Private chef pricing depends on the experience, guest count, menu, and location.

Rooted Chefs currently offers experiences starting at approximately $100 per person for Community and Shabbat experiences, with elevated and chef’s tasting experiences available at different price points. Minimum spends apply, and groceries are billed separately.

Your complimentary consultation with Chef Mae allows her to learn more about your gathering, preferences, and vision before creating a personalized proposal.

For Friday night Shabbat experiences, service availability may vary by location and scheduling.

Rooted Chefs makes the process simple and personalized from start to finish:

1. Tell us about your gathering – Complete the inquiry form with your date, location, guest count, and event details.
2. Schedule a complimentary consultation – Connect with Chef Mae to discuss your preferences, traditions, and the type of experience you’re looking for.
3. Approve your menu – Your menu is thoughtfully designed around your tastes, dietary needs, occasion, and seasonal ingredients.
4. Secure your date – A deposit reserves your experience.
5. Enjoy the experience – Rooted Chefs handles the shopping, preparation, cooking, service, and cleanup so you can relax and be present with your guests.

Chef Mae specializes in seasonal, ingredient-driven cuisine with a particular passion for Jewish food, culinary traditions, and flavors from across the Jewish diaspora.

Her cooking also draws inspiration from Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Persian, and globally influenced cuisines, while remaining deeply connected to the seasons and the local farms, markets, and agricultural community of Charleston.

From a traditional Shabbat dinner to a modern private dining menu, every experience is tailored to the people around the table.

Yes. Jewish cuisine and culinary traditions are an important part of Chef Mae’s work and one of the specialties of Rooted Chefs.

Chef Mae creates Shabbat dinners and other experiences inspired by Jewish food traditions, from familiar dishes such as challah and brisket to contemporary interpretations and flavors influenced by Jewish communities and cuisines from around the world.

While Jewish cuisine is a specialty, Rooted Chefs is not limited to one culinary tradition. Every menu is personalized and can incorporate seasonal, local, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and other globally inspired influences based on your preferences.

Rooted Chefs offers several distinct culinary experiences:

Shabbat – A three-course private chef-prepared dinner designed to bring warmth, connection, and ease to your Friday night.

Elegant – A tailored four-course plated dining experience for more formal and celebratory occasions.

Community – A three-course family-style experience designed around shared food and meaningful gatherings.

Cooking Classes – An interactive, chef-led culinary experience where guests learn new techniques, prepare delicious dishes, and share the joy of cooking together.

The Rooted Chefs Shabbat experience is a private chef-prepared Friday night dinner designed to help you enjoy the beauty and connection of Shabbat without the stress of planning, shopping, cooking, or cleanup.

Chef Mae creates a customized menu inspired by Jewish culinary traditions and your personal preferences. Experiences may include familiar elements such as challah and brisket alongside seasonal and contemporary dishes that honor tradition while making the meal feel personal and memorable.

Rooted Chefs handles the ingredient sourcing, preparation, cooking, service, and cleanup so you can focus on being present with family and friends.

Rooted Chefs typically creates private dining experiences for groups of 2 to 20 guests, from intimate dinners and date nights to family gatherings and celebrations.

Larger groups may also be accommodated upon request, depending on the experience, menu, location, and service requirements. During your consultation, Chef Mae can recommend the best format and staffing for your gathering.

Absolutely. Rooted Chefs creates personalized menus around your guests’ needs, including food allergies, intolerances, and dietary preferences.

Be sure to share these details during the inquiry and planning process so Chef Mae can thoughtfully incorporate them into your menu.

Rooted Chefs can accommodate many dietary needs, including:

• Gluten-free
• Dairy-free
• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Pescatarian
• Nut allergies
• Other individual dietary preferences and restrictions

Yes. Rooted Chefs creates personalized experiences for a variety of occasions, including:

• Shabbat dinners
• Birthday celebrations
• Anniversaries
• Date nights
• Dinner parties
• Family gatherings
• Holiday celebrations
• Vacation gatherings
• Small group celebrations
• Intimate private events
• Corporate and community gatherings

The experience is about more than simply providing a meal. Chef Mae creates thoughtful food and hospitality designed to help people slow down, connect, and enjoy being together around the table.

Yes. Rooted Chefs can provide private chef experiences in vacation rentals and private accommodations throughout the Charleston area, including destinations such as Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, and surrounding communities.

This is a popular option for families, vacationing groups, celebrations, and visitors looking to enjoy a memorable meal without leaving the comfort of their accommodations.

All experiences are subject to the property’s policies and host approval.

Rooted Chefs brings something truly distinctive to Charleston’s private dining scene: an authentic connection to Jewish food, culture, and culinary tradition.

Chef Mae specializes in Jewish, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean inspired cuisine, bringing beloved dishes and flavors to the table that can be difficult to find in the Charleston area. From homemade challah, brisket, and matzo ball soup to shakshuka, hummus, vibrant salads, and other dishes inspired by Jewish communities around the world, her food honors tradition while making room for creativity and seasonality.

While Jewish cuisine is a defining part of Rooted Chefs, Chef Mae’s cooking extends beyond any single culinary tradition. Her menus are shaped by the seasons, local ingredients, global influences, and—most importantly—the people gathering around the table.

From an intimate dinner date to a custom private dining experience, Rooted Chefs offers Charleston deeply personal food, meaningful hospitality, and flavors that help people feel connected to tradition, culture, and one another.

Private chef pricing depends on the experience, guest count, menu, and location.

Rooted Chefs currently offers experiences starting at approximately $100 per person for Community and Shabbat experiences, with elevated and chef’s tasting experiences available at different price points. Minimum spends apply, and groceries are billed separately.

Your complimentary consultation with Chef Mae allows her to learn more about your gathering, preferences, and vision before creating a personalized proposal.

For Friday night Shabbat experiences, service availability may vary by location and scheduling.