Private Chef Teren Green

I’m a professional private chef with over a decade of experience cooking for elite athletes, professional sports teams, and high-performance environments. My background spans intimate in-home dining, team fueling, and travel-based culinary operations, where precision, timing, and consistency matter just as much as flavor.

My cooking style is clean, intentional, and globally inspired, with a strong foundation in performance nutrition, recovery-focused meals, and elevated hospitality. I prioritize fresh ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and menus that align with my clients’ goals—whether that’s fueling training, hosting a special evening, or simply enjoying well-crafted food at home.

Above all, I bring professionalism, discretion, and calm execution into every kitchen I step into, ensuring my clients feel taken care of from the first conversation to the final plate.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is an act of service—showing care, discipline, and intention through food people can trust and rely on.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook in real kitchens—starting small and building my craft through experience, travel, and service.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is intention—nothing rushed, nothing careless.

My menus

Southern Roots Dinner

STARTER

All inclusive

Skillet Cornbread Whipped honey butter

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Slow-Simmered Collard Greens Smoked turkey, apple cider vinegar, pot liquor

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Crispy Fried Chicken Buttermilk- brined and golden Served with: • Creamy baked mac and cheese • Candied yams • House cranberry relish• House-made hot sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Classic Southern Banana Pudding Vanilla wafers, fresh banana, whipped cream

Costal California Dinner

STARTER

All inclusive

Seasonal mixed greens Lemon vinaigrette, shaved vegetables

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Pan-seared salmon and diver scallops Roasted seasonal vegetables, Garlic mashed potatoes, citrus beurre blanc

DESSERT

All inclusive

Strawberry shortcake with berries and whipped cream

Steak & Crab with Lemon Brown Butter Beurre Blanc

STARTER

All inclusive

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Roasted Beet and Citrus salad w/ goat cheese, pistachio citrus vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Seared New York strip steak topped with butter-poached jumbo lump crab and finished with a lemon brown butter beurre blanc, accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and broccolini

DESSERT

All inclusive

Warm Chocolate Cake with Raspberry