Private Chef | LaPriste Carson | CookinGenie

LaPriste C.

Chef LaPriste, born and raised in Akron, OH and has been in love with food since he can remember. He developed that love of cooking when he joined the culinary program of Pittsburgh Technical College (P.T.C.). Chef LaPriste graduated culinary school in 2017 and then worked at highly praised restaurants such as Beaus on the river in Cuyahoga Falls and Jackson’s Lounge in Moon Township, PA. By the e...

Akron, Ohio

Minimum Order Value : $180

6-10 Years of experience

Build your perfect dining experience by selecting individual dishes from your chef’s full menu.

Brunches

You can choose 2 Brunch for one order

Shrimp n Grits

Jumbo Shrimp with white cheddar grits and creole sauce reduction

GritsHeavy CreamWhite CheddarVeg Oil

GritsHeavy CreamWhite CheddarVeg Oil

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$73.00$18.25 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Appetizers

You can choose 2 Appetizer for one order

Chicken Fingers

Breaded Chicken Strips Cooked to Golden Brown

ChickenOilFlour

ChickenOilFlour

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$37.00$9.25 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta

Bruschetta topped with fresh strawberries , goat cheese spread, and a balsamic reduction

CheeseBerriesVinegar

CheeseBerriesVinegar

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$39.00$9.75 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Mushroom Maple Basil Toast

Seared oyster mushrooms on top of fresh toasted bread w/ maple basil drizzle

Maple SyrupBasilGarlicMushroom

Maple SyrupBasilGarlicMushroom

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$40.00$10.00 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Vegetable Tray

Fresh chopped veggies with ranch dipping sauce

PeppersCauliflowerBroccoliCarrots

PeppersCauliflowerBroccoliCarrots

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$64.00$16.00 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Lobster and Chorizo Cheese Dip

3 cheese dip w/ spice chorizo and chopped lobster paired w/ homemade tortilla chips

CheeseHeavyLobsterChorizo

CheeseHeavyLobsterChorizo

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$66.00$16.50 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Crab Cakes with Creole Aioli

jumbo lump crab cakes on a bed of mix greens with a side of creole aioli

Lumpcrabmeat Redonion Greenpepper Egg

Lumpcrabmeat Redonion Greenpepper Egg

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$75.00$18.75 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Charcuterie Board

Perfect starter to get the party started!

Cured MeatsHoneyOlivesSoft Cheeses

Cured MeatsHoneyOlivesSoft Cheeses

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$84.00$21.00 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Salads

You can choose 2 Salad for one order

Caesar

Fresh Chopped Romaine Lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing topped with Parm cheese and croutons

Romainelettuce Caesardressing Parmcheese Croutons

Romainelettuce Caesardressing Parmcheese Croutons

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$28.00$7.00 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Pear salad

In season pears sliced on top of Bibb lettuce w/ crumbled goat cheese , toasted walnuts, and white balsamic vinaigrette

VinegarCheeseWalnutsPears

VinegarCheeseWalnutsPears

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$28.00$7.00 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Wedge Salad

Iceberg lettuce wedge topped with tomatoes, red onion, shredded cheddar cheese,egg, crumbled Gorgonzola, bacon, and drizzled with homemade white French dressing

Iceberglettuce Tomatoes Redonion Shred.cheddar

Iceberglettuce Tomatoes Redonion Shred.cheddar

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$32.00$8.00 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Sandwiches

You can choose 2 Sandwich for one order

Salmon Caesar wraps

Salmon Caesar wrap with fresh romaine and Parm cheese

Freshly Squeezed Lemon JuiceOlive OilParmesan Cheese, ShreddedAdd Black Pepper To Taste

Freshly Squeezed Lemon JuiceOlive OilParmesan Cheese, ShreddedAdd Black Pepper To Taste

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$45.00$11.25 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Entrées

You can choose 2 Entrée for one order

Crispy Lasagna

Layered Meat and Cheese lasagna Seared to Perfection on homemade marinara and topped with dollop of pesto

PastaCheesePestoGround Beef

PastaCheesePestoGround Beef

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$97.00$24.25 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Red Snapper

Pan Seared Red Snapper topped with a corn salsa paired with long grain rice and red pepper vinaigrette

FishRicePeppersVinaigrette

FishRicePeppersVinaigrette

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$128.00$32.00 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Seared Lamb

Seared lamb assembled on a plate w roasted potatoes, fresh herbs and berries w cauliflower purée and mint berry sauce

