Chef Ashley Gadson

Chef At Home in Houston
Chef Ashley Gadson

Get to know me better

Chef in Houston specializing in intimate private dining. Custom menus for date nights, celebrations, and small gatherings.

Hi, I’m Chef Ashley, a Houston-based chef with a background in fine dining and hospitality. After years working in professional kitchens, I’ve found that my favorite part of cooking is creating meaningful, personal experiences around the table.

Private dining allows me to focus on intention, detail, and connection. I love designing menus that feel elevated yet comfortable, where guests can relax, enjoy great food, and truly be present. Whether it’s an intimate dinner for two or a small celebration with friends, my goal is to make the experience seamless, thoughtful, and memorable from start to finish.

Photo from chef Ashley Gadson

More about me

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is about creating moments. It’s the energy in the room, the conversations around the table, and the feeling of being seen through food

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook in professional restaurant kitchens, building my foundation through hands-on experience in fine dining environments.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is balance and intention. I focus on flavors that complement each other, clean execution, and menus that flow naturally

My menus

Book your experience with Chef Ashley

Specify the details of your requests and the chef will send you a custom menu just for you.