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

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

60 day dry aged filet or lobster thermidor in a garlic confit and herb Lardon compound butter over garlic mashed potatoes served with asparagus and finished hollandaise sauce

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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

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

Melon trio with prosciutto and mozzarella finished with honey vinegarette

Ensalata ricotta with sundried tomatoes, pesto and artichoke hearts

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

Quattro fromage risotto topped with butter poached shrimp and finished with pea shoot micro greens

Lobster ravioli in a creamy squash sauce with Arugala microgreens

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

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Tiramisu

Cheesecake with salted caramel or strawberry reduction

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

All inclusive

Caesar salad

Insalata ricotta with artichoke hearts and tomato pesto

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Beef and sausage ragu over Pappardelle

Beef Braciole with oven roasted tomatoes and marinara over homemade pasta

Angel hair pasta with pesto topped with chicken mushroom and artichoke hearts

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Tiramisu

Cannoli

Local flavors

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Andouille sausage over stone fruit hash

Sweet and spicy smoked salmon over avocado mousse on crostini

Stuffed artichoke heart

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Hearts of palm salad

Insalata ricotta with artichoke hearts and tomato pesto

Chopped salad

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Panko crusted chicken breast cutlet with prosciutto and sundried tomato pesto finished with burrata served over Quattro cheese risotto

Bacon wrapped filet topped with crab in a garlic confit and herb Lardon compound butter over garlic mashed potatoes served with asparagus and finished hollandaise sauce

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

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

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Lemon tart with fresh berries

Chocolate brownie a la mode

Chocolate mousse with berries and Chantilly cream

Date night

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Blistered Brussels sprouts with spicy sriracha and garlic finished with bacon

FIRST COURSE

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Wedge Salad with crostini

Arugula and spinach blend topped with fig and goat cheese with Vinegerette

MAIN COURSE

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Bacon wrapped filet with garlic confit and herb Lardon compound butter

Mashed potatoes

Pan seared Glazed Carrots

DESSERT

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Chocolate mousse with strawberries and chantillycream

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

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

Brunch

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Fresh fruit platter

Assorted Quiche

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Belgium Waffles with maple syrup and topping bar

Seasoned diced Potatoes

Bacon and sausage

Bagels with cream cheese board

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Assorted Petit fours

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Chef Charlene's reviews

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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.

Chef Charlene was a great fit for our family! We have 3 little ones and a dairy allergy. She didn’t miss a beat accommodating these needs while creating a memorable experience. The food was delicious, thanks Charlene!

Chef Charlie prepared a delicious dinner for my wife's 30th birthday. Would definitely recommend!