est 2016
Private Chef Services, Reimagined
French Magnolia offers private chef services that go far beyond food—bringing chef-driven cuisine, thoughtful wine, refined service, and genuine hospitality directly to your table.
Nashville & Western North Carolina
Private Chef Experiences for the People You Gather
French Magnolia Cooks creates private chef experiences, intimate celebrations, weddings, and full-service catering in Nashville and Western North Carolina for hosts who want more than a beautiful meal.
Our work has grown to include the Nashville area, while the mountain homes and clients of Western North Carolina remain an equally important part of French Magnolia. We welcome familiar faces and new hosts in both regions with the same personal attention to the evening you have in mind.
Whether you are looking for a private chef, a personal chef, a wedding caterer, or a more relaxed way to entertain, we bring the details together: chef-driven menus, thoughtfully paired wines, a beautifully prepared table, and attentive service that gives you time with your guests.
From a dinner at home to a chef’s table, private wine dinner, bachelorette celebration, wedding weekend, or vacation gathering, each experience begins with the people, the place, and the reason for coming together.
Nashville & Middle Tennessee: Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, and Williamson County, including Green Hills, Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Cool Springs, College Grove, The Grove, and Troubadour.
Western North Carolina: Highlands, Cashiers, Banner Elk, Boone, and Blowing Rock, including gatherings at Eagles Nest and Elk River.
What Our Private Chef Services Include
- In-home private dining and chef’s table experiences
- Private wine dinners and curated wine pairings
- Boutique weddings, rehearsal dinners, and wedding-weekend dining
- Bachelorette luncheons and private dinners
- Family gatherings and special occasions at home
- Full-service luxury catering and celebrations
trusted by thousands
recognized nationally
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Over 1,250 chef tables executed
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10,000+ guests served
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Culinary team behind French Magnolia Cooks, winner of four Emmy Awards
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Featured on PBS
Private Chef Services for
People Who Want More
quick glance
We recently had Chef Missy and her fabulous husband Thomas create a Chef's Table dinner party for my 50th birthday celebration with an intimate group of my girlfriends. What a treat to sit down to the most beautifully set table with flowers, candles and china. We loved learning about each wine from Thomas. His selections were perfectly paired to each course. Chef Missy prepared the most exquisite meal that my guests are still talking about! They were professional in their interactions before and during the evening and we all found them delightful to be with! The entire experience exceeded our expectations!
– Ruthann Ross
We did the chef's table experience at our home and Chef Missy made everything special, delicious, and best of all, I didn't have to lift a finger. Every course and wine pairing was exquisite. It was very educational and a dinner we will be talking about for years to come. Can't wait to do it again some time!
– Allie Turner
Chef Missy traveled to Blowing Rock, NC, to put on a fabulous brunch for my mother-in-law’s birthday. The food was outstanding, presentation just beautiful and learning all about champagne from her husband, Thomas Fraley, was an added bonus. My husband and I are looking forward to working with Chef Missy again in the future. She’s just the best!
– Abbey Sullivan
We had such an amazing night with Chef Missy and Thomas!! The food, the wine, the ambiance, and the laughter all made for an unforgettable experience! I can not recommend them enough!
– Christina Bare
I cant put into words how blessed our group was by Missy and Thomas. Our experience was so, so much more than food. They created an experience our group was changed by, and will never forget!
– Callie Hansen