Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Custom Catering Solutions in Norfolk, VA
Founded in 2014, Tailored Chef has evolved from a personal chef service into a full-service catering company serving Hampton Roads. Our founder brings 30 years of culinary expertise, formal training from Johnson & Wales University, and a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients. We specialize in creating personalized dining experiences for private homes, weddings, and special events. Our commitment to quality ensures every dish meets the standards we would serve our own families. With flexible service options ranging from drop-off meals to fully staffed events, we prioritize client satisfaction through customization and attention to detail.Our team maintains ServSafe certification and holds specialized liability insurance for catering services. We emphasize transparency in operations, offering tastings and clear pricing structures. Our track record of client testimonials demonstrates consistent delivery of exceptional culinary experiences tailored to individual preferences.
Services
Personal Chef Services
Wedding Catering
Cocktail Parties
Pre-Prepared Meals
Holiday Events
Event Setup & Cleanup
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- 30 years of culinary expertise with formal training from Johnson & Wales University
- Commitment to using fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients
- Flexible service options for events of all sizes
- ServSafe-certified team with specialized catering insurance
- Personalized menu customization and tasting opportunities
Associations and certifications
- ServSafe
What people say
Best cream brle's ever
Ridiculously good
Delight and inspire
Fresh, seasonal ingredients
Personalized service
Services
Personal Chef Services
Customized in-home culinary experiences tailored to your preferences. Our trained chefs prepare meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients while accommodating dietary needs. Services include grocery shopping, preparation, cooking, and cleanup for private residences.
Wedding Catering
Full-service wedding and reception catering for up to 250 guests. We provide menu customization, tastings, delivery, setup, and cleanup. Our team handles venue coordination and dietary requirement accommodations for your special day.
Cocktail Parties
Customized catering for cocktail parties and celebrations. Options include hors d'oeuvres, salads, entrees, and desserts starting at $25 per person. Choose from delivery/set-up or fully staffed events with professional servers and bartenders.
Pre-Prepared Meals
Fresh, chef-prepared meals delivered in catering containers. Ideal for busy households seeking gourmet meals without preparation effort. Available for pickup or delivery with customizable menu options.
Holiday Events
Specialized holiday meal solutions for family gatherings. Our team handles strict dietary requirements including kosher preparations. Services include full menu customization, delivery, and setup for holiday celebrations of any size.
People
Lin Old
Founder & Executive Chef
With 30 years in the culinary industry, Chef Lin Old graduated from Johnson & Wales University in 2002 and holds an MBA in Culinary Arts. She specializes in creating personalized dining experiences using fresh, seasonal ingredients while maintaining strict food safety standards.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Hampton Roads and surrounding areas within a 3-hour radius of our Norfolk kitchen.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, and credit card payments through Square.
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, we specialize in kosher, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and allergy-conscious meal preparation.
What is your cancellation policy?
Full refund with 14 days notice; deposits non-refundable within 5 days of scheduled events.
Are you certified and insured?
Our team holds ServSafe food handler certifications and we maintain specialized catering liability insurance.
