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Catering with a Personal Chef in Wilmington, NC

A special occasion demands that the host of the party be free to enjoy themselves instead of dealing with food. It can be done! Book a private chef with Food Fire + Knives, the online culinary platform that connects you to accomplished chefs.

Our easy online booking process asks only the date and location of your event to show you our Wilmington, NC private chefs. Once you select your favorite, their a la carte menus are revealed, allowing you to choose what appeals. Within 48 hours, you’ll be tweaking your selections with your chosen chef to accommodate your preferences. Now, all you do is anticipate a fabulous party!

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How It Works

Did you know that you can throw a party without lifting a finger? It's true! Food Fire + Knives makes it possible with our innovative catering model. We bring party hosts a personal chef.

Reserve Your Chef

Use our streamlined booking system to schedule your chef, menu, & more!
Feel free to reach out to your chef to discuss dietary needs and specific instructions.

Your Chef Does the Work

Your chef sources the ingredients of your meal, ensuring they strictly adhere to your dietary needs.
Make any adjustments or requests via our easy-to-use host dashboard.

Sit Back & Relax

Your chef shows up with all the food and necessary cookware to create the perfect meal.
The only thing left to do is enjoy the all-inclusive cooking & cleanup service.

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6 Chefs. Menus Personalized By Our Private Chefs in Wilmington, NC

Chef Simmy

Private Chef · Serving Wilmington, NC

5.0· 17 Reviews

Chef James

Private Chef · Serving Wilmington, NC

5.0· 15 Reviews

Chef Sean

Private Chef · Serving Wilmington, NC

5.0· 39 Reviews

Chef Christopher

Private Chef · Serving Wilmington, NC

5.0· 5 Reviews

Chef Brittiney

Private Chef · Serving Wilmington, NC

5.0· 59 Reviews

Chef Shane

Private Chef · Serving Wilmington, NC

5.0· 2 Reviews

More than 103.2k users have already enjoyed the experience

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Food Fire + Knives is your premier network of private chefs and personal chefs for an in home dining experience.

5.0 Chef Overall

An overall score of our amazing private Chefs and the Food Fire + Knives Experience.

5.0 Cleanliness

A clean kitchen is a happy kitchen. Our Chefs clean as they go and will leave your kitchen cleaner than when they found it, creating a stress-free event from start to finish.

5.0 Food Quality

Our Chefs take pride in all things local, from local expertise to shopping for the best quality local ingredients available. Ingredients are hand-picked for your special event with any allergies or dietary restrictions in mind.

5.0 Communication

Once you hire a chef, your private chef will reach out within 48 hours of reserving your event but feel free to message them directly before you book. You’ll also be able to message them at any point leading up to your event.

5.0 Presentation

Chefs are culinary artists and they love showcasing their masterpieces plate by plate.

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Jessica Duffey

November 14 2026Rice, VA

Menu: Twisted Butcher

Chef Sean prepared an excellent meal and was wonderful to work with setting up the whole experience. The food was excellent and his attention to detail meticulous. This was an excellent experience.

Chef Overall: 5
Food Quality: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Presentation: 5
Communication: 5

Lanie Carter

November 12 2026Spartanburg, SC

Menu: The Celebration Table

What an incredible experience. We are very very impressed with Brittiney and Food, Fire, & Knives. She was on time, professional, friendly, and fun. We've never hired a private chef before, and we couldn't imagine it being any better. The food was absolutely amazing. I will be craving that short rib for a long time, but all 5 courses were perfect. We wouldn't change a thing. Thanks so much Brittiney!!!

Chef Overall: 5
Food Quality: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Presentation: 5
Communication: 5

Chef Brittiney Replied to Lanie Carter

It was an absolute pleasure. I am so happy you enjoyed your anniversary. I can't wait to tske care of you again!

Kathy Mason2

November 12 2026Glendale, AZ

Menu: Best of the Phoenix Border

Chef Greg was an important part of the celebration for my father's 95th birthday BQ and family reunion. He was warm and friendly and a non-stop hardworking griller for 56 people in a 2-hour period. We are all thankful for Chef Greg.

Chef Overall: 5
Food Quality: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Presentation: 5
Communication: 5

Chef Greg Replied to Kathy Mason2

Awww, Thank you!! That means sooo much!!!

