Chef Peter Spear, Wcmc, Cec, Cca, Pcii

Private Chef In Wendell

I am a professional chef with just over 20 years of experience. I went to the CIA (The Culinary Institute of America) I have worked in multiple types of dining establishments from Waffle Houses to Platinum Rated Country Clubs. I have also run a culinary program at a community college. I hold multiple chef certifications and have competed in multiple national and international culinary competitions.

For me, cooking is...

Is something that comes very natural to me. I have a great ability to blend flavors to create memorable moments.

I learned to cook at...

I was taught to cook at a young age, in some of my fathers restaurants. Then went on to work with some of the top chefs in different areas.

A cooking secret...

Is taking simple food, and creating something amazing.

My menus

Michelin Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Pate de Campagne | Caramelized Onion Compote | Crispy Onion | Whole Grain Mustard Bechamel

Sunchoke Custard | Potato Croissant | Creme Fraiche | Caviar

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Creamy Polenta | Fresh Herbs | Wild Mushroom Ragout | Parmesan

Crispy Pork Belly | French Lentils | Quail Egg | Pork Demi

Ribeye Heart | Potato Pave | Asparagus | Maderia Truffle Jus

DESSERT

All inclusive

Lemon Tart | Pate Sucree | Toasted Meringue | Wild Berries

Carrot Cake | Pineapple Confit | Drunken Raisins | Vanilla Cream Cheese

Brunch Tier 3

STARTER

All inclusive

Home-Made Scones | Home-Made Muffins | Home-Made Biscuits | Whipped Salt Butter

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Banana Nut Bread | Sour Cream Streusel Coffee Cake

Warm Cinnamon Rolls | Vanilla Icing

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Parmesan Velouté | Roasted Tomato | Truffle Oil | Crusty Bread

Tomato Bruschetta | Herb Ricotta | Basil | Olive Oil | Balsamic Reduction

Yogurt Parfait | Apple Confit | Wild Berries | Home-Made Granola | Honey

Deviled Eggs 3 Ways | Classic | Fried | Smoked Salmon

Creamy Polenta | Fresh Herbs | Wild Mushroom Ragout | Parmesan

French Onion Soup | Caramelized Onion | Savory Beef Broth | Crusty Bread | Swiss Cheese

Soft Boiled Egg | Brioche | Smoked Salt

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Blueberry - Lemon Ricotta French Toast | Breakfast Potatoes | Warmed Maple Syrup

Quiche Lorraine | Bacon | Swiss Cheese | Mixed Green Salad | French Vinaigrette

Parisian Gnocchi | Wild Mushrooms | Winter Squash | Fresh Herbs | Beurre Blanc

Cinnamon Apple Crepe | Vanilla Cream Cheese | Apple Confit | Cinnamon Caramel

Scotch Egg | Breakfast Sausage | Mixed Green Salad | French Vinaigrette

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Baked Apple Bread Pudding | Cinnamon Rum Sauce | Apple Confit

Banana Pudding | Butter Cookies | Caramelized Bananas | Whipped Cream

Vanilla Creme Brulee | Macerated Berries | Whipped Cream

Cream Puffs | Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream | Chocolate Sauce

Vanilla Cheesecake | Strawberries | Whipped Cream

Roasted Peach Cobbler | Oat and Almond Streusel | Vanilla Ice Cream

Chocolate Pot de Creme | Whipped Cream | Shaved Chocolate | Strawberries

Lemon Tart | Pate Sucree | Toasted Meringue | Wild Berries

Brunch Tier 2

STARTER

All inclusive

Home-Made Scones | Home-Made Muffins | Home-Made Biscuits | Whipped Salt Butter

Banana Nut Bread | Sour Cream Streusel Coffee Cake

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Warm Cinnamon Rolls | Vanilla Icing

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Tomato Bruschetta | Herb Ricotta | Basil | Olive Oil | Balsamic Reduction

