Chef Kierra Durham

Private Chef In Raleigh

I am a professional chef with 5 years' experience, mostly as a traveling personal chef. Traveling and providing culinary experiences to people isn't just a job for me, it's a passion. Making menus from the freshest ingredients from local markets in your area. Exploring cities to find new flavors to expand my palette is my favorite past time. Mixing flavors from different cultures to create unique menus that I get to serve to people in their own homes or venues of their choice is the greatest feeling. Watching the guests faces light up as they taste the flare I can provide.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is fun, it can take you to another world. Learning to experience the same ingredients in different culture is mind blowing.

I learned to cook at...

I've been cooking for as long as I could remember. I honed those skills under Master Chef Greggory while living in Atlanta for a few years.

A cooking secret...

Seasonings of course, and love.

My menus

Latin Cha Cha

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Empanadas

Croquetas

Tableside Guacamole w Fresh Chips

Charred Peppers w queso Blanco

Chicken Nachos

Chorizo Queso Potato Skins

Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups

Beans & Cheese Taquitos

Mini Birria Tacos

FIRST COURSE

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Elote Salad

Chef's Choice Salad

Avocado Salsa Salad

Tortilla Soup

Hearts of Palm Orange Salad

Argula Pear Salad

Pozole

Baja Style Caesar Salad Spears

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Mole Mofongo

Ropa Vieja w/ Plantains, Black Beans & White Rice

Taco Duo (Carnia Asada, Chicken or Shrimp), Spanish Rice, Guac Salad

Arroz Con Pollo w/ Melted Cheese, Sauteed Veggies, Tortilllas

Red & Green Fish of the Day w/ Refried Beans / Cilantro Rice

Beef Enchiladas w/ Cumin Spiced Potatoes/ Vegetable Melody

Chicken Picadillo w/ Yellow Rice / Black Beans / Tropical Salsa

Grilled Jerk Shrimp w/ Mango Risotto & Steamed Cabbage

Skirt Steak w/ Asparagus Salsa de Semillas

Pork Carnita w/ Guac & Orange Salsa /

DESSERT

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Caramel Brownies w/ Brown Sugar Whip Cream

Crème Brûlée Cupcakes

Cinnamon Sugar Churros with Carmel Syrup

Yelapa Style Banana Pie

Natilla w/ Fresh Whip Cream

Strawberry Mango Paletas

Asian Spices

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Beef Satay w/ peanut sauce

Crab Ragoon

Edamame

Yuzu Chicken Skewers

Mini Egg Rolls

Shrimp Toast

Asian Meatball

FIRST COURSE

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Chef's Choice Salad

Asian Pear Salad / Honey Blueberry Vinaigrette

Asian Kale Salad

Miso Soup

MAIN COURSE

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Chef's Choice Sushi Roll Platter

Beef & Shrimp Pad Thai w/ Basil Rolls & Peanut Sauce

Black Pepper Chicken w/ Vegetable Lo Mein

Kang Pao Shrimp w/ Glass Noodles / Fresh Vegetables

Saki Steamed Fish w/ Roasted Potatoes & Creamed Bok Choy

Hibachi Table w/ Chicken / Shrimp / Fried Rice / Vegetables

DESSERT

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Matcha Swiss Roll

Banana Fritters

Gulab Jamun

Egg Tart Recipe w/ Chinese Puff Pastry

Mango Pudding

Japanese Butter Cookies

Vegetarian Feast

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Jerk Vegan Quinoa Cakes

Figs-in-a-Blanket

Creamy Avocado Dip

Garlic Broccoli Bruschetta

Bourbon Beer Babybel Fondue

FIRST COURSE

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Spiced Fruit Salad

Greek Salad

Caesar Salad Spears

Asian Pear Salad / Honey Blueberry Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Mushroom Wellington / Butternut risotto w/ Leeks /Maple Baby Bok Choy

Eggplant Puttanesca w/ Roasted Spaghetti Squash / Rosemary Roasted New Potatoes / Savory Green Beans

Vegan Alfredo / Italian Penne Pasta / Orecchiette with Creamy Carrot Miso Sauce

Sweet Potato Chili w/ Chickpeas/ Rice Pilaf / Glazed Carrots / Mixed Greens

Vegan Meatballs / Trio Mashed Potatoes / Honeypott Cornbread Muffins

DESSERT

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Lemon Pudding Cake / Raspberry Whipped Cream Frosting

Stuffed Apples / Sea Salt Whip Cream

Dessert Charcuterie

Red Velvet Cake Stacks

Italian Flare

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Zucchini Bites

Melon Prosciutto Skewers

Caprese Bites

Arancini w/Puttanesca Sauce

Fried Ravioli w/Lemon Pesto

FIRST COURSE

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Peach & Burrata Caprese Salad

Caesar Salad Spears

Sicilian Salad

Minestrone Soup

MAIN COURSE

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Italian Meatballs, Mom's Spaghetti with Wedding Green Beans

Baked Eggplant Parm, Rosemary Rotini, Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Butter Noodles, Broccolini

