Chef Daniel Gribble

Private Chef in Maryville

Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, used my mother's cooking and being born again in 2009-2010 to rescue me from a life of misery, hopelessness, and self- exaltation to a life of servitude, joy, and faithfulness.

Without this salvation experience I would have never found the desire to pursue a career of excellence in the culinary arts or the desire to really live at all. Christ saved me I live for Him.

Shortly after that I went to Johnson and Wales from 2010 to 2014; Then I went to Alinea in Chicago (where I met my wife); moved to Napa to pursue a job with the French Laundry whom I was with for 3 years; spent 1 year at Atelier Crenn; Helped open and was the Chef de Cuisine at Taksim Restaurant in San Francisco.

Now my family and I are in Tennessee trying to make His-story happen one day and one memorable experience at a time. All with the loves of my life riding on my back.

For me, cooking is...

A way to serve God and people. I cook to nurture people. People matter most. My equation of cooking is simple: Ingredients + Execution=Your Meal.

I learned to cook at...

Home(Papa and Mom). Johnson and Wales University in Denver. Professionally in multiple highly acclaimed Michelin restaurants.

A cooking secret...

If I told it wouldn't be a secret ;) Ask me about my charity menu!

My menus

Japan Story

STARTER

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Kanzuri Beef Croquettes

Edamame Pods

Assortment of sashimi bites

Agedashi tofu

FIRST COURSE

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Okonomiyaki. Pancakes

Pork and Leek Gyoza

Tuna "butterfly". Avo. Diakon. Sprouts

MAIN COURSE

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Ramen. Chashu pork. Egg

Yakatori. Assortment of Habachi Items

Assortment of Sushi

Tonkatsu. Sauce. Cabbage. Rice. Yuzu Koji Squash

DESSERT

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Matcha frozen yogurt

Green Tea Mochi Ice-cream

Sencha Mousse Cheesecake

Taksim Time

STARTER

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Eggplant Stuffed Peppers. Pomegranate glz

Crunchy King Shrimp. Muhammara

Lamb and Beef Kebab. Urfa Aioli. Pickled Veg

Marinated mixed olives. Homemade flower bread. Nigella seed. Sumac butter

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Zatar roasted Carrot salad. Avocado. Citrus Dressing

Pea Salad. Blue de Avernge cheese. Marcona Almonds. Pickled White Strawberries. Geleé

MAIN COURSE

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Raki Wheatberry Risotto. Root veg. Crispy Egg

Blackened Cauliflower Steak. Mushroom Demi. Garlic Chips

"Heart-Breaker" Dourade fish. Saffron orange sauce. Teardrop peppers

Branzino. Anchovy Rice. Sea Asparagus. Turnips

Charred Mushroom crusted Halibut. Meyer Lemon Velouté sauce

Spring Lamb Chop. Mint Tabbouleh. Ali Nazik (garlic-eggplant puree)

Spanish Octopus. Golden Lentil Puree. CF Dill. Melba

DESSERT

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Raki Palace Pudding. Pistachio. Apricot. Almond

Turkish Coffee and Donuts

Homemade Ice cream. Baklava. Honey Pearls

Don't Have A Cow Man

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Beef tartar. Black Garlic. Fermented Rutabega. Smoked Cherries

Lamb and Beef Kebab. Urfa Aioli. Pickled Veg

Olive Crusted Lamb Carpaccio. Crispy shallot

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Blackened Tenderloin tips. Mushroom Demi Glace. Hearty Greens. Pinenut

MAIN COURSE

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16 peaks Ribeye steak, 2xbaked potato, seasonal veg

Cab Sauv braised Short Ribs. Creamy Grits. Seasonal Veg

A5 Wagyu from CrowdCow. Wasabi Pomme Puree. Charred Pickled Veg Medley. Ancient grains w/ Furikake. Star Anise Beef Sauce. Grilled Veg

Filet Mignon. Pomme Puree. Seasonal Veg. Smoked Bacon&Onion Jam

DESSERT

All inclusive

Citrus Sorbet. Crispy Fennel. Orange Segments

Southern Hospitality

STARTER

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Hushpuppies. MapleButter. Red Pepper

Gougeres. Pimento cheese

Smoked wings. Alabama White Sauce

"Caramel Apple Pops", Crispy Cornmeal. Rosemary

FIRST COURSE

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Asparagus Country Ham Salad. Balsamic Glz

