We serve Blue Ridge, Lake Lanier, and the greater Atlanta area, plus many North Georgia destinations. If you’re outside our usual radius, we can often accommodate travel—just share your location and dates for a quick confirmation.
We are happy to travel outside that area and state for a travel fee, please email us today for more details!
Start by submitting an inquiry with your date, location, guest count, and the type of experience you want. We’ll confirm availability, gather dietary needs and preferences, then Chef Rob will propose a custom menu and quote for approval.
The earlier the better—especially for weekends, holidays, and Blue Ridge/Lake Lanier peak dates. If you’re planning a retreat or multi-day stay, booking further ahead helps us plan menus and sourcing, but we’ll always let you know quickly if we can accommodate a shorter timeline.
Pricing typically includes a chef fee plus a per-person food cost, and it varies based on guest count, menu choices, service style, and travel. Share your event details and we’ll send a clear quote with what’s included—no guessing.
Absolutely. We can adjust ingredients, spice level, and courses to match your tastes and dietary needs. If you have “must-have” dishes or ingredients, tell us early so we can design the menu around them.
No, our chefs will bring everything we need to create your menu.
Your happiness is our main priority. If we did not live up to your expectations, please contact us.
Culinary Collective ATL strives to provide the ultimate private chef experience or you and your guests. We staff and prepare according to the headcount you have provided to us. Unexpected guests disrupt our ability to give you the best experience possible. It also may compromise our ability to keep your guests safe due to food allergies and food restrictions. Culinary Collective also understands that we can’t always get our guests to RSVP on time. Or plans change and people change. While we understand that unexpected guests may attend your event, we want you to be aware that unexpected or last minute add on guests will be charged the full cost of quoted per person rate.
SCHEDULING
As soon as you know you would like to plan an event, please contact us! We book up quickly for holidays as well as the summer season, we get requests several months in advance.
Absolutely! We are open year-round, please note our chefs charges increase on major holidays.
Yes. We regularly accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan/vegetarian, and allergy-sensitiverequests. We’ll collect dietary details for every guest and plan substitutions that still feel elevated and satisfying.
Your chef will arrive 2- 1/2 hours prior to your first course. Please let us know if there are any specific instructions to enter your home or any specific parking instructions.
No. Because we cook in different homes and rental kitchens, we can’t guarantee an allergen-free environment. That said, we take allergies seriously and use careful planning and separate prep practices when needed—please share the severity of the allergy so we can confirm the safest approach.
We will bring the necessary staff with us for your event. If you would like to rent china, silverware and glassware we can accommodate up to 30 people, for an additional fee.
If you need to cancel, contact us as soon as possible so we can review your event timeline and any costs already committed (like planning time or purchased ingredients). We’ll walk you through the next steps and any applicable fees based on how close the event is.
Yes. Culinary Collective ATL is fully insured for events. If a venue or host requires proof of insurance, let us know and we’ll share the details needed.
Arrival time depends on your menu and service time. Chef Rob typically arrives with enough time to set up, prep, and cook so service starts smoothly. You’ll receive a clear arrival window before the event.
We use locally sourced organic ingredients whenever possible. We work with many amazing local vendors, farms and ranches.
No problem—just let us know ahead of time. We can coordinate entry instructions, parking, and where to set up in the kitchen so everything runs smoothly.
We’ll send simple prep notes, but in general: clear some counter space, make sure the stove/oven are working, and confirm where we can place groceries and equipment. Emoty sink and dishwasher, If you’re in a vacation rental, we’ll also confirm kitchen basics ahead of time.
Usually no—Chef Rob brings the tools needed for service. We mainly need a working stove, oven, and adequate counter space. If a menu requires something specific, we’ll confirm it in advance.
We’re available for many holiday dates, but availability is limited and books early. We are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.
We can accommodate a wide range of group sizes. For larger groups, plated service, or more complex menus, we may require additional staff (servers) to keep the experience smooth and on time.
We can coordinate service staff for events that need it. For rentals and décor, we can collaborate with your planner or preferred vendors, or recommend a direction based on your event style.
We do not the hosts provide alcohol, and we can help suggest pairings or a simple bar plan if you’d like.
