not the least bit flustered by 9 drunk ladies. Everyone was so happy with the experience. Definitely recommend!

bri rifkin
bri rifkin
Feb. 21, 2022
Private elopement dinner

Graham was such a personable chef who cooked us such a delicious meal. I highly recommend him and his services to anyone. He truly made such a special day even better than we could have imagined.

Bianca Smith
Bianca Smith
Feb. 9, 2022
An exceptional brunch

Graham provided an amazing gift to us, helping us to celebrate the birthday of a special person in my life. We had a true crepe feast, completely gluten-free, which I’m sure is no easy feat! Graham was very kind and very friendly, we enjoyed his company and we LOVED his food. Everything we ate was gorgeous and we were stuffed by the time he made his way. Thanks Graham!

Courtney Taylor
Courtney Taylor
Jan. 5, 2022
Excellent Food and Service

Absolutely recommend Chef Graham! He was very communicative in advance of our reservation and arrived right on time. He is so friendly and personable, and welcomed all of our questions about cooking. The food was phenomenal and we really wish we would have booked him for more than one night. We are still talking about the amazing salad course he made! Will definitely book him again when we return to the Asheville area.

Katrina Garcia
Katrina Garcia
Dec. 13, 2021
Fantastic experience!

Chef Graham created a one of a kind experience. We were a group of 12 ladies staying at an AirBNB. The chef contacted me before the dinner to confirm the menu and discuss substitutions for the pescatarians in our group. He arrived on-time and was well prepared. The presentation was great and the food was delicious. Next time I am in Asheville, I will booked this experience again.

Mollie McCune
Mollie McCune
Dec. 11, 2021
Spectacular!

Chef Graham was a delight! He contacted me a couple of weeks before our dinner and by the time we were done I already knew we would have a great time with him!

We selected his fried chicken entree. I would not expect that would be a hugely popular entree to have a chef prepare for you, but we were celebrating a birthday and the birthday girl LOVES fried chicken. Nonetheless, we started with a grilled watermelon salad. Wow! The combination of flavors was mind blowing! Asparagus, a home-made pickle slice, a little lettuce, fennel, and grilled watermelon served over a swath of a a goat cheese, cream, and dolce de leche. Holy moly.

Next we had a lovely butternut squash soup served with Chef Grahams’s handmade black truffle oil. Mmm.

The chicken was the best fried chicken I have ever eaten. Hands down. He marinated the small pieces of chicken breast in buttermilk and other lovely things, and it was fried to perfection. Moist and juicy, perfectly cooked. It was served over a bed of fresh celery, cucumber and onion slaw with homemade dressing.

We finished our meal off with a delicious slice of pecan pie. 😀😀

We had a lovely lovely evening. I’d use him again in a heartbeat!

Brennen Zinckgraf
Brennen Zinckgraf
Dec. 8, 2021
Excellent birthday dinner

My girlfriend and I had the opportunity to get to eat Chef Graham’s Italian menu while we were staying at an AirBnB in Black Mountain, and it was just as delicious as we hoped it would be. Graham was excellent company, and was a good sport about all of the cooking questions that we were throwing at him. We are definitely interested in getting the chance to hire him again sometime, and would high recommend the experience!

Rachel Mullikin
Rachel Mullikin
Nov. 14, 2021
Best Decision Of Our Elopement

My husband and I eloped early in the evening; and hired Chef Graham to come to our AirBNB for dinner after so we’d have a bit more of a quiet and intimate evening vs going to a steakhouse somewhere. He called to discuss everything ahead of time; what to expect and review any potential allergies or dislikes. He showed up ahead of our arrival to start prepping and had salads ready for us within moments of arriving back to our AirBNB from the ceremony. The food was unreal, from start to finish. The flavors were fantastic, presentation was beautiful, and he was so fun to talk to and interact with throughout the meal. He had my husband and I both in stitches laughing at multiple points during the meal. We were so happy with the entire interaction from start to finish. He is very passionate about what he does, from discussing the imported cheese he brought to how to peel a portobello mushroom cap. And he told us to go get comfy on the couch and relax afterward while he cleaned up everything and left the kitchen spotless. We already agreed we will definitely be hiring him next time we’re in the area for our anniversary.