Jeannette Williams

November 11 2026Oak Island, NC

Menu: Chef's Favorites

STANDING OVATION! 👏 Chef Brittiney knocked it out of the park! The food was absolutely delicious! She was personable, engaging, took the time to explain each dish and even shared some personal stories of why and how she prepared each course. We felt like we were in a five star restaurant, with the Chef taking the time to come to our table and personally introduce each course! We had a wonderful time! Thank you, Chef Brittiney for making our evening a FABULOUS and MEMORABLE occasion that we will not soon forget!

Chef Overall: 5
Food Quality: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Presentation: 5
Communication: 5

Chef Brittiney Replied to Jeannette Williams

You all were an absolute pleasure to serve. Until next time!

Nicole Wong

November 10 2026Joshua Tree, CA

Menu: 4 Course Chefs Table

Definitely recommend Chef Benjamin! He was easy to coordinate with and arrived promptly. It felt very comfortable having him in our home as we wrangled all the kids to go to bed before dinner. The food was DELICIOUS - everything lived up to expectation and it made for a very special evening while on vacation with friends. Having a foodie experience at our Joshua Tree rental home was everything we'd hoped for!

Chef Overall: 5
Food Quality: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Presentation: 5
Communication: 5

Joanna Kartsonis

November 10 2026Columbia, SC

Menu: Mediterranean, Please

Chef Emily was absolutely amazing! She prepared a birthday dinner for 20 guests, and every dish was outstanding, with truly exquisite flavors! What impressed me most was that her assistant canceled at the last minute, and Emily handled everything herself without missing a beat. She was incredibly organized, efficient, and professional, and left my kitchen absolutely spotless! Her talent and dedication are exceptional. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!

Chef Overall: 5
Food Quality: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Presentation: 5
Communication: 5

Chef Emily Replied to Joanna Kartsonis

Thank you! I really enjoyed being a part of your birthday celebration. All of your family and guests were delightful. I love the company you keep!

Jennifer Grafton

November 09 2026Litchfield Park, AZ

Menu: Lets give 'em something to Taco bout!

Chef Kevan was fantastic. Communication was top notch prior to the event. He showed up on time, made a fantastic taco bar with all of the fixings, plus a tasty salad and yummy churros. My whole group raved about the food and I would not hesitate to hire him again. And, he and his wife left my kitchen spotless!

Chef Overall: 5
Food Quality: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Presentation: 5
Communication: 5

Julia Dinnen

November 09 2026Chesapeake, VA

Menu: Mediterranean Mainstay (ORC-758719)

Sean did an amazing job! He helped customize the perfect menu to fit our theme and make the night special. He made Trinidad Doubles that I cannot stop thinking about! And his mahi ceviche! He was very professional and just overall lovely. He really made our night perfect. 10/10 recommend and will use again!

Chef Overall: 5
Food Quality: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Presentation: 5
Communication: 5

Chef Sean Replied to Julia Dinnen

Thank you so much!

Deborah Gallarda

November 09 2026Lewisville, TX

Menu: Steakhouse

Chef Michael helped me curate a delicious fall menu for a dinner party at my home. We started with a pomegranate lemonade mocktail infused with rosemary (as our guests do not consume alcohol) paired with bruschetta appetizer followed by butternut squash soup topped with pumpkin seeds and creme fraiche then entree of Filet mignon & scallops cooked to perfection. The bread pudding desert with butterscotch chips topped with vanilla bean icecream and sprig of mint was heavenly. Michael and Jenna were on time, professional and warm, effecient, and catered to our every need. I look foward to future endeavors with Chef Michael and will not hesitate to refer him to family and friends.

Chef Overall: 5
Food Quality: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Presentation: 5
Communication: 5

Talented Chefs Who Do It All

FFK takes the time to find creative, skilled chefs who’ve served in fine dining roles. We bring our valued customers the best in the business, liberated from the back end of restaurants to live their passion. With FFK’s online reservations platform, chefs are free to create, interact, and connect with food lovers like you.

Our chefs are proud to bring your special event the experience of high-level culinary art in your home. With FFK’s reliability and professionalism supporting them, our culinary pros bring you their boldest work, and you get a culinary experience you’ll never forget. With an FFK private chef catering your meal, your next party in Wilmington, NC could be that experience!

Catering to Party Hosts in Wilmington, NC

Instead of timing the coq au vin, wouldn’t you rather be having the time of your life as you sip a delightful glass of wine and enjoy gourmet food? For your next party, let FFK wear the apron. Discover the effortless joy of a personal chef who sets you free to have fun. Reserve your FFK chef today for the event of the party season!

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