I provide flavorful, home-style cuisine with a creative twist, inspired by family traditions and bold comfort flavors. I specialize in private chef services, meal prep, and catering designed to make hosting easy and stress-free.
Service Packages:
🍲 Boilin’ on a Budget
In-home cooking using groceries you provide. Perfect for families, weekly meals, and budget-friendly service.
👩🏽🍳 Spoil Me Rotten
Full private chef experience including menu planning, grocery shopping, on-site cooking, and cleanup. Ideal for date nights, birthdays, and intimate events.
🎉 Catering & Special Events
Custom menus for parties, celebrations, and gatherings. Buffet or plated
1 review
Sean M.
December 17, 2025On time food was hot and ready beautiful customer service patient and friendly timely replies when I reached out must try the Not ya nanaz puddin it’s addictive!
Hired as: Caterer, Personal Chef
ShayEatz
Thank you so much it was a pleasure having you as a client please be sure to book with shayeatz again and you will have a free dessert on us
Price range: $300 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 240 - 360 minutes
When you book ShayEatz, expect a warm, professional, and personalized culinary experience. Chantel Saunders crafts flavorful, home-style dishes with creative twists inspired by Southern classics, tailoring each menu to your event, tastes, and budget. She arrives on time, handles all food safely, and ensures organized setup and presentation. For on-site chef experiences, she engages with guests, shares cooking tips, and makes the event interactive and memorable. Flexible and attentive, Chantel adapts to last-minute requests, dietary needs, and schedule changes seamlessly. Every dish is carefully seasoned, beautifully presented, and prepared with care and love. After the event, she ensures a smooth clean-up, follows up to confirm satisfaction, and leaves guests with a lasting impression of warmth, flavor, and exceptional service.
Chantel Saunders is a passionate chef, caterer, and food entrepreneur dedicated to creating flavorful, home-style dishes with a creative twist. Inspired by her grandmother Gloria’s Southern cooking, Chantel blends tradition with innovation, crafting meals that tell a story and bring people together.
She is the founder of ShayEatz, a catering and private chef business delivering high-quality, personalized culinary experiences, and Pinch of Shay, a food brand offering budget-friendly meal plans, recipes, and in-home cooking services designed to make wholesome meals accessible to all families.
Chantel’s culinary style reflects her love of Southern flavors, bold seasonings, and comforting classics, with a focus on creativity and presentation. Her goal is to make every meal memorable, whether she’s cooking for intimate gatherings, private events, or family celebrations.
Beyond cooking, Chantel is a visionary entrepreneur, balancing multiple creative ventures while inspiring others to embrace their passions and cultural roots through food.
ShayEatz Technical Requirements
1️⃣ Kitchen / Cooking Space
Depending on the package:
• Drop-off catering: Minimal; just a table or counter for setup.
• On-site chef / interactive experience: Access to a kitchen with stove, oven, sink, and prep space is required.
• Space should be clean, safe, and well-lit.
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2️⃣ Electricity / Appliances
• Electrical outlets: At least 2–3 available near prep or serving area.
• Equipment brought by ShayEatz: Some portable burners, small appliances, or hot plates if needed.
• Event-provided equipment (optional but helpful): Oven, stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher access.
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3️⃣ Tables & Setup
• Food table: 6–8 ft table for buffet-style setup.
• Serving space: Extra table if desserts or drinks are included.
• Chairs for prep (optional): For comfort if prep requires longer standing periods.
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4️⃣ Water & Waste
• Access to clean running water (for on-site prep).
• Trash disposal: Trash cans/bags should be available for cleanup.
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5️⃣ Transportation & Parking
• Safe and accessible parking near venue entrance for loading/unloading equipment and ingredients.
• Space to bring coolers, food warmers, and cooking equipment.
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6️⃣ Permits / Event Restrictions
• If cooking on-site: event venue may require food handling permits.
• ShayEatz follows all health & safety regulations, including proper food storage and preparation.
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7️⃣ Optional Enhancements
• Tables for guest interaction (if performing cooking demo).
• Extension cords or power strips for portable equipment.
• Buffet-style serving dishes, chafing trays, or beverage dispensers (ShayEatz can provide for an extra fee).
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