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Chef John

Passionate Nashville-based chef, always in search of the good stuff. Proud father of triplets

La Vergne, Tennessee

5.05 reviews Explore Chef John's Menus

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About Chef John

French Culinary Institute grad 2009. Forbes 30 under 30 honoree. Eater Young Gun semi finalist. I started out working in the fine dining scene in Nashville up until 2012 when I came on board to Hattie B's Hot Chicken to curate the menu. I worked with Hattie B's until the pandemic. Post pandemic I stepped back into the fine dining scene running the 404 Kitchen. Me and my wife decided to step away from The 404 kitchen and start up our own private chef company which we currently do day to day.

Chef's Specialities

Chef John's Menus

Classic Southern Comfort

Chef John

5 Courses for $90 Per Guest

Minimum $500 to book

Steakhouse

Chef John

5 Courses for $120 Per Guest

Minimum $600 to book

Party Crowd

Chef John

5 Courses for $90 Per Guest

Minimum $600 to book

Seasonal Fall Menu

Chef John

Starting at $82 Per Guest

Minimum $399 to book

Spring Menu

Chef John

5 Courses for $120 Per Guest

Minimum $550 to book

Reviews

Lissa Rhodes

September 23 2026Nashville, TN

Menu: Steakhouse

We had a great experience with chef John! He arrived on time, was very friendly, and the food was quite delicious! The timing and presentation of each dish was great! He made the experience easy, seamless, and very tasty! We throughly enjoyed it.

Rating breakdown

Chef Overall: 5
Food Quality: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Presentation: 5
Communication: 5

Courtney Alexander

August 25 2025Winchester, TN

Menu: Party Crowd

I can’t say enough good things about Chef John. His food was amazing, everything was so fresh with so many delicious flavors. We chose the Party Crowd option and there were so many options to choose from. He was great with communication beforehand and day off the event. The courses came out perfectly timed which made the evening so enjoyable. Stop looking at other chefs and choose John, you won’t be disappointed.

Rating breakdown

Chef Overall: 5
Food Quality: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Presentation: 5
Communication: 5

Leonardo Portela-Blanco

March 17 2025Nashville, TN

Menu: Classic Southern Comfort

Superb experience!!! Chef John was amazing. Highly recommended if you are visiting Nashville!

Rating breakdown

Chef Overall: 5
Food Quality: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Presentation: 5
Communication: 5

Beth Binkley

March 10 2025Murfreesboro, TN

Menu: Steakhouse

What an amazing night! Chef John was so personable and professional, and the food was so delicious. I would highly recommend this to all my friends.

Rating breakdown

Chef Overall: 5
Food Quality: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Presentation: 5
Communication: 5

Kelley Dennis

December 15 2024Thompson's Station, TN

Menu: Custom

Chef John’s menu was absolutely delicious. Would love to have him cook for us again!

Rating breakdown

Chef Overall: 5
Food Quality: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Presentation: 5
Communication: 5

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