I am a Chef with 15 years of experience and a Graduate of Johnson & Wales University. During my time there, I worked at Kiawah Island Resort, at Bouchon Bakery in NYC, and I got my first Sous Chef position at the Dandelion Market in Charlotte, NC in 2013 (youngest in company history at the time). I won the San Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Southeast Regional competition, completed 4 months of Michelin training, and studied in Australia all throughout college. After I graduated, I became a Private Chef for professional athletes (NBA, NFL, PGA). At the age of 26 I opened my own restaurant specializing in ramen. Since then, I have opened 3 more restaurants throughout the Southeast.

I am now aiming to go back into the the more intimate and personal side of the culinary industry by offering private services (dinners, cooking classes, etc)

For me, cooking is...

EVERYTHING. Honestly. It is a passion, an escape, a joy, an art, a livelihood, a way to learn and bring people together.

I learned to cook at...

Kadence, Dandelion Market, Bouchon Bakery, Kiawah Island, my mom's house.

A cooking secret...

Letting the ingredients shine and having staple items on hand to be able to pivot in any situation

My menus

Italian

STARTER

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Arancini

Bruschetta

Caesar Salad

Flatbread

Prosciutto and Melon Skewers

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Handmade Pasta Bolognese

Penne a la Vodka with Lemon Basil Chicken

Risotto with Lamb

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with sage beef Ragu

Truffle Risotto

DESSERT

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Affogato with salted caramel ice cream

Seasonal Panna Cotta

Carolina Local

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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Cheerwine Meatballs

Crab Cake

Develied Eggs

Fried Green Tomatoes

Pimiento Cheese Dip

Stuffed Mushrooms

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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BBQ Plate (brisket, baked mac and cheese, smokey collards, corn bread)

BBQ Plate (chicken, baked mac and cheese, smokey collards, corn bread)

BBQ Plate (pulled pork, baked mac and cheese, smokey collards, corn bread)

Chicken & Waffles

Meatloaf

Shrimp and Grits

DESSERT

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Banana Pudding

Key Lime Pie

Peach Cobbler

Pineapple Upsidedown Cake

Sweet Potato Pie

Mediterranean

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Cherry Tomato & Strawberry Bruschetta

Peach & Prosciutto Caprese Skewers

Roasted Artichoke Hearts

Roasted Beets with Labneh and Chives

Seasonal Hummas (served with pita)

Warm Fig & Brie Toast

Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Red Peppers

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Gyro (chicken)

Gyro (lamb)

Lamb Lollipops with Feta Salad

Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo

Mediterranean Tilapia with Couscous

DESSERT

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Baklava

Lemon-Cream Pavlova with Berries

Spiced Roasted Fruit over Whipped Ricotta

Mexican Fare

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Guacamole (mild)

Guacamole (hot)(served with chips)

Choriqueso (served with chips)

Ceviche (served with chips)

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Tacos (carne asada) served with rice and beans

Tacos (chicken) served with rice and beans

Tacos (carnitas) served with rice and beans

Tacos (shrimp) served with rice and beans

Fajitas (steak) (served with rice and beans)

Fajitas (chicken) (served with rice and beans)

Fajitas (shrimp)(served with rice and beans)

Mole (chicken)(served with rice and beans)

Torta (chicken)

Torta (steak)

Torta (shrimp)

Enchilada (red, chicken)(served with rice and beans)

Enchilada (red, beef)(served with rice and beans)

Enchilada (green, chicken)(served with rice and beans)

Enchilada (green, beef)(served with rice and beans)

Chile Verde (chicken)(served with rice and beans)

Menudo served with corn tortillas

DESSERT

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Mexican Fruit Platter with chamoy and tajin

Fresas Con Crema (strawberries and cream)

Tres Leches Cake

Arroz Con Leche

Japanese Dinner

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Agedashi Tofu

Edamame (BBQ)

Edamame (bonito)

Edamame (lemon pepper)

Gyoza (chicken)

Gyoza (pork)

Gyoza (vegetarian)

Karaage Chicken

Onigiri (salmon)

Onigiri (vegetarian)

Yakitori (chicken thigh)

Yakitori (shrimp)

Yakitori (steak)

Yakitori (vegetable)

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MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Shoyu Ramen

Japanese Curry (beef)

Japanese Curry (chicken)

Japanese Curry (shrimp)

Grilled Shrimp Udon Soup

Katsu Chicken

Pork Miso Ramen

Shrimp Tempura Udon Soup

Spicy Miso Ramen (chicken broth)

Spicy Miso Ramen (pork broth)

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Black Sesame Ice Cream

Matcha Ice Cream

Matcha Tiramisu

Sesame Ice Cream

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Chef Rocky's reviews

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2 services

Chef Rocky is very professional but also fun! He was very prepared, and his experience is amazing. He took the time to allow our son to assist with the prep and taught him how to make a broth for ramen - wow! What an experience! Food was incredible and super tasty! He was great at determining portions too. We will definitely be asking for Chef Rocky again!