Private Dining Services
Customized Menus. Unforgettable Experiences.
Whether you’re celebrating an intimate anniversary, hosting friends, or planning an unforgettable evening, Chef Marcus creates restaurant-quality dining experiences tailored exclusively to your event. Every menu is custom designed using seasonal ingredients, local sourcing whenever possible, and the level of hospitality expected from a luxury dining experience.
Chef Marcus Shell
CEO & FOUNDER
“The thing I love the most about what I do is making new dishes. I live for the creative process. When I make something new, I want to push it to be the best it can be. Then, I want to share it with guests and start the process over again.”
— Chef Marcus Shell as quoted in Discover South Carolina
Custom Crafted
Every Menu is One Of a Kind
Your event deserves more than a preset menu.
Every private dining experience is custom crafted based on your tastes, the season, and the freshest ingredients available. Whether you’re envisioning classic Southern comfort, coastal seafood, modern fine dining, or globally inspired cuisine, Chef Marcus will create a menu that reflects your occasion and your guests.
Accommodations can be made for most dietary restrictions, food allergies, and personal preferences.
book your private event
Choose Your Experience
Classic Dinner
Starting at $150 per person | 4–10 Guests
Perfect for intimate gatherings and celebrations, the Classic Dinner features a thoughtfully curated multi-course menu highlighting elevated Southern cuisine and seasonal ingredients.
Signature Dinner
Starting at $250 per person | 4–10 Guests
An elevated culinary experience showcasing premium ingredients, refined technique, and creative flavor combinations inspired by the Lowcountry and beyond.
Reserve Dinner
Starting at $350 per person | 2–10 Guests
The ultimate private dining experience. A chef-curated tasting menu featuring luxury ingredients, multiple courses, and personalized culinary storytelling designed exclusively for your guests.
Bespoke Experience
A fully customized culinary experience with personalized per-person pricing, featuring a menu tailored exclusively to your tastes and the option to extend your event with thoughtfully prepared boxed or catered daytime meals, creating an elevated dining experience that goes beyond a single evening.
Conscious Hospitality
How it Works:
The Booking Process
Step 1 • Choose Your Experience
Select the dining tier that best fits your event and vision.
Step 2 • Tell Us About Your Event
Share your preferred date, guest count, location, dietary needs, favorite ingredients, and any special requests.
Step 3 • Receive Your Custom Menu
Chef Marcus will design a personalized menu and provide a detailed proposal with pricing for your review and approval.
Step 4 • Relax & Enjoy
From ingredient sourcing and preparation to service and kitchen cleanup, every detail is handled so you can enjoy your guests.
Optional Add-Ons
Take Your Experience to the Next Level
Complete your experience with bespoke enhancements such as luxury tablescapes, curated event décor, interactive chef demonstrations, and chef-prepared boxed lunches or gourmet meals, extending exceptional dining beyond a single event and throughout your entire visit.
Live Cooking Demonstrations
Bring your dinner to life with entertaining and informative cooking demos and classes.
Event decor and tablescapes
Elevate the ambiance of your dining experience with professionally curated tablescapes and decor to match your preferences
Chef prepared ready-to-enjoy meals
Continue the elevated dining experience for your entire stay or event with thoughtful boxed lunches or prepared catering
Behind the scenes
Tour the farms alongside Chef Marcus for an in-depth look at the sustainable, local ingredients used in your dishes, straight from their sources
BOOKING INQUIRY
Let's Craft Your Dining Experience
Every exceptional dining experience begins with a conversation. Share a few details about your event, and we’ll be in touch to create a personalized proposal tailored to your vision.
Featured Experiences & Sample Menus
Explore a selection of thoughtfully curated culinary experiences designed to inspire your next gathering. Each menu is a reflection of Chef Marcus Shell’s commitment to exceptional ingredients, refined flavors, and unforgettable moments.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Transform your home, estate, or private venue into an intimate luxury dining destination with a fully personalized, chef-driven experience designed around your tastes and occasion.
Absolutely. Every menu is thoughtfully tailored to your preferences and can accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests to create a personalized dining experience.
We provide custom private dining and event catering for intimate dinners, family celebrations, corporate gatherings, luxury vacation experiences, weddings, cocktail receptions, and other special occasions.
Yes. Elevate your experience with optional enhancements such as custom tablescapes, event décor, live cooking demonstrations, chef-prepared boxed lunches, or prepared meals to enjoy throughout your stay or multi-day event.
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