Private Chef - Unforgettable New Orleans Reception Feast

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What You’ll Do

Indulge in a culinary journey through New Orleans with a private chef experience.

Have you been looking to impress your guests with an unforgettable private chef experience in New Orleans? Imagine a world-class chef transforming your venue into a gastronomic oasis. From the moment your guests arrive, they'll be captivated by the tantalizing aromas and exquisite presentation of Chef Jerry. Savor meticulously crafted appetizers, featuring fresh seafood, zesty salads and classic Cajun favorites. The main course will transport you to the heart of the Big Easy with delicious portions of gumbo, jambalaya or succulent grilled specialties. And to conclude your culinary journey, delight in a selection of decadent desserts, crafted with the finest ingredients.

Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.

Your Menu

Cold Items

(Select three options)

Trio of Cajun-Spiced Snacks
popcorn, roasted almonds, homemade potato chips, boiled peanuts or marinated olives
Vegan Muffuletta or Two Bite Muffuletta
Blackened Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups
Oysters on the Half Shell
2 pieces per person
Old Bay Poached Shrimp
with cocktail dipping sauce
Cajun Deviled Eggs
Hearts of Palm Lettuce Cups
Crab Ravigote on Baguette

Hot Items

(Select two options)

Creole-style Chicken Fingers or Wings
with ranch and barbecue dipping sauces
Seafood Po'boys
with lettuce, tomato and remoulade sauce
Spicy Cajun Meatballs
Crawfish Hand Pies
Creole Pasta
with seasonal vegetables or andouille sausage
Fried Catfish and Hush Puppies

(Select two options)

Crab Cakes
with creole sauce
Seafood Po'boys
with lettuce, tomato and remoulade sauce
Barbecue Ribs
with cornbread muffins and honey butter
Jambalaya
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Desserts

(Select two options)

Praline Pecan Bars
Creole Cream Cheese Cheesecake Bites
Bread Pudding
with vanilla sauce
Double Chocolate Brownies
with caramel whiskey sauce

To enhance your culinary experience, Chef Jerry recommends pairing your meal with one of the following beverages:

Recommended Beverage Pairings
Prosecco
French 75
Creole Hard Lemonade
Mint Julep
Old Fashioned
Sazerac
Abita or Local Micro Brewed Beers

Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments cannot be made during the event.

Details

Minimum Guests 6
Maximum Guests 35
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 1 hour
Chef Arrival Time 2 hours prior to the selected serving time
Labels American, Christmas, New Year, Thanksgiving

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Meet your chef

Chef Jerry

Food safety certified

32 reviews

Chef Jerry’s culinary career began in the United States Marine Corps where he served as an executive chef and received awards for his culinary achievements. After his time in the military, he opened a catering business and family restaurant serving Cajun and Creole fare. Chef Jerry has participated in the Essence Fest as a food vendor for many years, and won the title of Essence Music Fest “Best Chef” in 2014.

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COVID-19 protocols this chef will implement are:

Social Distancing Friendly

The Cozymeal Protection^®

Verified Chefs

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Cancellation Policy

Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

Chef Jerry will travel to guests within New Orleans for this experience.

What You’ll Do

Indulge in a culinary journey through New Orleans with a private chef experience.

Your Menu

Cold Items

(Select three options)

Hot Items

(Select two options)

Desserts

(Select two options)

Praline Pecan Bars
Creole Cream Cheese Cheesecake Bites
Bread Pudding
with vanilla sauce
Double Chocolate Brownies
with caramel whiskey sauce

Details

Minimum Guests 6
Maximum Guests 35
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 1 hour
Chef Arrival Time 2 hours prior to the selected serving time
Labels American, Christmas, New Year, Thanksgiving

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

COVID-19 protocols this chef will implement are:

Social Distancing Friendly

Reviews

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Jerry

David

16 Sep 2024

Jerry was amazing! The food was great. He made our dinner experience one of a kind. I would definitely recommend Jerry!

Shae

08 Aug 2024

Chef Jerry was AMAZING!!!!!!!!! He was so patient and knowledgeable about all things cooking. It honestly didn’t even feel like a class any more. The food was a 12/10 and we had leftovers ! Please do yourself a favor and book this class !

Robert

14 Feb 2023

Chef Jerry’s class was amazing and he was such a gracious and warm host. I would highly recommend this class to anyone looking to have an authentic experience in New Orleans. Thanks so much Chef Jerry!

Jean

07 Feb 2023

Great experience, delicious food!

Hisyam

09 Jan 2023

Chef Jerry was an excellent host. We did our session with another lovely couple who were also a delight to be around. The session was at Chef Jerry's house and personal kitchen, and we were greeted with already prepped ingredients. We were initially hesitant about the session being only 1.5 hours long, but Chef Jerry was very efficient in the kitchen and multitasked everything so that even dinner was included in that 1.5 hour length. While we would have wanted the session to be even more hands on (having each person with their own kitchen station and cook their meal vs more of a demo with participants helping with prep), we highly appreciated Chef Jerry's in depth knowledge of the meals made, including a secret sauce that was able to be utilized for 3 separate dishes without it tasting the same in the end. We were also surprised to have additional menu items instead of just what's advertised, as Chef Jerry was indeed very generous with his time and resources. He also sent us the recipe afterwards which we also appreciated. Overall, the session was definitely a highlight of our trip down to NOLA!

