Chef Ta’shanique Francis

Personal Chef in Thompson

Hello, I’m Chef Ta' a Small town cook turned chef! I grew up cooking in my home but always wanted the opportunity to learn the techniques. After High school I attended Culinary School in Memphis, Tn & later traveled to other states cooking in “from-scratch “ kitchens gaining experience. I have been able to take my experience and pour it into my food ! Creating Jamaican, Seafood, Italian & Asian inspired dishes that blow your mind with flavor! I’m hardworking and passionate about my craft & I will bring that same passion & energy when preparing your experience!

For me, cooking is...

Love ! Being able to bring the warmth & joy to someone just through taste is a wonderful feeling.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook from home but gained my technical skills from Le’Cole Culinary Institute.

A cooking secret...

Always cooking with intention and care !

My menus

Italian Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Butterflied Buffalo Shrimp | White cream dipping sauce

Crab Stuffed Mushroom

Parmesan Fries

Garlic Herbed Scallops | Red Beet & Mushroom Puree

3 Cheese Mac Balls | Marinara

Honey Bourbon Lollipop Wings

Crab Cake Bites | Rémoulade & Spicy Red Sauce

Cajun Smoked Crab Dip | Baked Pita Chips

Spinach & Artichoke Dip | Baked Pita Chips

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Arugula, Spinach, Strawberry & Feta Salad | Balsamic Dressing

Caprese Salad | Balsamic Glaze

Classic Cesar | Parmesan Peppercorn

Wedge Salad | Blue Cheese

Arugula Avocado Salad | Citrus Dressing

Clam Chowder

Lobster Bisque

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Ratatouille | Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Tomatoes

Seafood Scampi | Lobster, Shrimp & Scallops

Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Crab Pasta | Garlic bread

Creamy Linguine Pasta | 8oz Sirloin | Pan sauce

Crab Stuffed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes topped w/ Cajun Cream Sauce | Choice of green

Honey Glazed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of Green

Surf & Turf (Lobster, Shrimp, Crab - Sirloin, Ribeye) Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of green

Chicken Parmigiana | Choice of Pasta | Garlic Bread

Pan Seared Halibut | Wild Rice | Roasted Brussels

Braised Airline Chicken Breast | Roasted Garlic Mash | Herb Cream Sauce | Choice of green

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mini Cheesecake (Raspberry, Strawberry, Original) Served w/ Whip cream & Fruit sauce

Coconut White Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate or Vanilla Dipped Cake Balls

Lemon Pound Cake

Mango Sorbet

Chocolate Mousse

Classic Dinner Night

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3 Cheese Mac Balls | Marinara

Parmesan Fries

Spinach & Artichoke Dip | Baked Pita Chips

Butterflied Buffalo Shrimp | White cream dipping sauce

Crab Stuffed Mushroom

Crab Cake Bites | Rémoulade & Spicy Red Sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Arugula Avocado Salad | Citrus Dressing

Arugula, Spinach, Strawberry & Feta Salad | Balsamic Dressing

Classic Cesar | Parmesan Peppercorn

Wedge Salad | Blue Cheese

Seasonal Salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Creamy Linguine Pasta | 8oz Sirloin | Choice of Green

Chicken Parmigiana | Choice of Pasta | Garlic Bread

Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Crab Pasta | Garlic bread

Honey Glazed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of Green

Pan Seared Halibut | Wild Rice | Choice of Green

Crab Stuffed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes topped w/ Cajun Cream Sauce | Choice of green

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Empanadas | Vanilla Ice Cream | Apple Glaze Sauce

Chocolate or Vanilla Dipped Cake Balls | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Mini Cheesecake (Raspberry, Strawberry, Original) Served w/ Whip cream & Fruit sauce

Exclusive Classic Dinner

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Crab Stuffed Mushroom

Crab Cake Bites | Rémoulade & Spicy Red Sauce

Butterflied Buffalo Shrimp | White cream dipping sauce

Garlic Herbed Scallops | Red Beet & Mushroom Puree

Crab-stuffed Shrimp

Cajun Smoked Crab Dip | Baked Pita Chips

Spinach & Artichoke Dip | Baked Pita Chips

Honey Bourbon Lollipop Wings

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Classic Cesar | Parmesan Peppercorn

Wedge Salad | Blue Cheese

Caprese Salad | Balsamic Glaze

Arugula Avocado Salad | Citrus Dressing

Arugula, Spinach, Strawberry & Feta Salad | Balsamic Dressing

Cucumber wrapped pomegranate & walnut salad | Orange Balsamic Dressing

Clam Chowder

Lobster Bisque

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Crab Stuffed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes topped w/ Cajun Cream Sauce | Choice of green

