Kevin can COOK!!! We were planning a 50th wedding anniversary with friends of long standing who also shared a 50th anniversary from the summer of 1976. My contract with Kevin was started by email. I suggested a simple four course meal of seafood first and beef for the third course and two desserts…lemon something for our friends and dark chocolate for us. We moved the lemon dessert to act as the palate refresher after the seafood and followed that by the beef course and chocolate mousse. But everything was taken to an impressive artistic level. My idea of the seafood course became a seafood trio of crab, shrimp and tuna with delicious embellishments! A similar bit of magic occurred with the beef presentation and the sublime mousse course. We supplied the Cava and Cabernet Sauvignon. Kevin used a variety of our dishes as support for his creations. We had a marvelous evening highlighted with Kevin’s care of us!!! Will have to plan another event!
KO Crafted Kitchen
- 6 hires
- Based in Asheville, NC
- 1 years in business
- 5 employees
- Background checked
About KO Crafted Kitchen
I’m a professionally trained chef and former Executive Chef with over 20 years of experience leading restaurant kitchens and preparing catered events. I now offer private chef dining experiences because I enjoy creating something more personal than a restaurant — a relaxed, thoughtfully prepared meal in your own home or vacation rental. I specialize in private dinners, small gatherings, celebrations, and special occasions. I work with you to design a custom menu, handle the shopping, bring all necessary equipment, cook on-site, serve courses, and leave your kitchen clean when the evening is finished. My goal is for you to spend time with your guests while I take care of everything behind the scenes. My background in professional kitchens and healthcare food-service means I operate with a high level of organization, cleanliness, and food safety. You can expect clear communication, reliability, and a smooth, low-stress experience from start to finish. Whether it’s an anniversary dinner, birthday, family gathering, or a vacation in the mountains, I aim to provide an elevated dining experience that still feels comfortable, welcoming, and personal.
Reviews
Kevin’s cooking was the best! He responded immediately and communicated throughout the process. His professional and skill were greatly appreciated by the Birthday Girl and her friends.
We had arranged an evening dinner with cooking lessons as part of a Christmas gift for part of our family. The menu options that Kevin provided were exactly what we were looking for and he was happy to make any adjustments to the menu and skills to be taught. He arrived promptly and provided an excellent meal, lessons, and overall experience that our son and his wife loved. The whole event was what we’d hoped it would be and we hope to do this again!
Kevin is amazing! He was very easy to work with. He gave us 3 course and 4 course menu options for our mom’s getaway. All options were very creative and we chose the 4 course option. EVERY SINGLE COURSE was amazing. The food was delicious! He was very professional throughout the process. He also added very sweet surprise details that we loved. He was an absolute joy to work with; his food is creative, well presented and delicious. He was very responsive and was on time and cleaned up afterwards perfectly. I highly recommend Kevin and I would definitely book h again!
If you’re looking for a private chef experience that feels less like “hiring catering” and more like inviting artistry, warmth, and absolute professionalism into your evening…KO is it. We hired KO and his team for my son’s 30th birthday celebration during an intimate gathering of 8 people at our AirBnB, and from beginning to end, the experience felt thoughtful, personal, and incredibly well cared for. What stood out immediately was the communication and coordination leading up to the dinner. KO was organized, responsive, and gracious throughout the entire process. We even had a last-minute addition to our group the morning of the event, and without hesitation, he adjusted everything seamlessly and made it feel effortless. Now let’s talk about the food…because wow. Every course felt intentional and beautifully crafted for our group. The bread and butter alone deserved their own standing ovation. From the appetizers to the main course to dessert, every bite felt like an experience rather than “just dinner.” AND…..make sure you have his mashed potatoes! You could genuinely feel the care, creativity, and passion behind every plate that came out of that kitchen. The additional touches to elevate the night was again…very thoughtful. Printed menus. Candles and a lighter brought along because we were staying at an AirBnB. The calm professionalism of the entire team. They anticipated needs before we even thought of them. And then somehow…after creating this incredible meal and transforming the kitchen into magic for the evening…they left the kitchen looking untouched. Spotless. We walked in afterward genuinely confused at how there was no trace of the masterpiece that had just happened in there. And to top it off, the leftovers were neatly packaged and organized in the fridge for us to enjoy later. After a long day of travel, this was exactly what our family and friends needed, to sit together, slow down, celebrate, laugh, and be fully taken care of. KO, CJ, and the team created more than a dinner. They created a memory for my son’s milestone birthday that we will talk about for years. Thank you for bringing the hit, the heart, and the artistry into the kitchen. It was unforgettable!