I am the founder and owner of The Soul of American Cuisines, a traveling personal chef and catering company. Born and raised in South Carolina, I tasted the flavor of the typical American culture soul food and fell in love. I found my passion for cooking during the long, hot summers spent with my grandmother. I attended and graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Biological Sciences. After the passing of my grandmother, I took my pain and made it my motivation. 2020 was the year to elevate my passion to her business.The Soul of American Culture offers a luxurious experience in the comfort of your own home. Chef AC creates flavorful upscale food for the soul while providing exquisite customer service. You will taste the flavor of succulent, fresh, and quality meals and leave with unforgettable experience and everlasting memories.

For me, cooking is...

My passion and a stress reliever from the rest of the world. I embrace my creativity through my kitchen, my own science lab & art studio!

I learned to cook at...

My culinary experience is a reflection of my grandmother; a food connoisseur, caterer, and an excellent teacher in the kitchen.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is my whirlwind of adventure, love, and fun.

My menus

Holiday Menu

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All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar Salad

House Salad - Italian Dressing, Ranch, Thousand Island, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Honey Butter Croissants or Biscuits

Charcuterie Cocktails (vegetarian options available)

Classic Pasta Salad

Garlic Cream Penne Pasta

7 Cheese Mac

Smoked Collard Greens (no pork)

Sautéed Cabbage

Vegetable Medley (squash, onion, peppers, green beans, carrots)

Rice Pilaf & Gravy

Garlic Whipped Mashed Potatoes

Fresh Green Beans

Broccoli Casserole

Sautéed Broccoli or Broccolini

Sautéed Asparagus

Deviled Eggs

Bourbon Glazed Candied Yams

Sweet Potato Soufflè (contains nuts)

Squash Casserole

Brussel Sprouts (contains bacon (turkey or pork)

Honey Butter Cornbread

Stewed Beef & Gravy

Beef Stew (potatoes, carrots, onions)

Cowboy Baked Beans

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Glazed Ham

Baked Turkey

Baked Turkey Wings

Smother Turkey Wings

Maple Glazed Turkey Wings

Fried Chicken Wings or Boneless Breast/Thighs

Pepper Steak & Gravy

Baked Chicken

Smothered Chicken (peppers, onions, gravy)

Garlic & Herb Lamb Chops

Honey Glazed Salmon

Seared Mahi Mahi

Stuffed Salmon or Chicken

DESSERT

All inclusive

Strawberry Banana Pudding Shortcake

Peach Cobbler Cake

Pecan Swirl Cheesecake

Cinnamon Rolls (vegan option available)

Sugared Strawberries & Lemon Cheesecake Dip

Warm Bourbon Pecan Pie

Sugared French Toast Bites & Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Caramel Sauce & Fresh Fruit

Peaches & Creme Cobbler Cake

Sweet Potato Pie

Private Dining Menu

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Choose 1 dish

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caesar Salad

House Salad - Italian Dressing, Ranch, Thousand Island, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Honey Butter Croissants or Biscuits

Garlic & Herb Croissants or Biscuits

Shrimp Cocktail with Dijonnaise Sauce

Seafood Egg Rolls

Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Crab Cake Bites with Chipotle Sauce

Jerk Shrimp & Crab Cake with Creole Cream Sauce

Fried or Seared Salmon Bites - honey, honey lemon pepper, teriyaki, bbq

Baked Spinach Dip served with fresh pita crisp

Baked Crab & Shrimp Dip served with fresh pita crisp

Stuffed Mushrooms (vegetarian option available)

Classic Bruschetta Crostinis

Smoked Sausage Bruschetta

Fresh Caprese Salad

Smoked Macaroni Balls

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

BBQ or Garlic Butter Lamb Chops - 3 Chops pp, garlic parmesan mash potatoes, sauteed broccolini

Surf N Turf - Ribeye Steak (Steak Selection cooked to preference served) with Seared Creole Butter Drizzled Lobster, Shrimp, or Scallops - paired with seafood rice and pan-seared asparagus

Soul Food Season Fried Chicken Breast paired with 7 Cheese mac, Sweet Potato Soufflé, Sautéed Cabbage, & Cornbread Muffin

Jumbo Jerk Crab Cake with Chipotle Aioli topped with ceviche - paired with citrus rice, & mixed veggies

Pan-Seared Scallops - paired bacon & mushroom risotto, brussel sprouts

Seafood Pot Pie - served with seared broccolini

Creamy Tuscan Chicken - served with yellow rice & broccoli

4 Cheese Creole Pasta - served with chicken, shrimp, or steak

Shrimp Alla Vodka Pasta - creamy red sauce rigatoni pasta, shallots, garlic, spinach, marinated shrimp

