Chef Keenan
Umami Depths
Chef Keenan created a beautiful evening for our guests and us! Food was fantastic, he was engaging with everyone. It was a successful evening and he...
September 26 2026Bannockburn, IL
David Friedman
Chef Overall
5
5Food Quality5
5Cleanliness5
5Presentation5
5Communication4
4
@N/A Replied to @David FriedmanThank you so much for the kind words! It was truly a pleasure cooking for you and your guests. I’m thrilled everyone enjoyed the food and, more importantly, that I could contribute to making the evening such a success. Thank you for trusting me with such a special experience I hope to cook for you again soon!
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Chef Keenan's Specialities
Umami Depths
Chef Keenan
Starting at $74 Per Guest
Minimum $1250 to book
Coastal Elegance
Chef Keenan
Starting at $42 Per Guest
Minimum $350 to book
Spring Awakening
Chef Keenan
Starting at $70 Per Guest
Minimum $399 to book
Garden Bounty
Chef Keenan
Starting at $40 Per Guest
Minimum $350 to book
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Eat-In & Take-Out
Umami Depths
Chef Keenan created a beautiful evening for our guests and us! Food was fantastic, he was engaging with everyone. It was a successful evening and he...
September 26 2026Bannockburn, IL
David Friedman
Chef Overall5
5Food Quality5
5Cleanliness5
5Presentation5
5Communication4
4 @N/A Replied to @David FriedmanThank you so much for the kind words! It was truly a pleasure cooking for you and your guests. I’m thrilled everyone enjoyed the food and, more importantly, that I could contribute to making the evening such a success. Thank you for trusting me with such a special experience I hope to cook for you again soon!
Umami Depths
Keenan was great, we all enjoyed our interaction with him. The food was just what we ordered and he highlighted our local fruit, cherries in several ...
August 14 2026Traverse City, MI
Lyle Jamieson
Chef Overall5
5Food Quality5
5Cleanliness4
4Presentation5
5Communication5
5Umami Depths
Chef Keenan was great! We did surf and turf for a large bachelor party and he came prepared, made excellent food and cleaned up after. The food was 10...
August 09 2026Watervliet, MI
John Hartigan
Chef Overall5
5Food Quality5
5Cleanliness5
5Presentation5
5Communication5
5About
Chef Keenan
Hi, I’m Chef Keenan a Michelin-trained private chef with experience in some of the world’s most acclaimed kitchens including Alinea, Next, Pujol, and Smyth.
I specialize in creating refined yet approachable dining experiences that bring restaurant-level cuisine directly into your home. My cooking blends rustic traditions with modern technique, focusing on seasonal ingredients, bold flavors, and thoughtful presentation.
After spending a year traveling through Mexico and Central America studying regional food traditions, those influences now play a major role in my cooking style.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, hosting friends, or simply want an unforgettable dinner at home, my goal is to create a personalized culinary experience that feels both elevated and welcoming
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