A Wayfaring Chef

06/03/2026

Risotto is a labor of love 💜

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06/02/2026

💜✨ Hey Foodies!!! Big news! I am going to be officially opening my books back up to Personal Cheffing starting officially on June 22nd. I will be available for this service Monday through Wednesday with the potential of additional days (depending on my catering schedule).

💜✨ So what is personal chef service exactly? The answer isn’t black and white but in a nutshell, I will come into your home and essentially meal prep for you for the week. This can include all meals, left organized in your fridge and/or freezer with instructions on how to assemble and/or re-heat. Could also consist of cooking and serving dinner to you and your family or guests and then leaving breakfast and lunch for the next day. This can also include small dinner parties up to 15 guests.

💜✨ How do I charge for this service? It’s a bit different from catering. You pay my day rate plus the cost of food, I will give you the receipts. There will also be a one-time fee for containers to pack things in. We will discuss menus, dietary restrictions, food allergies, likes/dislikes and your meal expectations ahead of time. I will then create the menu, shop for ingredients and come to your kitchen to prepare. I will of course leave your kitchen as clean or cleaner than I found it.

💜✨ If this sounds like something you are interested in please DM me to set up a consultation. Know someone who might be interested? Feel free to tag them in the comments!

💜✨ To all of my standing catering clients, don’t worry, we are still doing events!!! 👨🏾‍🍳

06/02/2026

You all really turned out for pizzas this month!!! Thank you so much for your continued support! 💜💜💜 Swipe left

05/23/2026

It’s pizza time! 🍕

🍕Pie Day Friday coming atcha next Friday, May 29th!

💜 I only offer this special menu 2-3 times a year, so you definitely don’t want to miss out! I’ve also added some yummy new items, yay! Pizzas can be ordered hot n’ ready* or uncooked and ready to freeze and pull out whenever you’re craving a gourmet pizza! Great to have on hand for unexpected company!

🍕Please place your orders through my Google Forms link below ⬇️ I will only accept orders placed through this link.

💜 Orders must be placed no later than 12pm on Wednesday, 5/27. I will deliver your orders in the SFV only on Friday, 5/29 between 3pm-7pm. Make sure to place your order before the deadline to ensure you make it on to our delivery schedule. If you are outside of our service area and would like to order, please DM or text me to set-up a pickup point.

🍕 Thanks so much for all of your orders since I started offering this service during the pandemic. I appreciate all of you and look forward to continue serving you!

ORDER HERE:

👉 https://forms.gle/7P3avFk5wXDZMocB8 👈

**For Venmo payments please use

05/22/2026

🍕Pie Day Friday coming atcha next Friday, May 29th!

💜 I only offer this special menu 2-3 times a year, so you definitely don’t want to miss out! I’ve also added some yummy new items, yay! Pizzas can be ordered hot n’ ready* or uncooked and ready to freeze and pull out whenever you’re craving a gourmet pizza! Great to have on hand for unexpected company!

🍕Please place your orders through my Google Forms link below ⬇️ I will only accept orders placed through this link.

💜 Orders must be placed no later than 12pm on Wednesday, 5/27. I will deliver your orders in the SFV only on Friday, 5/29 between 3pm-7pm. Make sure to place your order before the deadline to ensure you make it on to our delivery schedule. If you are outside of our service area and would like to order, please DM or text me to set-up a pickup point.

🍕 Thanks so much for all of your orders since I started offering this service during the pandemic. I appreciate all of you and look forward to continue serving you!

ORDER HERE:

👉 https://forms.gle/7P3avFk5wXDZMocB8 👈

**For Venmo payments please use

05/22/2026

Pie Day Friday coming soon…

Pizza anyone??? 🍕💜✨ Pie Day Friday coming soon!

05/21/2026

Pizza anyone??? 🍕💜✨ Pie Day Friday coming soon!

05/19/2026

Back in November, I had a consult with a couple interested in catering their son and future daughter-in-law’s rehearsal dinner for June of this year.

After discussing menu options and preparing a quote, they explained that the date could potentially change due to their son’s active military status and possible deployment orders, though they expected to know more by January or February.

As many know, our policy requires both a signed contract and deposit in order to officially hold a date and secure pricing. However, understanding their situation, I agreed to temporarily waive the initial deposit requirement until they received updated orders. This was communicated both by phone and again via email in December.

February came and went without any updates, so I followed up by email to check on the status of the event. When I did not receive a response, the quote was eventually canceled through our system, which also generates an automated email notification to the client.

Because no contract had been signed, no deposit had been paid, and no communication had been received after several months, I removed the tentative hold from my calendar in accordance with our policies and reopened the date for booking. The date was booked shortly afterward.

Today, I received an email from the client wanting to confirm details for the event. I explained that because six months had passed without communication, and because the required contract and deposit had never been completed, I was unable to continue holding the date.

While understandably disappointed, the client asked if I had recommendations for alternate caterers, and I was happy to provide several suggestions.

If you’ve worked with me before, you know I place a huge value on communication. I strongly prefer email correspondence because having things in writing protects both the client and myself by creating a clear point of reference and accountability for everyone involved.

If you inquire about our services and I respond, but do not hear back, I will generally follow up once before moving on. Whether you choose another route or your plans simply change, I will assume that you are no longer interested unless communication continues.

