Private Chef Will Phillips

I am a chef, brewer, and fermentation specialist with an interest in locally foraged mushrooms and plants, wild game, and fresh seafood. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Fermentation Sciences and Chemistry, and I treat food with the outlook of a scientist. Manipulating the ingredients, time, and temperatures into something truly remarkable that is a taste of where you are is what drives me every day.

For me, cooking is...

my greatest obsession, essential to my life, and a large part of who I am.

I learned to cook at...

Millennium Artisan working for a Thomas Keller sous chef, Artisanal Restaurant in Banner Elk for Bill Green, and as CDC at Blue Ridge Mountain Club

A role model in the kitchen is...

The Number one chef in the world for years, and an incredible forager, Rene Redzepi.

A cooking secret...

Giving people a taste of something from their back yard they had no idea they could eat.

My menus

Mediterraneo

FIRST COURSE

Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp, Tomato Toast, Wiltered Kale with Golden Raisins

Mussels Dijonnaise, Shoestring Fries, Parsley Sauce

Beef Carpaccio, Parmigiano Reggiano, Mustard Foam, Fried Capers

Creamy Polenta, Wild Mushroom Ragú, Gorgonzola, Herb Oil

Hot Grill Octopus, Chickpea Puree, Basque Country Salsa

Beefsteak Tomato and Burrata Salad with Olive Streusel

MAIN COURSE

Seared Mediterranean Sea Bass, Navy Bean Stew cooked with Tomato, Raki, and fennel

Lemon and Rosemary Roasted Chicken, Shallot-Morel-Demi Sauce, Creamy Potato Puree

Wood Grilled Branzino with Manzanilla Olive and Preserved Meyer Lemon Salsa

Roasted Lamb Chops, Goat Cheese Polenta, Braised Vegetables, and Mint Yogurt

Grilled Tenderloin, Sweet Onion, Farro Salad Bone, Parmesan Cheese Shavings

DESSERT

Almond and Pistachio Baklava

Espresso Crème Brûlée

Italia

FIRST COURSE

White Fish Carpaccio, Rosemary Oil & Orange Zest, Crumbled Pistachio

Crudo Beef with Calabrian Chili, Ricotta Salata, Oregano, and Black Olive Aïoli

Cacio e Pepe, Choice of Handmade Pasta with an Intense Pepper Sauce

Burrata with Dates Pesto, Lemony Fennel Salad , Grilled Crostini

Little Gem Salad with Sieved Egg, Bacon Vinaigrette, Herbed Breadcrumbs

MAIN COURSE

Sardinian Fregola with Clams, Fennel, Tomato, Fresh Herbs

Duck with Porcini Risotto, with Pistachios

Thyme and Garlic Roasted Chicken , Antipasti of Summer Vegetables, Toasted Pine Nuts

Grilled and Sliced, Rib-eye in a Brandy & Green Peppercorn Sauce, Fries

White Fish, Pescatore Sauce, Roasted Artichockes and Salsa Verde

Roman Style Porchetta, Almond Milk Roasted Root Vegetables, Caramelized Shallots, Fresh Salad

DESSERT

Chef's Tiramisú

Limoncello Panna Cotta

Refreshing

FIRST COURSE

Sea Scallops Carpaccio with Citrus Sauce, Celery, Coconut and Fresh Herbs

Tuna Carpaccio with Kalamata Olive Aioli and Avocado

Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad with Ricotta and Pistachio Vinaigrette

Green Tomato Gazpacho with Mini-Shrimp Tostadas

Chilli-Pressed Watermelon, Quinoa & Feta Salad with a Lemon Vinaigrette, Toasted Corn

MAIN COURSE

White Fish, Yellow Curry Sauce, Spiced Butternut Squash, Roasted Peanuts, Brown Rice and Cucumber Relish

Orzo with Moroccan Spiced Shrimp, Feta, Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach

Chicken Shawarma Hummus Bowl, Grilled Vegetables and Citrus Slaw

Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Quinoa Risotto and Brussels Sprouts Chips

DESSERT

Coconut Rice Pudding with Ginger Infused Pears

Seasonal Fresh Fruit with Whipped Goat Yogurt and Caramel Crumble

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Chef Will's reviews

4.98

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11 services

Chef Will was very professional. He worked in the kitchen with ease and was explaining the dishes as he cooked. The presentation and plating of food was exceptional. He was nice and talkative and left the kitchen sparkling!

Chef will hands down was 5 stars all around. From the quick response w/ his dinner he wanted to cook for us, to the communication until dinner, and the 4 course meal itself he made our 1st wedding anniversary a truly memorable experience... and the food was fantastic!! I have to learn how to use our kitchen as well as he navigated it. We will definitely be booking chef will again in the future. Thank you again!

Chef Will was incredible from start to finish. He was prompt, polite and engaging. He explained all of the dishes and answered all of our questions about the different ingredients. The food was impeccable. It would rank near the top of some of the best food I’ve ever had. After finishing his entree, my 8 year old was tipping his bowl up to make sure he got every last drop. I was very impressed by the whole process and the clean up was the cherry on top. Chef Will was a pleasure to have in our home and we are grateful that he shared his culinary gift with us.

Wonderful experience! Will communicated with me multiple times, planned a delicious menu and was prompt and flexible with our large family. We can’t wait to find a time to have Will treat us to a great dinner and experience again!