Honey Glazed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of Green

Lemon Butter Baked Cod | White or Wild Rice | Choice of Side

Pan Seared Halibut | Wild Rice | Roasted Brussels

Parmesan crusted Baked Haddock | Fingerling Potatoes | Sauteed spinach

Creamy Linguine Pasta | 8oz Sirloin | Choice of Green

Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Crab Pasta | Garlic bread

Seafood Scampi | Lobster, Shrimp & Scallops

Surf & Turf (Lobster, Shrimp, Crab - Sirloin, Ribeye) Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of green

Braised Airline Chicken Breast | Roasted Garlic Mash | Herb Cream Sauce | Choice of green

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Empanadas | Vanilla Ice Cream | Apple Glaze Sauce

Chocolate or Vanilla Dipped Cake Balls | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Coconut White Chocolate Truffles

Mini Cheesecake (Raspberry, Strawberry, Original) Served w/ Whip cream & Fruit sauce

Mango Sorbet

Dinner Night with a Twist

STARTER

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3 Cheese Mac Balls | Marinara

Crab Cake Bites | Rémoulade & Spicy Red Sauce

Cajun Smoked Crab Dip | Baked Pita Chips

Spinach & Artichoke Dip | Baked Pita Chips

Crab Stuffed Mushroom

Garlic Herbed Scallops | Red Beet & Mushroom Puree

Butterflied Buffalo Shrimp | White cream dipping sauce

Crab-stuffed Shrimp

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Arugula Avocado Salad | Citrus Dressing

Arugula, Spinach, Strawberry & Feta Salad | Balsamic Dressing

Classic Cesar | Parmesan Peppercorn

Garden Salad | Choice of Dressing

Wedge Salad | Blue Cheese

Cucumber wrapped pomegranate & walnut salad | Orange Balsamic Dressing

Lobster Bisque

Clam Chowder

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken Parmigiana | Choice of Pasta | Garlic Bread

Crab Stuffed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes topped w/ Cajun Cream Sauce | Choice of green

Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Crab Pasta | Garlic bread

Creamy Linguine Pasta | 8oz Sirloin | Choice of Green

Lemon Butter Baked Cod | White or Wild Rice | Choice of Side

Pan Seared Halibut | Wild Rice | Roasted Brussels

Honey Glazed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of Green

Seafood Scampi | Lobster, Shrimp & Scallops

Surf & Turf (Lobster, Shrimp, Crab - Sirloin, Ribeye) Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of green

Braised Airline Chicken Breast | Roasted Garlic Mash | Herb Cream Sauce | Choice of green

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Empanadas | Vanilla Ice Cream | Apple Glaze Sauce

Chocolate or Vanilla Dipped Cake Balls

Mini Cheesecake (Raspberry, Strawberry, Original) Served w/ Whip cream & Fruit sauce

Coconut White Chocolate Truffles

Mango Sorbet

Chocolate Mousse

French Dinner

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Crab Stuffed Mushroom

Garlic Herbed Scallops | Red Beet & Mushroom Puree

Crab Cake Bites | Rémoulade & Spicy Red Sauce

Spinach & Artichoke Dip | Baked Pita Chips

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Arugula Avocado Salad | Citrus Dressing

Arugula, Spinach, Strawberry & Feta Salad | Balsamic Dressing

Caprese Salad | Balsamic Glaze

Classic Cesar | Parmesan Peppercorn

Wedge Salad | Blue Cheese

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Honey Glazed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of Green

Pan Seared Halibut | Wild Rice | Roasted Brussels

Parmesan crusted Baked Haddock | Fingerling Potatoes | Sauteed spinach

Creamy Linguine Pasta | 8oz Sirloin | Pan sauce

Grilled Steak | Fingerling Potatoes | Choice of Green

Surf & Turf (Lobster, Shrimp, Crab - Sirloin, Ribeye) Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of green

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mini Cheesecake (Raspberry, Strawberry, Original) Served w/ Whip cream & Fruit sauce

Coconut White Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate or Vanilla Dipped Cake Balls | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Lemon Pound Cake

Italian Cuisine

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

3 Cheese Mac Balls | Marinara

Parmesan Fries

Spinach & Artichoke Dip | Baked Pita Chips

Honey Bourbon Lollipop Wings

Butterflied Buffalo Shrimp | White cream dipping sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Arugula Avocado Salad | Citrus Dressing

Classic Cesar | Parmesan Peppercorn

Wedge Salad | Blue Cheese

Caprese Salad | Balsamic Glaze

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Cajun Chicken & Shrimp Alfredo | Meat Can be Modified

