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Girls Night In with Chef Katie

Chef Katie cooked for 15 of my sorority sisters on July 20 at Wild Dunes Resort. This was our first experience with a home chef, and we were unsure of what to expect. We could not have been more pleased. From booking to cleanup, Katie exceeded my expectations. She was very responsive and accommodating during the planning process. She arrived on time and executed the meal and cleanup with ease. She suggested a grazing table which worked perfectly for our group. The food was AMAZING! She planned a beautiful menu which provided plenty of choices for everyone. I would highly recommend Chef Katie and will definitely work with her again!

- Tina Copenhaver
An AMAZING experience!

This private chef experience was the highlight of the bachelorette weekend. Chef Katie was insanely talented and gave us a meal that will be remembered forever. The food was incredible. Chef Katie is so kind, personable and was a delight to spend a few hours with. I would recommend Food, Fire and Knives, specifically Chef Katie, to absolutely anyone. Can’t wait to figure out a reason to come back and do it all again 🙂

- Megan Kramer
Private dinner party for 12

Katie was a supreme professional. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. Service was impeccable. We will definitely use Katie when next we are on the island

- Bonni Bleustein
Chef Katie
About

Chef Katie

Katie, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Scottsdale started her career at Elements restaurant in Paradise Valley AZ 18 years ago. She worked her way up through the ranks to becoming pastry chef and then Chef De Cuisine before moving to Aspen Colorado to take over the Executive Chef position at Bbs Kitchen. From Bbs she moved to the Low Country to help open Tavern & Table on Shem Creek. Katie has had the opportunity of battling on Iron Chef American , cooking at the James Beard House, and cooking at the Aspen Food and Wine Festival. Her global take on American standards is what sets her apart!

Cuisines & Events: American, Anniversary, Asian Fusion, Bachelor Party, Bachelorette Party, Barbecue, Birthday, Breakfast/Brunch, California, Chinese, Comfort, Farm to Table, Health, Holiday, Italian, Local, Mediterranean, Seafood, Southern, Steak, Thai, 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