I create refined, ingredient-driven experiences—tailored to you, delivered with warmth, and built around unforgettable flavor.

This was an absolutely AMAZING experience! Chef Lionel "Dean" Chadwick provides an experience that we could not believe. I was tasked with booking our dinner for the evening and thought I would take a chance seeing what could be possible with a private chef. Chef Dean took on challenge and made a delicious and personalized menu that celebrated the Groom of our party while also keeping the rest of the group engaged and entertained. I genuinely don't think any thing could have topped what Chef provided for us. It was so intentional, detailed, and of course tasted phenomenal. If you have the opportunity to work with Chef Lionel (Dean) and his incredibly hospitable team, please take that shot, you will not regret it! Thank you Chef for the experience of a lifetime!

What an awesome experience. Cannot recommend him enough!!!!

Chef Dean / Lionel was fantastic and we would highly recommend him and his team to anyone. The entire menu was delicious, and the service was great. As the hostess, I felt like I didn't have to do anything but enjoy my guests' company which is a dream. 5/5.

We greatly appreciated Chef Lionel and his team and will keep him in mind for future group dinners. A+

Our experience with Chef Lionel 'Dean' Chadwick was incredible! He and his team worked quickly to accommodate our 'pork centric' request and delivered an amazing experience. As a pig farmer myself and self proclaimed foodie, I've enjoyed several variations of pork belly in my life; their version of pork belly was as good as I've ever eaten!! Our crew raved about the meal - from start to finish - and choosing the private chef route will definitely be something we choose to do the next time we travel as a group.

Chef Dean Lionel Chadwick was absolutely incredible! From the very beginning, his thoughtful and consistent communication—covering everything from menu updates and dietary preferences to timing and even helpful Nashville tips like weather and local spots—made us feel completely at ease, especially being so far from home. We truly enjoyed learning about the origins of each dish, which added a meaningful and personal touch to the experience. The menu was beautifully curated, blending a variety of culinary traditions, including tapas and omakase, into one unforgettable evening. As Italians, we especially appreciated the care and authenticity behind the Italian dishes prepared for us. Chef Dean and his pastry chef, Rikki, were warm, engaging, and exceptionally hospitable throughout the entire experience. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone visiting the Nashville area!

Chef Lionel and his team were outstanding. I had a very specific request for a large event... I needed three chefs to help serve wood-fired pizza to more than 80 guests using my own pizza oven. They exceeded every expectation. They arrived on time, were extremely professional, and communication throughout the entire process was excellent. They were always responsive, flexible, and accommodating... even when I changed the guest count and chef needs just a couple of days before the event. They helped produce more than 60 pizzas during the evening, and guests kept raving about how incredible the pizzas were. The quality was exceptional. What impressed me most was their work ethic and attitude. They were friendly, hardworking, and stayed longer to help with cleanup, which they handled flawlessly. I truly could not have hosted this party without them. Of everyone I spoke with while planning this event, Chef Lionel and his team were by far the most professional, and I am so glad I chose them. I would highly, highly recommend Chef Lionel to anyone. This was also my first time using Take a Chef, and the platform was excellent. It made it easy to find Chef Lionel, and I would highly recommend using it as well.

Chef Dean was awesome, he spent months leading up to the event to make sure everything would be exactly what we were looking for, he really got to know us and curated a menu that fit our group perfectly. The event itself was incredible, our entire group had such a fun experience. Chef Dean and his team were very personable and connected well with our group. The food was better than we hoped for, everything he made looked and tasted fantastic. At the end of the night, his team cleaned up the whole place and left it better than when they arrived. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Would highly recommend Chef Dean and his team.

He was great! He made my wife's birthday an incredible experience. The food was amazing and his prep/cleanup was so professional. Highly recommend!

absolutely fantastic ! highly recommended