MintFresh FruitCauliflowerLamb

MintFresh FruitCauliflowerLamb

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$128.00$32.00 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Surf n Turf Fried Rice

Jumbo Shrimp and Lump Crab Fried rice w/ topped w/ ribeye bites and a large oraganic egg

SteakEggRicePepper

SteakEggRicePepper

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$155.00$38.75 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Proteins

You can choose 2 Protein for one order

Sauteed Shrimp

Sautéed Jumbo shrimp tossed in butter and butter

ButterShrimpGarlicCitrus

ButterShrimpGarlicCitrus

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$32.00$8.00 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Pineapple Glazed Salmon

Seared Salmon with Pineapple Glaze finish

PineappleSalmonRed PepperButter

PineappleSalmonRed PepperButter

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$55.00$13.75 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Brown Butter Glazed Salmon

8oz Salmon seared then finished in oven with brown butter glaze

Salmon(8oz) Salt Pepper Oldbay

Salmon(8oz) Salt Pepper Oldbay

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$73.00$18.25 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Red Snapper with Red Pepper Vinaigrette

Pan seared red snapper with red pepper vin.

SnapperBell Peppers

SnapperBell Peppers

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$75.00$18.75 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Herbed Chicken Thighs

Herbed roasted chicken thigh

ChickenButterHerbs

ChickenButterHerbs

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$78.00$19.50 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Garlic Butter NY Strip

NY Strip cooked in and topped with fresh herbs and Garlic Butter

SteakHerbsButterGarlic

SteakHerbsButterGarlic

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$91.00$22.75 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Lobster Tail

Extra large Lobster Tail served with lemon butter

Lobstertail Salt Pepper Garlicpowder

Lobstertail Salt Pepper Garlicpowder

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$100.00$25.00 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Walleye with White Wine Sauce

Fresh walleye finished w/ white wine sauce, blistered tomatoes, garlic, and rainbow chard

WalleyeRainbow CharButterWine

WalleyeRainbow CharButterWine

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$106.00$26.50 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Ribeye Steak

Marinated Ribeye steak seared to the temp of choice topped with herbed butter

Ribeyesteak Garlic(minced) Rosemary Salt

Ribeyesteak Garlic(minced) Rosemary Salt

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$149.00$37.25 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Sides

You can choose 3 Side for one order

Baked Sweet Potato

Sweet potato baked to perfection topped with cinnamon butter

Sweet Potato Salt White Pepper Vegetable Oil

Sweet Potato Salt White Pepper Vegetable Oil

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$30.00$7.50 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Green Beans with Smoked Turkey

Southern style green beans cooked with smoked turkey

Green Beans Red Onion Garlic(minced) Salt

Green Beans Red Onion Garlic(minced) Salt

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$32.00$8.00 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Rice Pilaf

Herbed yellow Jasmine rice with aromatic vegetables.

Jasmine RiceCarrotsOnionChicken Stock

Jasmine RiceCarrotsOnionChicken Stock

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$32.00$8.00 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Cajun Fried Corn

Fried mini corn on the Cobb tossed in chef’s seasoning mix and topped with a zesty ranch drizzle

CornOilButterHerbs

CornOilButterHerbs

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$35.00$8.75 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

BBQ Baked Beans

BBQ baked Beans with ground Turkey to take it to a new level

SugarGround TurkeyPepperOnion

SugarGround TurkeyPepperOnion

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$37.00$9.25 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Asparagus

Seared asparagus drizzled w/ lemon juice

Asparagus Salt White Pepper Garlic( Minced)

Asparagus Salt White Pepper Garlic( Minced)

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$37.00$9.25 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Brussels

Seared Brussels with carrots topped with Parm cheese

Brusselsprouts Carrots(shredded) Salt Whitepepper

Brusselsprouts Carrots(shredded) Salt Whitepepper

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$37.00$9.25 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Harissa Carrots

Carrots cooked in harissa sauce on top of curry inspired yogurt w/ roasted chickpeas

CarrotsCurryYogurtChickpeas

CarrotsCurryYogurtChickpeas

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$39.00$9.75 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Fiesta Corn

Charred corn with peppers and onions! A nice kick with the meal

Greenpepper Redpepper Redonion Garlic(minced)

Greenpepper Redpepper Redonion Garlic(minced)

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$41.00$10.25 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Broccolini

Fresh broccolini topped with light lemon juice

Broccolini Garlic(minced) Oliveoil Lemon

Broccolini Garlic(minced) Oliveoil Lemon

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$41.00$10.25 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Loaded Mash Potatoes

Mashed Potates loaded with Cheese, Sour Cream, Scallions, and Bacon

BaconPotaotesButterHeavy Cream

BaconPotaotesButterHeavy Cream

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$42.00$10.50 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Truffle Creamed Corn

Sweet creamy truffle corn

CornSugarButterSalt

CornSugarButterSalt

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$48.00$12.00 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Fried Rice

Hot Fried Rice from the kitchen straight to you!

