The Carolina Chef

07/24/2024

Summertime means loads of delicious sweet corn and endless recipes… Today’s dish was creamy bacon and cilantro corn with chicken cutlets and sautéed spinach topped with Cotija cheese. It’s darn delicious!

07/18/2024

Who’s here for the heat?!?!

Look at these beautiful habaneros from They had a variety to choose from at the Greenville farmers’ market.

06/21/2024

Aioli vs. mayonnaise is there really a difference and which one goes with what? Click the link in bio to see my thoughts and which brand mayonnaise is my go to ever single time!

06/18/2024

How cool are these guys?! Some of my fave kiddos printed 3d versions of me and Chef Alex and they are so cool! Follow along on their adventures in stories to see all of the yummy dinners we’re cooking! This is year six of Beach Week with this amazing family and I look forward to creating meals for their vacation each summer.

06/17/2024

Y’all! We cannot get enough of this skillet fried okra! Splashed with buttermilk and tossed with cornmeal, salt and blackening seasoning🤤It’s perfectly crisp and has just enough heat from the blackening to keep you coming back for more!

06/07/2024

Thankful for and proud of doesn’t begin to describe how Chef Alex and I feel about these young ladies! We’ve had the pleasure of working with .till while they were attending
We are thankful they chose to be part of The Carolina Chef team and so proud of each of these young chefs! We took a night off to celebrate their graduation and enjoy a lovely dinner
We can’t wait to see where their careers take them in future! Our hearts are filled with gratitude for these bright, hardworking, talented young ladies!
You’ll be seeing their faces in the kitchen with us as we head into Summer!

05/09/2024

05/03/2024

Hey y'all! Take a minute to check out my recent interview with Bold Journey.

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Sarah Cooper a few weeks ago and

04/27/2024

Fried mushroom risotto with red pepper Coulis topped with mixed greens, cracked pepper and balsamic glaze!

04/24/2024

Springtime ladies’ luncheon with in a beautiful home! Loving all the pinks and greens! 😍

02/23/2024

Blondies, y’all, I love them! Not to mention they have just the right amount of chocolate and are finished with a bit of flaky salt for that extra crunch….

01/22/2024

Creamy brown butter Kabocha dal with sage poached shrimp is great for a cold day! I love scooping up the dal with a wedge of roasted Kabocha squash!

01/18/2024

Delicious! That’s the word for this salad, absolutely delicious! Fried shallots, pickled dates and red onions lacinato kale, Brussels sprouts, with cinnamon shallot vinaigrette… 🤤

01/14/2024

After a few gray days, here’s a colorful plate to brighten up your Sunday! One of my favorite Fall and Winter weeknight meals. Rosemary roasted butternut squash, blackberry and goat cheese pasta, skillet seared chicken apple sausage.

01/12/2024

Hey, y’all! It’s that time of year again. Best of Charleston nominations are open and I would appreciate your vote! Use the link below to nominate
Sarah Cooper-The Carolina Chef for Best Private Chef

Thanks!!

11/04/2023

Seared sirloin over arugula and toasted couscous topped with currant, pine nut and garlic soffrito! It’s delicious!

08/13/2023

Champagne is one of my faves! The .tour with our guide Alex was a highlight during our time in Reims. We visited several smaller producers and learned so much about the nuances of champagne and its history. We loved the wines and view from (especially the 2015 vintage!) The rosé and conversation was *chefs kiss* Looking forward to incorporating these into our offerings with

08/11/2023

We took a day and a half to explore Paris! Love a good 🎡 Now it’s back to Reims to continue learning about all things champagne! Couldn’t have asked for a better partner to explore this beautiful world!🍾🍾🍾

08/07/2023

August looks a bit different for us this year! We decided to take some time to learn enjoy and learn more about the amazing foods and wines France has to offer. Today we went on a truffle hunt at Maison aux Mille Truffes in Marey-les-Fussey followed by a delicious lunch.

07/20/2023

A little staycation prep for a lovely family! Sun-dried tomato, spinach and goat cheese quiche…

06/26/2023

Arancini! Creamy risotto with peas and prosciutto stuffed with mozzarella, lightly breaded and fried…🤤It’s a great start for a delicious Summer dinner!

06/23/2023

What a fun time celebrating with this great group of ladies! Bachelorette parties are alway such fun events! Best wishes, Peaches!

06/08/2023

The beginnings of Carolina Gold Pilaf😍 Vidalia onions, pomegranate seeds, garlic, pistachios with Carolina Gold rice cooked in chicken stock and finished with sorghum syrup and lemon. It’s the perfect accompaniment to all the readily available fresh seafood the Lowcountry has to offer!

05/08/2023

Appreciation post for purple 🥕 They are such a beautiful color and one of my favorite vegetables! Ribboned purple carrots with sugar snap peas, soba noodles and sesame dressing makes for a great weekday lunch or dinner!

04/03/2023

Meal prep Monday looks a little different this week! Planning, planning, planning is the name of the game this morning. It’s time for and we are getting ready for a few days away cooking!

03/20/2023

Faux bibimbap with crispy quinoa, watermelon radishes, nori, and a medium boiled egg! 🤤🤤🤤

03/13/2023

Meal prep Monday! Crispy Parmesan potatoes with Tandoori Chicken Burger over toasted Naan with Mint Yogurt Sauce… Yes, please!

03/07/2023

Look at that belly!!! Tuna belly crudo with shaved watermelon radishes, carrot vinaigrette, and fennel…🤤 Thanks to for this beautiful 🐠

03/06/2023

Meal prep Monday! Sometimes clients send us their favorite recipes to incorporate into their weekly menus. This one is from It’s an unwrapped version of their Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps 🤤

03/03/2023

Thank you for nominating for Best Private Chef! https://bestof.charlestoncitypaper.com/eating/best-private-chef Final voting ends March 7th and we would love your vote! Follow the link in bio and cast your vote!