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Chris dejesusPrivate Chef in Nashville, TN

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Chris dejesus

The Chef

The Story

I've spent nearly 20 years in professional kitchens, from the Michelin-starred team at Blue Duck Tavern in Washington D.C. to leading Butcher & Bee in Nashville, voted Best Restaurant by Nashville Scene in 2025. Along the way I've cooked across hotels, fast-paced restaurants, and family-owned spots, learning that great food is only half the experience. Now I bring that same level of craft directly to your table. Whether it's American, French, Italian, Spanish, Mediterranean, or Middle Eastern flavors you're after, I build menus around your tastes, your dietary needs, and the moment you're celebrating. Expect thoughtful, personalized hospitality, confident technique, and a meal made to feel like it was created only for you.

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Where Chris dejesus Serves

Nashville, TN · 30 miGreenbrier, TN 37073 · 40 mi

The Menu

Services & Pricing

$65 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $10 / guestReady-to-reheat meals made for your schedule, so you can eat well without the cooking. · 2–4 guestsReserve Chris dejesus →

$75 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $15 / guestMake your wedding, graduation, birthday, or any big celebration unforgettable with a custom-cooked meal just for your event. · 10–100 guestsReserve Chris dejesus →

$85 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $10 / guestEnjoy a variety of small bites from ranging cuisines, finished off with mini desserts — polished and plentiful. · 10–75 guestsReserve Chris dejesus →

$110 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $15 / guestA multi-course meal cooked in your home and served family style, inviting conversation and excitement around the table. · 6–20 guestsReserve Chris dejesus →

$125 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $20 / guestA multi-course plated dinner cooked in your home — everyone gets their own individually plated meal, no sharing required. · 6–14 guestsReserve Chris dejesus →

$500 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $75 / guestYour chef for the full day, cooking three meals in your home. Times and menus are planned with you as the menu is set. · 2–8 guestsReserve Chris dejesus →

20 guests maximum · Books up to 6 months in advance

Work History

2023-Present

Private Chef · Greenbrier

I provide custom hospitality services to clients based off their requests.

2020-2026

Executive Chef · Butcher & Bee · Nashville

Lead all kitchen operations for the restaurant including menu, scheduling, managing labor and all costs.

2014-2016

Sous Chef · Blue Duck Tavern · Washington D.C.

Part of a 5 person chef team to operate a Michelin Star experience for our guests from both the culinary and hospitality perspectives.

Education

2011AS in Culinary Arts, BS in Restaurant Management, Johnson & Wales University

Skills

American/New AmericanFrenchItalianSpanishMediterraneanMiddle EasternMexicanVeganVegetarianGluten-FreeDairy-FreeAllergy-Sensitive MenusThaiChinese

Accolades

  • Part of Michelin Star team with Blue Duck Tavern, 2017
  • Nashville Scene Best Restaurant 2025 for Butcher and Bee
  • Nashville Scene's Iron Fork Competition Runner-Up 2022

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Private dining with

Reserve Chris dejesus

from $65 / guest

+ 20% platform fee and groceries

2–100 guests · Books up to 6 months ahead

No charge today. Your card is charged the 30% deposit only if Chris dejesus accepts.

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