Cooking with Crenshaw

Absecon, NJ

$600 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Where your ELEVATED (in-home) Dining experience begins.

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Don't wing this years superbowl with an Amateur let me Elevated Event with a Tailor made menu.

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Make this Valentines day one to remember for all the right reasons.

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Spring will be here in no time Let make it one for the ages..

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An Elevated Experience starts way before the 1st bite is even taken.

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From the tri-state to the shore-lines & abroad if there's a meal to prepare I'm there.

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Grassfed filet mignon, spinach puree, thousand layered potato stack, fire tomato

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Branzino Ala Plancha w/ marinated heirloom tomatoe & corn succotash

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Compressed cucumber, chard summer peach, burrata, chive oil, chili-lime vinegrette

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If your presence doesn't command Elegance from all departments time to reevaluate.

Overview

EXPERIENCE | DETAIL | EXECUTION
Are the three Foundational pillars with which my nearly 18 years of PROVEN success are built on. Who I've cooked for in the past (although important) doesn't mean as much as who I am cooking for Today (YOU). When you hire me you will know/feel the Tailored attention to your experience/occasion. We live in a time where it's about "what have you done for me lately" not what you've done in the past, which is why I pride myself on treating Each and Every experience with the Uniqueness it deserves. NO (2) menus will EVER be the same. A diversified menu collaboration keeps me on my toes and lock step with today's trends and dietary restrictions, lets Chat.


Reviews

3 reviews

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Pulchritudinous

March 2, 2025

An Experience That You Will Not Find At A Restaurant

The food was amazing, seasoned perfectly and all fresh.

The lamb was fresh, marinated for 72 hours.
The vegetables were delicious.

We have a three course dinner at home. My husband hand picked the menu and he tailored it just for us.

Hired as: Personal Chef

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Cooking with Crenshaw

Thank you for your feedback. My absolute pleasure.


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Vina

February 17, 2025

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

I had the pleasure of tasting Chef Vaughn's Valentines Chocolate Covered Strawberries 🍓 with a hint of white chocolate drizzled on top.The strawberries were so sweet and big with the right amount of dark chocolate so satisfy my sweet tooth 😋. I would highly recommend him for any occasion.Thanks Chef Vaughn! 👨🏾‍🍳

Hired as: Personal Chef


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Shawn R. G.

November 26, 2024

Mind Blowing Experience

Chef Vaughn provided an excellent 5 course meal for my birthday and stuck to my strict ketogenic diet. I highly recommend him.

Hired as: Personal Chef

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Booking information

Price range: $600 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 120 - 300 minutes

What to expect

What can be expected of me is a professional demeanor and highly presentable appearance. Punctuality and Reliability are non-negotiable when we reach an agreement I'll be there an ready to work. Creativity and adaptability will be present I'm hired for the event.

About

VAUGHN CRENSHAW:
Celebrity Chef Vaughn Crenshaw has
worked with clients that span from Queen
Latifah to the New York Jets' Bart Scott.
Pairing his extensive experience working
with celebrities, Chef Vaughn can also be
seen on Food Network's Chopped" and
"Beat Bobby Flay". While Chef Vaughn is a
natural in front of the camera, behind the
camera he dedicates his time mentoring at
the Paterson Adult & Continuing Education
program.

Vaughn holds two degrees from the
prestigious Johnson & Wales University.
With an associate's degree in Culinary Arts
along with a bachelor's degree in Food
Service Management, he fuses rustic and
contemporary cooking styles. Vaughn pulls
much of his culinary inspiration from his
Paterson, New Jersey roots. Giving back is of
utmost importance to Vaughn, and post
graduation he orchestrated a job fair and
free food for the residents of his hometown.
Along with various philanthropic endeavors
Vaughn is overly passionate about, he has
been Executive Chef for restaurants helping
several become award winning. Chef Vaughn
believes that food can be a common ground
that brings people together, and he actively
seeks out opportunities that are rooted in
the same mentality.

Additional booking notes

Be advised that all agreed upon equipment must be accessible and fully functioning. The work space must be fully Clean, & Cleared of clutter. ALL pets and children must stay out of the working area as I WILL NOT be held accountable for accidents/mistakes that can occur within the working area.

Services offered

Set list

Jazz playlist

Influences and inspiration

The desire to serve..

Setup requirements

All kitchen basics are required: Pots, Pans, Baking sheets/pans, resting racks, whisk, spatula, medium-large cutting board(s), heavy duty large Tongs, side towels, paper towels, broom and dust pan or kitchen vacuum,

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