I share this simply as a reminder of why contracts, deposits, and communication are so important —One thing I think many people don’t fully understand about the catering industry is the purpose of a deposit — and why it matters for both the client and the business.

When you book a caterer, your deposit does more than simply “hold a date.”

It protects your investment by securing your spot on our calendar and ensuring we begin planning specifically for your event. Once a date is reserved, we often turn away other inquiries for that same day in order to honor our commitment to you.

But deposits also protect the investment being made on the business side.

Long before your event takes place, there are hours spent on menu planning, correspondence, logistics, staffing coordination, timeline development, rentals, ordering, and sourcing fresh ingredients — many of which are purchased specifically for your event and cannot always be repurposed elsewhere.

Catering isn’t a product sitting on a shelf waiting to be sold. It’s a customized service that requires significant preparation, scheduling, and financial commitment behind the scenes.

Deposits create accountability on both sides and allow small businesses like mine to operate sustainably while continuing to provide the level of service and quality our clients expect.

I know conversations surrounding contracts and deposits can sometimes feel uncomfortable, but they exist to protect everyone involved and ensure your event receives the time, care, and attention it deserves.

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05/11/2026

Paella time!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mama’s out there! 💜✨

05/10/2026

I’m about that kitchen life!

05/06/2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday from the A Wayfaring Chef Team!

05/06/2026

Mother’s Day is coming. Give her the most perfect Deviled Eggs. The combinations are endless. DM for bookings!

05/05/2026

💜 It’s that time again! May Freezer Melas have arrived!

✨ Spring is fully in bloom, the weather is gorgeous and I have created a beautiful Spring forward menu just for you! There’s a couple of new items, a couple of tried and true options and surely there is something for everyone!

💜 Meals will be delivered next Wednesday, May 13th. So please place your orders by noon on Sunday May 10th. Only orders placed through my Google Order form below ⬇️ will be accepted!

✨ Deliveries will be made in The SFV only between 3pm-8pm on the delivery date. Place your orders today to ensure you make it on to our delivery schedule.

ORDER HERE: 👇

👉 https://forms.gle/qnFMKDAu65DENjXEA 👈

05/05/2026

Caprese Skewers are always a hit! A welcome addition to any summer party. Book yours today. DM us for more info. Do you look forward to seeing these on the grazing table? Comment below 👇

05/03/2026

Every grazers dream! We create tables of all sizes as well as charcuterie boards, crudités and fruit platters etc. DM for more info. Would you like to graze from this table? Comment below 👇

05/03/2026

Stay tuned for menu. Please comment below ⬇️ if the date doesn’t work for you. Trying to sandwich it between events! 💜✨

05/02/2026

Key Lime Pie for the win! Would you try a slice? Comment below 👇

05/02/2026

Cute little charcuterie board for the Green Room.

04/30/2026

The team and I had so much fun catering this super awesome McDonald’s themed birthday party last month! Loved creating and executing this menu! Everything made from scratch ALWAYS! And how cute were the little uniforms I put together? This party was a vibe! ❤️💛

04/06/2026

💜💜💜 SPRING HAS OFFICIALLY SPRUNG AND APRIL FREEZER READY MEALS ARE FINALLY HERE!!!!

✨✨✨ This month we have a more Spring forward menu, in honor of the season. I have brought back the Melt in Your Mouth Chicken due to popular demand and I have also introduced some new items! (BTW what do you think of my new menu template!?)

💜💜💜 Meals will be delivered this Sunday, April 12th from 3pm-7pm. Please make sure to get your orders in by Thursday, April 9th to ensure you make it on to our delivery schedule. ONLY ORDERS PLACED THROUGH OUR GOOGLE FORMS ORDER LINK BELOW 👇WILL BE ACCEPTED! PLEASE DO NOT TEXT OR PLACE YOUR ORDER IN THE COMMENTS SECTION. If you have any issues placing your order please contact me.

✨✨✨ Meals will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months so you can order extra to have for later! These meals are great to have on hand when you don’t feel like or have time to cook or just need something quick. Don’t snooze on this, place your order today!

ORDER HERE:

👉 https://forms.gle/BKdKxBr2deMFwsSK7 👈

04/02/2026

Who’s ready for some April Freezer Meals!?

02/19/2026

HEY NASHVILLE!!!!! My annual Freezer Ready Meals are coming your way VERY SOON!

💜 This ONLY happens once a year so make sure to stock up! Meals are good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and the freezer for up to 3 months and are VERY easy to reheat! You definitely don’t want to miss out on this!

✨ Meals will be delivered in The Nashville and Franklin area on FRIDAY, March 6th (delivery time will vary based on location. Pickup points available!)

💜 Orders must be placed NO LATER than 3pm on Tuesday, March 3ed to ensure you make it on to the delivery schedule.

✨ Please place your orders through the order link below 👇 Only orders placed through the Google Form will be accepted!

💜 There’s something for everyone so don’t snooze on this! Place your orders today!

ORDER HERE:

👉 https://forms.gle/uPvJTiYFi6XXuWkZ7 👈

02/18/2026

Don’t worry, we will be back soon! 💜✨

02/04/2026

Your favorite, Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells coming this Saturday! Don’t miss out, order here:

https://forms.gle/Aeh933BSZVP4AMzS8