Yogurt Parfait | Apple Confit | Wild Berries | Home-Made Granola | Honey

Deviled Eggs 3 Ways | Classic | Fried | Smoked Salmon

Creamy Polenta | Fresh Herbs | Wild Mushroom Ragout | Parmesan

Parmesan Velouté | Roasted Tomato | Truffle Oil | Crusty Bread

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Quiche Lorraine | Bacon | Swiss Cheese | Mixed Green Salad | French Vinaigrette

Blueberry - Lemon Ricotta French Toast | Breakfast Potatoes | Warmed Maple Syrup

Parisian Gnocchi | Wild Mushrooms | Winter Squash | Fresh Herbs | Beurre Blanc

Cinnamon Apple Crepe | Vanilla Cream Cheese | Apple Confit | Cinnamon Caramel

Southern Eggs Benedict | Home-Made Biscuits | Country Ham | Braised Collards | Tabasco Hollandaise Sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Baked Apple Bread Pudding | Cinnamon Rum Sauce | Apple Confit

Banana Pudding | Butter Cookies | Caramelized Bananas | Whipped Cream

Cream Puffs | Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream | Chocolate Sauce

Roasted Peach Cobbler | Oat and Almond Streusel | Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla Cheesecake | Strawberries | Whipped Cream

Vanilla Creme Brulee | Macerated Berries | Whipped Cream

Brunch Tier 1

STARTER

All inclusive

Home-Made Scones | Home-Made Muffins | Home-Made Biscuits | Whipped Salt Butter

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Banana Nut Bread | Sour Cream Streusel Coffee Cake

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Tomato Bruschetta | Herb Ricotta | Basil | Olive Oil | Balsamic Reduction

Yogurt Parfait | Apple Confit | Wild Berries | Home-Made Granola | Honey

Deviled Eggs 3 Ways | Classic | Fried | Smoked Salmon

Creamy Polenta | Fresh Herbs | Wild Mushroom Ragout | Parmesan

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Blueberry - Lemon Ricotta French Toast | Breakfast Potatoes | Warmed Maple Syrup

Quiche Lorraine | Bacon | Swiss Cheese | Mixed Green Salad | French Vinaigrette

Parisian Gnocchi | Wild Mushrooms | Winter Squash | Fresh Herbs | Beurre Blanc

Cinnamon Apple Crepe | Vanilla Cream Cheese | Apple Confit | Cinnamon Caramel

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Baked Apple Bread Pudding | Cinnamon Rum Sauce | Apple Confit

Banana Pudding | Butter Cookies | Caramelized Bananas | Whipped Cream

Roasted Peach Cobbler | Oat and Almond Streusel | Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla Cheesecake | Strawberries | Whipped Cream

Cream Puffs | Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream | Chocolate Sauce

Classic French Tier 3

STARTER

All inclusive

Wild Mushroom Tart | Caramelized Onion Custard | Thyme | Brie Cheese

Vol-au-Vent | Puff Pastry | Escargot | Roasted Garlic and Parsley Butter

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

French Onion Soup | Caramelized Onion | Savory Beef Broth | Crusty Bread | Swiss Cheese

Vichyssoise | Potatoes | Leeks | Heavy Creams | Fresh Herbs

Salad Chevre Chaud | Mixed Greens | Warm Goat Cheese | Herbs de Provence | Red Wine Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Parisian Gnocchi | Wild Mushrooms | Winter Squash | Fresh Herbs | Beurre Blanc

Pan Seared NC Trout | Herb Rice Pilaf | Haricot Verts | Fresh Herbs | Almond Beurre Noisette

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Pot de Creme | Whipped Cream | Shaved Chocolate | Strawberries

Chocolate Torte | Chocolate Mousse | Wild Berries | Peanut Brittle

Lemon Tart | Pate Sucree | Toasted Meringue | Wild Berries

Raspberry Clafoutis | Pate Sucree | Raspberry Coulis | Whipped Cream

Vanilla Creme Brulee | Macerated Berries | Whipped Cream

Frangipane Pear Tart | Pate Sucree | Apricot Glaze | Whipped Cream

Mille - Feuille | Puff Pastry | Vanilla Pastry Cream | Powder Sugar

Classic French Teir 2

STARTER

All inclusive

Wild Mushroom Tart | Caramelized Onion Custard | Thyme | Brie Cheese

Vol-au-Vent | Puff Pastry | Escargot | Roasted Garlic and Parsley Butter

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

French Onion Soup | Caramelized Onion | Savory Beef Broth | Crusty Bread | Swiss Cheese

