Chef Ta’shanique Francis

Personal Chef In Thompson

Hello, I’m Chef Ta' a Small town cook turned chef! I grew up cooking in my home but always wanted the opportunity to learn the techniques. After High school I attended Culinary School in Memphis, Tn & later traveled to other states cooking in “from-scratch “ kitchens gaining experience. I have been able to take my experience and pour it into my food ! Creating Jamaican, Seafood, Italian & Asian inspired dishes that blow your mind with flavor! I’m hardworking and passionate about my craft & I will bring that same passion & energy when preparing your experience!

For me, cooking is...

Love ! Being able to bring the warmth & joy to someone just through taste is a wonderful feeling.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook from home but gained my technical skills from Le’Cole Culinary Institute.

A cooking secret...

Always cooking with intention and care !

My menus

Dinner for 2

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

3 Cheese Mac Balls | Marinara

Parmesan Fries

Spinach & Artichoke Dip | Baked Pita Chips

Crab Dip | Baked Pita Chips

Crispy Fried Buffalo Shrimp

Crab Stuffed Mushroom

Garlic Herbed Scallops | Red Beet & Mushroom Puree

Crab Cake or Crab Cake Bites

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Arugula Avocado Salad | Citrus Dressing

Arugula, Spinach, Strawberry & Feta Salad | Balsamic Dressing

Classic Cesar | Parmesan Peppercorn

Wedge Salad | Blue Cheese

Clam Chowder

Lobster Bisque

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Creamy Linguine Pasta | 8oz Sirloin | Choice of Green

Chicken Parmigiana | Choice of Pasta | Garlic Bread

Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Crab Pasta | Garlic bread

Seafood Scampi | Lobster, Shrimp & Scallops

Honey Glazed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of Green

Pan Seared Halibut | Wild Rice | Choice of Green

Crab Cakes Drizzled w/ Rémoulade | Scalloped Potatoes | Broccolini

Crab Stuffed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes topped w/ Cajun Cream Sauce | Choice of green

Surf & Turf (Lobster, Shrimp, Crab - Sirloin, Ribeye) Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of green

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Empanadas | Vanilla Ice Cream | Apple Glaze Sauce

Chocolate or Vanilla Dipped Cake Balls | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Coconut White Chocolate Truffles

Lemon Pound Cake

Mini Cheesecake (Raspberry, Strawberry, Original) Served w/ Whip cream & Fruit sauce

Jamaican Essence

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Rice & Peas | White Rice

Three Cheese Baked Mac | Mac Bites

Candied Yams

Choice of Green | Stir Fry Veg

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Brown Stew Chicken

Crispy Fried Chicken

Brown Stew Mushroom

Curry Chicken

Curry Goat

Brown Stew Snapper

Oxtails

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Butter Rolls

Honey Cornbread

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Empanadas | Vanilla Ice Cream | Apple Glaze Sauce

Chocolate or Vanilla Dipped Cake Balls

Lemon Pound Cake

Mini Cheesecake (Raspberry, Strawberry, Original) Served w/ Whip cream & Fruit sauce

Food For the Soul (Family Style)

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Candied Yams

Creamy Sweet Potato Mash

Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes

Three Cheese Baked Mac | Mac Bites

Choice of Green

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Crispy Fried Chicken

Crispy Fried Fish

Crab Stuffed Salmon | Cajun Cream Sauce

Braised Lamb Chops

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Butter Rolls

Honey Cornbread

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Empanadas | Vanilla Ice Cream | Apple Glaze Sauce

Chocolate or Vanilla Dipped Cake Balls

Lemon Pound Cake

Mini Cheesecake (Raspberry, Strawberry, Original) Served w/ Whip cream & Fruit sauce

A taste of different Cuisines !

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

3 Cheese Mac Balls | Marinara

Bang Bang Shrimp

Crab Cake or Crab Cake Bites

Garlic Herbed Scallops | Red Beet & Mushroom Puree

Crispy Fried Buffalo Shrimp

Crab Dip | Baked Pita Chips

Crab Stuffed Mushroom

Cucumber & Shrimp Avocado Bites

Parmesan Fries

Potsticker (Your Choice of Meat For Filling )

Shredded BBQ Chicken & Coleslaw Sliders

Spinach & Artichoke Dip | Baked Pita Chips

Spring Roll

Thai Chili Wings (Different Flavors Available)

Sweet & Spicy Soy Glazed Edamame

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Arugula Avocado Salad | Citrus Dressing

