Southern & Cajun
Comfort, with conviction.
Smothered dishes, gumbo, jambalaya, fried catfish, collard greens, mac and cheese, cornbread — the flavors of home, executed with precision and pride.
( Eastside Kitchen & Market )Kitchen craft
Kitchen craft
from the heart to your table.
I do what I love, and I love what I do — from scratch-made cakes and fresh pressed juices to meal prep that actually tastes like home. Southern roots and flavors from around the world, all made with love and a whole lot of intention.
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Weekly Meal Prep:
Pre-Set Rotating Menus
Freshly prepped weekly. Full nutrition facts on every label. Menus rotate every week.
How It Works
Meals are freshly prepared biweekly and delivered every Sunday and Wednesday for optimal freshness and nutrition. You pick your plan, I cook the rotation, and you receive ready-to-eat meals with full nutrition labels. Menus rotate every week so it never gets boring. Therapeutic diets and custom modifications always available — just ask.
Weight Loss
$165 / wkCalorie-controlled, high-protein meals built for satiety and sustainable results.
This Week's Menu
- Grilled lemon-herb chicken with roasted broccoli & cauliflower rice
- Turkey taco bowls with black beans, salsa & light cheese
- Baked salmon with asparagus & herb quinoa
- Lean beef stir-fry with bell peppers & snap peas over brown rice
- Egg white frittata with spinach, mushrooms & turkey sausage
Daily Calorie Avg1,500 kcal
Primary Macros45P | 30C | 25F
Meals / Week10 entrees
Maintenance
$175 / wkBalanced, whole-food meals to fuel your week without the math.
This Week's Menu
- Smothered turkey cutlets with garlic green beans & sweet potato
- Cajun shrimp & sausage skillet with bell peppers & dirty rice
- Herb-roasted chicken thighs with roasted root vegetables
- Mediterranean turkey meatballs with orzo & cucumber salad
- Southern-style meatloaf with mashed potatoes & collard greens
Daily Calorie Avg2,200 kcal
Primary Macros35P | 40C | 25F
Meals / Week10 entrees
Performance Bulking
$195 / wkHigh-protein, carb-rich meals built for training, recovery, and gains.
This Week's Menu
- Grilled steak tips with garlic mashed potatoes & roasted Brussels sprouts
- Honey-sriracha glazed chicken with jasmine rice & steamed broccoli
- Blackened salmon with Cajun pasta primavera
- Lean beef bolognese with whole-wheat penne & parmesan
- Breakfast-for-dinner bowl: scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, potatoes & peppers
Daily Calorie Avg3,200 kcal
Primary Macros40P | 40C | 20F
Meals / Week12 entrees
Medical & Senior Care
Clinical CareThoughtfully prepared meals for the elderly and disabled. Expertly tailored for therapeutic diets — CCHO, NAS, sugar-free, renal, and more. Safe, soft, and genuinely delicious.
CCHONAS / Low SodiumSugar FreeRenalPureed / SoftDiabetic
Family Style
$240 / wkMulti-serving trays of chef-crafted classics. Heat, serve, and gather — built for households of 4–6 with a rotating weekly menu.
Order Family Style
( Cold-Pressed & Fresh )
Fuel, from the source.
Cold-pressed and fresh-pressed juices made to order — no added sugars, no preservatives, just raw produce pressed at its peak. Perfect companions to meal prep or standalone wellness rituals.
- Green Detox — kale, cucumber, celery, lemon, ginger
- Golden Sunrise — turmeric, carrot, orange, ginger
- Beet Revival — beet, apple, lemon, ginger
- Watermelon Mint — fresh watermelon, lime, mint
ServSafe
Certified Proctor
"Food is the highest form of care. Whether I'm teaching a teenager their first knife skill or prepping a renal-safe dinner for an elder, the standard remains excellence."
( The Kitchen's Range )
All cuisines, Southern soul.
A lifetime of cooking across traditions with a deep love for the flavors that raised me. From comforting Southern classics and spirited Cajun fare to health-forward meal prep and elegant desserts — every dish carries intention.
( Global & Health-Focused )
Beyond the borders.
While Southern and Cajun cooking are the heart of this kitchen, the repertoire spans continents — Mediterranean, Latin, Asian-fusion, and classical French technique — all adapted to your dietary needs and preferences.
