Indulge in a Personal Chef Experience in Asheville

Asheville, NC

Meet the Chef

Culinary Career

Chef Emma has lived and worked in the Asheville area for over 15 years. The bulk of her experience is within the Private Country Club sector where she was the Executive Chef at Balsam Mountain Preserve, and notably completed her culinary internship at Old Edwards Inn and Spa - a Forbes Relais & Châteaux property focused on sustainable Luxury. She is a graduate of the AB Tech Culinary Arts program, where she competed on a National level through the American Culinary Federation. Emma has been working as a private chef for the past year & 1/2, and is ready to open up her books to the Asheville area! She specializes in multi-coursed wine dinners, with a passion for French, Southern, and Asian Fusion cuisines.

Background

With a Bachelors Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, coupled with a Culinary Arts Degree and 12+ years in the culinary industry - Emma exudes confidence in her multi-cuisine approach to in-home cooking, and aims to provide an open and inclusive environment to all guests. She is flexible, easy-going, and a true lover of all things food!

WORK WITH Chef Emma

In-Home Cooking

Explore a variety of in-home services including fine-dining multi-coursed meals, casual family style fare, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and more!

Take and Bake

Concerned about privacy or timing? Get your meal prepared ahead of time, and all you have to do is heat and serve whenever is convenient for you! Pre-made meals delivered right to your door.

Cooking Classes

Learn how to prepare a dish of your choice from start to finish, in the comfort of your own home! For groups up to 10 guests. Date night, anyone?!

Sous Vide Duck Breast / Butternut Puree / Confit Leek / Orange Glace / Petit Herbs / Orange Zest

Filet of Beef / Creamed Carrot / Red Wine Demi / Lightly Cooked Veggies

Strawberry Mousse / Cacao Nibs / Toasted Coconut Crumb / Frozen Strawberry

Roasted Beet Tartare / Capers / Dijon / Lemon / Sorghum Vinaigrette / Petit Basil