Vichyssoise | Potatoes | Leeks | Heavy Creams | Fresh Herbs

Salad Chevre Chaud | Mixed Greens | Warm Goat Cheese | Herbs de Provence | Red Wine Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Parisian Gnocchi | Wild Mushrooms | Winter Squash | Fresh Herbs | Beurre Blanc

Pan Seared Salmon | French Green Lentils | Matignon of Root Vegetables | Red Wine Jus

Dry Aged Duck Breast | Ginger | Butternut Squash | Brussel Sprouts | "L' Orange" Sauce

Coq au Vin | Butter Whipped Potatoes | Pearl Onions | Wild Mushrooms | Carrots

Beef Bourguignon | Butter Whipped Potatoes | Bacon | Pearl Onion | Carrot

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Vanilla Creme Brulee | Macerated Berries | Whipped Cream

Chocolate Pot de Creme | Whipped Cream | Shaved Chocolate | Strawberries

Cream Puffs | Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream | Chocolate Sauce

Apple Tarte Tatin | Pate Sucree | Granny Smith Apples | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Raspberry Clafoutis | Pate Sucree | Raspberry Coulis | Whipped Cream

Lemon Tart | Pate Sucree | Toasted Meringue | Wild Berries

Classic French Tier 1

STARTER

All inclusive

Wild Mushroom Tart | Caramelized Onion Custard | Thyme | Brie Cheese

Vol-au-Vent | Puff Pastry | Escargot | Roasted Garlic and Parsley Butter

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

French Onion Soup | Caramelized Onion | Savory Beef Broth | Crusty Bread | Swiss Cheese

Vichyssoise | Potatoes | Leeks | Heavy Creams | Fresh Herbs

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Coq au Vin | Butter Whipped Potatoes | Pearl Onions | Wild Mushrooms | Carrots

Beef Bourguignon | Butter Whipped Potatoes | Bacon | Pearl Onion | Carrot

Pan Seared Salmon | Ratatouille | French Lentils | Herb Beurre Blanc

Duck A L' Orange | Whipped Sweet Potato | Brussel Sprouts | L' Orange Jus

Parisian Gnocchi | Wild Mushrooms | Winter Squash | Fresh Herbs | Beurre Blanc

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Vanilla Creme Brulee | Macerated Berries | Whipped Cream

Chocolate Pot de Creme | Whipped Cream | Shaved Chocolate | Strawberries

Cream Puffs | Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream | Chocolate Sauce

Apple Tarte Tatin | Pate Sucree | Granny Smith Apples | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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Chef Peter's reviews

4.9

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30 services

Chef Peter was absolutely incredible to work with. He was fully capable of and happily willing to do anything we threw his way. He was very friendly, professional, and willing to go above and beyond what we even asked for him to do. His food was delicious and looked perfect. I would definitely recommend him for anything you could need a chef for!

Food was incredible! Very personable! Made the evening special.

Everything was lovely. I enjoyed every bite.

Chef Peter was incredible and his dishes were amazing. I had a dinner party for nine guests and they are still raving about the food! Would recommend a thousand times over!

Peter Spear was so great! I got really sick the week before Christmas. I was just recovering and needed help so I searched online for personal chefs and found Take A Chef. When I posted our various dietary restrictions and our needs, Peter promptly responded in a professional, courteous, compassionate and helpful manner. He was easy to communicate with and created a delicious menu that my entire family enjoyed. The food was absolutely delicious! He created separate meals for those in our family with special restrictions. And he delivered hot meals every night for a week. Food portions were generous and we enjoyed all of our leftovers. Peter’s delicious meals were the best Christmas present our family received this year!