SouthernCajun / CreoleMediterraneanLatinAsian-FusionHealth-FocusedDesserts
( Catering )
Catered tables, made with care.
Full-service and drop-off catering for showers, luncheons, intimate weddings, and corporate gatherings — seasonal menus crafted around your guests and your moment.
Catering
Event & Drop-Off Catering
Seasonal menus crafted for showers, luncheons, intimate weddings, and corporate gatherings — full-service or drop-off.
( Cakes & Desserts )
Cakes & sweets, nostalgic, made by hand.
Simple, elegant single-tier cakes, hand-iced cookies, curated assortment boxes, and a rotating dessert menu — including the house signature, Cafeteria Lady Peanut Butter Cookies, a tribute to the lunch-line classic, baked thick, chewy, and unapologetically old-school.
Cafeteria Lady Peanut Butter Cookies
★ House Signature
The signature. Thick, chewy, fork-pressed peanut butter cookies — a love letter to the school-lunch classic.
$24 / dozen
Browned-Butter Chocolate Chip
Sea-salt finished, nutty, perfectly under-baked centers.
$22 / dozen
Strawberry Crunch Cookies
Buttery sugar cookies rolled in vanilla-strawberry crunch — a nostalgic ice-cream-bar nod.
$28 / dozen
Pecan Blondies
Brown sugar, toasted pecans, a hint of bourbon vanilla.
$26 / dozen
( Dessert Order Minimum )
Stand-alone dessert orders must total $300 or more. Smaller dessert quantities are welcome when added to another service — catering, fresh-pressed juices, or private chef. Use the general order form to place your request.
( Private Chef & Events )
An evening, plated.
Book the chef for intimate dinner parties, milestone celebrations, corporate dinners, and in-home culinary experiences. Menus are co-designed with you — sourced seasonally and cooked in your kitchen.
- Custom 3–7 course tasting menus
- On-site cooking, plating & service
- Wine & beverage pairing guidance
- Dietary needs gracefully accommodated
( Sample Menus )
Tasting formats
Seasonal Tasting Experience
7-CourseAn immersive seven-course culinary journey showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients through a progression of thoughtfully composed dishes. Each course is designed to build upon the last, highlighting balance, technique, and creativity while providing guests with a restaurant-quality tasting experience in an intimate setting. Menus evolve throughout the year based on seasonality and the chef's inspiration.
From$215 / guest
3-Course Intimate Dining Experience
3-CourseDesigned for smaller gatherings and meaningful celebrations, this three-course dining experience offers a thoughtfully curated menu featuring seasonal ingredients, elevated flavors, and personalized hospitality. Guests will enjoy a chef-selected starter, entrée, and dessert crafted to create a memorable dining experience without the formality of a full tasting menu. Perfect for date nights, anniversaries, birthdays, and private in-home dining.
Starting at$125 / guest
Southern Sunday Supper
Family-StyleInspired by generations of family gatherings and comfort food traditions, this family-style dining experience brings people together around the table to share hearty, soulful dishes prepared with care. Featuring Southern favorites, seasonal sides, and house-made desserts, this menu celebrates hospitality, connection, and the joy of a meal shared with loved ones.
From$95 / guest
Cajun Boil Experience
InteractiveBring the energy of a Gulf Coast seafood feast directly to your event. This interactive chef-led experience features seafood boiled on-site with bold Cajun spices, fresh ingredients, and traditional accompaniments. Guests gather around the table to enjoy a casual yet unforgettable dining experience filled with flavor, fun, and Southern hospitality.
From$85 / guest
Additional formats
- 5-Course TastingAmuse · starter · fish · main · dessert — from $165 / guest
( Catering Minimum Policy )
All catering services require a $1,000 minimum order.
This ensures every experience includes the proper level of staffing, preparation, sourcing, and service required to deliver Chef K's standard of quality. Minimum applies before tax, delivery, service fees, and add-ons.
( Catering Packages )Inquire about this package
Signature catering experiences
Interactive stations, build-your-own bars, and curated feasts — each package can be tailored to your guest count and event style.
Starting at $45 / guest
A build-your-own grit bowl experience featuring creamy stone-ground grits, slow-cooked proteins, fresh toppings, and Southern-inspired sauces. Perfect for brunches, corporate events, and casual celebrations.