Arugula, Spinach, Strawberry & Feta Salad | Balsamic Dressing

Asian Salad

Clam Chowder

Classic Cesar | Parmesan Peppercorn

Garden Salad | Choice of Dressing

Lobster Bisque

Wedge Salad | Blue Cheese

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken Parmigiana | Choice of Pasta | Garlic Bread

Crab Cakes Drizzled w/ Rémoulade | Scalloped Potatoes | Broccolini

Crab Stuffed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes topped w/ Cajun Cream Sauce | Choice of green

Creamy Linguine Pasta | 8oz Sirloin | Choice of Green

Grilled Steak | Fingerling Potatoes | Choice of Green

Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Crab Pasta | Garlic bread

Herb Crusted Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of Green

Honey Glazed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of Green

Lemon Butter Baked Cod | White or Wild Rice | Choice of Side

Pan Seared Halibut | Wild Rice | Choice of Green

Ratatouille | Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Tomatoes

Seafood Scampi | Lobster, Shrimp & Scallops

Surf & Turf (Lobster, Shrimp, Crab - Sirloin, Ribeye) Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of green

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Empanadas | Vanilla Ice Cream | Apple Glaze Sauce

Chocolate or Vanilla Dipped Cake Balls | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Coconut White Chocolate Truffles

Lemon Pound Cake

Mini Cheesecake (Raspberry, Strawberry, Original) Served w/ Whip cream & Fruit sauce

Mediterranean Essence

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Hummus Served w/ Baked Pita Chips

Mini Chicken Gyro

Cucumber & Shrimp Avocado Bites

Mediterranean Grilled Eggplant

Parmesan Fries

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Arugula Avocado Salad

Greek Orzo Salad

Greek Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Crab Pasta served w/ Garlic bread

Seafood Scampi

Ratatouille

Pasta Alla Norma

Greek Sheet Pan Chicken w/ Roasted Potatoes

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate or Vanilla Dipped Cake Balls

Mini Cheesecake (Raspberry, Strawberry, Original) Served w/ Whip cream & Fruit sauce

Coconut White Chocolate Truffles

French Dinner

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Crab Stuffed Mushroom

Garlic Herbed Scallops | Red Beet & Mushroom Puree

Crab Dip | Baked Pita Chips

Spinach & Artichoke Dip | Baked Pita Chips

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Clam Chowder

Lobster Bisque

Arugula Avocado Salad | Citrus Dressing

Arugula, Spinach, Strawberry & Feta Salad | Balsamic Dressing

Garden Salad | Choice of Dressing

Classic Cesar | Parmesan Peppercorn

Wedge Salad | Blue Cheese

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Ratatouille | Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Tomatoes

Lemon Butter Baked Cod | White or Wild Rice | Choice of Side

Crab Cakes Drizzled w/ Rémoulade | Scalloped Potatoes | Broccolini

Seafood Scampi | Lobster, Shrimp & Scallops

Honey Glazed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of Green

Pan Seared Halibut | Wild Rice | Choice of Green

Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Crab Pasta | Garlic bread

Creamy Linguine Pasta | 8oz Sirloin | Choice of Green

Crab Stuffed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes topped w/ Cajun Cream Sauce | Choice of green

Grilled Steak | Fingerling Potatoes | Choice of Green

Surf & Turf (Lobster, Shrimp, Crab - Sirloin, Ribeye) Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of green

Cajun Chicken & Shrimp Alfredo | Meat Can be Modified

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mini Cheesecake (Raspberry, Strawberry, Original) Served w/ Whip cream & Fruit sauce

Coconut White Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate or Vanilla Dipped Cake Balls | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Lemon Pound Cake

Italian Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Crispy Fried Buffalo Shrimp

Crab Stuffed Mushroom

Parmesan Fries

Garlic Herbed Scallops | Red Beet & Mushroom Puree

3 Cheese Mac Balls | Marinara

Crab Dip | Baked Pita Chips

Spinach & Artichoke Dip | Baked Pita Chips

Wings (Different Flavors Available)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Clam Chowder

Lobster Bisque

Arugula Avocado Salad | Citrus Dressing

Arugula, Spinach, Strawberry & Feta Salad | Balsamic Dressing

Garden Salad | Choice of Dressing

Classic Cesar | Parmesan Peppercorn

Wedge Salad | Blue Cheese

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Ratatouille | Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Tomatoes

