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Let me take Something off your plate... and put dinner on it! My Name is Jen Swan, I am a Personal Chef Located in Buford Ga. I am a Jack Of all Trades Chef with more than 15 Years of Culinary Experience. I Specialize in Creating an Evening Out while you stay IN! I craft Personalized Menus, Wine Pairings, Cocktail Hours with Signature Drinks and Amuse Bouche Pairings for you and your guests to enjoy without the hassle of actually going anywhere!

But beyond an evening in, I also can Cater your other events:

Volunteered to Host a Baby Shower?

Let me make this easy!

Have a Birthday Dinner with the whole Family?

I can customize the menu to fit any diet.

Need to Impress the Boss?

Lets get you that raise!

Multiple options available to fit any budget, size or event!

I do more than just Dinners, I also do Brunch! Lunch! Parties! Corporate Events! I even offer Cookies, Pies and Desserts to order for the holidays (keep a look out on our social media pages for dessert lists and order guides).

About me: I am From New Hampshire, spent my college years in Maine with time in Vermont and Mass as well. I have been quite nomadic in life so far, picking up and moving to Mississippi and Louisiana to work on off shore oil vessels and then finally settling in Georgia as a nice middle ground. I have an eclectic cooking style with inspiration from New England and Cajun/Creole and now Classic Southern to categorize myself. My passion is feeding people, making them happy with food and baking! I currently work as the Head Chef of the Brunch Apothecary in Dacula Ga, I also am the Pastry Chef in house and create the all baked goods and desserts used there daily as well as the specials. I am also a proud Mom of a fantastic little boy who just turned four, and a happy wife to a very sweet husband who I am lucky to have supporting me. I appreciate your interest in my page and look forward to serving you and your guests soon!

Services

Private Dinners

Specializing in Intimate Dinners for Two or Gatherings Of up to Twenty, I craft an Experience to remember. Who doesn't want a private chef all to themselves? You don't have to worry about a thing, except being prepared for the feast ahead of you! I whole heartedly believe my mission in this life is to feed people, you will not be hungry after a meal with me!

Crafting a Menu:

After chatting with you about your event I like to create custom menus with a few different options for you to choose from. I try to use the freshest ingredients available to me, often working with local farmers and markets to ensure products in peak season. I will be in contact with you for input and customizations (you'd tell me if you didn't like mushrooms right?).

After Finalizing the Menu, Courses and Guests, I do all the shopping and prep making sure everything goes perfect for your event. The day of your event, I arrive ahead of schedule to set up and start cooking your feast. All I require is use of your space, oven, stove top and general kitchen space. I bring all my own equipment and utensils, set up, prepare and serve a meal to remember while you are free to enjoy the evening. Good wine, good food and good friends make great memories! Most dinners I host are plated and presented by me and served singularly, but if you are looking for something a little less formal I can also arrange family style meals of the same quality.

After all the courses have been served I perform my final magic tricks and make myself disappear! Its like I wasn't even there, the dishes are rinsed and placed in the dishwasher or are in the drying rack, the kitchen is swept and counters washed and sanitized and everything is returned to its original placement. Then I take my leave, the only thing left behind is full bellies and happy hearts.

*Prices do vary \depending upon the number of courses, the addition of a wine pairing(s), cocktail hour offerings, cheese course, dessert course and the number of guests. Contact me for a Proposal for your event.

*Generally I use your plates for an event if you like or for a small party I can provide my own porcelain plates. I also can provide high quality disposables or plate/glass rentals if desired for an additional fee.

*Substitutions are made in rare occasions if products are not up to my standard of quality and may result in slight menu changes.

*Feel free to message me for inquiries to your event!

Services

Small Caterings

I offer Intimate Buffet Style Caterings and Drop off Caterings. I Do Baby Showers, Bridal Parties, Tailgate Parties, Barbeque, Kids parties, Office Parties, Corporate Lunches and More! I am also able to offer a gathering space for your party, my Commissary Kitchen Is The Brunch Apothecary located in Dacula Georgia. For an additional fee I am able to rent this space to you depending availability and party size.*At this time I am Just Me Myself and I, So to keep quality as high as possible I am Limited to a 50 person maximum for caterings. I hope to be able to expand soon and welcome more guests.*

*feel free to check out the gallery on the site or Facebook for other photos of past events*

How it works:

Small Caterings

Intimate Caterings are a joy for me, Usually how we do them is similar to that of a dinner party. After getting into contact with me we discuss your event, what is the theme? Where is it? When is it? Number of guests? Any dietary restrictions or allergies etc.? Do you need attendants or is it a drop off? I then create possible dishes to coincide with any theme you might have and we discuss pricing based on recent market prices and number of guests. Upon finalizing the menu, I reach out again about a week ahead of the event to reconfirm and make sure there are no additional changes. Depending on how scheduling goes I can drop off the evening prior or hours prior to deliver and set up items. Items are on disposable trays for your convenience or I also have white porcelain platters depending on your event ( I just come reclaim the platters the day after). Each one is labeled and has a list of ingredients as well to lessen the risk of an allergy. Serving utensils are included for each dish, paper goods however are an additional fee roughly $1.75 per person depending quality and quantity. If attendants are required for serving and or hot buffet style caterings, staff is a additional fee. Tipping is appreciated but not expected. For further questions please feel free to reach out to me via the message in the bottom right corner or through Facebook messenger.

