Personal Chef for NC Lake House Vacations
You've got the lake house for the week and the boat is in the water. You shouldn't have to leave the dock to cook for everyone, three times a day.
The Travelling Cafe is a personal and private chef collective based in Chapel Hill. We come to the lake for family weeks, reunions, birthdays and retreats.
Where we cook
In the Piedmont: Lake Gaston, Kerr Lake, Lake Norman, High Rock Lake, Badin Lake, Lake Tillery, Lake Wylie, Jordan Lake and Falls Lake. In the mountains: Lake Lure, Lake James, Fontana Lake, Lake Glenville, Lake Toxaway, Lake Junaluska, Lake Santeetlah, Lake Chatuge and Lake Hiwassee.
We have cooked at the lakes between here and Virginia. We can plan that kind of week with you.
- Daily meals for the whole stay, or just the meals you want covered.
- Evening dinner parties at the house.
- Every dietary need in the group, from GLP-1 and AIP to low-FODMAP and allergies.
What it costs
The same rates as when we cook at home, plus travel and accommodations when necessary.
How it works
- Tell us about the trip. Where you are staying, how many people and how many days.
- Plan the menu. We gather every diet and allergy in the group and build the menu with you.
- Enjoy the trip. Your chef shops, cooks, serves and cleans up.
Reserve your Date Now Tell us about your trip
Your $500 deposit holds your date and goes toward your final bill. The rest is invoiced once the days, travel and lodging are set.
Without a chef, a lake week can mean grocery runs and dishes while everyone else is out on the water. With a chef from the collective, your group can come in off the boat to dinner on the table and go home rested.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you travel?
We travel to North Carolina's lakes, from Lake Gaston, Kerr Lake, Lake Norman, High Rock, Badin and Lake Tillery in the Piedmont to Lake Lure, Lake James, Fontana, Glenville and Toxaway in the mountains. Tell us where you are headed and we will let you know.
How much does vacation cooking cost?
The same rates as when we cook at home, plus travel and accommodations when necessary.
Can you cook for a big group or a retreat?
Yes. Because we are a collective, we can cook for a large group, a multi-day retreat, or two houses on the same weekend.
Can you cook for everyone's dietary needs?
Yes. Every chef in the collective cooks for medically restricted diets and allergies, and every dietary need is the same price. We cook the plan your care team set. We don't give medical advice.
See how vacation cooking works on our vacation personal chef page, or call or text 919-444-2840.