Peas and White Strawberry Salad

Buttered Rice. Shrimp. Bay Leaf. Succotash

Squash Salad. Salsa Matcha. Charred Lettuces

MAIN COURSE

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16peaks Denver Steak, 2xBaked Botato, Seasonal Veg

Seasonal Fish, Potato "Hay", Buerre Blanc

Roast Chicken. Jus. Cheesy Grits. Mushrooms. Kale

Pork and Red Beans. Maple Bacon Collard Greens. "Potlicker" Sauce. Honey Carrots

DESSERT

All inclusive

Buttermilk Pie. Honey Foam. Homemade Icecream

Warm Scotcharoo. Homemade Ice Cream. Whipped Marshmallow. Flambe

Lunatic Farmer

STARTER

All inclusive

"Tiger's Milk"

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Voodoo Chicken Wings

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Fish from a Pond. Smoked Trout. Dill & Roe Buerre Blanc

DESSERT

All inclusive

A hot Summer's Treat. Homemade Icecream

Ode to TK

STARTER

All inclusive

Salmon Cornett

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Pearls & Oysters

MAIN COURSE

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Elysian Fields rack of Lamb. Charred Eggplant Bechemel. Sundried Tomatoes. Bean Ragu

LobsterBoys. Buerre Rouge. Beets. Mustard Sabayon. Seaweeds. Fennel and Frills

A5 Wagyu from CrowdCow. Pomme Puree. Charred Pickled Veg Medley. Ancient grains "Granada". Beef Sauce

Miso aged Black Cod. Crispy Potatoes. Meyer lemon veloute de vino blanco. Seasonal Veg

DESSERT

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Coffee and Donuts

Homemade Ice-cream. Waffle Cone crumble. Caramel Fudge Sauce swirl. Coral tuiles

Cheese course. Variety of exclusive artisian cheeses. Presented in 3 different techniques. Accroutments

AHA

STARTER

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Gnudi. Smoked Ham broth. Pickled Peppers

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Tomato

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

As common as a Burger

DESSERT

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Frozen in Time

ISeeFood

STARTER

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Blini's w/ Smoked Salmon, Caviar, Chives, & Creme Fraiche

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Buttered Rice. Shrimp. Succotash

MAIN COURSE

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Filet Mignon. Lob tail. Potato puree. Seasonal Veg. Beef Sauce

Spanish Octopus. Golden Lentil Puree. CF Dill. Melba

Mussels Meunière. Crunchy Sourdough. White Butter Foam. Seaweed Cucumber Salad

Fried Langousine Ravioli. Diablo Vodka Sauce. Fire Roasted Corn. "Coral"

DESSERT

All inclusive

Citrus Sorbet. Crispy Fennel. Orange Segments

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Chef Daniel's reviews

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Rave reviews from the party, loved the experience. Would book again.

Our chef Daniel was outstanding. He truly thought of everything and made our special engagement day that much more special. Even working with a small space and limited resources he was amazing. Every single item was phenomenal.

Chef Daniel Gribble was top notch! Polite, punctual, accommodating and best of all a phenomenal chef. Every aspect was absolutely mouthwatering delicious. I would 10/10 recommend him for any of your needs. If we visit this area again we will 100% book him again!! Thank you Daniel for sharing your talent and making or night so special

Wow. Chef Daniel absolutely went above and beyond our expectations. The communication prior to our dinner was excellent and he made everything a breeze. We absolutely cannot say enough about our meal. We are still DREAMING of the dinner he served. He was personable, fun to chit chat with and made our night very memorable. We even had a lot of leftovers and made sure we had room in our cooler to bring them back to Wisconsin with us. We would return to Tennessee just to have him cook for us again. THAT good. Thank you for the experience!!

Daniel was an outstanding guy and an even better chef! We loved having him for my mother’s birthday. The lemon gelato was delicious as well! Special memories were made with Daniel!

Daniel Gribble is an extremely talented chef and a kind, warm person. It was such a treat to have him cook a meal for our family over vacation. We were celebrating birthdays and he brought a cake with their names on it and was intentional about celebrating them. The entire evening was very special and memorable. Each course had flavors that were delicious and unique, but loved by everyone! He is gifted and we are so thankful we could have him!