Smiling Chef

22/07/2024

If y'all missed my cooking demonstration, it was a a fun day of coaching, teaching and sampling of some of good food! Thanks to Chef Jeffcoat and his team for inviting me! I'll let everyone know ahead of time when I do my next demonstration!

19/07/2024

Anyone interested in trying my Award Winning Braised Beef short ribs? Email me at [email protected].

1st Place
2024 Top Chef
Palmetto Palate

17/07/2024

Sushi and Hibachi from last weekend's Chef dinner!

28/06/2024

One thing that sets Smiling Chef apart is soul! When you book an event, dinner, or class with Mike Ellis, he cooks with passion and soul! You can taste the difference!

27/06/2024

The most recent pasta making class was so much fun! The young kids, teenagers, and parents all had a great time making delicious pasta! Now they will be making memories together in the kitchen making their own pasta as a family! And that is what it is all about! Priceless!

26/06/2024

Happy Birthday to Mr. Bergenbaum! Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day! I really enjoyed cooking for you and your wife!

20/06/2024

Making fresh pasta is fun and easy to learn!

Fresh.pasta making classes are also available! Send me a message to book a class in your own kitchen!

19/06/2024

My most recent review!

Hi everyone. Happy Sunday.
HAPPY FATHERS DAY
I celebrated Father's Day yesterday, I wanted to spend quality time with my family. Rather than spend it in the kitchen cooking and cleaning or going out to restaurant with all the noise and not getting the service you want. Decided to hired Mike Ellis services as CHEF to prepare a delicious Dinner for us. If you haven't done it yet, I'm telling you, don't hesitate to do it. OMG everything was beyond delicious and amazing. He is a fun and friendly guy. Food was another level.

To Us
at 10/10. You will not regret. So rather than worrying about all the buying groceries, cooking and cleaning. Reach out to Mike Ellis.

19/06/2024

Please allow me to introduce myself! My name is Mike Ellis! I am a God loving family man with a passion for food.and people! I have a beautiful wife, 4 daughters, a baby boy that was just born, and a grandson!

I have over 30 years experience of cooking, catering, menu planning, consulting, coaching and teaching! I have opened several restaurants and won multiple cooking competitions!

Seeing people laugh, smile, and be happy makes me smile and food is the one thing that can bring everyone together to pause from life and enjoy each other! That is why I decided to start Smiling Chef personal chef company!

Send me a message if you want an unbelievable experience with the best food in the greater Lexington area,, and let me do the cooking!

19/06/2024

How much fun would it be to book a charcuterie night with friends? Or to have a perfectly prepared charcuterie board for a family event or holiday? Hire the Smiling Chef! Charcuterie classes also available!

19/06/2024

19/06/2024

Fresh organic grown vegetables!