AC’s Hennessy Cream Shrimp & Frits - marinated jumbo shrimp, sausage, bacon, deep fried grits cake, hennessy cream sauce (can substitute frits for grits, rice, or mashed potatoes)

Honey Garlic Lamb Chop Lo Mein

Chicken Marsala, served with Garlic Parmesan Asparagus & (choice of rice or pasta)

Persian Pan-Seared Chicken Breast & Cranberry Rice with Sautéed Vegetable Medley

Vegan Sausage Alla Vodka Pasta - creamy red sauce rigatoni pasta, shallots, garlic, spinach, pan seared vegan sausage

Veggie Flatbread Pizza & Caesar Kale Salad

Stuffed Bell Peppers & Arugula Salad

Veggie Tacos/ Fajitas (peppers, mushrooms, buttersquash, sweet potato)

Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi - paired with Cilantro Lime Rice, Pico de Gallo and Kale Caesar Salad

Pesto Alfredo Chicken Lasagna (substitute salmon, shrimp, mushrooms)

Chipotle Mahi Mahi - yellow rice pilaf, seared asparagus

Honey Glazed Salmon - paired with roasted asparagus and golden garlic mash

Stuffed Salmon - paired with garlic cream pasta (charred tomatoes, peppers, onions)

Stuffed Salmon - paired with sauteed green bean medley (charred tomatoes, peppers, onions) and rice pilaf

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Strawberry Banana Pudding Shortcake

Pecan Swirl Cheesecake

Strawberry Cheesecake

Cinnamon Rolls (vegan option available)

Peaches & Creme Cobbler Cake Jar

Peach Cobbler Cake Cocktail

Chocolate Mousse (fresh berries, whipped cream)

Peach Cobbler Churro Egg Rolls

Apple Cobbler Cake Cocktail

Sugared French Toast & Ice Cream

Breakfast/Brunch Menu

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Choose 3 dishes

Breakfast Egg Rolls

Seasonal Fruit Tray

Blueberry Muffins

Banana Nut Muffins

Warm Honey Butter Croissants

Warm Honey Butter Biscuits

Avocado Toast (bread of your choice) (vegetarian)

Buttered Toast (bread of your choice)

Smoked Cheese Grits

Traditional Grits (no sugar)

Original Bacon

Thick Sliced Bacon

Turkey Bacon

Eggs (scrambled, fried, sunny side up)

Buttermilk Pancakes (Blueberry, Strawberry, Peach Cobbler, Cinnamon, Fresh Fruit, Cinnamon Roll)

Buttermilk Waffles (Blueberry, Strawberry, Peach Cobbler, Cinnamon, Fresh Fruit, Cinnamon Roll)

Turkey Sausage

Pork Sausage

Chicken Sausage

Seasoned Potato Hash

Loaded Potato Hash (bacon, cheese, onions)

Veggie Potato Hash (kale, peppers, onions)

Yogurt Parfait

Smoothie Bowls

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Brown Sugar Crusted French Toast (vegan options available)

AC’s Hennessy Cream Shrimp & Grits

AC’s Seafood Shrimp & Grits

Traditional Shrimp & Grits

Fried Chicken & Waffles

Breakfast Charcuterie Boards (vegetarian options available)

Potato Scramble Bowls

Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak

Pan-Seared Lamb Chops

BBQ Lamb Chops

Garlic Butter Lamb Chops

Pan-Seared Salmon

Fried Salmon

Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Cinnamon Roll French Toast

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cinnamon Rolls (vegan option available)

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Chef Autumn's reviews

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AMAZING

Chef AC was amazing. She cooked us not only tasty, but gorgeous food. Her presentation of each dish was beautiful! It was for my wife and my 7th anniversary and she did a wonderful job! We would highly recommend her! Her shrimp pasta was particularly delicious w the shrimp perfectly cooked! Thank you Chef AC! 5/5 stars!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chef AC helped create another great memory. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again.

It was my 7th anniversary and i was looking to make it extra special for my wife. I was nervous because i wanted it to be perfect. Chef Autumn was amazing! I left her in the apartment alone while my wife and I went to a game. But before that, she offered suggestions on how to surprise my wife, had music playing when we arrived, and really set the mood for us. Of course the food was delicious. We had her crab cake with surf and turf, and I would of lick the plate if I could. My wife loved it, I loved it. I highly recommend Chef Autumn, she's gonna be a star in the culinary world! Thanks again Chef!

Chef AC is amazing! Highly recommend. We truly enjoyed the experience. She went above and beyond to make it special for us.

She is incredibly talented!