Base
- Stone-ground cheese grits
Proteins
- Cajun shrimp
- Smoked pulled pork
- Blackened chicken
Toppings
- Crispy bacon
- Green onions
- Roasted peppers
- Cheddar cheese
- Tomatoes
Sauces
- Creole cream sauce
- Cajun butter
- Hot honey
( Culinary Arts Classes )
Learn to cook, seriously.
Taught by a former high-school culinary arts instructor. Structured, patient, and hands-on — for every skill level and age.
Ages 8 – 12
Kids' Kitchen Basics
Knife safety, simple breakfasts, baking fundamentals, and confidence at the counter.
From$45 / class
Ages 13 – 18
Teen Techniques
Real technique work — sauces, proteins, knife skills, and from-scratch baking.
From$60 / class
Adults
Adult Workshops
Themed evening workshops: pasta nights, weeknight meal mastery, holiday baking & more.
From$85 / class
( Certification )Schedule Proctoring
ServSafe Manager Proctoring.
Schedule your ServSafe Manager examination with a certified proctor. Individual sittings and small-group proctoring available for restaurants, schools, and food-service teams.
Individual
$95
per examinee
Group (5+)
$75
per examinee
( About the Chef )
A kitchen built on care.
Hey, I’m Kenita — but everybody calls me Chef K. Eastside Kitchen and Market is my Black-owned, woman-owned kitchen, built on more than 20 years of doing what I love. I grew up watching my family feed people the right way — with so much style and grace, and a whole lot of love on the plate. My mom always told me to strive for excellence; and my dad always said make yourself undeniable. I’ve been carrying that with me since I was nine years old, selling mini cakes out the house as KK’s Baby Cakes. That little hustle turned into culinary school, a hospitality degree, and a lifelong promise that whoever sits at my table is going to be taken care of.
A Buffalo, NY native now rooted in the Carolinas, I bring the same standard to a weeknight meal prep tray as to a private chef tasting menu: ingredients matter, technique matters, and you matter.
Welcome to my table — I’m so glad you’re here.
( Pricing )
Straightforward, by service.
No hidden fees. Every price below shows exactly what is included. Custom quotes available for large events and recurring clients.
Weekly Meal Prep
Weight Loss Protocol
Calorie-controlled, high-protein meals designed for steady, sustainable fat loss.
$165 / week
- 10 individually portioned entrees per week
- Printed nutrition facts label on every meal
- Macro breakdown (calories, protein, carbs, fat)
- Reusable meal prep containers
- Weekly rotating menu
Subscription required. Pause or skip any week with 48 hrs notice. Pickup or local delivery available.
Maintenance Protocol
Balanced macros for sustaining energy and body composition without restriction.
$175 / week
- 10 individually portioned entrees per week
- Printed nutrition facts label on every meal
- Macro breakdown (calories, protein, carbs, fat)
- Reusable meal prep containers
- Weekly rotating menu
Subscription required. Pause or skip any week with 48 hrs notice. Pickup or local delivery available.
Performance Bulking Protocol
Higher calorie, protein-dense meals to fuel muscle gain and athletic performance.
$195 / week
- 12 individually portioned entrees per week
- Printed nutrition facts label on every meal
- Macro breakdown (calories, protein, carbs, fat)
- Reusable meal prep containers
- Weekly rotating menu
Subscription required. Pause or skip any week with 48 hrs notice. Pickup or local delivery available.
Family Style Meal Prep
Chef-crafted classics in multi-serving trays for households of 4–6 people.
$240 / week
- 5 large multi-serving trays per week
- Each tray serves 4–6 portions
- Weekly rotating menu of crowd favorites
- Reusable containers
- Optional add-on sides or salads
Subscription or one-time orders accepted. 72 hr lead time for new subscriptions.
Therapeutic Diet Meals
Clinically informed meals for seniors, disabled clients, and prescribed dietary needs.
$185+ / week
- 10 meals per week
- Customized to medical protocol (CCHO, NAS, renal, sugar-free, pureed/soft, diabetic)
- Texture modifications available
- Detailed nutrition labels
- Consultation included for new protocols
Price varies by complexity. Medical dietary form or physician guidance required. Custom quote after consultation.
Fresh Pressed Juices
Cold-Pressed Juices
Raw produce, pressed to order. No added sugar, no preservatives.
