Chef Kirstie Harris

Personal Chef In Nashville

I am an experienced farm to table restaurant chef, with focused knowledge on holistic nutrition and accommodation of dietary restrictions. I am able to facilitate personal or private chef experiences, catering for intimate events, meal prepping, and cooking lessons. I have personal relationships with local farmers, and build menus to work with any dietary plan and budget. I am classically trained in French cuisine, and have a wide repertoire of recipes from European and regional American cuisine, including an arsenal of paleo, keto, and Ayurvedic meal plans and dishes.

For me, cooking is...

A passion, social centerpiece, and contributes to a healthy lifestyle.

I learned to cook at...

I was earned a bachelor's of science in Culinary Arts and Foodservice Management at Johnson & Wales University in Denver.

A cooking secret...

Food is life. Food has the ability to sustain us and bring us together, so a little love goes a long way in the kitchen.

My menus

South of the Border

STARTER

All inclusive

Fresh sea salted chips with fire roasted salsa

FIRST COURSE

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Smoked shrimp and scallop ceviche- Serrano aioli, lime, avocado, onions, cilantro, jicama

Crab and Chorizo Double Cream Queso- charred chilis, garlic, scallion with flour tortilla chips

MAIN COURSE

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Steak Fajitas with peppers, onions, lime, cilantro, crema, guacamole, pico, served with yellow rice and refried black beans

Chicken and potato enchiladas, smothered and baked in hatch green chili sauce with cheese, lime, lettuce, tomato, served with yellow rice and refried black beans

Slow cooked Red Pork Posole, served with cabbage, lime, radish, pico, cilantro, and avocado

DESSERT

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Mexican chocolate mousse pepita brittle

Cinnamon sugar Sopapillas with vanilla anglaise

Fresh seasonal fruit with lime, burnt honey, whipped cream

Oui, Mon Cherie

STARTER

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Artichoke and Goat Cheese Mille- Feuille

French onion and gruyere tartlets

Roasted garlic and rosemary palmiers

Brandade de Morueau gratin on charred sourdough

Salmon Rillettes

Mixed Vegetable Crudite with olive and anchovy aioli

Beef Tartare, served with classic accoutrements

FIRST COURSE

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Bitter Greens Salad with radish, fennel, and apple cider & bacon vinaigrette

Cream of Artichoke soup with toasted almonds

MAIN COURSE

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Cassoulet with Duck Confit, roasted garlic oil

Coq au Vin with pommes aligot

Beouf Bourguignon with pearl onions, baby carrots, and toasted sourdough

DESSERT

All inclusive

Chef's Selection of French Cheeses with accoutrements and fruit

Assortment of truffles, cookies, and meringues with coffee service

A Night In Italy

STARTER

All inclusive

Warm Marinated Olives

Tricolore Salad with balsamic, lemon, sea salt, and robust olive oil

FIRST COURSE

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Pasta cacio e pepe style with butter, fresh cracked pepper, and aged parmesan

Fresh ricotta ravioli with pomodoro and fresh basil

Eggplant Caponata with pine nuts and charred baguette

Margherita Pizzeta

MAIN COURSE

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Truffled Mushroom Risotto with aged parmesan

Seafood Cioppino served with baguette and lemon

Lamb and Artichoke Stew with rosemary focaccia, roasted garlic, and herbs

Braised Pork Shoulder with potato gnocchi and tomato conserva

DESSERT

All inclusive

Amaretto cookies with coffee service

Fresh seasonal fruit with sweet ricotta and local honey

Spanish Tapas

STARTER

All inclusive

Warm Marinated Olives

Trio of Hams with breadsticks, pickles, and mustard

FIRST COURSE

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Pickled Farm Vegetables

Papas Bravas with chili, creme fraiche, herbs

Manchego and oil on crostini

Chèvre stuffed pepadews

Seared Sardines with olives, tomatoes, herbs

Sherried Mushrooms with shallot and tarragon

MAIN COURSE

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Seafood Paella with saffron and olive oil

Clams in Sherry Sauce

Pan- seared Calamari with lemon, capers, parsley

Chorizo Stuffed Empanadas

Prawns with Red Pepper Chimichurri

Pork and Lamb Albondigas with shaved garlic and chilis

Marinated Steak Skewers

DESSERT

All inclusive

Fresh seasonal fruit with yogurt and local honey

Meet Me In the Middle East

STARTER

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Warm Marinated Olives

Fresh Hummus with Dukkah, olive oil, and warm pita & cucumbers

Babaganoush with za'tar and warm pita & cucumbers

Muhummara (red pepper and walnut dip) with toasted walnuts and warm pita & cucumbers

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Harissa Roasted Root Vegetables with feta and toasted pepitas

Fattoush Salad with cucumbers, tomato, olives, olive oil, lemon, herbs

Green Salad with olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano

MAIN COURSE

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Lamb Kofte with lemon tzaziki and pomegranate molasses

Shakshuka with farm egg and baguette

Marinated Steak Skewers with peppers and onions

Charred Shrimp Skewers with onions, peppers, olives

DESSERT

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Fresh seasonal fruit with yogurt and local honey

Baklava with local honey and walnuts

Brunch Bites

STARTER

All inclusive

Artichoke and Goat Cheese Mille- Feuille

French onion and gruyere tartlets

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Beef Wellington Bites

Baked Camembert and Blackberry Bites

Smoked salmon board with traditional accoutrements

FIRST COURSE

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Mini loaded baked potatoes

Mini Ceasar Salad Bites

Seasonal Breakfast Bread

MAIN COURSE

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Fresh Oysters with apple cider mignonette

Chicken salad finger sandwiches on sourdough

Farm egg salad finger sandwiches on country white bread

Crab Deviled Eggs

Mini Seasonal Vegetable Quiches

DESSERT

All inclusive

Assorted Cookies

Mini scones with cream

Bridal Suite

STARTER

All inclusive

Artichoke and Goat Cheese Mille- Feuille

French onion and gruyere tartlets

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Baked Camembert and Blackberry Bites

Smoked salmon board with traditional accoutrements

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Pickled Farm Vegetables

Mini Ceasar Salad Bites

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken salad finger sandwiches on sourdough

Farm egg salad finger sandwiches on country white bread

Pimento finger sandwiches on country white bread

Cucumber and chevre finger sandwiches on cracked wheat bread

Crab Deviled Eggs

DESSERT

All inclusive

Assorted Cookies

Truffles

Mini scones with cream

Afternoon Tea

STARTER

All inclusive

Artichoke and Goat Cheese Mille- Feuille

French onion and gruyere tartlets

Sage Pesto & Parmesan Palmiers

Baked Camembert and Blackberry Bites

Smoked Salmon en Croute

Tea and Coffee Service with sugar, honey, lemon, cream

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Chicken salad finger sandwiches on sourdough

Farm egg salad finger sandwiches on country white bread

Pimento finger sandwiches on country white bread

Cucumber and chevre finger sandwiches on cracked wheat bread

DESSERT

Choose 2 dishes

Assorted Cookies

Truffles

Mini scones with cream

Chef Kirstie's reviews

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Chef Kirstie Harris cooked a private meal for my sister and brother-in-law for my sister's 30th birthday in their home...and it was FANTASTIC. My sister and BIL raved about it for days afterward. Kirstie was on time, cooked everything to perfection and then cleaned their kitchen until it was cleaner than before she arrived. She was friendly and kind and made the whole experience one to remember! I absolutely recommend Take a Chef for a one-of-a-kind experience, and wholeheartedly recommend Chef Kirstie Harris for whatever culinary experience you crave.