Chicken Parmigiana | Choice of Pasta | Garlic Bread

Honey Glazed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of Green

Creamy Linguine Pasta | 8oz Sirloin | Choice of Green

Lemon Butter Baked Cod | White or Wild Rice | Choice of Side

Ratatouille | Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Tomatoes

Surf & Turf (Lobster, Shrimp, Crab - Sirloin, Ribeye) Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of green

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Empanadas | Vanilla Ice Cream | Apple Glaze Sauce

Chocolate or Vanilla Dipped Cake Balls | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Mini Cheesecake (Raspberry, Strawberry, Original) Served w/ Whip cream & Fruit sauce

Brunch Menu

STARTER

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Buttermilk Biscuits

Buttery French Toast topped w/ Powdered Sugar

Cinnamon & Nutmeg Waffles topped w/ Powdered Sugar

Homestyle Seasoned Potatoes

Oatmeal w/ Honey & Berries

Omelet Station

Protein Pancakes w/ Cinnamon Sugar

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Creamy 3-Cheese Whipped Eggs

Rosemary & Thyme Sausage Patties

Maple Glazed Bacon

Turkey Bacon

Fruit Platter

Honey Glazed Ham

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Cajun Shrimp & Grits

Crispy Chicken & Waffles | Butter Maple Syrup

Crispy Fried Fish

DESSERT

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Chocolate or Vanilla Dipped Cake Balls | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Mini Cheesecake (Raspberry, Strawberry, Original) Served w/ Whip cream & Fruit sauce

Dipped Fruit

Lemon Pound Cake

Mango Sorbet

A taste of different Cuisines !

STARTER

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3 Cheese Mac Balls | Marinara

Bang Bang Shrimp

Crab Cake Bites | Rémoulade & Spicy Red Sauce

Garlic Herbed Scallops | Red Beet & Mushroom Puree

Butterflied Buffalo Shrimp | White cream dipping sauce

Cajun Smoked Crab Dip | Baked Pita Chips

Crab Stuffed Mushroom

Cucumber & Shrimp Avocado Bites

Parmesan Fries

Shredded BBQ Chicken & Coleslaw Sliders

Spinach & Artichoke Dip | Baked Pita Chips

Spring Roll

Thai Chili Wings (Different Flavors Available)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Arugula Avocado Salad | Citrus Dressing

Arugula, Spinach, Strawberry & Feta Salad | Balsamic Dressing

Asian Salad

Classic Cesar | Parmesan Peppercorn

Garden Salad | Choice of Dressing

Wedge Salad | Blue Cheese

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken Parmigiana | Choice of Pasta | Garlic Bread

Crab Stuffed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes topped w/ Cajun Cream Sauce | Choice of green

Honey Glazed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of Green

Lemon Butter Baked Cod | White or Wild Rice | Choice of Side

Seafood Scampi | Lobster, Shrimp & Scallops

Creamy Linguine Pasta | 8oz Sirloin | Choice of Green

Surf & Turf (Lobster, Shrimp, Crab - Sirloin, Ribeye) Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of green

Crispy Fried Fish | Sweet Potato Souffle | Choice of Green

Curry Chickpeas | White Rice | Choice of Side

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Empanadas | Vanilla Ice Cream | Apple Glaze Sauce

Chocolate or Vanilla Dipped Cake Balls | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Coconut White Chocolate Truffles

Lemon Pound Cake

Mini Cheesecake (Raspberry, Strawberry, Original) Served w/ Whip cream & Fruit sauce

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Chef Ta’shanique's reviews

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96 services

Chef was so polite and so very accommodating. I would recommend her with my eyes closed. Everyone loved the food!

Chef Ta was exceptional. She was very accommodating the food was phenomenal. My whole family loved her.

Chef Ta was an absolute dream to have cook for us! Every plate looked and tasted amazing. She was professional, timely, organized and just a pleasure to work with from start to finish. We would highly recommend her as part of your special event!

Above and beyond and cant wait use this chef again

Excellent experience, will absolutely use Chef Ta'Shanique again for our next dinner / celebration party!

Chef Ta was excellent!! Food and presentation was amazing. Would recommend to anyone looking for a private chef.

Tay was an amazing chef for my wife's birthday. She made us some delicious food and really made the night special for us. We would definitely use her again. Her scallops were to die for!