Veal Marsala, Creamy Ricotta Spaghetti, Vegetable Medley

Tuscan Shrimp Penne, Asparagus, Focaccia

Sausage Stuffed Peppers, Parsley Rice Pilaf, Lemon Pepper Broccoli

Prefect Lasagna, Corn on the Cob, Italian Green Beans

Chicken Picatta, Lemon Pasta, Fresh Vegetables

DESSERT

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Chocolate Panna Cotta

Fruit Tartlets w/ Brown Sugar Whipped Cream

Dessert Charcuterie

Zabaglione with Strawberries

Cherries Poached in Red Wine with Mascarpone Cream

Spectacular Mediterranean

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Charcuterie Board

Zucchini Bites

Whipped Feta, Dill, Lemon Dip w/ Peta Chips

Pesto Genovese

Baba Ganoush

Tomato & Strawberry Bruschetta

Prosciutto Caprese Skewers

FIRST COURSE

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Greek Salad

Fattoush Salad

Balela Salad

Chickpea and Egg Salad

Tabouli Salad

Cucumber & Tomato Feta Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Italian Roasted Chicken Breasts,Greek Spinach and Rice, Roasted Greek Veggies

Baked White Fish, Lemon Infused Israeli Couscous, Mediterranean Green Beans

Roasted Lamb, Mediterranean Couscous-Artichokes

Stuffed Chicken w/Goat Cheese and Spinach, Greek Lemon and Garlic Potatoes, Broccoli Salad

Garlic Shrimp w/Wine Sauce, Stuffed Tomato Rice, Ribbon Zucchini

Impossible Sausage and Peppers, Mediterranean Three Bean Quinoa Salad, Roasted Eggplants

Falafel in Red Pepper Sauce w/Garlic Hummus, Sautee Garlic Argula w/New Onions

Lemon and Dill Grilled Chicken, Mustard Potato Salad, Pickled Carrots

DESSERT

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Stuffed Apples / Sea Salt Whip Cream

Crème Brûlée Cupcakes

Dessert Charcuterie

Tiramisu Icebox Pie

Baklava

French Kiss

STARTER

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Charcuterie Board

French Cheese Puffs

Alsatian Onion Tart

Poutine

Coquilles St. Jacques

Mini-Croque Monsieur

FIRST COURSE

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French Onion Soup

Feta & Slow-Roasted Tomato Salad w/ French Green Beans

French Country Salad w/ Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

Chef's Choice Salad

Lyonnaise Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Coq Au Vin / Wild Rice Pilaf / Cauliflower Au Gratin/ Roasted Carrots W/ Cumin & Thyme

Blackened Catch of the Day w/ Shrimp Étouffée / Wild Rice / Lemon Pepper Green Beans

Skillet Roasted Chicken / French Potato Salad / French Green Beans

Beef Bourguignon / Popovers / Roasted Asparagus

Roasted Duck Thighs / Potatoes Au Gratin / Ratouille

DESSERT

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Peach Cobbler/ Vanilla Ice Cream Shots / Sea Salt Whip Cream

Chocolate Panna Cotta

Dessert Charcuterie Board

Crème Brûlée Cupcakes

Fruit Tartlets w/ Brown Sugar Whipped Cream

Friend'sGiving

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Pear Pecan Cheese Ball

Deviled Egg Assortment

Roasted Garlic Pull-Apart Cheese Bread

Turkey Meatballs w/ Cranberry Sauce

Loaded Cauliflower Bites

Roasted Pears w/ Brie & Pistachios

Baked Scallops

FIRST COURSE

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Crab Louie Salad Lettuce Cups

Spiced Fruit Salad

Grape Salad w/ Toasted Pecans

Winter Chopped Salad

Cumin Sweet Potato Salad / Feta / Cranberries

MAIN COURSE

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Classic Pork Crown Roast / Lemon Orzo w/ Asparagus / Chef’s Fresh Vegetables

Herb Crusted Stuffed Turkey / Green Bean Casserole / Melting Sweet Potatoes / Chef’s Fresh Vegetables

Grilled Cornish Hens / Spinach Bread Pudding / Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts

Roasted Duck / Orange Marmalade Whiskey Glaze / Garlic Mashed Potatoes / Southern Bok Choy

Standing Rib Roast / Baked Mac-n- Cheese / Roasted Sweet Potatoes w/ Vegetables, Thyme & Maple Syrup

Spiced Turkey Breast w/ Persian Golden Prunes / Kale & Mushroom Risotto / Roasted Red Cabbage w/ Collard Slaw

Coq Au Vin / Wild Rice Pilaf / Cauliflower Au Gratin/ Roasted Carrots W/ Cumin & Thyme

DESSERT

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Lemon Pudding Cake / Raspberry Whipped Cream Frosting

Caramel Brownies w/ Brown Sugar Whip Cream

Sweet Potato Pie

Stuffed Apples / Sea Salt Whip Cream

Winter Dessert Charcuterie

Peach Cobbler/ Vanilla Ice Cream Shots / Sea Salt Whip Cream

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Chef Kierra's reviews

4.79

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32 services

Myself and my team were blown away by our Chef and Sous Chef. They nailed ALL the P's. Punctuality, performance, presentation, and personality. We needed our menu to be very specific (no carbs, allergies etc), so we did not expect to much in regards to taste but each meal turned out exceptional! These chefs know how to COOK and do not miss on the seasoning. I highly recommend them for any event. Chef Ki is on speed dial! Thank you again Chef's!

Great guy! Very personable!

I had Kierra create a menu for my wife's birthday. Everything she made was AMAZING!!! She explained everything she had made and answered any questions we had. After dinner was made Kierra left the kitchen completely spotless. I would recommend Kierra and will be using her again in the future.

Chef Kierra was absolutely amazing and the food was INCREDIBLE!! Very professional and friendly, and she definitely was an AMAZING addition to the Bachelorette Party festivities! Would HIGHLY recommend for any event and will definitely reach out to her again for my next event!