CInders & Salt
Private Chefs
An Award⎯Winning Dining Experience—
Without Ever Leaving Home.
What Our Clients Say
Does organizing dinner feel more like a chore than a celebration?
You’re on vacation—or hosting guests—and the last thing you want is to be stuck cooking, cleaning, or coordinating.
That’s where Chef David Cunningham and his team come in.
With over 25 years of award-winning culinary experience, Chef David delivers elevated Southern and Gulf Coast cuisine with a laid-back luxury that fits your style—whether you’re dressed in flip‐flops or your Sunday best.
From the first bite to the final toast, we handle every detail so you don’t have to. No cleanup. No stress. Just meaningful moments with the people you care about most.
Our Private Chef Experiences are designed to:
- Make your guests feel at home—without lifting a finger
- Transform ordinary nights into unforgettable memories
- Blend chef‐level service with warmth, personality, and a touch of Southern soul
Because you deserve more than just a good meal. You deserve a moment that lasts.
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Services
Family Style
Enjoy a relaxed and flavorful chef-prepared dinner with classic Southern dishes served family style. Perfect for casual celebrations and group gatherings.
- Select one starter, two proteins, two side dishes and one dessert
- Our Chefs will shop for all the ingredients.
- They will prepare, cook, and serve you and your guests in your home.
- Don't worry about clean-up, our Chefs do that as well!
Starting At $90/Person
$450 minimum plus the cost of groceries.
Multi-Course Service
A signature dining experience featuring a curated 3-course or 4-course plated menu with elevated Gulf Coast ingredients and refined Southern technique. Ideal for anniversaries, birthdays, and upscale hosting.
- Create a customized multi-course for you and your guests with our Chef
- Personalized Printed Menus
- Our Chefs will shop for all the ingredients.
- They will prepare, cook, and serve you and your guests in your home.
- Don't worry about clean-up, our Chefs do that as well!
Starting At $100/Person
$500 minimum plus the cost of groceries.
The Coastal Cocktail Hour
- Available as a standalone service or as an add-on before any dinner experience
- Choose one stationary item
- Then select from a variety of appetizers
- Our Chefs will shop for all the ingredients
- They will prepare, cook, and serve you and your guests in your home
- Don’t worry about clean-up—our Chefs do that as well!
$65/Person – Stationary + 2 appetizers
$500 minimum, all prices are plus the cost of groceries.
The Coastal Brunch
A vibrant, chef-prepared brunch featuring Gulf-inspired flavors and scratch-made Southern favorites. Ideal for vacation send-offs, wedding mornings, or lazy Sundays with friends and family.
- Select a Chef-Curated Brunch Menu or Customize Your Own
- Our Chefs will shop for all the ingredients
- They will prepare, cook, and serve you and your guests in your home
- Don’t worry about clean-up—our Chefs do that as well!
Starting At $80/Person
$450 minimum plus the cost of groceries.
Book a consultation below to explore more!
We Make Dinner,
You Make Memories.

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Sit back relax and leave the rest to us!