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Live Cooking Experience

Starting at $300 (Chef Fee)

Bring the restaurant experience to your event! Hire one of our chefs to cook fresh on-site while your guests watch. Food is prepared right in front of your guests, creating an interactive dining experience perfect for private dinners, corporate events, cookouts, birthdays, weddings, and special celebrations.

Chef Fee: Starting at $300. This covers the chef’s time and on-site culinary service only and does not include the cost of food or ingredients.

An Evening at Home for Two: Approximately $1,000. Enjoy a private, restaurant-quality dining experience in the comfort of your home. Your chef will prepare a customized multi-course meal on-site, creating an intimate and memorable evening. This price includes the chef fee; food costs are additional and based on your customized menu.

  • On-Site Fish Fry Experience: Pricing available upon request.
  • On-Site Grilling Experience: Pricing available upon request.

Fried Fish

Grilled Chicken

Steak

Pork Chops

Salmon

Barbecue Favorites

Additional menu items upon request

Food is priced separately. The $300 starting fee covers the chef’s on-site cooking experience.

Chicken

  • Fried Chicken
  • Baked Chicken
  • Smothered Chicken
  • Barbecue Chicken
  • Jerk Chicken
  • Chicken and Gravy
  • Chicken Bog
  • Chicken and Dumplings
  • Chicken Tenders
  • Fried Chicken Wings
  • Baked Turkey Wings
  • Smothered Turkey Wings

Pork

  • Fried Pork Chops
  • Grilled Pork Chops
  • Smothered Pork Chops
  • Hawaiian Ribs
  • Grilled Pork Ribs
  • Barbecue Ribs
  • Pulled Pork

Beef

  • Steak
  • Beef Brisket
  • Grilled Beef Ribs
  • Meatloaf
  • Salisbury Steak
  • Beef Tips & Gravy
  • Pot Roast

Seafood

  • Fried Fish
  • Baked Fish
  • Fried Shrimp
  • Grilled Salmon
  • Shrimp & Grits
  • Seafood Salad
  • Crab Cakes
  • Crab Balls

Salads

  • Spring Salad
  • Caesar Salad
  • Garden Salad
  • Pasta Salad
  • Potato Salad
  • Coleslaw

Rice & Starches

  • White Rice
  • Yellow Rice
  • Dirty Rice
  • Seafood Rice
  • Chicken Bog
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Rice & Gravy
  • Macaroni & Cheese
  • Candied Sweet Potatoes
  • Cornbread Dressing
  • Stuffing
  • Baked Spaghetti

Vegetables & Southern Sides

  • Green Beans
  • Mixed Vegetables
  • Collard Greens
  • Cabbage
  • Black-Eyed Peas
  • Lima Beans
  • Butter Beans
  • Creamed Corn
  • Fried Okra
  • Okra & Tomatoes
  • Stewed Tomatoes
  • Broccoli & Cheese
  • Deviled Eggs
  • Cornbread
  • Dinner Rolls

Desserts

  • Banana Pudding
  • Peach Cobbler
  • Bread Pudding
  • Homemade Pound Cake

Beverages

  • Peach Tea
  • Sweet Tea
  • Half & Half (Tea & Lemonade)
  • Lemonade
  • Fruit Punch
Live cooking catering at an event

We believe that good food is more than just a meal it’s a connection. Every dish we prepare is rooted in tradition, crafted with authentic ingredients, and served with love.

Live Cooking Catering for Memorable Events

Live cooking catering brings the energy of the kitchen directly to your event. Instead of preparing everything ahead of time, our chef can prepare selected menu items on-site while your guests enjoy the experience of fresh food being cooked in front of them. It’s a great option for weddings, private celebrations, corporate gatherings, birthdays, family events, and other special occasions.

Our live cooking catering experience can include favorites such as grilled chicken, steak, pork chops, salmon, fried fish, and barbecue selections. Additional menu items may also be available upon request, allowing you to build a food experience around your event, guest preferences, and overall vision.

With live cooking catering, the food becomes part of the event itself. Guests can enjoy the sights and aromas of food being prepared while gathering, celebrating, and spending time together. Our on-site cooking options can be customized according to the type of event and menu you select.

Whether you’re planning a wedding reception, corporate event, birthday celebration, private dinner, family gathering, or special occasion, live cooking catering gives your guests an interactive dining experience while enjoying freshly prepared food. Contact Why Not Custom Catering to discuss your event, menu selections, guest count, location, and catering needs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Live Cooking Catering

What is live cooking catering?

Live cooking catering is an interactive catering experience where selected foods are prepared and cooked on-site for your guests. It allows guests to enjoy freshly prepared food while watching the cooking experience as part of the event.
Available options can include fried fish, grilled chicken, steak, pork chops, salmon, and barbecue favorites. Additional menu items may be available upon request depending on your event and catering needs.
Live cooking catering can be a great fit for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, private parties, family gatherings, celebrations, and other special occasions where an interactive food experience would complement the event.
Yes. On-site cooking can be arranged for private events depending on the menu, event details, location, and service requirements. Contact us to discuss your event and available options.
Yes. We can discuss menu selections based on your event, guest count, preferences, and catering needs. Additional menu items may also be available upon request.
The chef fee covers the on-site culinary service and does not include the cost of food or ingredients. Food is priced separately based on the menu selected for your event.

Use the Request Custom Catering button to send us your event details, including the date, location, guest count, event type, and menu needs. We’ll use that information to discuss the appropriate catering options for your event.

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