Chef Charlene Sherman

Private Chef in Youngstown

In addition to holding various roles throughout the culinary world, I have also appeared on several cooking shows, including Hell’s Kitchen on Fox. My passion for farm-to-table cuisine that evokes comfort grew naturally during my childhood in Wyoming, where a deep appreciation for fresh, honest ingredients was formed.

Over my 10+ years in the industry, I have worked at a guest ranch and in an award-winning restaurant, gaining well-rounded experience in different kitchen environments. I began my career as a pastry chef before transitioning into savory cuisine, where I ultimately found my true calling and fell in love with the craft.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is an art. It’s an expression of love. I love making a dish that taps into a core memory.

I learned to cook at...

I originally went to culinary school for baking and pastry and moved into savory on the job.

A cooking secret...

If it’s savory it needs garlic and booze, if it’s sweet it needs vanilla and booze.

My menus

Family style Italian

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Meatballs with sun dried tomato Marinara finished Parmesan and basil

Bruschetta with burrata and balsamic reduction

Breaded calamari with marinara

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar salad

Insalata ricotta with artichoke hearts and tomato pesto

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Beef bourguignon

Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Reduction Served with truffle mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots, and asparagus.

Steak frite

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Tiramisu

Cannoli

Tapas Inspired

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Stuffed dates with Spanish chorizo and bacon

Shrimp Romesco with crostini

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Beef tips in chimmichurri with papas bravas

DESSERT

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Fruit charcuterie

Ocean inspired menu

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Crab stuffed avocado

Large blackened prawns with pineapple chutney

Clams in garlic and white wine served with crostini

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Hearts of palm salad

Caesar salad

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Gluten free agnolotti cacio e pepe with sautéed mushrooms finished with truffle oil

Herb roasted Branzino fish over cilantro lime rice finished with a pineapple chutney

Tarragon infused Butter poached crab over whipped mashed potatoes

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Lemon tart with fresh berries

Cheesecake with salted caramel or strawberry reduction

Premium Surf and Turf

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Tuna tartar

Coquilles St. Jacques

Blue crab beignets with dill crema

Potato stacks with creme fraise and caviar with microgreens

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Wedge Salad with Gorgonzola

Roasted Beets and blue cheese on argula and spinach salad finished with citrus vinaigrette

Caesar salad

French onion soup

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60 day dry aged filet with crab Oscar over garlic mashed potatoes served with asparagus

Tomahawk steak with radish and potato hash topped with sautéed mushrooms finished with a red pepper chimmichurri

Beef Wellington over mashed potato with petit glazed carrots

Cowboy ribeye with lobster Mac n cheese

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Crème brûlée

Cheesecake with salted caramel or strawberry reduction

Molton lava cake with berries and whipped cream

Italian

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Acorn squash with hot honey and pepitas

Andouille sausage over stone fruit hash

Melon trio with prosciutto and mozzarella finished with balsamic reduction

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Minestrone

Ensalata ricotta with sundried tomatoes, pesto and artichoke hearts

Lobster Bisque A rich, creamy lobster soup finished with crème fraîche

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Porterhouse porkchop pan seared over Israeli couscous and creamy mushroom and Parmesan garlic sauce

Oven roasted chicken over a root veggie hash with a brown butter Sage sauce

Branzini with caper butter served with papas bravas in a Smokey aioli

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Tiramisu

Cheesecake with salted caramel or strawberry reduction

Latin inspired

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Refried beans and ranchero sauce with chips

FIRST COURSE

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Chile Relleno

MAIN COURSE

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Vegetarian Option Miso-Glazed Eggplant Served with Japanese sweet potato purée, sesame-roasted mushrooms, bok choy, and yuzu herb oil

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Tres Leches with Berries

Farm to table

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Corn fritter with remoulade

Goat cheese with hot honey over sourdough crostini with apple compote

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Honey glazed Goat cheese and almond stuffed pear over mixed greens

Spinach and Arugula blend topped with fresh berries and toasted pecans with a poppyseed lemon vinaigrette

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Spiced apple and bourbon glazed porterhouse pork chop over root vegetables finished in brown butter

