YPC
About Us
Meet Our Top Chef
Chef Peggy Merkus
Seasonal Nashville comfort cooking with a seafood edge. In-home dinners, classes, and retreats across Greater Nashville
Serving Nashville, TN
10+ Years Culinary Experience
Nutritional Knowledge
Cleanliness & Organization
About Chef Peggy
Chef Peggy Merkus is a Nashville-based private chef with 13 years in professional kitchens and private households. Shaped by time in Italy and formal training at the Culinary Arts Institute of Fort Lauderdale, she brings a "food is medicine" approach to the table—seasonal produce, clean technique, generous flavor.
She serves families, athletes, and traveling teams across Greater Nashville, handling everything from menu strategy and sourcing to service and a spotless kitchen.
Farm-to-table Experience
Charcuterie Boards
Global Cuisine
Private dinners, classes, and retreats across Nashville. Includes menu planning, sourcing, on-site cooking, plating, and cleanup.
What Our Chef Offers
Private Dinner Parties
Chef‑led 3–5 course experience in your kitchen. Menu design, sourcing, on‑site cooking and plating, and full cleanup included.
Cooking Classes
Hands‑on or demo formats designed for retreats and off‑sites. Works in standard home or rental kitchens; equipment planning provided.
Retreat & Travel Chef
Multi‑day, balanced menus for wellness or corporate groups. Consistent quality across breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.
Check out some of our chef's sample menu
Sample Menu
Chef Peggy's
3 Course
First Course
Arugula, Fennel & Orange Salad
Oregano & Honey Dressing
Entrée
Pan-Seared Rosemary & Olive Oil Chicken
Roasted Wedge Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Dessert
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Berry Coulis
How It Works
A simple, streamlined process to culinary perfection.
Tell Us Your Vision
Describe the private dining experience you have in mind—the occasion, cuisine, and style.
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We Check the Chef's Radius
If your event is within their service areas, we reserve and match them with you.
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Connect & Finalize
We connect you directly with the chef to finalize the menu and details for an unforgettable event.
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What The Clients Say
Nashville hosts praise Peggy's flexibility, presentation, and kid-friendly approach.
2025-03-09
"Our class with chef Peggy was wonderful. She was knowledgeable and worked well with our limited kitchen during our work retreat. It was a great opportunity to learn a new skill and work together to make a delicious dinner."
Caroline, Nashville TN
2025-06-27
"We had a fantastic experience with chef Peggy and her team during our recent trip to Nashville. Peggy and her team were punctual, friendly and very accommodating of our meal preferences. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Highly recommended."
Sara, Nashville TN
2025-06-10
"Not only was chef Peggy excellent, she was also incredibly engaging. She made it clear we could be as involved in the private chef experience as we wanted. We watched her cook, and talked about food and she involved our children who wanted to learn more about cooking. We will definitely book her again."
John, Nashville TN
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Nashville, TN
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540-709-9988