What services do you offer as a private chef? I offer a range of services including Private in Home chef services, Drop-off catering, personalized menu planning, Event building and design, large event catering, cooking classes, Bar service through our partners and grocery stocking services. We also accommodate various dietary preferences and restrictions (see below).

How many years in business? 2o25 marks 14 years in Business for us. We are beyond blessed to have been given 14 years of meeting some pretty incredible people and bringing them together around incredible dishes. The memories we have created and the People we have met are invaluable.

What areas do you serve? I primarily serve the New Orleans, Northshore, Baton Rouge and surrounding areas, but I have also traveled for special events on the Gulf coast of Florida and Mississippi, Colorado, Washington DC and California. The clients covered travel expenses, including airfare and room and board 

 What types of cuisine do you specialize in?  My cooking styles are deep rooted in French creole and Southern-Cajun traditions with occasional Asian and Korean influences and fusions!

 Where can I find a copy of your menu and packages? You can find a copy of our menu and packages under the Menu tab or by clicking here for our Dinner  |  Brunch   |  Cocktail Social Packages  which are updated weekly 

How do you handle dietary restrictions and allergies? I take dietary restrictions and allergies very seriously. During our initial consultation, I will gather all necessary information to ensure that all meals are being prepared in the safest manner possible. Even if your selected menu does not include the specified allergen, we strongly recommend informing us at the start of the menu planning process so we can take note of it. We treat dietary restrictions, religious restrictions and food allergies all the same.

 Do you provide all of the ingredients? We handle all aspects of meal preparation, including shopping for fresh, high-quality ingredients from our curated list of vendors and partners. If you have specific preferences on items you want provided, I am always happy to take those requests.

How do I book your services? To book us for upcoming events, please feel free to reach out through the contact form under the contact us tab, by email, or by phone. We will gather all event specific details such as guest count, menu style, event theme, color aesthetic, any budget you may have set in place, dietary restriction or allergies etc. and schedule a consultation to begin menu planning!

How do I make my selections? Please feel free to use our menu selection form here or simply email them to eventsbydelishnola@gmail.com

 How far in advance do I need to book your services? It is best to book services at least two weeks in advance to ensure availability and adequate time for menu planning and preparation. I am in addition more than capable of accommodating last minute gatherings

What is your pricing structure? Pricing varies based on the type of service, number of guests, and menu complexity. However typically, there are two cost associated with the service: the per person cost and the labor charge ( in most cases 30% of the total). Every quote I send is customized based on information collected after our initial consultation to give you an idea of all that we can provide! To ensure you receive a fair and accurate price, we pass down all of our discounts that we receive from being repeat customers to local vendors, farmer markets and growers to you. It is why we are able to be competitive in this industry even with rising cost of groceries and supplies.

What is included in the Full Service Experience? We provide all course Plating, utensils, linen napkins, custom printed menus,  Place settings, service ware, platters, cheese boards and their utensils, appetizer shooter and plates, Martini glasses for certain dishes and cocktail napkins complimentary. All things vital to creating and completing the dinner experience are included in the Full Service Experience.

Can you provide references or testimonials from past clients? Yes, you can find us on Yelp, Facebook, Thumbtack, Instagram and google business listing for reviews and references. 

Do you provide tablescape designs? We can create or recreate any tablescape design you have in mind whether it be a simple floral arrangement or a more elaborate design with custom pieces. As long as our chef or catering services are being used there is no charge for the planning, design or execution of tablescapes.