Pan seared chicken over wild rice with duck fat and garlic confit mushrooms and blistered asparagus with a garlic herb cream sauce

Herb crusted Mushroom and Gorgonzola Stuffed beef tenderloin over mashed potatoes finished with a Demi glaze

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Strawberry shortcake stacks

Bourbon butter cake

Apple pie A La mode with caramel

Asian Inspired

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Potstickers

Assorted sushi rolls with wasabi and ginger

Seared ahi tuna with avocado

FIRST COURSE

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Spicy Szechuan Eggplant

Sunomono Seaweed and cucumber salad

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Kung Pao Shrimp with rice

General Tso Chicken Over white rice

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Fried bananas

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Chef Charlene's reviews

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150 services

Chef Charlie was amazing! The conversation, the communication, the taste, the appearance. It was just my wife and I for her 30th and our 7 year old son and she went above and beyond!

Charlene was fantastic. She presented a few different ideas, and communicated throughout the process, even modifying the menu to cater to our needs. We had a nut allergy and 2 vegetarian guests joining us - and everyone loved her menu and food. Presented well, communicated via text and phone calls, she was an excellent choice. We had 26 total adults - and she received positive reviews from all. We were delighted to have her and she was professional and polite throughout the entire process and evening.

Chef Charlie provided a amazing meal and a seamless eve. Appreciate her professionalism and kindness. Highly recommend.

Chef Charlene was amazing. The food was delicious and prepared to perfection. I would highly recommend her if you want a special evening.

Chef Charlie crafted the perfect menu for a birthday celebration. The food was delicious and she was delightful to talk to. We had a wonderful evening and highly recommended Chef Charlie!!

Chef Charlie was fantastic at planning the menu and preparation. Having a chef prepared dinner served poolside was truly memorable and the perfect way to celebrate our 38th anniversary. Thanks to Charlene again.

More than I expected!

Chef Charlene was a dream! She was punctual, attentive and the food was amazing. Our 10 year anniversary dinner was better than I could have hoped for. The food was delicious and the entire process was seamless. Thank you for making our special night even better.

Loved Chef Charlene ! She made us an incredible 4 course seafood cuisine that we both worked on together ! She was extremely punctual and so great to talk with! The house smelled heavenly ! Would Recommend her to anyone!

Chef Charlie was wonderful! She made a dinner for 8 adults for my mom's birthday and the food was delicious. Everyone enjoyed the experience. We would definitely recommend her for your private chef experience.

I can not recommend Chef Charlene enough!!! She was engaging and professional. The food delicious!!! Quite an amazing experience!!!

Chef Charlene was amazing! Prepared a full menu for a small family gathering to celebrate a 75th birthday. Enjoyed hearing some of her personal stories and we also got some great general cooking tips. Highly recommend!

Excellent experience!

Our chef was amazing. She was as professional as they come and prepared us an amazing meal. Also, she answered all of our ridiculous questions. We would definitely invite her back to our home. Thanks so much

Our chef was lovely. She showed up on time, was professional and the food was fantastic. This is a great service to impress during the holidays. Excellent gift idea or for us made a more impressive work event.

She was awesome and the meal was first class.

Chef Charlie created a delicious meal for a birthday celebration at our home. There were 16 people present, which included a range of tastes. She worked with me to curate a menu that was both elevated for the celebration and would meet everyone’s needs. She kept in contact with me and ensured I felt confident with the dinner preparations. On the night of our event, she came on time and was very friendly. She ensured each course was on time, delicious, and plated in a way to draw visual attention to the ingredients. Everyone was impressed with the quality and taste of the food, ensuring that our weekend of celebrations ended on the perfect note. I can’t wait to use Chef Charlie again and would highly recommend her for any type of gathering as she creates dishes with ease and style.

What a fantastic job! Adapting to the changes of the night and bringing quality and professionalism. Thanks so much!

Chef Charlene was incredible. The food was amazing and she was highly engaging. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Chef Charlene is excellent! We celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary with a special dinner for 4. Chef Charlene provided suggestions for the courses and arrived on time. She was engaging and efficient. Her food was amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and will consider her for another special occasion.