Jessica Leske
Jessica Leske
Nov. 3, 2021
De-darn-licious!

Chef Graham provided us an amazingly exceptional meal! Every course was well thought, impeccably plated, and delicious. Graham was kind, funny, and patient with our family, and we will definitely be enjoying another meal again with him!

Thanks so much Chef!!

Adilen Cruz
Adilen Cruz
Nov. 3, 2021
BEST. DINNER. EVER.

We booked a private dinner with Chef Graham for my bachelorette weekend in Lake Lure and truly was the best treat! Chef Graham was funny and easy to talk to. He made the most wonderful salad and dinner!! The next time we are in town we will definitely reach out to schedule another meal. Thank you Chef Graham for making my night so special!

Gina Mannix
Gina Mannix
Oct. 18, 2021
Chef Graham was absolutely fantastic!

We used Chef Graham’s services for a bachelorette party and it was absolutely fantastic! From the time of booking Chef Graham was very communicative and open to adjusting the menu to our needs. He was extremely accommodating to those that had allergies and went out of his way to make sure they too had a delicious meal! The food was absolutely delicious and everyone raved about how fantastic it tasted. The presentation of the courses was absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a delicious and beautiful meal! Would definitely book again!

Gina

Rebecca Gold
Rebecca Gold
Oct. 10, 2021
The Perfect Evening

Chef Graham was fabulous-he arrived right on time, made us a delicious meal, and has the personality perfectly suited to this job. My party of 5 felt so comfortable with him, we loved everything on the menu, and only wish we had a chance to work with him again before leaving Asheville. We will definitely be back soon and look forward to booking him again. Many thanks for making our evening the highlight of our trip!

Amy Holloway
Amy Holloway
Oct. 5, 2021
Unforgettable 50th

Chef Graham cooked an unforgettable meal for my husband’s 50th birthday celebration. From the appetizers to desert, each course he prepared got major ooohs and ahhhs from everyone at the party. Not only was the food truly outstanding, but he added fun to the event with his humor and charm. Booking such a momentous event through a website like this was a little scary for me, but within a day of booking, Chef called to discuss the menu. He communicated very well leading up to the party. I highly recommend!

Jonathan Wheeler
Jonathan Wheeler
Oct. 2, 2021
We made such a good choice for our Wedding night!

My (now) wife and I booked Chef Graham for our Wedding night, just the 2 of us. After getting married in the mountains outside Asheville, Chef was there to greet us in the driveway of the cabin when we got back. It was a marvelous evening. We would LOVE to do this again, for no special occasion at all other than to have an amazing dinner and conversation with Chef. Do not hesitate, book this.

Carissa Concepcion
Carissa Concepcion
Sep. 28, 2021
Fantastic Bachelorette Dinner

Chef Graham provided for us an excellent evening for our friend’s bachelorette at our Airbnb. He arrived promptly, and made us a wonderful dinner! He was so easy to get along with, was super friendly, but also remained very professional. Communication was flawless throughout the entire process, and I would absolutely recommend him!

Karen Steinfeld
Karen Steinfeld
Sep. 16, 2021
French Cuisine at its finest

This was the third meal that Graham prepared for our family of 15 while we were on vacation in Asheville. Our meal started with a choice of an incredible Lobster Bisque ( my favorite) or a beautifully presented arugula salad complemented by homemade pickled veggies. We had selected two entree choices: Poached Salmon or Grilled Duck Breast with a cherry gastrique. Both were delicious but the duck was just spectacular. We finished our meal with a silky creme brûlée which was the perfect ending for our meal.

