Chef Rashaad Shears

Private Chef In Atlanta

Hello, I am Rashaad Shears a Classically Trained Chef, with over 20 years of Culinary Experience. With an extensive career with many cuisines I am able to blend techniques/ culture and procedures from all over the world to give you a one of a kind Experience. I focus on fresh ingredients and cooking techniques that maximize flavor profiles and create stunning works of edible art.

For me, cooking is...

The passion that drives my life. The ability to share my art and my passion is peace of my life.

I learned to cook at...

I trained at the Art Institute Of Atlanta

A cooking secret...

I’m magic. I have so much magic in my spirit it pours into my food and touches your soul.

My menus

Asian

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Ahi Tuna Sashimi

Marinated Asian pears with Argula

Sashimi Salmon

FIRST COURSE

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Flash Seared Ahi Tuna served with Coconut Curry Cabbage

Pepper Crusted Seared Tuna on a bed of spring vegetable: Ahi Tuna Coated with a Blend of Red and Madagascar Peppercorns Arranged with Fresh Butter Crisp Lettuce and Pickled vegetables

Spicy Tuna Rolls

MAIN COURSE

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Hibachi Lomein

Hibachi Grilled Shrimp

Hibachi grilled Vegetables

Hibachi Stir Fry with Fried Rice

DESSERT

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Mango Crème Brule

Mango Sticky Rice

Holiday

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Roasted Corn Chowder

Brunswick stew

FIRST COURSE

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Mediterranean Tomato salad

Skillet Corn

MAIN COURSE

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Herb Seasoned Chicken Breast Glazed Carrots and Asparagus

Cuban “Ropa Vieja” served with black beans and rice with sweet plantains

Cajun Brined Turkey

Traditional Brined Turkey

Jerk Marinated Turkey

Slow Roasted Duck

Traditional Honey Baked Ham

DESSERT

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Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Sauce

Homemade Banana Pudding with homemade filling and real bananas

Vegetarian

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Fresh Baked Flatbread with herb scented olive oil

Spinach and apple salad

Curried Chickpea Salad with Mango and watercress

Coconut Soup

FIRST COURSE

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Mediterranean Tomato salad

Mushrooms cooked Thai Coconut lemongrass sauce over basmati Rice

Cauliflower croquet ( Vegetarian version of a Salmon croquet)

Grilled Pineapple Steak with Spiced Sweet Potatoes

MAIN COURSE

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Pasta with tomato/ Garlic Sauce

Grilled King Mushrooms with crispy Potatoes and Broccoli

Spiced Chicpeas with Basmati Rice

Curry Spiced Tofu Masala with Turmeric Rice

DESSERT

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Coconut creme Brulee

Rice Pudding

3 Berry Cobbler

Apple Pie

Banana Pudding

Mango Crème Brule

Roasted Pineapple Rum Cake served with sweet cream

Sweet Potato Cobbler

Caribbean American Menu

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Blackened Catfish on a Floribbean Slaw

FIRST COURSE

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Salmon Ceviche on a bed of mixed greens; Salmon Cured with Chef Blend of Spices Himalayan Pink Salt and Fresh squeezed Lime arranged on a bed of mixed greens, S

Mini Steak Tacos with Chimichurri sauce

Jerk Chicken served with Cabbage and Green Beans

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Citrus Marinated Pork Chops

Stewed Caribbean Chicken with Green Bananas, Plantains, Onions and Peppers

Cuban “Ropa Vieja” served with black beans and rice with sweet plantains

Caribbean Shrimp and Rice

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Family Style Menu

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Chef Salad with Seasonal Vegetables and Home made dressing

Marinated Tomato Salad

Broccoli Pasta Salad

Antipasto Salad with marinated artichokes and Chicken

Fresh Baked Flatbread with herb scented olive oil

Flatbread and Hummus

Basil Crusted Polenta with an Olive Tapenade

Brunswick stew

Coconut Soup

Garlic Rolls

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Pan-Seared Salmon with Balsamic Blueberry Reduction served with Asparagus and Curried Sweet Potatoes

Shrimp Jambalaya

Southern Smothered Chicken

Cod Loin steamed in Parchment paper served with green beans and Yellow Rice

Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Basmati Rice and Sweet Plantains

Pan Seared Catfish with Mash Potatoes and Green Beans

Pan Seared Shrimp with Glazed Carrots and Asparagus

Herb Seasoned Chicken Breast Glazed Carrots and Asparagus

Smoked Chicken 1/4s with roasted root vegetables

Blackened Catfish with Herb Garlic Potatoes Spiced Cabbage

Chicken cutlets in Stewed Tomatoes and Okra

Stuffed Pork loins Grilled and served with Fresh Sauté Broccoli

DESSERT

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Elegant Dinner Party

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Blackened Chicken Cutlets with a Candied Onion Compote

Fresh Baked Flatbread with herb scented olive oil

Basil Crusted Shrimp with Coconut Beurre Blanc

Watercress and Mango Salad

Tostones with Chimi Churri

Roasted Corn Chowder

Seafood bisque

Tuna Lettuce Wraps Thinly sliced Ahi Grade tuna marinated in Chefs special blend on a petite salad with pickled onions and of crisp apples

FIRST COURSE

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Crab Cakes w/ Mango reduction: Lump Crab Meat seasoned with fresh herbs, and pan-seared to perfection drizzled with chipotle aioli

