Personal Chef
Welcome to Ranchmade Charcuterie's homestyle cooking with a touch of class.
Hi, I’m Ashley…
In addition to everything charcuterie, I also offer personal & private chef services, small event catering, and drop-off catering services.
Specializing in farm-to-table, Montana homestyle cooking, clients can take comfort knowing their guests will enjoy a beautiful, elegant presentation that’s sure to satisfy all their cravings, and dietary restrictions!
To learn more about how I can assist you, please reach out to set up a complimentary consultation!
“If you are looking for the perfect night with friends or family and want no fuss in the kitchen, I would highly recommend Chef Ashley to compliment your dining plans. She made our evening so special with tasty apps, an amazing meal and a sweet dessert that we all raved about. When it came to planning the menu, she gave several great recommendations to pick from. We will certainly hire her again to try more of her magnificent creations.”
— Sara G., Paradise Valley
How it works.
Initial Meeting
As your Personal Chef, I want to learn what you like to eat and the vision for your gathering. With this information, I will suggest appropriate menus and help you select dishes for your cooking date.
Additionally, we offer tablescaping.....tableware can be provided as well
Lastly, we'll need to know whether you prefer family style, buffet style or plated food service.
Time to Gather
On the day of your event, I will arrive 2 hours before your meal service depending on your group size and menu choice.
Much of the prep work for your meal is done in my commercial kitchen.
Upon arriving, all I need is counter space, sink, working oven and some fridge space. When our time is over, we wrap up any leftovers for your enjoyment and leave your kitchen just as we found it.
For groups over six, I will be accompanied by my assistant to help with service and clean-up.
What People Are Saying…
“We hired Ashley to cater a private week–long women’s retreat for us at our ranch. I met with her briefly prior to the retreat to discuss scheduling, menus and options, but after that, felt entirely confident to just let her run with her creativity and talent.
Her food is impeccable, delicious, creative and presented beautifully! Her attention to detail is far beyond anyone I’ve ever worked with, and her smile, kindness, and love shine through in the amazing dishes that she prepares:
She caught wind that there were a couple people celebrating birthdays a couple weeks prior and a couple weeks after the retreat, and surprised the birthday retreat guests with a beautiful birthday dinner presentation, including an amazing cake!
To say that I highly recommend Ashley would be an understatement… She is the best of the best, loves her craft and is an absolute joy to be around!”
— Heather L., 63 Ranch, Livingston
“My first exposure to Ashley’s giftedness with food was when another caterer had brought one of Ashley’s charcuterie boards for our appetizer. It was so beautifully put together that I didn’t want to mess with it. But my, we were in for some delicacies. The variety of tastes were amazing. I knew I needed to get more information on her offerings.
Then fast forward four months, after a dire cancer diagnosis for my husband while hosting 10 people at our ranch, Ashley provided numerous meals to care for our nourishment as we adjusted to the shocking news. Meal after meal my guests commented, “you need to get that recipe”!
Her tender sensitivity to our situation and willingness, many times at the last minute, to provide a meal for us was such a blessing to our family. She is a gem indeed.”
— DeeDee, Paradise Valley
FAQ’s
What makes a personal chef different from a private chef?
Only one individual and/or family employs a private chef full-time for a decided period of time. A personal chef usually serves more than one client per day, and supplies multiple meals that are all custom made as per the clients requests or requirements. At Ranchmade Charcuterie, we offer both private and personal chef services.
Do you cater to dietary needs and preferences?
We can provide dairy-free, gluten-free, carnivore, keto and vegan options to your meal. Please let us know at the time of consultation.
What certifcations do you have?
I am a ServSafe Food Protection Manager and am licensed under Ranchmade Charcuterie LLC.
