Private Chef Tapeka Alston

I’m a self-taught chef with over 15 years of experience in the culinary industry, with a background in hotels, arenas, and casino kitchens. My journey has allowed me to develop a versatile cooking style rooted in elevated comfort food, bold flavors, and quality ingredients. I take pride in creating curated dining experiences tailored to each client’s tastes, whether it’s private dinners, meal prep, or special occasions. My goal is always to deliver food that feels both comforting and exceptional.

“I’m passionate about bringing restaurant-quality meals and unforgettable food experiences directly to my clients’ tables.”

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is about passion, creativity, and bringing people together. I love turning fresh ingredients into flavorful meals that create comfort

I learned to cook at...

My love for cooking started at home in the kitchen with my parents, aunts, and uncles. Over time, I continued to develop

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is cooking with love and passion. When food is made with care and intention, it turns a simple meal into a memorable experien

My menus

Italian Dinner Experience

STARTER

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Caprese Salad Fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic glaze

Italian Antipasto Salad Crisp romaine and mixed greens tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, sliced pepperoncini, olives, and shaved parmesan, finished with a light Italian vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

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Whipped Ricotta Crostini Toasted crostini topped with creamy whipped ricotta, honey, fresh herbs, and cracked black pepper

Crispy Arancini risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella and parmesan, served with warm marinara

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Parmesan with Lemon Garlic Pasta served with light olive oil, garlic, lemon, and parmesan pasta

Creamy Tuscan Pasta Pasta tossed in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and spinach. Choice of grilled chicken or Italian sausage

DESSERT

All inclusive

Vanilla Gelato with Fresh Berries and Biscotti Creamy gelato served with fresh berries and crisp Italian biscotti

Elegant Private Dinner

STARTER

All inclusive

Whipped Goat Cheese & Crostini Goat cheese, honey, herbs, toasted baguette

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Pear & Arugula Salad Candied pecans, gorgonzola, balsamic reduction

MAIN COURSE

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Pan-Seared Herb Chicken With roasted garlic cream sauce Served with: • Wild rice pilaf • Roasted seasonal vegetables

Garlic Butter Seared Salmon With lemon dill sauceServed with: • Wild rice pilaf • Roasted seasonal vegetables

DESSERT

All inclusive

Buttermilk Lemon Pound Cake Served with macerated berries and fresh whipped cream

Brunch Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Seasonal Fresh Fruit Board Berries, melon, citrus, fig jam, honey drizzle

FIRST COURSE

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Fluffy Farmhouse Scrambled Eggs Soft scrambled eggs finished with fresh herbs Served with applewood smoked bacon or sausage and crispy herb breakfast potatoes

MAIN COURSE

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Peach Cobbler Brioche French Toast Buttery brioche French toast topped with warm peach cobbler compote, oatmeal crumb, and vanilla bourbon glaze

Southern Catfish & Creamy Grits Crispy seasoned catfish served over creamy stone-ground grits and finished with a rich Cajun cream sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Elevated comfort, dining

STARTER

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Roasted Tomato Basil Bisque Slow-roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic cream, grilled artisan bread

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Arugula & Citrus Salad Fresh arugula, shaved parmesan, toasted almonds, lemon vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Red Wine Braised Short Ribs Slow braised beef short ribs with rosemary, garlic and shallots Served with • Creamy garlic mashed potatoes • Butter roasted carrots • Haricots verts

Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce Delicately seared cod finished with a bright lemon butter sauce and fresh herbs

DESSERT

All inclusive

Warm Vanilla Bean Bread Pudding Served with bourbon vanilla sauce