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Asheville Private Chef &

HTMA Mineral & Nutritional Arts

Asheville Private Chef

Hyper-Local, Organic, & Delicious

Special Events ◊ Micro Weddings
Retreats ◊ & Families

Meet the Chef

Hello

I'm Kearsley and I am a private chef serving Western North Carolina with seasonal dining experiences. My relationship to food is largely influenced by my travels around the world and a deep reverential relationship with many local farmers, local wild edible plants, & an appreciation for how food reflects culture. I believe in small-scale agriculture where the food on your plate comes from people I know, people I hug and thank personally every week. As a chef with a background in herbalism and wild foraging, I enjoy sprinkling dishes with a dash of the wild, whether that be spicebush cornbread, pine cream cakes, or fig leaf posset. I specialize in small-scale multi-course dinners or private events, farm to table dinners, special retreats, and celebrations of all kinds, including micro-weddings.

My joy is to curate unforgettable dining experiences that are beautifully plated, locally sourced, and of course-finger licking good.

Lets Plan Something Delicious

Sample Menu

Wildflour

Wild Greens Salad / Edible Flowers / Goldenrod Sourdough/ Lemon Crema Dressing

Beef Tartare

teres major / sake poached beets/ fresh herbs / gochujang rice / charred lemon / shallot

Sesame Crusted Feta

shaved cucumber / honey / sesame

From the Sea

NC Coast Fish / Caramelized Sunchoke / Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc

The Best Olive Oil Cake

mimosa flower / freshly milled wheat / orange buttercream / thyme

Celebration of Culture

From the Farm

Roasted Radish / Chili Infused Local Honey / Smoked Flaky Salt / Wild Greens / Edible Flowers

Heirloom

Heirloom Oaxacan Blue Corn / Spring Water

Mole Negro Oaxaqueño

Pasture Raised Chicken / Chilis / Guatemalan Ceremonial Cacao / Blistered Padron / Grilled Pineapple

La Crema

Horchata Custard / Chokecherry Coulis / Mexican Corn Cake / Cinnamon

What Folks Have To Say

"Chef Kearsley prepared the most delicious meal...Not only was the food incredible, but she was so attentive to food restrictions and letting us know where food was sourced from. I would HIGHLY recommend Chef Kearsley to anyone looking to have delicious food prepared for a group."

Katherine Cunningham

How do you describe your style of cooking?

My style of food can best be described as local and seasonal. Many of the ingredients I source come from local farmers markets or have been wildcrafted in the area. I am also deeply inspired by traditional cooking methods that both celebrate flavor & leave you feeling alive, not slugged down. The dining experiences I offer are layered with my values for local ecosystems and economies, deep nourishment, & plates spiced with story. For my postpartum services, my style of cooking can be described as nutritionally dense, warming, Ayurvedic, & crafted to restore the body after birth.
What do you charge?

The cost of working varies depending on factors like the type of support needed, size of group, menu choice, & location. Reach out to me through my contact form to request a quote and we can begin planning something delicious together. I have a $750 minimum fee for all private dining events ( that includes the cost of food) For certain events we may have to hire on servers or food service professionals to support your event and charge a flat rate minimum of $250 or more per professional. Reach out and tell me all the details - I'll give you a customized quote from there!
How do I book you?

Send me an email through my contact form or email me at kearsleyskitchen@gmail.com Please include the date, number of people, & occasion of your special dining experience. I will reach out to you soon after with a seasonal menu and we can create something special from there! Once we settle on the details, I ask for a 20% non-refundable deposit to secure the date.
How many people can you accommodate?

We prefer smaller sized events and our kitchen has capacity to feed up to 25 people.
Do you travel?

Yes! Locally, we serve events within a 1.5 hour radius from Burnsville, NC. Globally, I love curating seasonal events around the world. Want to host a multi day event or retreat? Let's talk!
How can I prepare my home for a Private Chef?

A clean kitchen, clear dishwasher, and available stovetop are my three main requests for working in any kitchen. I bring my own cooking supplies but I prefer to plate food using the plates and utensils in the home. If you do not have the number of dishes needed- that's ok! Let me know and I'll take care to bring enough for everyone.
Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

Re-Schedule: Rescheduling dates must be done 5 days prior to schedule date and may result in a service charge. I do my best to accommodate flexible plans and find a date to dine together. Cancellation: In the event that you need to cancel, your initial deposit will be kept. If you cancel within 72 hours of the event, Kearsley's Kitchen retains up to 30% of your fee to cover the cost of ingredients and materials already purchased for your event. Thank you for understanding.

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