Jasminerice Greenpepper Redpepper Whiteonion

Jasminerice Greenpepper Redpepper Whiteonion

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$53.00$13.25 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Garlic Mash

Redskin Mashed Potatoes with Garlic finish

Redskinpotatoes Heavycream Garlic(minced) Buttersticks

Redskinpotatoes Heavycream Garlic(minced) Buttersticks

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$57.00$14.25 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

White Cheddar Mash Potatoes

Redskin potatoes finished with white cheddar

Redskin PotatoesWhite CheddarDiary

Redskin PotatoesWhite CheddarDiary

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$59.00$14.75 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

3 Cheese Mac n Cheese

Baked 3 Cheese Mac

Elbownoodles Vegetableoil Salt Mozzarella(shredded)

Elbownoodles Vegetableoil Salt Mozzarella(shredded)

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$73.00$18.25 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Desserts

You can choose 2 Dessert for one order

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

Cinnamon sugar cream cheese filling in between soft flaky crust

DoughCream CheeseSugarCinnamon

DoughCream CheeseSugarCinnamon

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$42.00$10.50 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Raspberry Tiramisu

A beautiful finish to a nice dinner. Fresh raspberry jam layerd between ladyfingers

EggSugarCheeseHeavy Cream

EggSugarCheeseHeavy Cream

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$48.00$12.00 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Debbies Banana Pudding

My spin on my Grannies popular Banna Pudding. Fresh bananas, homemade nilla wafers and whip cream .

BananaWhip CreamSugar

BananaWhip CreamSugar

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$49.00$12.25 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Berry Shortcake

Sweet Biscuits topped w/ whipped cream, berry compote, and fresh berries. Perfect way to end a hot night

BerriesHeavy CreamFlour

BerriesHeavy CreamFlour

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$51.00$12.75 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Biscoff Cheesecake

Sweet Cheesecake w/ golden buttery biscoff bottom and caramel drizzleto top it off

Cream CheeseBiscoffCaramelSugar

Cream CheeseBiscoffCaramelSugar

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$64.00$16.00 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Peaches n Cream

Grilled Peaches on top of ice cream and drizzled with brown honey reduction

PeachesCreamFlourSugar

PeachesCreamFlourSugar

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$78.00$19.50 per person

4

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Chef Specials

Experience curated culinary journeys with our themed, pre-fixed menus crafted by our chefs

Indian inspired Chef's Special

A captivating three-course journey through the vibrant and diverse flavors of Indian cuisine. Experience a blend of traditional spices and contemporary presentations. Comes w/ Garlic Naan

3 Appetizer 3 Main Course 2 Dessert

4

$256.00$64.00 per person

Spanish Inspired 4 Course Experience

Enjoy the Spanish/Latin American inspired flavors that includes chips, salsa, and guacamole.

3 Appetizer 2 Salad 3 Entree 3 Dessert

4

$279.00$69.75 per person

Winter Warmers

Warm with our specially curated winter menu, featuring the season's freshest ingredients.

2 Appetizer 3 Main Course 3 Dessert 4 Sides

4

$318.00$79.50 per person

Italian Inspired 4 Course Dinner

An Italian inspired dinner that includes garlic knots!

3 Insalata 3 Antipasti 3 Primo 2 Dolci

4

$327.00$81.75 per person

Asian Inspired 4 Course Experience

A menu of Asian inspired flavors that includes Spring Rolls.

3 Greens 3 Apps 3 Entree 3 Sweets

4

$358.00$89.50 per person

Date Night

Experience an elegant and romantic dinner, perfectly complemented by a delightful bottle of wine that will be paired with the menu choice.

3 Salad 4 Appetizer 4 Entree 3 Dessert

4

$393.00$98.25 per person

Island Tings!

Experience the vibrant flavors of Jamaica with our Chef's Special menu. Each dish is crafted with authentic spices and fresh ingredients, bringing the taste of the Caribbean to your table. Main course...