I can’t say enough about how wonderful it was to work with Graham. He is very friendly, very accommodating and a true professional who clearly takes pride in his work. We will definitely be hiring Graham the next time we are in Asheville!

Karen Steinfeld
Karen Steinfeld
Sep. 16, 2021
Real Southern Comfort!

Graham prepared is locally inspired ‘Merica menu for our family of 15 while we were on vacation in Asheville. This was the second meal he prepared for us during our week. The meal started with a beautifully presented pimento cheese appetizer. The cheese was surrounded by homemade pickled veggies and crispy cheese straws. This was followed by fried green tomatoes- a real southern treat. We had two main courses: Shrimp and Grits and Fried Chicken with blue cheese sauce and a celery salad. Both entrees were beautifully presented. The chicken, which came from a local farm, was incredibly moist and flavorful. Of course you can’t go wrong with the Shrimp and Grits which was just wonderful.

All in all, a great meal, beautifully prepared and presented. Graham is a fantastic chef and I highly recommend him when you need a chef in Asheville.

Karen Steinfeld
Karen Steinfeld
Sep. 16, 2021
Fantastic Evening of British Classics

We hired Graham to prepare several meals for our family of 15 during our vacation in Asheville. Our first meal was selected from his Great British Menu Volume 1. Our meal started with London Particular which was an incredibly fresh and bright pea soup and Grilled Goat cheese salad which was incredible! Our entree was a beautifully prepared and presented Beef Wellington. The meat was tender and beautifully encrusted in flakey pastry. It was a huge hit with everyone. For desert, we had Sticky Toffee Pudding which was fantastic. It made a perfect ending to the meal. The meal was absolutely delicious and everything was beautifully presented.

Graham is just fantastic! Not only is he great to work with but he is a great conversationalist and made the entire meal a memorable and fun experience. He was very accommodating during our planning, making adjustments to our meal to accommodate dietary needs and preferences.

I highly recommend Graham when you need a chef in Asheville!

Mary Scott
Mary Scott
Aug. 29, 2021
Bachelorette party dinner

Chef Graham was fabulous!
He made the experience fun and the food was not only delicious but prepared so beautifully! I’d highly recommend him!!

Kathleen Zimmerman
Kathleen Zimmerman
Aug. 16, 2021
Fantastic

Our dinner far exceeded my expectations. The food was beautiful and perfectly presented and served. The chef was so very knowledgeable and fun. I will definitely recommend this service and especially Graham.

Lauren Denhof
Lauren Denhof
Aug. 10, 2021
Best part of the Bach!

From start to finish Chef Graham made our private dinner the absolute highlight of our bachelorette weekend. I cannot sing his praises enough! He was entertaining, funny, talented and incredibly kind. We had a bit of a rough start to the weekend with the bride ending up in the ER the night before and Chef Graham cooking for us on the last night of our trip made everything worth it. The bride is a foodie so was in heaven! The thoughtful touches he put on each dish elevated them to a whole other level above and beyond even my highest expectations. The food alone was worth 5 stars, but Chef Graham made it more about the meal – he kept us involved, explained the whole process and made it an experience. Thanks for making our weekend one for the books!

Brian Cohen
Brian Cohen
Jul. 10, 2021
Family Vacation Dinner – Amazing

We hired Chef Graham for a special 70th bday dinner for our father while we were vacationing in Asheville. It was perfect! Chef Graham made contact a few weeks before to discuss details. He showed up with everything and was fun, personable, engaging and a helluva chef! The food was outstanding and presented in a very professional manner. We loved having chef Graham as part of our celebration.

Michael Greco
Michael Greco
Jun. 7, 2021

I booked Graham for a bachelor party for 12 of us. Graham gave me a call after I booked so we could talk through the menu and make sure that we were happy with the dishes. Graham let me know that he couldn’t find some ingredients prior to our reservation, but he provided some alternative options that were of higher quality and we did not need to pay more. The food was absolutely delicious. Two of us don’t even like tomatoes, but we could not stop eating them because they were so good. Steak was cooked perfectly, and he even left the kitchen spotless when he was done for the night. It was a seamless process and Graham provided great communication along with a fantastic meal.

