Creative Cuisine by Chef Chels
Creative Cuisine by Chef Chels

Creative Cuisine by Chef Chels

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Introduction
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! -- April 2025 Prepared Meal Offerings Soups, Salads, + Other Lighter Goodies Roman style straciatella en brodo with soft egg + Parmigiano Reggiano $20 Vichysoisse $20 Shrimp chowder with bacon potatoes and corn $25 Salads, all $25 per quart Classic iceberg wedge, oven roasted tomato, cucumber, bacon lardon, petite croutons, Point Reyes blue cheese dressing Cold + crunchy celery salad with fennel, fish sauce, lime, and toasted Carolina Gold rice powder Brown rice noodles, crispy spiced beef, chile crisp, carrot, and herbs Gem lettuce, bulgur wheat, dill yogurt, radish, cucumber, oven roasted tomato, olives, feta, marinated chickpeas Hummus tehina by the pint and quart $16/$30 "IYKYK" Individual hummus bowl - served with your choice of mountain bread or crudités -Veggie topping: shawarma spiced mushrooms, black garlic harif $18 -Meaty topping: Jerusalem style spiced beef, toasted pine nuts $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 Seafood: Mustard roasted fish with crème fraiche, capers, and roasted sweet potato wedges $65/$80/$95 Moroccan spiced shrimp with garlic yogurt, herbed couscous, local veg $70/$85/$100 Crispy pesto fish with roasted veg and jammy tomatoes $70/$85/$90 Dukkah crusted fish with lemon herb roasted potatoes and tahini sauce $70/$85/$10 Spicy chile shrimp with pineapple and roasted cashews over sesame rice $70/$85/$100 Poultry: Shawarma spiced roast chicken + delicious schmaltzy roasted root vegetables $65/$80/$95 Salsa verde braised chicken enchiladas with beans, peppers, and melty cheeses $65/$80/$95 Coconut braised chicken with chickpeas and lime $60/$75/$90 Turkey and zucchini meatballs with quinoa pilaf + creamy sumac sauce $60/$75/$90 Vegetarian: Gnocchetti Sardi in tomato butter sauce, basil, Parm $55/$70/$85 Cauliflower puttanesca with olives + capers over polenta $45/$60/$75 Savory spinach pancakes with roasted kabocha squash, nutty oat granola, lime butter + spicy maple syrup $50/$65/$80 Two potato vindaloo with steamed basmati rice and yogurt $45/$60/$75 Stuffed portobello mushrooms with taleggio + farro pilaf $50/$65/$80 -- *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 13 times

Serves North Charleston, SC

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1 employee

2 years in business

Business hours

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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Michaela B.
2 weeks ago
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I cannot recommend Chef Chels enough! We hired her to prepare a 5-course vegetarian meal for our bride-to-be’s bachelorette party, and it was absolutely incredible. The food was not only beautifully presented, but it was also packed with bold, delicious flavors that left everyone—vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike—raving about each course. Even our non-veggie friends, who are usually skeptical about plant-based meals, were blown away by how flavorful and satisfying everything was. Each dish was unique and thoughtfully crafted, and you could tell it was made with care and attention to detail. Chef Chels’s ability to make a vegetarian meal that appealed to everyone’s taste buds was truly impressive. On top of the fantastic food, the price was very reasonable for the quality and experience. I’ll definitely be hiring Chef Chels again for future events! If you’re looking for an unforgettable meal that will impress everyone, don’t hesitate to book her. Truly a 5-star experience!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Creative Cuisine by Chef Chels's reply
Thank you for your kind words Michaela! It was truly a pleasure to cook for y’all and celebrate Cate!
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Glenn G.
Feb 21, 2024
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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.

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Jane V.
Jul 30, 2024
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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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Chelsey Conrad