2 Appetizers 2 Soups 5 Main Courses 2 Desserts 2 Drinks

4

$403.00$100.75 per person

Night In The Big Easy

Experience the vibrant and rich flavors of New Orleans with this three-course Chef's Special menu, blending traditional Creole and Cajun influences for a truly unforgettable dining experience.

3 Appetizer: Southern Starters 3 Main Course: Bayou Delights 2 Dessert: Sweet Endings

4

$409.00$102.25 per person

Wake up for breakfast

This delightful breakfast features a vibrant selection of sliced seasonal fruits, a variety of freshly baked breakfast pastries, and your choice of quiche, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savo...

3 Boards 3 Main 4 Extras 2 Griddle 2 Juice

4

$420.00$105.00 per person

Simple Brunch Menu

Enjoy this simple brunch menu for a larger group!

4 Parfaits 3 Quiche 2 Board

8

$440.00$55.00 per person

Taco Night

Enjoy a taco night with family and friends. Comes with lime crema, pico, guacamole, and queso dip.

2 Tortillas 4 Proteins 5 Sides 1 Dessert

4

$451.00$112.75 per person

Treehouse Brunch Menu

Staying at a Treehouse? Need a brunch menu? We have you covered!

3 Beverage 2 Mini Boards 3 Main

4

$520.00$130.00 per person

Tree House Dinner

Staying at a Treehouse? Need a dinner menu? We've got you covered

2 Salad 3 Entree 2 Dessert

4

$560.00$140.00 per person

Rehearsal Dinner Menu

Celebrate your special occasion with a comforting Rehearsal Dinner menu, brimming with hearty, crowd-pleasing favorites designed to bring warmth and joy to your family and friends.

1 Appetizer 2 Salad 2 Protein 3 Sides 2 Dessert

15

$1,485.00$99.00 per person

Meal prep

Fuel your week with chef-prepared, customizable meals tailored to your dietary preferences and lifestyle

Customizable 3-Day Dinner with Snacks (Sample Menu)

Consultation/menu planning call (sample menu shown) with the chef to be scheduled after booking. Enjoy a customized menu planned around your needs. ***Cost of Groceries Not Included***

$135.00$33.75 per person + cost of groceries

4

Customizable 3 Days Dinner and Lunches (Sample Menu)

Don't worry about the next 3 days or lunches and dinner with Chef LaPriste. ***Does not include containers***

$420.00$105.00 per person + cost of groceries

4

Gallery

A glimpse into the chef's delicious creations

+ 9

Reviews

Hear what our happy customers are saying about this chef!

Customer Reviews

5 (37 reviews)

95 jobs completed

5 Star

100 %

4 Star

0 %

3 Star

0 %

2 Star

0 %

1 Star

0 %

Cassandra H.

February 20, 2026

LaPriste was amazing! We are already planning to book him again for another cabin trip or family gathering. He was so warm and personable and was great with our little kids asking him questions - he even went out of his way to make them chi...

Brian

February 16, 2026

Lapriste is an amazing chef would highly reccomend we have used h several times

Rose T.

January 31, 2026

Another excellent experience.

Cheria H.

January 3, 2026

Chef LaPriste, Thank you so much for an absolutely amazing experience. From start to finish, everything was flawless. The care, professionalism, and love you put into this meal truly showed. Let me be very clear — those greens were the be...

Debby S.

December 30, 2025

Chef LaPriste was amazing! Food was delicious! He was very attentive to our needs and the presentation of the food was wonderful! Very satisfied and would definitely book with this Chef in the future.

Record 1 - 5 of 37

About me

Chef LaPriste, born and raised in Akron, OH and has been in love with food since he can remember. He developed that love of cooking when he joined the culinary program of Pittsburgh Technical College (P.T.C.). Chef LaPriste graduated culinary school in 2017 and then worked at highly praised restaura...

5.0 95 jobs done

$180.00 Minimum order value

My Service Area

Akron, Ohio

My Availability

March, 2026

About me

Chef LaPriste, born and raised in Akron, OH and has been in love with food since he can remember. He developed that love of cooking when he joined the culinary program of Pittsburgh Technical College (P.T.C.). Chef LaPriste graduated culinary school in 2017 and then worked at highly praised restaura...

5.0 95 jobs done

$180.00 Minimum order value

My Service Area

Akron, Ohio

My Availability

March, 2026