Avery PetersonPrivate Chef in Raleigh, North Carolina

New to HELMUpscale Americana & Italian Steakhouse Cuisine

The Chef

The Story

I’m Chef AP, a private chef specializing in elevated steakhouse, seafood, and contemporary Americana cuisine. With 7+ years of experience, I’ve cooked for private clients, athletes, and intimate events across Raleigh-Durham, D.C., Vegas, Houston, and beyond. My approach is straightforward: superior cuisine with the warmth of home. I build menus around premium ingredients, thoughtful execution, and the setting of each event, from Wagyu and dry-aged steaks to whole lobster, fresh seafood, handmade pasta, and seasonal dishes. Whether it’s an intimate dinner at home or a larger private gathering, the goal is the same: restaurant-level food, delivered as a personal experience.

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Where Avery Peterson Serves

North Carolina · 100 miWashington, DC · 50 miHouston, TX · 55 miMiami, FL · 50 miLas Vegas, NV · 50 miScottsdale, AZ · 50 miAtlanta, GA · 50 miBoston, MA · 50 miPhiladelphia, PA · 50 miSan Diego, CA · 50 miLos Angeles, CA · 50 miDallas, TX · 50 miSan Francisco, CA · 50 mi

The Menu

Services & Pricing

$80 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $40 / guestA chef-driven brunch experience featuring elevated classics, premium ingredients, and made-to-order favorites for effortless entertaining. · 4–16 guestsReserve Avery Peterson →

$100 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $50 / guestGenerous shared platters served to the table — relaxed, abundant, and tailored to your group. · 4–25 guestsReserve Avery Peterson →

$150 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $75 / guestEnjoy an elevated multi-course private dining experience featuring a customized menu, premium ingredients, professional service/cleanup. · 2–10 guestsReserve Avery Peterson →

$400 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $125 / guestA dedicated chef in your home for the day, preparing fresh meals around your household’s preferences and schedule. Shopping, preparation, se · 1–10 guestsReserve Avery Peterson →

20 guests maximum · Books up to 6 months in advance

Work History

2019 - Present

Private & Traveling Chef (Owner & Lead Chef) · SOGCuisine · Raleigh-Durham, NC

Owner and lead chef providing premium private dining and customized meal preparation, managing menu planning, sourcing, kitchen operations, and food cost control for discerning clients.

Summer 2025

Private Chef · Indianapolis Colts Player · Indianapolis, IN

Provided performance-driven, weight-management nutrition during the off-season with structured customized meals, sourcing, meal prep, and portion control aligned to training goals.

2024 - Present

Private Chef · High-Net-Worth Private Clients · Raleigh-Durham, NC

Provide recurring private dining and event services including intimate dinners and holiday meals with customized menus tailored to preferences and dietary needs.

Jan 2020 - Feb 2024

Private Chef · High-Net-Worth Family · Raleigh, NC

Long-term private chef preparing daily meals and event menus, managing budgets and sourcing while traveling with the family to multiple residences and destinations.

Skills

Premium Steak & WagyuSeafood & ShellfishSurf & TurfFresh Pasta & Italian-AmericanBraised Meats & Slow Cooked DishesElevated Southern & AmericanaSmoked & Grilled PreparationsSeasonal Vegetables & SidesMulti-Course & Private Dining MenusAthlete Meal Preparation & WellnessSpecialty Ingredient Sourcing

Accolades

Featured in VoyageATL - "Chef AP: Raleigh Private Chef on Crafting Culinary Experiences"

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Reserve Avery Peterson

from $80 / guest

+ 20% platform fee and groceries

1–25 guests · Books up to 6 months ahead

No charge today. Your card is charged the 30% deposit only if Avery Peterson accepts.

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