Fresh Flavours Personal Chef Service: Private Chef Dinners & Celebrations in Big Rapids, Canadian Lakes & Mecosta County, MI Restaurant-caliber dining in your own home or venue, cooked from scratch by a chef with 25 years of professional kitchen experience. Fresh Flavours PCS brings the full fine dining experience to you. Chef Kel plans, shops, cooks, and cleans up, so you can enjoy your own celebration instead of working through it. Every dish starts from raw ingredients, with no shortcuts and no mixes, and the menu is built around your guests, your occasion, and your tastes. Chef Kel trained at the Western Culinary Institute (Le Cordon Bleu-affiliated) and spent seven years at Corewell Health in their nutritional and lifestyle medicine program. She also completed culinary medicine training through Tulane University and has led kitchens at resorts, golf clubs, and restaurants across Michigan. That background means she handles dietary needs with real skill. Gluten-free, dairy-free, low-sodium, and allergy-friendly menus are built in at no extra charge, so everyone at the table eats well. Her specialty is Southern and comfort food, elevated and made entirely from scratch, though she’s equally at home with seasonal and French-inspired menus. Perfect for: Holiday parties and seasonal gatherings Birthdays and anniversaries Intimate dinner parties Family celebrations and reunions Milestone events and special occasions Service area: Big Rapids, Canadian Lakes, and Mecosta County, with travel available to Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. How it works: Every event starts with a conversation. Share your date, guest count, and any dietary needs, and Chef Kel will design a custom menu and handle everything from the first shop to the last dish. Space is limited, so reach out early to reserve your date.