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Grass & Leaves Personal Chef Services: Fresh Feasts for Your Most Unforgettable Getaways

About this Experience

What you'll do:

Grass and Leaves offers a luxury private dining experience that brings the spirit of Southern comfort and Creole Cajun elegance into your home, vacation rental, or travel stay. Guests can choose from romantic candlelight dinners, curated multi course tastings, refined brunch gatherings, beautifully arranged displayed meals for groups or hire a chef for the day. Each menu is designed with bold flavor, seasonal ingredients, and artistic presentation that transforms any space into a personal fine dining setting. It is an intimate, chef prepared experience that allows you to enjoy restaurant quality meals without ever leaving your accommodations.

Why we love it for your party:

This experience turns an ordinary evening into a memory. The food is soulful, rich, and deeply flavorful, yet refined with the hospitality and warmth that Southern cooking is known for. Travelers love the peace of settling into their space while a private chef handles everything from preparation to plating. You taste the heart of the region through Creole spices, Southern comfort classics, and modern plant based techniques that make every dish feel familiar and elevated at the same time. It is the perfect way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, girls trip, couples getaway, or an unforgettable vacation dinner where every detail is taken care of for you.

About this experience partner:

Grass and Leaves is led by Chef Shan, a plant based chef known for creating refined Southern and Creole inspired cuisine with warm hospitality and unforgettable flavor. Chef Daphanie blends her family food traditions with modern culinary artistry to create luxury dining moments that feel personal, welcoming, and beautifully crafted. Her experiences are designed to help travelers slow down, savor the moment, and enjoy a private culinary escape in the comfort of their temporary home.

Additional Information:

Dining experiences include custom menu design, in home preparation, table side service, and complete clean up so you can relax the entire time. All menus are fully plant based and influenced by Southern, Creole, and Tex Mex flavors. An eighteen percent service charge is applied to all dining experiences. Ideal for travelers who want a high end food experience without crowded restaurants, long waits, or the pressure of reservations.

Provided by Grass & Leaves

Joined October 2025

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Location

Washington, DC

Pink house with orange roof

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included

Custom menu design, in home preparation, full service, elegant plating, and complete clean up. I bring the ingredients and tools needed for your selected menu.

Where does the experience take place

In your home, hotel suite, or vacation rental. Perfect for travelers who want a private dining experience without restaurants or reservations.

Is everything plant based

Yes. All menus are fully plant based

Do I need to provide anything

Only a clean and accessible kitchen space. I handle the rest.

How long does it last

Most experiences last two to three hours depending on your menu and group size.

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Can you accommodate allergies and preferences

Yes. Menus are personalized to fit your needs.

What group sizes can you serve

From intimate dinners for two to larger group gatherings depending on the style of service.

How far in advance should I book

As early as possible. Weekend and holiday availability fills quickly.

Is gratuity included

An eighteen percent service charge is automatically applied to all dining experiences. This is not a gratuity.

Do you travel

Yes. Travel fees vary by distance and location.

What makes this experience special

You receive restaurant quality dining, thoughtful service, and soulful flavor in the comfort and privacy of your own space.