Services
Private Chef Dinners
Charcuterie Boards/ Catering Style Pickups
Private Chef Dinners
Step into a world where exceptional dining comes to you. Chef Bear Cooking offers bespoke, in-home private chef services that transform your kitchen into an exclusive five-star experience. We handle every detail, so you can simply relax, savor, and enjoy every moment.
Pop-Up Dinners
Charcuterie Boards/ Catering Style Pickups
Private Chef Dinners
Our Pop-Up Dinners are designed for the adventurous diner seeking something truly unique. Each event is a high-concept evening that runs for just one night, ensuring a fresh and exciting experience every time.
Cooking Classes
Charcuterie Boards/ Catering Style Pickups
Charcuterie Boards/ Catering Style Pickups
Join Chef Bear for an immersive and hands-on cooking class experience designed to elevate your skills from home cook to culinary artist. Whether you're looking to master the fundamentals or conquer complex techniques, our classes offer personalized instruction in a relaxed, fun, and highly educational setting.
Charcuterie Boards/ Catering Style Pickups
Charcuterie Boards/ Catering Style Pickups
Charcuterie Boards/ Catering Style Pickups
Chef Bear Cooking now offers perfectly curated, ready-to-serve catering pickups designed for effortless hosting. Whether you need a stunning centerpiece for a casual gathering or sophisticated appetizers for an event, our bespoke Charcuterie Boards and packaged Provisions are your go-to solution for gourmet quality, ready when you are.
Plated private dinner Pricing
A full restaurant-style experience in your home, with table side service available.
All plated dinners include:
Custom menu design
Fresh ingredient sourcing
On-site preparation and finishing
Professional plating
Coordinated service timing
Cleanup and kitchen reset
Plated Dinner Pricing (Per Person)
Three-Course Dinner: $125
Four-Course Dinner: $135
Five-Course Dinner: $145
Seven-Course Tasting Menu: $165
(Additional courses priced upon request.)
What’s Included in Plated Meal Pricing:
Chef labor
Menu planning
Ingredient sourcing
On-site cooking
Culinary artistry and execution
Elegant plated presentation
Professional event staff may be required for larger or multi-course dinners (see staffing below).
Cocktail Receptions & Buffet-Style event pricing
COCKTAIL RECEPTIONS & BUFFET-STYLE EVENTS
Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, vacation parties, and corporate events.
1. Food Cost (Actual Ingredient Cost Only)
You pay only for the actual cost of ingredients, based on my verified shopping history plus a small buffer for market fluctuations.
There is no markup on food.
2. Service Fee (Labor, Prep & On-Site Execution)
Covers all culinary labor, preparation, travel, equipment, on-site cooking, finishing, and cleanup.
Standard Events: $25 per person
Multi-Wave Events (e.g., hors d’oeuvres + dessert): $28 per person
Premium or High-End Experiences: $32–$35 per person
3. Logistics & Preparation Fee
A flat $100 per event, covering:
Ingredient sourcing
Menu design
Administrative planning
Travel and coordination
Equipment preparation and packing
4. Optional Enhancements
Dessert Add-On
Add a dessert wave or trio:
$3–$4 per person
Event Staffing (Service & Culinary Support)
Professional staff available for both front-of-house and back-of-house roles:
$150–$225 per staff member
(Varies based on service style, event duration, and culinary needs.)
Gratuity is never required but always appreciated.
5. Sales Tax
Required by South Carolina and North Carolina law on food and service fees.
Calculated based on event location.