Rated best in Western North Carolina, top chef, local, fresh, happy! Fun, creative, party, main course to dessert.
Personal Chef # 11610
Cooking style
Out of the box, traditional comfort foods with a twist, lots of flavours, super creative with a passion to please dinners that is unrivaled. Everything from Mexico to Italy, Japan to Deep South and Creole. I love Southern flavours.
Experience
I was a chef at Tupelo Honey for many years before owning my own restaurant in downtown Asheville for many years. I was voted best Chef in WNC 2013 and also featured on the Food network. My restaurant Tomato Jam Cafe also represented the South for all of breakfast in Rachael Ray magazine, one of my favorite accomplishments. Professional, experienced and knowledgeable about craft beers and wine pairings to provide a full balanced culinary experience. I've also done brewing demos, I've had multiple 1st place beers, between Asheville - Johnson City - and Knoxville, along with two best in show beers two years in a row. I'm serve safe certified and I pride myself on being very sanitary and using only fresh local ingredients. I'm also very good at homemade candies, pastries, cakes, pies and sweets.
Chef Daniel was great to work with and provided a phenomenal meal for our clients. We are excited to work with him again in the future!
-Bach to Basic
Chef comment: Thanks Allison! We had a great time and made some great food ! Was so much fun thank you so much!
Jessica
2020-10-05
HIRE CHEF DANIEL FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT!!!!
Chef Daniel was AMAZING! We hired him to cook for a bachelorette party of 14 and the food was phenomenal. He was very good with communication and super friendly! We had the short rib and chicken with an app, salad, and dessert Everyone in the group LOVED the food! I highly recommend him for anyone in the Asheville area!
Chef comment: Thanks Jessica for your kind words, it really was a pleasure to meet and serve everyone. Thanks for letting me create and execute a custom menu for your party!
Jess
2018-06-12
Outstanding
Outstanding experience for our party of 6. Not only was the food exceptional, Chef Daniel’s service was impeccable. Highly recommended!
Chef comment: Jess thank you for taking time to comment! I had a great time cooking and being part of your first night in town ! Anytime you're in town please reach out, thanks!