Marinaded Lamb Chops Drizzled with Herb Garlic Sauce

Brown Butter Sauteed Prawns Drizzled with a coconut Beurre Blanc

Chili Rubbed Scallops with a Chipotle aioli

Candy Coated Chicken wings

Mediterranean Tomato salad

Shrimp Civiche and Gazpacho

Antipasto Salad with marinated artichokes and Chicken

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Pepper Crusted Seared Tuna on a bed of spring vegetable: Ahi Tuna Coated with a Blend of Red and Madagascar Peppercorns Arranged with Fresh Butter Crisp Lettuce and Pickled vegetables

Pan-Seared Salmon with Balsamic Blueberry Reduction served with Asparagus and Curried Sweet Potatoes

Grilled NY Strip topped with brown butter Shrimp

Grilled Citrus Marinated Pork Chops

Lamb Medallions with whiskey infused Demi Glace Herb Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetable

Pan Seared Duck Breast served with Roasted Corn Pudding

Chicken Breast stuffed with Spinach and Marinated Artichokes with a Red Pepper Coulis served with Rissoto and Sauteed Spinach

Lobster and Crab Mac and Cheese served with Grilled Corn

DESSERT

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Dark Chocolate Ganache Truffles with Drunken Strawberry Reduction

Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Sauce

Roasted Pineapple Rum Cake served with sweet cream

Mango Crème Brule

Drunken Berry Chocolate Tart

Home Made Banana Pudding

Apple Cobbler

3 Berry Cobbler

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Chef Rashaad's reviews

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65 services

Chef Rashaad was a joy to have in our home and prepared an excellent meal for us and our four guests. The meal was excellent with the variety our guests desired and we truly felt that chef was one of our guests in the midst of his intense work. He was kind with a delightful smile and engaging personality that fit perfectly with his culinary skills. We look forward to him joining us again in the future and highly recommend him.

Absolutely amazing experience. I cannot say enough great words about the chef. The food was much better than I could image. My group was so help with our choice. I would totally book him again.

Chef rashad, was amazing! He was on punctual on time. The dishes that he made for Valentine's Day was simply amazing. I would definitely recommend him to friends and family.

Chef Rashaad is highly recommended

What a great night! I wanted an elevated dinner for 12 for my wife's 40th and chef Rashaad delivered!! The food was incredible, the experience special, and he was very flexible! One of our guests was running very late and he pivoted to serve us some of the best ever spicy honey chicken wings while we delayed dinner. The tuna wraps and crab cakes were out of this world and then the Lobster Mac and cheese was to die for. Extremely grateful for an incredible night!!

Chef Rashaad was very personable and excellent at reading the room and adapting his service to the moment. He served the appetizer in the kitchen at the bar where everyone was hanging out and then brought the first course into the living room later when we were having drinks by a fire. The main course and dessert were at the table. Everything was excellent and he shared his ingredients with the foodie crowd. Great evening.

Chef Rashaad was FANTASTIC!! His personality and food were both awesome!

This was a wonderful experience. The food was exceptional, very tasty, and healthy. The presentation was beautiful and service professional. Truly enjoyed hearing about Chef Rashaad’s background and the authentic cuisines. He also cleaned the kitchen afterward. Highly recommend!

Chef Shears was amazing! This was our first time using this website and hiring a personal chef but it won’t be our last. From start to finish the experience was exceptional.

we had an incredible dinner and evening!! would highly recommend chef rashaad!!!

Wonderful chef. Amazingly talented and an expert at his craft. I highly recommend

Hands down the best experience! Will book again !

My family and I had an amazing time with Rashaad. He prepared my birthday breakfast to perfection . Don’t hesitate to hire him to prepare a meal for you.

None of us are from the South, and we wanted a unique way to experience Atlanta cuisine, and Rashaad really knocked it out of the park. He shared experiences growing up in Atlanta and how he learned to cook that made the whole meal feel like we were sharing it with a friend. Everything was delicious and I can't recommend it enough. Over a week later, we're still talking about how great everything was.

Very good job most definitely booking again

Chef Rashaad was amazing, he showed up and showed out. He had me eating foods that I never thought I would eat before and I loved it. This experience was one of the best I ever had and I will most definitely be booking him for further events.

This was our first time with this type of private, fine dining experience in our own home! The occasion was a birthday celebration for my ‘picky’ significant other. I was told to choose from a menu, but I could not decide so the Chef just asked about her likes and dislikes and used that information to make her own personal food course. We were very full and satisfied at the end. ( the dessert was incredible. ) ((AND HE LEFT OUR KITCHEN SPOTLESS))

The food was the perfect balance of flavor and health conscious. But more importantly, the experience and the personality of chef was incredible. Super fun and friendly. Not only did we enjoy ourselves and fill our bellies, we learned some great tips to keep forever as well. Perfect all around.

I recently had the pleasure of hiring Chef Rashaad who specializes in exotic cuisine and wine pairings. From start to finish, my experience was exceptional. Chef Rashaad was incredibly professional, punctual, and attentive to every detail. The menu was truly exquisite and featured a range of flavors and ingredients that I had never tried before. Each dish was expertly prepared and presented, and the wine pairings were simply out of this world. Overall, I can't recommend Chef Rashaad highly enough. If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable dining experience, look no further than Chef Rashaad. I guarantee you won't be disappointed!

What an Amazing experience!!! Chef was professional and courteous and the food was incredible!! We enjoyed our time so much that we booked him for a separate occasion and he is now our preferred chef for all of our events!! Thanks so much for our ‘one of a kind’ experience! 5 stars! Highly recommend!