Three-course dinner
A starter, main, and dessert, cooked and served in your home.
Request this experiencePRIVATE DINING · COOKING CLASSES · ALABAMA & GEORGIA
Zachary
Smith
I offer private dinners and cooking classes with menus built around what’s in season and what you enjoy eating. You can look through some of my food and sample menus here, or reach out so we can put something together.
ROOTED IN ALABAMAA TABLE OF YOUR OWN
PRIVATE DINING
Come to the table.
A birthday, an anniversary, or dinner with friends. Private dinners welcome 2–20 guests, with larger gatherings considered by request. Choose a format below; we’ll plan the menu around your tastes, dietary needs, and the season.
Five-course tasting
Five courses exploring seasonal ingredients, flavor, and technique.
Plan a tastingFamily-style gathering
A main, seasonal sides, and dessert served for everyone to share.
Gather your peopleCustom dinner
Have a particular cuisine, favorite dish, or different format in mind? Start here.
Start buildingCOOK TOGETHER
Learn in your kitchen.
Hands-on cooking classes for groups of 6–8, from beginners to curious home cooks. Choose a lesson or tell me what you’d like to learn, then enjoy the meal you’ve made together.
Handmade pasta
Mix a dough, learn how it should feel, then roll, shape, and cook your pasta. Finish with a sauce that brings the dish together.
Plan a pasta lessonSauces & the season
Explore vinaigrettes, pan sauces, and vegetable purées. Practice balancing acidity, richness, and seasoning with ingredients suited to the season.
Explore saucesDate night in the kitchen
Cook a meal together, with a menu built around food you both enjoy. Learn along the way, then sit down to the dinner you helped create.
Plan a date nightYour own lesson
Build confidence with knife skills, tackle a favorite dish, or bring a small group together. Tell me what you would like to learn.
Make it your ownClasses generally last a few hours, with timing agreed beforehand. Take-home recipes are included. See what’s included and how to book.
A KITCHEN THAT FOLLOWS THE HARVEST
Cook with the season.
Spring greens. Summer tomatoes. Autumn squash. Winter roots.
Ingredients at their best, prepared with care.
More from my kitchen“Intelligent luxury is all about thinking about what really is special for our guests, what's different, and to give them a surprise that they are not used to.”
GET TO KNOW ME
About Zachary.
FIELD NOTES
Outside of service.
FROM IDEA TO EVENING
Start a conversation
Tell me the date, location, guest count, and what you have in mind.
Make it yours
Review your proposal and let me know what you’d like to adjust.
Come to the table
Once the details are agreed, you can focus on the people you invited.
BEFORE WE SET THE TABLE
Before you book.
Based in Alabama
Available in Auburn–Opelika, Montgomery, Wetumpka, Prattville, Birmingham, Huntsville–Madison, Columbus–Phenix City, and greater Atlanta. For nearby areas, send your city and preferred date. Travel arrangements are confirmed individually.
From menu to cleanup
Dinners and classes include menu planning, ingredients, preparation, cooking, and kitchen cleanup. Dinner service is included. You provide plates, silverware, and glasses.
Your kitchen, considered
Booking questions
How far ahead should I inquire?
Reach out as soon as you have a date in mind so we can discuss availability.
Can you accommodate dietary needs?
Include allergies and dietary preferences in your inquiry. We’ll discuss ingredients, kitchen conditions, and whether the experience can meet your needs before confirming a menu.
How is pricing confirmed?
Each experience is quoted around your menu, guest count, location, kitchen setup, and service needs. Minimum booking amounts depend on guest count and travel distance. You’ll receive the scope of service, pricing, and booking terms before committing.
When is my date reserved?
An inquiry starts the conversation; it does not reserve your date. We’ll agree on your menu, pricing, and booking terms, then confirm the reservation directly.
Do I need a fully equipped kitchen?
Tell me about your space and the equipment available. We’ll confirm what the menu needs and discuss any additional equipment or rentals before you book.
DINING & COOKING CLASS INQUIRIES
Let’s plan
something good.
Tell me what you love to eat or want to learn.
We’ll plan your dinner or cooking class together.
Direct contact details will be available soon. In the meantime, prepare your dinner inquiry below.