Sample Menu for an Average Four Course Dinner

Example Appetizers of Past Events

Totally customizable option made to compliment the overall dinner menu, other options available

Lamb Lollipops

Lamb Lollies with Arugula Salad, Pomegranate Tendrils and Red Wine Demi

BLT Toast

Toasted Ciabatta with Goat Cheese Schmear, Arugula Salad and Farm Fresh Cherry Tomatoes, Bacon Lardons and Aged Balsamic Glaze

Beet and Goat Cheese Tart

Cheese Crust topped with Whipped Goat Cheese, Fresh and Pickled Beets and Micro Green Salad

Chorizo Breakfast Toast

Toasted Ciabatta topped with Guacamole, Soft Scrambled Eggs, Chorizo Sausage, Arugula, Pickled Red Onions and Queso Fresco drizzled with Cilantro Lime Crema

Mushroom Toast

Mushrooms Sautéed in Garlic Butter, served on top of Brioche Toast with Lemon Creme Fraiche, Frissee Salad and Toasted Hazelnuts.

Pimento Stuft Mushrooms

Portabella Mushroom Caps Stuffed With Pimento Cheese and Bacon, Horseradish Cream and Micro Greens

Please note: this is a sample menu and is fully customizable to your needs

Sample Menu for an Average Four Course Dinner

Soups

Totally customizable option made to compliment the overall dinner menu, other options available.

Asparagus and Green Pea Soup

Fresh Asparagus and Green Pea Soup topped with roasted Asparagus tops, Bacon Lardons, Lemon Creme Fraiche and Herbed Granita

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Butternut Squash and Sweet Apple Soup topped with Herbed Creme Fraiche, Diced Apple and Thyme Salad and Candied Pecans

Curried Carrot Soup

Curried Carrot Soup with Lightly Pickled Carrots, Fresh Cilantro and Thai Chili Sauce

Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Roasted Mushrooms Blended with Potato and Cream, drizzled with Creme Fraiche, Garnished with Sweet Potato, Bacon and Parsnip Hash, With Dill and other fresh Herbs

Please note: this is a sample menu and is fully customizable to your needs

Sample Menu for an Average Four Course Dinner

Salads

Totally customizable option made to compliment the overall dinner menu, other options are available.

Red Apple Salad

Mixed Greens Tossed in a Honey Apple Vinaigrette, Topped with Fresh apple, Goat Cheese, Candied Pumpkin Seeds and Red Onion

Thai Salad

Shredded Cabbage and Romaine lettuce tossed with a Creamy Asian Pear Dressing, topped with Edamame, Mandarin Oranges, Cilantro and Wontons

Sweet Pear Salad

Mixed Greens tossed with a Champagne Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Pomegranate Tendrils and Candied Pecans

Please note: this is a sample menu and is fully customizable to your needs

Sample Menu for an Average Four Course Dinner

Main Courses

Totally Customizable Options Available to Suit any Taste

Apple Cider Brined Pork Chops

Apple Cider Brined Pork Chops with Sweet Potato Puree, Roasted Purple Cauliflower, Blackberry Demi and Puff Pastry Cage

Beef Wellington

Beef Tenderloin Wrapped in an Herbed Crepe, Mushroom Duxelle and Puff Pastry, resting on top of Whipped Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes With Honey Glazed Carrots and A Red Wine Beef Demi Glace

Southwest Mac And Cheese

Cavatappi Pasta tossed in Luscious cheese sauce with Black Beans, Roasted Tomatoes, Red Enchilada Sauce, Spiced Grilled Pork, Fresh Cilantro, Pickled Red Peppers and a Fried Egg

Pulled Chicken Tostada

Pulled Chicken Tostada with Salsa Verde, Lime Crema, Fresh Cilantro, Pickled Red Onions a splash of hot sauce and A Sunny Side up Egg

Lemon Chicken

Pan Roasted Lemon Infused Chicken, Sautéed Broccolini and deglazed Pan Sauce (served with Orzo pasta not shown)

BLT Quiche

I Also Do Brunch! Fluffy Quiche filled with Bacon and Spinach, topped with a Tomato Jam, Resting on top of a Fresh Salad

Please note: this is a sample menu and is fully customizable to your needs

Why Not Indulge a Little More and Add Dessert?

Please note: this is a sample menu and is fully customizable to your needs

Personal At Home Indulgence.

Services

Private Dinners

Services

Small Caterings

How it works:

Small Caterings

Sample Menu for an Average Four Course Dinner

Example Appetizers of Past Events

Lamb Lollipops

BLT Toast

Beet and Goat Cheese Tart

Chorizo Breakfast Toast

Mushroom Toast

Pimento Stuft Mushrooms

Sample Menu for an Average Four Course Dinner

Soups

Asparagus and Green Pea Soup

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Curried Carrot Soup

Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Sample Menu for an Average Four Course Dinner

Salads

Red Apple Salad

Thai Salad

Sweet Pear Salad

Sample Menu for an Average Four Course Dinner

Main Courses

Apple Cider Brined Pork Chops

Beef Wellington

Southwest Mac And Cheese

Pulled Chicken Tostada

Lemon Chicken

BLT Quiche

Why Not Indulge a Little More and Add Dessert?

Dessert Options

Near Famous Coconut Cream Pie

Peppermint Bark Cream Puffs

Butter Pecan Bread Pudding

Spooky Pumpkin Trifle With Cream Cheese Mousse

Oatmeal Cream Pie

Creme Brulee Pie

Buttermilk Panna Cotta

Coconut Lemon Cake GF

Blueberry Coconut Chess Pie

Contact Us

Contact us for a custom Menu Quote!

Let's talk about the food!

Chef Jen Swan

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