For my wife’s birthday, I wanted to create a relaxing, stress-free, and memorable evening. After receiving three proposals through Take a Chef, I chose Chef Ta’s because her menu included all the things my wife enjoys. Communication throughout the process was excellent, clear, and reassuring. On the day of, Chef Ta’s arrived right on time and immediately got underway. She gave us the choice between engaging in conversation or keeping things quiet. We opted for a hybrid—chatting at times and then slipping away for a drink on the deck. We thoroughly enjoyed her company and the engaging conversations. My wife loves seafood, while I’m more indifferent—but even I found every dish to be delicious, creative, and perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of flavor and kick. The dessert was outstanding—so good that I only wished there had been more (to last me the whole week). Overall, Chef Ta’s made the evening special, stress-free, and deeply enjoyable. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an elevated, personalized dining experience.

Chef Ta made a wonderful dinner for 10 at our home. Before the event, she was very communicative and able to accommodate dietary preferences in our group. She arrived on time and got right to work, allowing us to get ourselves ready and then start welcoming guests hassle free. She took care of everything and only needed minimal orientation to our kitchen and supplies. She prepared surf and turf for us, which was excellently prepared and presented. After the meal, she cleaned all the dishes efficiently before departing, while we were still able to enjoy spending time with our guests. She really helped make the evening special for us.

I booked Chef Ta for my boyfriend’s 25th birthday and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. At first I was a little hesitant because I wasn’t sure if my kitchen would be the right fit or if having just the two of us might feel awkward. But from the moment Chef Ta walked in, all my worries disappeared. She was so friendly, warm, and professional, and she immediately made us feel comfortable. She asked about our preferences, whether we wanted to chat or have her quietly cook while we did our own thing, and she struck the perfect balance. We enjoyed a movie while she prepared everything, and every time she brought out a dish, it felt like a little surprise. The food was absolutely incredible, so delicious and beautifully presented. The presentation was truly on point, and each course looked just as good as it tasted. On top of that, Chef Ta went above and beyond. She took photos and videos for us to capture the birthday memories, kept great conversation, and was so open-minded and kind. She left our kitchen spotless, even cleaner than before, and thoughtfully packed up our leftovers. She even left us fresh bread, a black pepper condiment, and two extra cheesecakes for later. Overall, we are beyond happy with this experience. Chef Ta made my boyfriend’s birthday truly special, and I can’t recommend her enough for anyone considering a private chef. Whether it’s for a birthday, wedding, or any special occasion, she will make it unforgettable.

Phenomenal

The experience was incredible, my wife and I enjoyed every dish. We also enjoyed that Chef Ta was very personable! I would rehire in a heart beat! All four courses were amazing no complaints. Bonus points for cleaning up all the dishes plus kitchen at the end also!

Chef Ta was A+. Highly, highly recommend!

Couldn’t have asked for a better Chef for my first time using TakeAChef! Chef Ta was amazing! Every single dish was flavorful and well plated. We enjoyed our conversations with her as we ate and drank wine. I highly recommend as i think the hardest part of the experience was selecting which dish to have because her menu was on point!

The chef was very flexible and accomodating during our dinner!

Ta was exactly what we didn’t know we needed. She created such a warm welcoming environment in our kitchen - and invited us to hangout with her or sit at the table, as she brought us each dish. We opted for both which made for such a fun and unforgettable experience. She encouraged us to relax, put on some music, offer feedback and she didn’t let me lift a finger. Such a perfect way to celebrate our anniversary. We cannot wait to book her again and redo it all over! The food was just so amazing, and she is a genuine, kind person, too… making it that much more enjoyable.

Chef Ta' was amazing, blew our expectations away! Would hire again in a heartbeat.

We had an excellent night with Ta‘Shanique! Her menu and execution was outstanding but beyond that, she was extremely pleasant to have in our home and made the night truly enjoyable from a dinner and atmosphere stand-point!

This was our first experience doing an in home private chef event and I cannot recommend it enough. It was the best of both worlds for my husband and I. He who loves to eat out and get the dine out experience, vs me who loves to stay at home but doesn't always want to cook. Our chef was SO thoughtful and dedicated to making sure the menu was perfect, given that we had an allergy to accommodate for. We had such a wide variety of courses to choose from, and all of them ended up being delicious! I am also convinced that my kitchen has never been so clean, it was such a labor of love to not only prep a 4 course meal for us, but to then make sure that the kitchen was spotless afterwards, and all the dish ware borrowed was dried and put away. I look forward to using this platform again for a future event, and highly recommend our personal chef, Chef Ta’Shanique Francis, as she was amazing!

Chef Ta’ was amazing and delivered an incredible Brunch experience. Chef was responsive, flexible and prompt throughout the whole experience. From the initial contact thru the menu refinement to the Brunch itself everything went flawlessly. The food was superb, and the clean up added to the whole experience.