Fork and Ember
by Kendra Wilkerson
Private Chef and Caterer
by Kendra Wilkerson
Private Chef and Caterer
Seasonal • hyper-local • farm-to-table, for real
private events • meal prep • in-house chef • partnerships with farms
Kendra Wilkerson is a private chef based in Flint Hill, Virginia. With an extensive resume and over ten years of professional culinary experience, she has worked everywhere from her hometown diner to fine dining restaurants across the country to the 3-Michelin Star restaurant The Inn at Little Washington. When she's not in the kitchen, look for Kendra at your local farm harvesting produce for your next dinner!
After years of hard work in commercial kitchens I started my business Fork and Ember to work as a private chef, sourcing local ingredients and creating fresh, sustainable, delicious meals for dinner parties, private events, and more.
I offer in-house private chef services for private dinners, special occasions and everyday meal services, as well as catering, meal preparation services, and large-scale surplus processing for farms. I provide highly personal, intimate, and accommodating services to make every event feel cozy, classy, and down-to-earth. I have experience cooking for clients with a range of specific needs (Alpha-gal, celiac, vegetarian etc.)
Please reach out with any inquiries, as I am flexible and love to take on new projects!
Gallery
Family-style grilled local chicken with fresh herby salsa verde.
Fresh zucchini salad with pine nuts and roasted tomatoes, tossed in a house tomato vinaigrette.
Seared Maine scallops in their shells with seaweed aioli and fresh pickles.
Fresh wild blueberries with basil chantilly cream.
Split pea soup with farinata croutons and Calabrian chili oil.
Marinated heirloom tomatoes on a whipped honey ricotta bed.
Services
In-house Private Chef
Looking for consistent, restaurant-quality meals in the comfort of your own home? Wishing to eat well or change your eating habits but can't find the time to cook? Maybe you don't know where to start, or just can't stand cleaning up dinner mess? Look no further!
I offer in-house, custom meal service including everything from menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking, meal service, and clean-up.
Limited availability.
Meal Preparation
Love the idea of your own personal chef, but looking for something more low-key? Look no further!
Consider my regular meal prep service so you can have high-quality, healthy, and seasonal meals waiting for you in your fridge or freezer whenever you're in the mood.
Dinner Parties and Catering
Looking for a high quality and personal catering experience? Or that extra special touch to take your dinner party to the next level? Hosting a party but don't want to spend it in the kitchen? Look no further!
I love a good dinner party, and I'd hate to see you waste yours standing over the stove. I offer customized menus for both plated and family-style meals, and classy catering for special events.
Large Scale Processing with Farms
Are you a farmer with a surplus of tomatoes wishing you had jars of sauce instead? Maybe a freezer full of beef bones with aspirations for bone broth? Need an extra set of hands for chicken processing? Look no further!
My focus on local and seasonal ingredients means I've gotten to know local farmers, and I know the importance of preserving food and turning scraps into valuable products.
You can also find me at local festivals and events around Rappahannock Co. throughout the year! Follow me on Facebook or Instagram to stay up to date on where I am.
Contact Me