Private Dinners & Events · Cary, Apex, Raleigh
A private chef for the occasion — dinners, celebrations & special events.
For the nights that deserve something special. Ellen plans the menu, cooks in your home, and takes care of the kitchen, so you can relax and enjoy the evening with your guests.
From an intimate dinner for two to a celebration with family and friends.
You host.
Ellen handles everything else.
A real chef cooking in your home — from planning and preparation to serving and clean-up, Ellen takes care of the details so you can enjoy your guests.
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Plan
Tell Ellen about the occasion, your guests and what you have in mind. She'll create a menu tailored to your event.
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Cook & serve
Ellen arrives, cooks in your kitchen and serves your meal, so you can stay with your guests.
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Enjoy
Relax, enjoy the food and spend the evening where you belong — with your guests.
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Spotless
Before she leaves, Ellen clears, washes and resets your kitchen. The night ends the way it began — nothing left for you to tidy.
Priced to the occasion.
Every occasion is different, so every quote is too. Tell Ellen what you're planning — the date, the guest count and the feeling you're after — and she'll design a menu and send back a clear quote. Her time and the cooking are the fee; ingredients and any special touches are added at cost, receipts included.
Tell Ellen about your occasionWhat a quote covers
- A custom menu designed for your occasion
- Shopping & ingredients, billed at cost
- Cooking and service in your home
- Complete kitchen clean-up
- A clear quote up front
Ingredients and any special supplies are charged separately at cost.
“Ellen is absolutely wonderful and very talented in the kitchen! She was very easy to communicate with, came up with great ideas for a wine/small course dinner for myself and my friends. Do yourself a favor and hire Ellen to cook for you!”
Morgan G. · Google review
Read on Google →Tell Ellen about your occasion.
The date, roughly how many guests, and the kind of evening you have in mind — that’s all Ellen needs to start. She replies, usually within one business day.
Good questions to ask
What's included — do you bring everything?
Ellen plans the menu, shops, cooks it all in your kitchen, serves through the evening, and cleans up completely before she goes. You provide the kitchen and the guests; she brings the cooking.
How does pricing work for an event?
There's no fixed price — it depends on the occasion, the guest count and the time involved. Ellen sends a clear quote once she knows what you're planning, with ingredients and any special supplies added at cost.
How far in advance should I book?
The sooner the better, especially for weekends and holidays — Ellen takes a limited number of events so each one gets her full attention. If your date is close, ask anyway and she'll be straight with you about what's possible.