Chef Trenita Coleman

Personal Chef In Scottsdale

I am personal chef in Phoenix AZ with over 20 years of culinary experience. I started my own catering company in 2018 and that took off here in Arizona. After, being noticed for my creative twists on traditional cuisines it got me noticed by several professional athletes and from there I was offered postions as a personal chef for many players in the league. My services range from private dinner parties, in home meal prepping, private chef services, catering as well as a Private Chef Master Class teaching up and coming chefs how to be successful in this industry. My love for cooking extends pass just cooking. I am currently in the process of developing my own seasoning line.Cooking has always come naturally to me and I've loved doing it since I was a child. The feeling of seeing what I created once I finished creating has never left.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is my sancutaury. It is my peace and keeps me grounded. When I am cooking my focus is to ensure my clients walk away wanting more.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook from my mother. I use to watch her cook meals everyday at home and every Sunday a really big meal that could feed an army.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is patience and prepping. Never rush a great product and always prep for your meals.

My menus

Brunch

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Breakfast Potatoes w/ peppers and onions

Fruit Platter

Bacon

Turkey Bacon

Fluffy Eggs

Sausage

Turkey Sausage

Chicken Sausage

Honey Glazed Croissants

BlueBerry Biscuits w/ glaze

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Sweet Cream Chicken and Waffles

Shrimp and Grits

Warm Vanilla Brioche French Toast

Fruity Pebbles French Toast

Filet Mignon Benedicts

Red Velvet Waffles

Breakfast Burritos

Banana Pudding French Toast

Waffles and Berries

Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls

Peach Cobbler Waffles

Salmon Benefits

Breakfast Quesadillas

DESSERT

All inclusive

Seafood

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Crab and Spinach Artichoke Dip

Lobster, shrimp and crab bisque with buttery croutons

Sweet Chili Calamari

Catfish Nuggets with a Cajun Tarter

Seafood Tower

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Tuscan Kale Salad

Chopped Cesar Salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Blackened catfish, sauted shrimp and jumbo lump crab over dirty rice and asparagus

Pasta Mardi Gras (Linguine, crawfish, andouille sausage, cremini mushrooms, marinara cream sauce, jumbo grilled shrimp)

Seafood Gumbo

Catfish over Red Beans and Rice

Crawfish Etouffee

Salmon and Lobster Risotto

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Strawberry Cheesecake

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake with whipped cream and strawberries

Death by chocolate cake

7up pound and Vanilla Ice Cream

French

STARTER

All inclusive

Charcuterie Board of meats, cheeses, veggies and snacks

Steak Crostini with Burrata

Ratatouille With Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Herbs

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

French Rosemary Grilled Chicken

Beef Burgandy

DESSERT

All inclusive

Strawberry Cheesecake

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake with whipped cream and strawberries

Latin American

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Shrimp Ceviche

Tex Mex Eggrolls

7 Layer dip

Tostadas with fresh guacamole ( vegan and vegetarian friendly)

Fresh Guacomole and Salsa with chips

Elote or Mexican corn salad

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Taco Bar with all the fixings

Jerk Chicken Tacos and crispy plantains served with yellow rice

Steak Quesadilla w/ rice and beans

Sour cream chicken enchilads with rice and beans

Fish Tacos with mango slaw and avocado creme with rice and beans

Traditional Beef Enchiladas

Grille Marinated Chicken, poco de gallo, rice pilaf and fresh cilantro

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Strawberry Cheesecake

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake with whipped cream and strawberries

Surprise

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Jerk Chicken Eggrolls

Pineapple Thai Wings

Garlic Parmesan Fried Lobster Bites

Pan seared scallops and shrimp in a cajun butter

Deep Fried Deviled Eggs

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Blackened catfish, sauted shrimp and jumbo lump crab over dirty rice and asparagus

Orange chicken Lightly battered, white rice, steamed broccoli, sweet citrus chili sauce and fresh orange slices (vegan and vegetarian friendly) and gluten free

Surf and Turf (filet mignon and lobster)sweet potato soufflé and roasted aspargus

Herb Roasted Cage free chicken, roasted mashed potatoes, garlic broccolini, sautéed fresh corn

Fried Buttermilk Chicken, collard green , southern Mac n cheese, honey butter cornbread

Salmon and Lobster Risotto

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Strawberry Cheesecake

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake with whipped cream and strawberries

Asian

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Spicy Cabbage

Chicken or Veggie Eggrolls

Chicken or Veggie Pot Stickers

Cream Cheese Wontons

Wok Charred Brussel Sprouts

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Stir-fried eggplant (spicy Chinese eggplant, sweet chili soy glaze, green onion, garlic)

Miso Glazed Salmon with edamame and cabbage

Beef with broccoli (Flank steak, ginger-garlic, green onion, steamed broccoli) over steamed rice

