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Joe Merchanthouse Private Chef

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CIA Chef | Tuscan–Southern Private Dinners, Bourbon Pairings & Chocolate Desserts — Louisville Hi, I'm Joe — cooking for you is my passion. I'm a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, a trained chocolatier, and a restaurant chef with 30 years in the industry, including three years living and working in Tuscany. I cook multi-course private dinners in your home, weekly meal prep built around your household, and chef-led catering for weddings and events — all from fresh, seasonal ingredients, with fine-dining technique. I love meeting new people and delivering food and service above and beyond expectations, in homes and venues all over Louisville. Tell me about your occasion and I'll put together a menu and a quote — I handle everything, from the shopping to leaving your kitchen spotless. Thank you, and buon appetito! Joe Wine & Bourbon Pairings available as an add-on — Wine +$45/person, Bourbon +$35/person, or both +$65/person, curated per course. I personally reply to every enquiry, usually within the hour. Dinner packages: The Tuscan–Southern Table — multi-course private dinners from $95/person ($250 minimum for two). The Bourbon-Paired Tasting — the same dinner with pairings curated per course, $130/person with bourbon, $140 with wine, $160 with both. The Chocolatier's Celebration — four courses with a chocolatier's finale, from $150/person. Wedding catering tiers: Buffet and drop-off from $18/person (cooked, delivered and set out — no on-site staff; $450 minimum order). Staffed buffet from $45/person. Chef-led plated service from $75/person. Events of 200+ guests quoted individually. Tastings available — $100 for two, credited in full when you book; choose 4–5 dishes from the sample menus. Small events & house parties: The House Party — passed bites and stations (mini hot browns, crispy polenta bites, caprese skewers) from $25/person, staffed. The Merchanthouse Promise: I cook everything to order and I'm in your kitchen all night. If something isn't to your liking, tell me while I'm there and I'll fix it on the spot — adjust it, remake it, or swap it for something you'll love. You hired a chef so you could relax; my job is to make sure you do.
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Hired 33 times

Serves Louisville, KY

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30 years in business

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2022

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2020

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Meal

Breakfast or brunch

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

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Alcoholic drinks

Coffee or tea

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Linda P.

Jan 20, 2015

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Jenny M.

Jul 17, 2022

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Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Kevin G.

Jun 4, 2022

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Joe has already done one meal for us, and he blew the crowd out of the water! We asked for a simple sandwich and salad bar, and he did Italian subs with a delicious ricotta-based spread, roast beef and arugula sandwiches on poppy seed buns, then a barley, brown rice, pecan salad that was excellent, and to finish off strawberry white chocolate chip cookies. People were blown away and we are looking forward to many more meals with Chef Joe!

Details: Regular meal • 36 - 50 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • French • Barbecue • Indian • Meal prepared onsite • Weekly • My home, venue, etc.

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Alexander B.

Apr 6, 2015

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Leigh A.

Nov 3, 2019

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Southern • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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