Personal Chef for NC Beach and Island Vacations
You booked the beach house for the whole family. You shouldn't have to find the grocery store, haul bags over the dunes and cook for a crowd every night.
The Travelling Cafe is a personal and private chef collective based in Chapel Hill. We come to the coast for family weeks, reunions, birthdays and retreats.
Where we cook
Bald Head Island, Southport, Oak Island, Wrightsville Beach, Topsail, Emerald Isle and the Outer Banks.
We have cooked on Bald Head Island, where every bag of groceries comes over on the ferry. We plan around the island, the house and your group.
- 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 week at the beach can mean grocery runs and dishes while everyone else is on the sand. With a chef from the collective, your group can come in from the beach to dinner on the table and go home rested.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you travel?
We travel to the North Carolina coast and islands, including Bald Head Island, Southport, Oak Island, Wrightsville Beach, Topsail, Emerald Isle and the Outer Banks. 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.