Mongolian Beef (Sweet soy glaze, garlic, snipped green onion) over garlic noodles or fried rice

Slow-braised beef short ribs with a savory glaze, served with fried rice

Orange chicken Lightly battered, white rice, steamed broccoli, sweet citrus chili sauce and fresh orange slices (vegan and vegetarian friendly) and gluten free

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Strawberry Cheesecake

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake with whipped cream and strawberries

Death by chocolate cake

Olive Oil Cake

7up pound and Vanilla Ice Cream

Mediterranean

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Greek Turkey Burger Sliders

Five Layer Hummus Dip

Greek Meatballs and Smothered Marinera

Coconut Shrimp

Grilled Artichoke with parsley vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caprese Salad

Tri-colored Pasta Salad

Greek Salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Grilled ChickenTawook over grilled veggies

Charcoal grilled Salmon with and olive oil, garlic & lemon, served with Greek lemon potatoes and green beans

Filet Beef Souvlaki Kabob chunks of beef marinated with fresh garlic, oregano, thyme & olive served with tzatziki sauce

Mediterranean Bowl (chicken or steak shawarma yellow rice, hummus, tzatziki sauce, buttery pita and greek veggie medley

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Strawberry Cheesecake

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake with whipped cream and strawberries

Death by chocolate cake

Olive Oil Cake

7up pound and Vanilla Ice Cream

Italian

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Heirloom tomatoes and buratta cheese brushetta

Charcuterie Board of meats, cheeses, veggies and snacks

Steak Crostini with Burrata

Wild Shrimp Scampi

Italian Meatballs

Grilled Artichoke with parsley vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Wedge Salad

Tuscan Kale Salad

Chopped Cesar Salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Grilled or Crusted Pamesan Chicken Alredo

Short Rib Papperadelle

Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan

Three Cheese Tortellini and Spinach with Crispy Proscuitto

Lasagna Bolagnese

Short Rib and Mushroom Risotto with shaved Parmesan

Ribeye and Italian Fries (toasted in garlic aioli) Roasted Carrots

Salmon and Lobster Risotto

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Olive Oil Cake

Strawberry Cheesecake

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake with whipped cream and strawberries

Chef Trenita's reviews

4.79

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90 services

Food was excellent, the chef did a great job, and made it a great dinner party.

Trenita was amazing, she was timely and engaging. The food was great!!!

Trenita came in and absolutely rocked dinner for 8. Would highly recommend her services and plan to hire her again next time we are in town.

Chef Trinita was incredible! She created such a memorable night for my family and I - and her dinner was one of the best meals I have had in years! I highly recommend her services for your next event :)

Trenita was awesome! We loved having her in our home and the meal she prepared was wonderful! Our entire family loved the experience and we will definitely be doing it again.

Chef Trenita was great! She was very communicative and made a wonderful meal.

Chef Trenita was amazing. Felt like I was a guest in her home. She was wonderful and had a great spirit about her. The meal she prepared was awesome. If you're looking for a Chef then you will want to book Chef Trenita.

Chef Trenita was amazing, everyone loved the food!

It was an awesome experience.

Chef Trenita was so perfect! A great communicator, super friendly, and delicious food! She genuinely wanted to serve us and you could taste the love in her food. A perfect experience!

We had a fantastic experience with Chef Trenita! Her options of menus and dishes was extensive. It was hard to choose. We chose Italian and it did not disappoint. The dishes tasted as incredible as they looked and portions were large. We had a great time and she made it a fun experience for us.

Trenita was great. She was polite, professional and easy-going. The dishes were fantastic and the overall experience was excellent.

I enjoyed having Chef Trenita from Take a Chef at my home. She is an amazing chef. She was punctual, polite and professional. Before she served us, she gave us a brief history of her background and an explanation of the foods she prepared which helped us get to know her better. Everyone enjoyed the entire meal and experience. The appetizers, dinner and dessert were all incredibly delicious. At the end of dinner, she collected our plates and washed our dishes. It was a wonderful experience. ????

Chef Trinita was amazing! She was so wonderful and polite and it was such an incredible experience for us. She cooked us one of the best meals we have ever had. The meal was cooked so well and the presentation was amazing. It was our first time using Take a Chef and it did not disappoint at all. Thank you chef Trinita!

Chef Trenita made our weekend in Scottsdale unforgettable: her food and service were top notch. Her orange chicken, veggie spring rolls and chicken wontons were some of the best we've had! The ooey gooey butter cake is also a must-have for any menu. We hope to book Chef Trenita again on our next trip to the Phoenix area!

Ms. Coleman shared the menu through this platform, she arrived promptly and prepared the meal while being very engaging and professional. The meal was timely served and the plate display was lovely! Her meal was a huge success!

She was amazing

Our Chef was so incredible, best experience ever!

Trenita was amazing!! 10/10 recommend. The food was delicious.