Kalla

28 Dec 2022

The food was fantastic and made to meet our spice tolerance! Chef Jerry was a wonderful host.

Betty

26 Nov 2022

Jerry was very knowledgeable about the dishes we prepared. Everything was delicious and we enjoyed our evening.

Howard

25 Nov 2022

Chef Jerry was amazing! The food was terrific and we all left feeling like we wanted to try making these dishes on our own. He was prepared when we arrived, and one thing we were all impressed with was just how quickly he worked through each of the dishes. I would definitely recommend Chef Jerry to anyone!

Ferco

30 Oct 2022

What a great time we had at the premises and in the kitchen of Chef Jerry! He is such a pleasant man and a very good chef; we enjoyed our time with him, his teachings and especially what came out of the kitchen :-)

Leesha

22 Oct 2022

Chef Jerry was very professional and informative.

Elizabeth

21 Oct 2022

We had a blast! We’re locals and learned a few tips for cooking some of the usual things we eat and some good recipes for new dishes. Chef Jerry was awesome! Very hospitable and knowledgeable. We will definitely do this again sometime.

Scott

14 Oct 2022

Great instructor We very much enjoyed cooking right along side of him. Flavors were pure Louisiana as promised. Spectacular sunset views from his veranda included. Don't miss a chance to cook with this chef.

Becky Lay

13 Oct 2022

Tasty food and delightful chef! Would have preferred more hands on and real beignets instead of fried store bought puff pastry covered in powdered sugar, but still learned quite a bit in a relaxed, welcoming night.

Gina

08 Oct 2022

We had Chef Jerry prepare bbq shrimp crawfish bisque pastalaya and bread pudding at our home for a birthday dinner!! Everything was out of this world!! Chef Jerry was such a joy to have as an instructor and it was a very fun evening. Highly recommend and can’t wait to have him back!! That bananas foster was DELICIOUS !!! Bravo!!

Allen

07 Oct 2022

Chef Jerry was fantastic! Very personable and accommodating. Food was excellent.

Koa

04 Oct 2022

Chef Jeff was an amazing chef with a fun and laidback personality that made my husband’s and I date night one to remember. The food we cooked was delicious and I can’t wait to try to recreate the bisque & jambalaya! Thank you again to Chef Jeff for opening up his home and creating a fantastic experience.

Yvette

11 Sep 2022

Wonderful experience Very cozy friendly

Tanisha

24 Aug 2022

It was a sweet date night, and we got to learn many recipes & new cooking info during our class. Chef Jerry was sweet & knowledgeable.

Breanna

26 May 2022

Chef Jerry was amazing! He was very laid back, his kitchen was clean, & the food was great. He was even kind enough to send me his recipe’s and I’ve already made them for my husband here at home. Thank you for the best meal we’ve ever had in New Orleans, & moreover thank you for your service in the military.

Kourtney

20 Apr 2022

Loved Chef Jerry, Very personable. Food was great & he also went into detail & explained everything extremely well. Will be booking with him again for red beans next time as he told us thats his favorite.

Alicia Addis

17 Apr 2022

We enjoyed our evening with Chef Jerry.

Oluwaseyi

16 Mar 2022

When in New Orleans I always recommend exploring through taste, and this experience did exactly that and more. Chef Jerry absolutely provides "An Authentic Taste of Louisiana" with his curated menu with easy tips to recreate the selections at home. Come hungry and get ready to enjoy one of the best dining experiences you'll have in town! I highly recommend it.

James

13 Mar 2022

Chef Jerry was very knowledgeable, professional and courtesy. The experience totally exceeded our expectations. One of the best meals ever. Thanks for everything!!

Mark

12 Mar 2022

Low key, genuine, nice guy. Fun evening!

Kathy

11 Mar 2022

Great fun!!! We loved the class and the food was fabulous!!!

Jason

31 Jan 2022

Chef Jerry exceeded our expectations, the meal was fantastic and we learned how to prepare an authentic New Orleans cuisine. Hands down best bread pudding ever!

Sheri

29 Jan 2022

Chef Jerry knows his food! Our meal was excellent- beyond expectations. And he is congenial and accommodating. An exceptional experience!

Scott

28 Jan 2022

Had a really great time and the food we made was really great.

David

17 Jan 2022

Chef Jerry exceeded our expectations. We had a wonderful experience preparing traditional New Orleans cuisine. The meal was delicious! The evening was incredible. Highly recommend!

Johnnie

31 Dec 2021

Chef Jerry class was great! Enjoyed learning and creating some very tasty dishes.Highly would recommend ????