What motivates people to dine at restaurants rather than their own homes? According to a recent survey , three-quarters of diners go out to avoid cooking, and more than half said restaurants are more convenient. Among respondents, 44 percent visit restaurants because they enjoy socialization. With the rise in private chef services, all three of those benefits can be accomplished without leaving home.
After the COVID-19 pandemic, several Charleston area chefs stepped away from restaurant kitchens to launch catering or professional chef services. The transition came as more diners decided that enjoying a chef-prepared meal at home was more enticing than visiting a restaurant. Four years later, it's challenging to secure a restaurant reservation in Charleston; one look at resy.
com confirms that local eateries have recovered from the era of masks and social distancing. And while there are several group-friendly restaurants in Charleston , dining with a large party can be complicated. When staying in feels easier, check out these 10 private chef services in Charleston.
Private chef Graham Calabria can curate just about any type of food experience, from small dinners to large outdoor cookouts. Each one celebrates ingredients from farmers and fishermen throughout the region. Calabria has competed on the Food Network and cooked for celebrities like Channing Tatum.
Lowcountry native Sameka Jenkins specializes in food that celebrates her Gullah culture. Offering options for groups of v.
