Creative Cuisine by Chef Chels
Creative Cuisine by Chef Chels

Creative Cuisine by Chef Chels

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Cooking for others is definitely my love language. A way to nourish ourselves but also a way to connect with others and celebrate life. I'm here for you for your everyday needs as well as special occasions, and am happy to work with dietary restrictions :) Specialties: Middle Eastern cuisine Vegetarian and vegan delights Modern and Southern American cuisine French cuisine Services offered: -Dinner parties at the location of your choice where I come cook for you and your guests! -Prepared meal services - see details below -Private cooking classes $100 per person Dinner Party Info + Pricing Tiers Host a fabulous dinner party where I come to you and cook for up to 15 people. Mezze Table Experience - a more casual offering with a communal table of mezze / small plate dishes Starts at $50 per person $75 per person 2 courses - appetizer and entree $150 per person 3 courses - 2 savory + dessert or 3 savory courses $225 per person Snacks to start for the group + 3 seated courses including dessert Message me for sample menus and custom menu requests! -- February 2025 Prepared Meal Offerings Soups, Salads, + Other Lighter Goodies Super Soups Silky carrot cumin coconut $20 per quart Creamy roasted mushroom chowder with potatoes + leeks $20 per quart Roasted Hatch chile verde with braised pork + hominy $30 per quart Craveable Salads $25 per quart Shaved collard greens and julienne carrot with lots of herbs, pickled raisins, spicy cashew dressing, cashew brittle Shaved Brussels sprouts + NC apple salad with mustard maple dressing, shaved onion, candied nuts, aged cheddar Salt roasted beet salad with local citrus, marinated feta, hazelnut dukkah, and mint Roasted chicken salad, fennel and arugula, orange tahini dressing, mint cilantro, pickled chiles $30 per quart Hummus tehina by the pint and quart $16/$30 "IYKYK" Individual hummus bowl - served with your choice of mountain bread or crudités -veggie topping: charred sweet potatoes + spicy skug $18 -meat topping: hawaij spiced braised beef $20 Delectable Entrees Small (2 servings) 8 x 8 reusable glass dish Medium (4 servings) 7 x 11 reusable glass dish Large (6 servings) 9 x 13 reusable glass dish Vegetarian Entrees: Freshly made paneer with curried local field peas + greens $45/$60/$85 Chickpea, chestnut, and winter vegetable tagine with dried apricots + warm spices. Served with herbed couscous $40/$55/$70 Kale and ricotta dumplings with brown butter, butternut, and sage $50/$65/$80 Winter mushroom paprikash over handmade egg noodles $50/$65/$80 Seafood Based Entrees: *sourcing as much local seafood as possible* Lemony baked salmon with double fennel + GA citrus salad $70/$85/$100 Moroccan style fish cakes braised in a zesty tomato pepper sauce. Served with herbed couscous $65/$80/$95 Spicy shrimp with scallions, cashews, and pineapple. Served with steamed sesame rice $70/$85/$100 Fish in Thai style green curry with winter squash + greens. Served with steamed rice $65/$80/$95 Poultry Based Entrees: Buttermilk brined roast chicken with wilted greens + caramelized acorn squash, rutabaga relish $60/$75/$90 Mojo braised chicken legs with crunchy jicama cucumber salad $55/$70/$85 Sweet potato shepherd’s pie with ground turkey and mushrooms $60/$75/$90 Red Meat Based Entrees: Ropa vieja and pan roasted sweet plantains $65/$80/$95 Lamb and mushroom moussaka with greek yogurt topping $65/$80/$95 Braised brisket with lentils, horseradish cream + gremolata $75/$90/$105 *Other meal prep details* Delivery + pickup are both available Menus change monthly In an effort to be as environmentally friendly as possible I utilize as much reusable glassware as I can. Please be prepared to return the jars and plate ware at the next drop-off or be subject to charge. Thanks for your cooperation! Don't hesitate to message me with questions and requests! --
Overview

Hired 10 times

Serves North Charleston, SC

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1 employee

2 years in business

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Sun8:00 am - 11:00 pmMon8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Glenn G.
Feb 21, 2024
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I would definitely recommend Chelsey and would hire her in the future! It was absolutely wonderful being able to enjoy the fine dining experience in the comfort of our home. This is my first time having a private chef and I didn’t realize how convenient it is to have someone come to the house and cook for us. It was the ultimate luxury experience and it was perfectly acceptable for me to wear sweat pants. I didn’t have to worry about dressing up and going out and was able to have my two year old eating in the high chair next to us the whole time. Chelsey was very nice and professional. Her cooking was amazing and the food was served in a timely manner. I didn’t have to lift a finger throughout the whole experience. When she was finished, she took all her dirty dishes with her and left our kitchen as clean as it was when she arrived. This was one of the most creative and thoughtful gifts I’ve ever received. I would love to enjoy another experience like this again. Nicole

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Southern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Creative Cuisine by Chef Chels's reply
Thanks for the kind words Nicole! It was a pleasure to cook for you and your family.
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Jane V.
Jul 30, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Chels was wonderful. She was friendly, on time, prepared exactly what we asked for and the meal was delicious.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Southern • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Paulynn M.
May 12, 2024
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Chelsea made an amazing Mother’s Day spread with considerations on local and seasonal ingredients. She even accommodated special dietary needs. Everything we ate and everyone enjoyed it all!

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Southern • American - casual • Vegetarian or vegan • Gluten free or celiac • Dairy intolerant • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Amy W.
Jun 5, 2023
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We had a great time! She was funny, flexible, and a great chef. We wanted a brunch that was not your typical run of the mill, and she delivered. We all said that she had creative flavor combinations that were delicious and things we had never tried.

Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Lunch • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Rachel B.
Sep 4, 2023
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I can’t begin to write a review that fully captures the experience of having Chelsey come cook for our family! We will be raving about this experience for the next few months until we can hire her again for our next family trip to Isle of Palms. Her cooking was delicious beyond words. The meal was one flavor explosion after the next. I am still dreaming about the bbq and the sauces! She created a family style meal for us which was so perfect for our group. Her professionalism is A+++, and her food is so mouthwatering. We can’t wait to hire Chelsey again!!

Details: Regular meal • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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