Private Chef & Catering Services in Middle Georgia, GA
The Culinary Underground Private Chef & Catering Services in Middle Georgia, GA. Experience gourmet dining at home with our expert chef services.
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The Culinary Underground Private Chef & Catering Services in Middle Georgia, GA. Experience gourmet dining at home with our expert chef services.
Culinary Experiences
Indulge in a world of culinary excellence with Chef LeeAnn. From exclusive gourmet dining and interactive cooking classes to bespoke catering, Chef LeeAnn offers a diverse array of culinary experiences designed to delight your senses. Each experience is thoughtfully crafted to showcase the finest ingredients, innovative techniques, and a passion for exceptional cuisine. Whether you're seeking a memorable dining event, a hands-on cooking adventure, or a unique culinary journey, Chef LeeAnn promises an unforgettable experience tailored to your tastes and preferences.
Meal Prep
We take great care to accommodate any food allergies or dietary restrictions you may have. Your meal plan will be customized to ensure all ingredients are safe and suitable for your needs, providing you with delicious and worry-free dining experiences.
Catering
Experience exceptional culinary delights with our professional catering services. Chef LeeAnn brings gourmet cuisine and personalized menus to your event, ensuring every dish is crafted to perfection. Whether it's an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, we create memorable dining experiences tailored to your tastes and dietary needs.
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The Culinary Underground Private Chef & Catering Services in Middle Georgia, GA. Experience gourmet dining at home with our expert chef services.
Testimonials
The Culinary Underground was a mainstay for my family when we lived in Italy. Not only was the food delicious, but Lea is a knowledgeable, caring chef that goes above and beyond for her customers. She added a personal touch to every meal and made us feel like family. If you want quality, personalized meals and sunshine added to your life, check out The Culinary Underground.
I had the privilege of being one of Culinary Underground’s first customers, I was single and worked nights. I am not the greatest cook and found it difficult to shop for one. Lea reached out and offered to shop and come cook at my house while teaching me so eventually I could be self sufficient in the kitchen. What an amazing experience to learn from such a knowledgeable chef and to have such amazing food cooked in my own kitchen! I cannot express what an amazing experience it was and I highly recommend Culinary Underground to anyone and everyone.
I can’t say enough about LeeAnn and the Culinary Underground! My family was spoiled with delicious tasty meals for 3 years from the Culinary Underground. We loved the variety and quality of all the meals offered! LeeAnn is very reliable and her service is top notch! Definitely recommend!
The Culinary Underground is amazing! Lea is a talented chef with world-wide experience. She was always such a joy. The meals she prepared were Michelin quality, healthy, but at an affordable price. We used her not only for her lunch service. but she also delivered romantic dinners for in-house date nights, catered for office lunches on special occasions, and also provided a wonderful buffet for a promotion party. I would highly recommend The Culinary Underground to anyone who is looking for mouthwatering cuisine that is easy, competitively priced, and from a family-run business.
During our time in Italy, our family had the privilege of experiencing Chef LeeAnn’s culinary expertise and wellness cooking classes. She consistently delivered memorable service with a high level of professionalism. With our busy schedules, we depended on her weekly selection of nutritious and flavorful meals, which were undoubtedly touched with love. Chief LeeAnn comes highly recommended and should be your top choice!
Lea is without a doubt one of the best chefs you will ever meet. For over a year, our family relied on Lea for weekly meal prep, and every single dish was out of this world. Her menu items were always thoughtfully developed with the highest quality ingredients, packed with flavor AND nutrition. Some of our favorites were the lemon butter salmon, pesto shrimp pasta, Guinness braised beef, and Moroccan spiced chicken thighs. And don’t get me started on her Buddha Bowls — I still dream of this signature dish!
We had such a great experience with Lea’s weekly meal prep that I asked Lea if she could develop a cooking class, centered around spices, for my husband’s birthday. It was such a delightful experience! In the comfort of our own home, she brought over a myriad of standard and unique spices and taught us how to create spice mixes and rubs for a variety of classic dishes. Then she prepared an incredible birthday dinner for us — filet mignon strips beautifully presented with some of the best roasted potatoes I’ve ever eaten. And of course the meal was topped off with a perfect fondant lava cake which topped the charts!
We highly recommend Lea for all of your catering, meal prep, and healthy cuisine needs. If we lived closer, we would still be using her services to this day. 10/10 recommend.
About Us
LeeAnn Evertsen
Chef/Owner of The Culinary Underground
LeeAnn Evertsen is the esteemed Chef and Owner of The Culinary Underground. With a culinary style deeply rooted in French, Italian, and Mediterranean traditions, LeeAnn emphasizes the use of fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients to create exquisite dishes that delight the senses.
Born in Hanford, California, LeeAnn’s journey into the culinary world began out of necessity. From an early age, she discovered the joy of cooking as a way to care for others, fostering a lifelong passion for food and hospitality.
One of LeeAnn’s standout skills is her ability to customize meals to meet individual preferences, ensuring each guest’s satisfaction. Her expertise spans a wide array of culinary disciplines, making her a versatile and highly sought-after chef.
Living in Europe for over a decade has profoundly shaped LeeAnn’s culinary philosophy. She has a deep appreciation for top-quality, fresh, and seasonal ingredients. Her approach to cooking is to let the natural flavors of the ingredients shine through in simple, yet beautifully presented dishes.
Outside the kitchen, LeeAnn enjoys meeting new people and exploring different cultures and flavors. Living in a UNESCO recognized city thrills her, as it offers endless opportunities for culinary inspiration and personal growth.
Education and Training
LeeAnn’s formal culinary education is both extensive and prestigious:
- Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute: Where she honed her foundational culinary skills.
- Accademia Italiana: Achieved the title of Pasta Master, further deepening her expertise in Italian cuisine.
- International Culinary Institute: Earned an Italian Pastry Certification, showcasing her versatility in the kitchen.
Throughout her training, she was mentored by renowned chefs including Chef Cory Oppold, Chef Angela Strigone, and Chef Claudia Mosca, each contributing to her growth and refinement as a culinary artist.
Career Highlights
LeeAnn’s professional journey is marked by significant roles in notable establishments:
- Prado at The Montelucia, AZ: Where she showcased her culinary talents in a fine dining environment.
- Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa: Contributing to the luxury resort’s acclaimed culinary offerings.
- La Paloma Country Club: Bringing her creative vision to an exclusive membership.
Private Chef & Catering Services in Middle Georgia, GA