Megan McNinch
Megan McNinch
May. 17, 2021
Perfect Addition to Our Wedding!

Chef Graham was the perfect addition to our family wedding. He worked with me to make sure I had the menu I wanted, accommodated food allergies, quickly responded to my texts about adding meals and gas shortages, and went with the flow when the band upset the neighbors and the cops knocked on the kitchen window (WHOOPS!). To top it off the food was EXCELLENT -the ingredients, the preparation, and the presentation! I highly recommend working with Chef Graham!

Catherine de Villada
Catherine de Villada
May. 17, 2021
Perfect evening thanks to Chefs Graham & Mike

Our party of 10 had the perfect evening thanks to Chefs Graham & Mike! We opted for the Latin Tasting Menu, and the food was absolutely delicious! Talent & reliability ensured an evening that we will remember all our lives! The Birthday Girl was amazed, and sooo happy! I would not hesitate to hire Chef Graham again!

Thank you, Chef Graham!

Lyndsay Gilson
Lyndsay Gilson
May. 8, 2021
5 stars

Chef Graham was such a joy to have for my mom’s 55th birthday celebrations! The food was amazing and his company was so much more than what was anticipated. His food was amazing. He was super timely and everything was exceptionally professional with also feeling very intimate and casual as a home private dining experience. Would forever recommend.

Justin M
Justin M
May. 2, 2021
Dinner for 9

Chef Graham was extremely personable and his food was cooked to perfection. 9 steaks all cooked to the proper temp with a flavourful Crab and Saffron risotto and Tiramisu for dessert. Whole party loved it.

Jennifer Edwards
Jennifer Edwards
Apr. 25, 2021
Amazing!!

Chef Graham was the perfect addition to our bachelorette weekend! He cooked an amazing meal and was incredibly fun and accommodating to anything we needed for the night! We could not have asked for better service or for a more comfortable and accommodating atmosphere. He was honestly above and beyond what we could have hoped for in a home chef experience! Just amazing!!!

Rachel Adams-Heard
Rachel Adams-Heard
Mar. 14, 2021
Such a fun treat!

Graham was the perfect chef for our private bachelorette party dinner. He was right on time, communicative, fun and a great cook. The presentation was wonderful, and the food was delicious. He and Rachel did a very thorough job of cleaning afterward, which was such a great bonus. We wanted a Covid-friendly dining option to celebrate our bride, and Graham made it such a special evening.

Devon Goodroe
Devon Goodroe
Feb. 25, 2021

Chef Graham made our night in of the bachelorette party so special. From booking to clean up, the whole experience was so easy. Food Fire + Knives and Chef Graham would be first on my list to book when we go back to Asheville.

Meghan Springmeyer
Meghan Springmeyer
Feb. 15, 2021
Wow!!

Chef Graham was the highlight of our trip to Black Mountain! He was so much fun and the food was absolutely perfect. Every course was delicious. We can’t wait to come back and see him.

Shanna Hough
Shanna Hough
Jan. 16, 2021
Cooked to Perfection!

I thought Food Fire and Knives service and ease of planning was to good to be true! The reservation process was so easy and menu selection is amazing. Chef Graham was very personable and was like talking to an old friend. Every dish was cooked to perfection. His Italian wedding soup was so delicious that had to find a recipe. Thank you Chef Graham and FFK for making our anniversary one for the books!

Kelly Fleming
Kelly Fleming
Dec. 31, 2020
One of the best

Chef Graham is one of the best chefs we have ever encountered! His scotch broth soup (his grandmothers recipe) was amazing! We love his fun personality and his creative cuisine equally. We passed through Asheville on the way to and from florida just to enjoy his cooking! He will
Make you a memorable meal and night. And definitely book dessert—they’re sinfully delicious!