$8 – $12 / bottle
- 16 oz bottles
- Green Detox, Golden Sunrise, Beet Revival, Watermelon Mint
- 4-Packs and weekly subscriptions available
Subscription: 6 bottles / week for $50. Pickup or local delivery.
Catering & Events
Drop-Off Catering
Seasonal, beautifully presented buffet service delivered to your venue.
$28 / guest
- 2 entrées + 2 sides + bread + dessert
- Full-service chafing dishes and serving utensils
- Disposable plates, napkins, and cutlery
- Setup guidance provided
Minimum 25 guests. 7-day lead time required. Add $6/guest for premium protein upgrades (salmon, shrimp, steak).
Full-Service Catering
Complete event dining with on-site staff, full setup, and seamless service.
Custom Quote
- Custom seasonal menu design
- On-site chef and service staff
- Full setup, service, and breakdown
- All linens, tableware, and chafing equipment
- Tasting included for events over 50 guests
$1,000 catering minimum. Minimum 25 guests. 14-day lead time. Price depends on guest count, menu complexity, and service duration.
Private Chef Dinner
An intimate, restaurant-quality tasting experience in your home.
$125 / guest
- 3 to 7 course tasting menu
- In-home preparation and plating
- Service staff for 4+ courses
- Menu consultation and wine pairing suggestions
- Kitchen cleanup included
$1,000 minimum. Minimum 6 guests. 10-day lead time. Price scales with course count and premium ingredients.
Cakes, Desserts & Bakery
Signature Cakes — Single Tier
Beautifully iced custom cakes for birthdays, showers, anniversaries, and quiet celebrations.
$65 – $110
- Buttercream or cream cheese frosting
- Choice of cake flavor and filling
- Simple custom message or design
- Cake board and box
6" ($65) serves 8–10 · 8" ($85) serves 14–18 · 10" ($110) serves 20–24. 5-day lead time. Stand-alone dessert orders must total $300+ unless paired with another service.
Cookies & Bars
Handmade in small batches with premium ingredients.
$24 / dozen
- Cafeteria Lady Peanut Butter Cookies
- Browned-Butter Chocolate Chip
- Strawberry Crunch Cookies
- Seasonal rotating specials
Mix-and-match dozens available. 3-day lead time. Stand-alone dessert orders must total $300+ unless paired with another service.
Pies & Cobblers
Southern classics made from scratch with seasonal fruit and buttery crusts.
$32 – $48
- 9-inch Sweet Potato Pie
- Peach Cobbler (pan or individual)
- Banana Pudding (large or individual cups)
- Buttermilk Pie (seasonal)
Whole pies serve 8–10. Individual cups (6-pack) $28. 4-day lead time. Stand-alone dessert orders must total $300+ unless paired with another service.
Assortment Boxes
Curated gift boxes perfect for thank-yous, client gifts, or event favors.
$40 – $65
- 6–8 assorted bakery items
- Mix of cookies, bars, and mini desserts
- Kraft gift box with ribbon
- Custom note card available
Small ($40) and Large ($65) sizes. Contents vary seasonally. 4-day lead time. Stand-alone dessert orders must total $300+ unless paired with another service.
Culinary Experiences
Hands-On Cooking Classes
Guided workshops in knife skills, technique, and flavor building for all ages.
$45 – $85 / person
- All ingredients and equipment provided
- Printed recipe cards to take home
- Tasting portion of everything prepared
- Certificate of completion for kids/teens
Kids (ages 7–12): $45 · Teens (13–17): $55 · Adults: $65–$85. Group rates for 6+. Book at /classes/booking.
Certification
ServSafe Manager Proctoring
Certified proctor for the National Restaurant Association's ServSafe Manager exam.
$75 – $95 / examinee
- Secure, quiet testing environment
- All exam materials and timer management
- Same-day score reporting
- Group discounts for 3+ examinees
$75 when you bring your own exam voucher/code. $95 includes voucher procurement. Group rates available.
( General Order · Any service )
Order anything.
Not sure which form to use, or ordering across multiple services? Use this one. Tell us what you need and we'll follow up with a quote and deposit link.
( Deposit Required )
This form starts your order — nothing is final until your deposit is paid. After we receive your request we'll confirm availability, send a quote, and share a secure payment link. Standard deposit is 50% with the remainder due the day before service.