Chef Lerisa Smith

Chef At Home in Allen

With 14 years in the culinary world—and training under world-class chefs at top Las Vegas restaurants like R.M. Seafood (Mandalay Bay) and AquaKnox (The Venetian)—I’ve had the honor of cooking for elite clients, including Joe Jackson.

Now based in Dallas, I specialize in creating fully customized, seasonal menus featuring:

Farm-to-table ingredients

Organic and gluten-free options

Allergy-friendly meals

Personalized dishes tailored to your preferences and events

From elegant dinner parties and corporate catering to BBQs, office gatherings, anniversaries, and private meal prep, I help clients host unforgettable events with intentional flavors and impeccable service.

For me, cooking is...

Love and life bringing others together for all occasions from life to After life !

I learned to cook at...

R.M seafood Las Vegas N.V Aquknox Las Vegas N.V CBD Provisions Dallas T.X Hey Jack Camas Washington Bartaco Atlanta G.A Le Cordon Bleu Las Vegas N.V

A cooking secret...

Sourcing the best and high quality products & ingredients. And most importantly Love and Technique

My menus

Japanese/Surprise - Indulge

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Duck fat dumplings with chili aioli

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Lobster Bisque

Asian salad

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Hibachi-style steak with spring risotto & asparagus

Smoked duck with togarashi aioli & forbidden rice

DESSERT

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Flourless chocolate cake with smoked vanilla ice cream

Mini tres leches cake

Local - Basic

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Deviled Eggs with caviar

Buttermilk fried chicken & cornbread waffles

Charcuterie Board

Farmers market salad (vegetarian)

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All inclusive

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Smoked whole chicken, Sweet potatoes with marshmallow cream ,

Bbq ribs

Texas Chopped beef

Grilled seasonal vegetables (vegetarian)

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Banana pudding

Mini brown butter cinnamon bundt cakes

Strawberry crème brûlée

White chocolate bread pudding, bourbon sauce

Italian/Mediterranean - Basic

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Arancini

Meatballs , house made ricotta

Focaccia / herb Oil (vegetarian)

Pan-Fried Eggplant with Balsamic, Basil (vegetarian)

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All inclusive

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Ragù al Bolognese

Pasta carbonara With bacon & English peas

Pasta alla Norma (vegetarian)

Grilled Mediterranean Lamb kebabs

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Tiramisu

Mini lemon poppy seed olive cake , blue berry ice cream

Gelato homemade

Rhubarb crisp

Japanese/Surprise - Basic

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Rainbow Roll

Shrimp Tempura roll

Tuna Tataki yuzu

Farmers market salad (vegetarian)

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Chicken gyoza

Miso sea bass with grilled broccolini & sushi rice

Grilled scallops with coconut cilantro rice

Pasta alla Norma (vegetarian)

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Matcha-inspired surprise: Lavender & lemon thyme donuts

Mini chocolate cakes with bourbon ice cream

Banana pudding

Strawberry crème brûlée

Japanese/Surprise - Exclusive

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Tuna crudo

Tuna & avocado crudo with house crackers

Charred oysters with yuzu cucumber mignonette

Pan-fried eggplant with capers & basil (vegetarian)

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Yellowfin tuna carpaccio with Tosazu gelée

Sea bass Tartar

Spicy lemongrass rack of lamb with coconut rice

Mediterranean Grilled zucchini salad (vegetarian)

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Grilled miso mushrooms with miso black garlic butter (vegetarian)

Grilled snapper with coconut broth & black rice

Grilled seafood platter family style

Dry-aged strip steak with basil fried rice

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Deconstructed pineapple upside down cake with bourbon ice cream

Yuzu white chocolate crème brûlée with summer berries

Milk bar baller birthday cake with popcorn ice cream

White chocolate bread pudding with bourbon sauce

Local - Exclusive

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Argentine grilled shrimp Cocktail

Duck birra tacos

Crab legs, crawfish, fried oysters & seafood boil

Fried artichokes with lemon yogurt (vegetarian)

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Lobster Bisque

Kimchi duck fried rice

Mediterranean Grilled zucchini salad (vegetarian)

Yellow fin tuna Carpaccio with Tosazu Gelee

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Dry aged strip steak , grilled fingerling potatoes, lemon basil aloil

Diver Scallops , Gremolata baby turnips

Lobster Lasagna

Pasta alla Norma (vegetarian)

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Flourless chocolate cake with smoked vanilla ice cream

Yuzu white chocolate cream brûlées, summer berries

Deconstructed pineapple upside down cake , bourbon ice cream

Milk bar baller birthday cake with popcorn ice cream

Date Night

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Argentine grilled shrimp Cocktail

Charred grill oysters

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Caesar salad , , gem lettuce,

MAIN COURSE

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Roasted Chicken , jus , braised greens , whipped lobster potatoes

Fresh pasta , Wagu meatballs

DESSERT

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Pumpkin spice bread pudding homemade van

Latin American - Indulge

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Chorizo lollipops

Duck Fat Dumplings, chili aioli

Watermelon grilled feta salad (vegetarian)

Lobster spinach dip , homemade chips

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Cuban black beans (vegetarian)

Chipotle creamed mussels with sourdough

Mexican street corn , Texas style (vegetarian)

Crab louie salad

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Lobster and shrimp paella

Smoked duck with coconut forbidden rice

Grilled whole snapper with coconut broth & black rice

Pasta alla Norma (vegetarian)

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Mini lemon poppy seed olive cake , blue berry ice cream

Deconstructed pineapple upside down cake , bourbon ice cream

Tiramisu

White chocolate pie

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Chef Lerisa's reviews

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Chef Lerisa was Amazing!

From start to finish, could not have had a better experience. The designed menu was great, and she worked with me to make it exactly what we wanted! She was super inventive with her menu and very friendly. We could not have asked for a better experience and would 10/10 recommend.

Chef Lerisa was absolutely amazing! The introduction , presentation, and quality of the food was top notch. I would highly recommend this specific chef and would love to request her services in the future. Awesome Awesome Job!

Chef Larissa was the best! I’d recommend her to anyone who is looking, She is very professional and diligent. She cleaned up after she finished cooking and made extra food and kept for us.