Chef Thomas - Personal Chef Service

Chef Thomas has the unique credentials to offer a wide variety of food and wine  services you can trust.  Listed here are some of the services offered by Chef Thomas - if you have something specific in mind that is not listed, call to discuss with the chef.  All food and wine selection will be discussed with each client in advance, though Chef Thomas always prefers to support local farmers and sustainable agriculture.

NEW!!!!  Eat like the Panthers eat!  Chef Thomas prepares fully cooked, packaged meals to several high profile members of the Carolina Panthers football team.  He can now provide this service, on a limited basis, to the public.  Meal plans of 500 calorie or 750 calorie dinners that are nutritionally balanced to meet your needs can be provided, but if you require a specific calorie or nutrient balance, Chef Thomas has the skills and knowledge to provide what you need.  Call for pricing - meals can be picked up or delivered to your door.

• Stock Your Fridge - Too busy to cook the meals that nourish your body and soul?  Chef Thomas arrives at your home once a week (your neighbors will be so envious) to cook delicious, nutritionally balanced meals from scratch in your kitchen.  The chef brings all cooking equipment and does the grocery shopping just prior to the visit. Once the foods are prepared, they are packaged properly and labeled before being placed in your refrigerator or freezer.  Instructions for serving each meal are provided, so that when you return home from a busy day, your can look forward to a great meal in minutes.  The chef will clean up and leave the kitchen in the same state as it was upon arrival.

Sample Pricing: Five meals for four people at $420 all inclusive

• DInner Parties - Chef Thomas works with each client to make sure the menu is customized to the guests and the occasion. The chef arrives 2-3 hours before the first course is slated to hit the table and diligently works towards making sure every bite of food is on time and delivers flavors that make each guest say "WOW". Chef Thomas can be nearly invisible, delivering each course and clearing away the finished plates unobtrusively - OR the chef can introduce each course and entertain your guests in the kitchen as they ask questions. Wine pairing options are also available. All cookware is brought by the chef, and if preferred, Chef Thomas can provide the table settings as well.

         Pricing customized for each event 

• In Home Wine Classes - Phenomenal party idea!!!  Chef Thomas is a Certified Specialist of Wine (Society of Wine Educators) in addition to having spent a summer in Europe in a prestigious wine education program.  These classes are not just another tasting with the goal of selling you specific wines.  They are extremely educational and entertaining, with the goal of equipping attendees with knowledge and confidence to buy wine in a shop or restaurant. 

Sample Classes:

Wine 101

Cabernet (or any other grape) From Around the World

Wine Regions of France

Italy from Sicily to the Alps

Undiscovered Value Regions

The Major Red Grapes

The Major White Grapes

Classes for Business Executives Who Want To Be More Wine Savvy 

$520 for a 2 hour class for up to 10 people tasting 8 wines*

$700 for a 3 hour class for up to 10 people tasting 12 wines*

(*= assumes average price per bottle of $25; Chef Thomas can work with each client to align the class wines with your budget)

• Atheletic Performance Fueling - Proven experience feeding elite athletes! Working in conjunction with your Registered Dietitician (Chef Thomas can recommend one if needed) and your Strength Coach, Chef Thomas can convert your unique nutritional needs for optimal performance into foods you will love and in portion sizes and meal/snack frequencies that will optimize your workout schedule and keep you comfortable.

       Pricing customized per each client's needs

• In Home Cooking Classes - Choose a standard class or work with Chef Thomas to develop your very own, and then turn it into a party! Chef Thomas will arrive about one hour prior to the class start time and get everything ready for you and your guests. I'll bring all the equipment and ingredients and walk through a recipe step by step.  You and your guests can sip some wine and observe or roll up your sleeves and put on an apron. We then embark on a food journey that will provide you with the skills and confidence to explore cooking on your own for years to come. After the class, we sit down and enjoy what we've made before the chef cleans up.  

Sample Classes:

Heart Healthy Recipes

Cooking for Diabetes

Vegetarian Meals

Gluten Free Meals

Ethnic Cuisine Classes

Cooking Fish Made Easy  

Light & Healthy Desserts

$380 for a 2 hour hands on class for up to 4 people (plus $15 per additional person up to 10)

$480 for a 3 hour hands on class for up to 4 people (plus $20 per additional person up to 10) 

• Restaurant Consulting - If your dining establishment needs an outside, fresh look at your operation, call Chef Thomas. Specific areas of expertise are vegetarian and vegan menu items that are are nutritionally balanced and provide a satisfying meal experience; improve the nutritive value of your recipes without sacrificing the taste and texture your customers have come to expect; menu writing to enhance the appeal of food items that are sluggish in sales.

• Cooking Demonstrations - Chef Thomas will please the crowd by doing a cooking demonstration for large groups at meetings or events. Food items and cooking techniques will be tailored to each audience to meet all expectations.  Food samples are made available for attendees.

$400 for a full 1 hour cooking demonstration (plus cost of food for samples)