Crab Cakes Drizzled w/ Rémoulade | Scalloped Potatoes | Broccolini

Seafood Scampi | Lobster, Shrimp & Scallops

Pan Seared Halibut | Wild Rice | Choice of Green

Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Crab Pasta | Garlic bread

Creamy Linguine Pasta | 8oz Sirloin | Choice of Green

Crab Stuffed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes topped w/ Cajun Cream Sauce | Choice of green

Grilled Steak | Fingerling Potatoes | Choice of Green

Surf & Turf (Lobster, Shrimp, Crab - Sirloin, Ribeye) Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of green

Chicken Parmigiana | Choice of Pasta | Garlic Bread

Cajun Chicken & Shrimp Alfredo | Meat Can be Modified

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mini Cheesecake (Raspberry, Strawberry, Original) Served w/ Whip cream & Fruit sauce

Coconut White Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate or Vanilla Dipped Cake Balls

Lemon Pound Cake

Seafood Dinner

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Crispy Fried Buffalo Shrimp

Crab Stuffed Mushroom

Cucumber & Shrimp Avocado Bites

Garlic Herbed Scallops | Red Beet & Mushroom Puree

Bang Bang Shrimp

Crab Dip | Baked Pita Chips

Crab Cake or Crab Cake Bites

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Clam Chowder

Lobster Bisque

Arugula, Spinach, Strawberry & Feta Salad | Balsamic Dressing

Arugula Avocado Salad | Citrus Dressing

Wedge Salad | Blue Cheese

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Crab Stuffed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes topped w/ Cajun Cream Sauce | Choice of green

Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Crab Pasta | Garlic bread

Crab Cakes Drizzled w/ Rémoulade | Scalloped Potatoes | Broccolini

Surf & Turf (Lobster, Shrimp, Crab - Sirloin, Ribeye) Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of green

Seafood Scampi | Lobster, Shrimp & Scallops

Honey Glazed Salmon | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Choice of Green

Pan Seared Halibut | Wild Rice | Choice of Green

Lemon Butter Baked Cod | White or Wild Rice | Choice of Side

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mini Cheesecake (Raspberry, Strawberry, Original) Served w/ Whip cream & Fruit sauce

Coconut White Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate or Vanilla Dipped Cake Balls | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Chef Ta’shanique's reviews

4.79

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42 services

The chef was very flexible and accomodating during our dinner!

Ta was exactly what we didn’t know we needed. She created such a warm welcoming environment in our kitchen - and invited us to hangout with her or sit at the table, as she brought us each dish. We opted for both which made for such a fun and unforgettable experience. She encouraged us to relax, put on some music, offer feedback and she didn’t let me lift a finger. Such a perfect way to celebrate our anniversary. We cannot wait to book her again and redo it all over! The food was just so amazing, and she is a genuine, kind person, too… making it that much more enjoyable.

Chef Ta' was amazing, blew our expectations away! Would hire again in a heartbeat.

We had an excellent night with Ta‘Shanique! Her menu and execution was outstanding but beyond that, she was extremely pleasant to have in our home and made the night truly enjoyable from a dinner and atmosphere stand-point!

This was our first experience doing an in home private chef event and I cannot recommend it enough. It was the best of both worlds for my husband and I. He who loves to eat out and get the dine out experience, vs me who loves to stay at home but doesn't always want to cook. Our chef was SO thoughtful and dedicated to making sure the menu was perfect, given that we had an allergy to accommodate for. We had such a wide variety of courses to choose from, and all of them ended up being delicious! I am also convinced that my kitchen has never been so clean, it was such a labor of love to not only prep a 4 course meal for us, but to then make sure that the kitchen was spotless afterwards, and all the dish ware borrowed was dried and put away. I look forward to using this platform again for a future event, and highly recommend our personal chef, Chef Ta’Shanique Francis, as she was amazing!

Chef Ta’ was amazing and delivered an incredible Brunch experience. Chef was responsive, flexible and prompt throughout the whole experience. From the initial contact thru the menu refinement to the Brunch itself everything went flawlessly. The food was superb, and the clean up added to the whole experience.

Ta was incredible. She worked with me to create the perfect menu for a four course meal and dessert. She was Is great at communicating. She was on time. My oven broke the day before and I forgot to tell her (yes i know, im the worst). She still made due with what i had (used my grille instead). My parents were so impressed. Great job Ta

Chef Ta’Shanique was professional, personable, and passionate about her work. It showed in her presentation and quality of her food. She was such a pleasure and we appreciated her.