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Welcome to Simply Dine Personal Chef and Catering Services!


aChef Darnell will take you, your family and your guests on an extraordinary culinary journey with each catering event, cooking demonstration and special occasion dinner. From classic time tested recipes with a new twist, to exotic and international cuisine, to delectable desserts, each occasion promises an unforgettable experience.

For that special event in your life, instead of you and your loved one going out to a restaurant, Chef Darnell will bring a five-star restaurant experience to you in the comforts of your home.

These are just some of the services that Simply Dine can offer you and your loved ones. More Services

About Chef Darnell

  • UNLV Professional Chef Certification Program
  • CardioVascular Technologist for 20+ years
  • Serve Safe Training and Certification Program
  • United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA) Member
  • Personal Chef to celebrities, entertainers, physicians and clients with special dietary needs – vegetarian, vegan, gluten and dairy-free cooking, diabetics
  • Featured on ABC Morning News Conducting Kids Cooking Camp
  • Appeared on “Same Name” CBS reality show, Mike Tyson episode

  • Participating Chef, “Flavors from the Heart” 2011 American Heart Association Gala Event
  • Former Culinary Director, Bloomingdale’s Home, Las Vegas
  • Contributing Chef, Upcoming Book, Cooking Across America
  • Contributing Chef, Vegas Scene Magazine

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Chef Darnell's Recipe Book

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Indian Curry Paellla

Caulifower Mashed Potatoes

White Russian Chocolate Fudge


Personal Chef Services 

Chef Darnell’s goal is to make each meal the very best you have ever tasted! Simply Dine has the ability to prepare gourmet meals to your specifications as well as preparing favorite family recipes you may have. You and your family will enjoy the free time, the clean kitchen and the fabulous and healthy food!


 
Event Catering 

Chef Darnell provides catering services for all occasions.Service can be customized for your special event – birthdays, weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, anniversaries, holidays, office parties, housewarming, graduation, Super Bowl or tailgating parties or gathering just to have fun. Our services include menu planning and consultation, food preparation, set-up and clean-up. If you need food servers, bartenders and rentals, we can arrange for these services as well.


 
Cooking Class Parties 

Learn everything you need to know about cooking, in the comfort of your own kitchen. Cooking classes are stress free, casual, and so much fun! Chef Darnell will gladly share his culinary expertise, not only with his recipes but also valuable cooking and kitchen tips, nutritional information, resources for one-of-a-kind ingredients and many more. You will gain the confidence to prepare gourmet meals in your own kitchen and be the Executive Chef at your home.

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Simply Dine Menu Selection

 

To give you a flavor of the delectable dishes that you can enjoy, Chef Darnell’s sample menu selections are listed below. However, just remember that Chef Darnell will work with you and your family to customize your own menu. Family favorites or special recipes are cheerfully incorporated into your menu request.

Chef Darnell will tailor the menu to the preferences of your household. He can also refresh these recipes to give them that unexpected twist in flavor or that extra zing that you and your family will enjoy!  Special dietary requests such as light menu, diabetic menu, low carb, low sodium, vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and the like can be incorporated in your menu selection. Side dishes and desserts will also be included in your service to complement entrees. Many fresh vegetables lose quality when they are stored in home freezers.

At your request, fresh veggies can be washed, cut and packaged in your refrigerator for quick cooking, grilling or salad preparation.

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French Menu for 2

Get an elegant experience with a unique French Bistro feel for your meal. Bon Appétit!

 
Thai Menu

If you like Thai Food, let Chef Darnell prepare his famous healthy and delicious menu.

 
Oscar Winning Menu

Host your next Oscar Event... with a menu that won't disappoint! Be the talk of the town with a first class Oscar Menu by Chef Darnell.

 
Valentine's Dinner Menu

Enjoy a nice romantic and elegant dinner with that someone special on this special day.


 

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Testimonials

  • "Chef Darnell came to my home to "teach me how to cook." Little did I know, that I was in for a once in a lifetime experience.
  • "I have had Chef Darnell’s food a few time and he has managed to impress my family and me every time.
  • What a treat. We both came in to the wonderful smells of cooking. It was such a wonderful greeting.

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Chef Darnell's Blog

Follow me on my blog for the latest recipes and more. Chef-DarnellChef Darnell will be one of the participating Chefs who will be teaching school children at various schools around the Las Vegas Valley how to cook healthy and delicious kid friendly meals.

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