Menu Planning

In my family, every celebration starts with the same question: "What are we eating?" Menu Planning with me is about answering that question in a way that feels like home while still surprising your guests.

We begin by talking through your event, the stories behind your favorite dishes, and any dietary needs. From there, I design a custom menu that flows from start to finish-appetizers, mains, sides, and desserts that share a thread, whether that's Sunday‑dinner comfort or elegant, passed plates.

I often draw from the recipes in my cookbook, adding the same small twists-extra umami, bright acid, beautiful browning-that make people say, "Now what did you do to this?" If you'd like, we schedule a private tasting so you can sample, tweak, and feel completely confident before the big day. The result is a menu that feels intentional, thoughtful, and full of Faith, Family, and Flavor.

• Custom Menu Creation: I craft personalized menu plans tailored to your event preferences. ($150)

• Themed Menu Development: I design creative menus centered around your chosen event theme. ($130)

• Tasting Session Coordination: I organize tasting sessions to perfect your selections before event day. ($100)