Hire a Private Chef in Highlands, North Carolina for Your Next Special Occasion
Serving private chef clients in Highlands, North Carolina, and surrounding areas.
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Hello, I'm Chef David Cunningham
Executive Chef of Cinders & Salt Chefs. With over 35+ years years of culinary experience, we specialize in creating in-home dining experiences for clients across Highlands, North Carolina, and surrounding areas.
Fantastic experience. 100% recommendation. Nailed it for 12 women for a 40th bday. Many of the women thought best meal ever. Book the chef! ~Richard W.
What Clients Are Saying
"Chef David at Cinders & Salt is the BEST. We have booked his services as PRIVATE CHEF for 2 years for our family vacation on 30A. His preparation of the dishes are AMAZING to say the least. The TASTE… there are no words to express the flavor… I can just say no one at the table is talking!! Each dish whether meat, veggies, dessert, salad, etc… all perfection. He prepares, serves, cleans, and preps the leftovers. Worth every cent spent, and in the comfort of our beautiful home rentals on 30A."
"We had an amazing experience with Chef David from Cinders & Salt Chefs. He responded very quickly to our inquiry, was friendly and engaging, brought everything that he needed with him to prep / make / serve (including beautiful napkins for the table setting) and cooked an absolutely outstanding meal for my family of seven. There was more than enough food for everyone, including leftovers! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique, convenient, and delicious experience! Simply sit back, relax, and enjoy."
"Let me provide a review of Chef David and Team - EXCELLENT!! We had gluten free diners, we had vegetarian diners and protein freaks. Chef David provided two outstanding meals meeting everyones dietary requests and all we had to do was sit down and enjoy our evening. I believe the word amazing is over used however, our dinners were exactly that "AMAZING". We even had leftovers which were perfect for lunch the next day. Oddly, this week I had a family member ask if she could request the recipe for the gluten free cheese cake he prepared for one of our desserts, it was delicious. I would welcome Chef David into my home again anytime!"
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What You Can Expect
Enjoy a personalized dining experience at home while your chef handles menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking, service, and kitchen cleanup.
Personalized Menu Planning
Discuss your occasion, tastes, dietary requests, and food allergies during a complimentary consultation. Your chef creates a menu tailored to your preferences.
Fresh In-Home Cooking and Service
Your meal is prepared fresh in your home or vacation rental and served to you and your guests with professional care.
Grocery Shopping Handled
Your chef sources the ingredients and arrives with everything needed to prepare your meal.
Kitchen Cleanup Included
After your meal, your chef cleans the kitchen so you can relax and enjoy time with your guests.
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Our Private Event Experiences
Family Style
A relaxed Southern dinner for your group
Choose one starter, two proteins, two sides, and one dessert. Your chef shops, cooks, serves the meal in your home, and handles cleanup.
Starting at $90 per person
$600 minimum, plus the cost of groceries.
Multi-Course Service
A personalized three- or four-course plated dinner
Celebrate an anniversary, birthday, or special gathering with a customized plated menu featuring Southern technique and Gulf Coast ingredients. Includes personalized printed menus, shopping, in-home cooking, service, and cleanup.
Starting at $100 per person
$600 minimum, plus the cost of groceries.
The Coastal Cocktail Hour
Small bites for mingling and celebrating
Enjoy Gulf-inspired appetizers before dinner or as a standalone experience. Select one stationary item and either two or five appetizers. Includes shopping, in-home preparation, service, and cleanup.
Starting at $65 per person for one stationary item and two appetizers; $90 per person for one stationary item and five appetizers
$600 minimum. All prices are plus the cost of groceries.
The Coastal Brunch
Southern favorites for a leisurely gathering
Choose a chef-curated brunch menu or customize your own with Gulf-inspired flavors and Southern favorites. Includes shopping, in-home cooking, service, and cleanup.
Starting at $80 per person
$600 minimum, plus the cost of groceries.
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Booking Is Easy
Start With a Quick Inquiry
Just a few details open the door to a world-class culinary experience.Get Your Custom Menu Proposal
A custom-crafted menu designed exclusively for you and your guests.Dine, Celebrate, Remember
Relax and celebrate — your private chef handles everything from prep to cleanup.
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