Emily Snell
Emily Snell
Dec. 30, 2020
An Intimate Wedding Reception

We booked Graham to cook for our wedding reception with a total of 16 guests. From first booking through the wedding evening, we had the most lovely experience. Before booking, Graham called me to talk through all questions and concerns that I had. We walked through the menu options and how the night would look. He had a wonderful professionalism about him but mixed with good fun. The night of the event, he brought a second hand, Thomas, who was just a wonderful. They cooked and prepped everything while we were able to sit back and enjoy the evening. The dinner was one of the best I’ve ever had with everything timed perfectly. They were courteous of guests giving speeches and toasting and chatting. They were truly a great team.

We could not have been happier with booking through Food Fire + Knives and we could not thank Graham and Thomas enough for such a lovely evening. They really did make our wedding reception the most special experience and better than I could have asked for.

Elizabeth Butler
Elizabeth Butler
Dec. 13, 2020
Great Experience!

We had such a fun time with Chef Graham! He cooked a wonderful meal and accommodated the different needs of the group (gluten and dairy allergies). The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend!

Jasmine Kallicharan
Jasmine Kallicharan
Dec. 13, 2020
He made the Surprise!

Chef Graham Overall provided the most emasculate service for us yesterday. The food, the service, the slight touches to aid in helping to surprise a couple for there 12th wedding anniversary made the surprise elevate to another level. He was so in tune with what we needed, verified each and every item and gave us so much insight into something we had never experienced.

We enjoyed our trip to Asheville but Chef Overall made our trip more than we could have ever expected.

P.S. the food is to die for and that Cannoli Cheesecake will make you never want another cheesecake from anyone else, sorry mom!

Jill Haney
Jill Haney
Nov. 4, 2020

We hired Chef Graham for two nights during our stay in Black Mountain and he far exceeded our expectations. He was very responsive and easy to work with. The food was delicious and the care and pride with which he takes in his menu and presentation was spectacular. Hiring Chef Graham made for such a more pleasant and relaxing get away. I highly recommend Food Fire + Knives and Chef Graham for those visiting the Asheville area.

Shannon Gibb
Shannon Gibb
Oct. 26, 2020

We had a wonderful meal with Chef Graham and Thomas on Sept 25,2020 in Brevard. The food was excellent. The sticky toffee pudding was everyones favorite ! But the Wellington Boot was cooked to perfection ! They left my kitchen cleaner than they found it ! I do not think they could of been anymore fun and professional ! Cannot wait to do again and try a different menu !! Thank you all so much !

nicole pozzuto
nicole pozzuto
Oct. 7, 2020
Dinner

Such an amazing experience from booking all the way through the dinner! Would highly recommend. Chef Graham was so easy to talk to and work with. He created such an amazing meal for our special dinner and has a wonderful personality!!

David Kinsella
David Kinsella
Sep. 26, 2020
Fairview vacation dinner

Graham’s food was great, as was the interaction with him and the professionalism. We highly recommend him.

Jane Sandor
Jane Sandor
Aug. 24, 2020
Amazing Meal!

This is the best meal we’ve had this year!
Each course is unique and something to remember. We started with a perfect french onion soup. If the meal stopped there we would have already been satisfied, but the courses kept coming and getting better! Our rabbit pastry box was a delicious treat followed by perfectly prepared lamb.
Graham had everything prepared beautifully with a quick description on each course. He was a delight to chat with and left the place cleaner than when he arrived.
Many thanks!! Would book again!!

Kelly Fleming
Kelly Fleming
Jul. 24, 2020
British perfection

Phenomenal menu! Chef Graham was so personable and friendly. His avocado toast was gorgeous and the best we have ever had! His beef Wellington was succulent and melted in your mouth. Pure perfect! The strawberry shortcake was light and delicious. An incredible meal!