I was born and raised in south Carolina USA, on a blueberry farm of all places. At a young age I was tought the importance of sustainable living, working with nature and the value that comes from creating something with your own hands. This transferred to the dinner table, as I helped my mother in preparing food, I found my calling.

I began working in restaurants at the age of 14 and haven't stopped since.. My path took me to Europe when I was 19. There I worked as a head chef, catering mesteri, and private chef before opening my own company in 2021.

Throughout this entire experience, my passion for cooking has grown only stronger, and I am excited to see what the future has in store.

For me, cooking is...

A way to express creativity. Wether it is the scientific gastronomy or the simplest salad. Good cooking comes from within, and it always reflects.

I learned to cook at...

Over 15 different restaurants, from pit barbecue masters in south Carolina to Michelin stars in Helsinki (Ravintola OlO)

A cooking secret...

Treat the ingredients you have with respect, bring out the best of every part.

My menus

Mediterranean Family Feast

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Chickpea “Meatballs” with Lemon–Herb Tahini

Apple-Chili Coleslaw with New Cabbag

Baby Potato Salad with Dill Honey-Dijon Dressing and Arugula

Caesar Salad with Sourdough Croutons and Parmesan Sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Flamed Salmon Pastrami with Dill Emulsion and Molassas Bread Crumble

Brown Butter and Pumpkin Gnocchi with Gorgonzola and Sage

Charred Broccolini & Brussels Sprouts with Garlic, Apple, and Chili

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Butter Poached Cod with Dill Potatoes and Fennel

Duck with Port Wine, Wild Mushroom, Brocolini

Crispy Skin Salmon with Brown Butter Citrus Sauce

Local Beef with Balsamic Sauce, Potato Pave, Caramelized Roots

DESSERT

All inclusive

Brown-butter Creme Brûlee

Lemon Pannacotta with Blueberry and Almond

Blood Orange Yogurt Posset

Localy Sourced Winter Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Autumn Capresse with Herloom Tomatoes, Roasted Beets, Fresh Mozarella and Basil oil

Beetroot and aged Goat cheese with Crumble and Herbs

Crayfish Cappuccino with Lemon Thyme and Chili Oil

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Beef Tartar with Wild Mushrooms, Cured Egg, and Crispy Capers

Chard Leek and Potato Terrine

Carmelized Brussle Sprouts with Granny Smith Apples and Cured Ham

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Braised Herritage Pork Shoulder with Apple Cider Glaze

Brown Butter and Pumpkin Gnocchi with Gorgonzola and Sage

Herb Roasted Local Beef with Rosemary ju

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Butternutt Squash and Yuzu Cream Tart

Chocolate Fondant with Cherry and Vanilla Custard

Apple crumble with Pecan and Amaretto Foam

Japanese tasting menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Chawanmushi Steamed egg with Dashi, Shitaki Mushroom, Cherry Tomatoes

Miso Cappuccino with Scallion & Citrus

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Ahi Tuna Nigiri with Kombu and Soy

Salmon Nigiri with Brown Butter and Chive

Seared Local Beef Nigiri with Shitake Ponzu

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Grilled Salmon & Rice Bowl with Wakame, Salmon Caviar, Cucumber, Wasabi, Ginger

Braised Pork Belly with Cauliflower Purree, wild Mushroom and Sweet Potato

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Matcha Pamnacotta with Vanilla Cream and Cherry

Yuzu Posset with Carmelized white Chocolate Crumble

"Purity" Dishes prepared in a way that celebrate their natural beauty

STARTER

All inclusive

Sweet Pea Cappuccino

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Whitefish and Oyster Mushrooms

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Duck with Port Wine

DESSERT

All inclusive

Brown-butter Creme Brûlee

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Chef Benjamin's reviews

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8 services

Chef Benjamin was very professional and easy to talk to. He is knowledgeable about food preparation and explained each of the dishes and answered all of our questions. He was professional and each course was amazingly good. We completely enjoyed our experience.

Chef Benjamin gets a 5 star review! From beginning to the end of the meal and everything in between it was a fabulous experience and exceeded our expectations. Chef Benjamin is highly recommended. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Chef Benjamin provided an absolutely incredible experience for our New Year’s Eve celebration. He prepared a beautiful Mediterranean menu for 17 guests, and every single dish was outstanding — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly executed. Beyond the food, his professionalism, attention to detail, and calm presence made the evening seamless and truly special. Our guests were impressed from start to finish, and the service exceeded all expectations. We couldn’t have asked for a better chef to ring in the New Year and would highly recommend Chef Benjamin for any private event.

Chef Ben was fantastic. This was an amazing experience and we can't wait to have him back. The presentation, the taste, the cleanup were all FANTASTIC!