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Private Chef Dining in Charleston

Restaurant-quality dining, thoughtfully prepared and served in the comfort of your home or vacation rental. From menu planning to cleanup, every detail is taken care of.

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Meet Chef John DiLeo

With over 40 years of culinary experience, Chef John DiLeo brings restaurant-quality dining into the comfort of your home.

A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, John trained under acclaimed French chef Christian Delouvrier before becoming the founding chef of Zoe in New York City's SoHo and later Executive Chef of The Grand Tier Restaurant at the Metropolitan Opera.

Today, he combines classic French technique, Italian heritage, and the fresh flavors of the Lowcountry to create unforgettable private dining experiences, cooking classes, and vacation chef services throughout Charleston.

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What a wonderful week we had with Chef!  The experience was amazing as well.  Various different cuisines were available to us as well as good ol' home cooking.  Without a doubt, Chef will be seeing us again!!!

Whitney Yates

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Private Dining

Restaurant-quality private dining in the comfort of your home. Customized menus, shopping, cooking, service, and cleanup—all handled for you.

Bach party cooking class

Cooking Classes

Hands-on cooking classes for couples, families, and small groups. Learn restaurant techniques while enjoying an unforgettable experience.

Chef John DiLeo teaching pasta class.

Blog and Recipies

Recipes, entertaining ideas, behind-the-scenes stories, and Charleston food inspiration.

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