Summit Plate logo — private chef services by Chef Matthew Meehan in the NC High Country

CUSTOM IN-HOME DINING FOR VACATION RENTALS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS

The Summit Plate Experience

Private Dining. Elevated.

Executive Chef Matthew Meehan plating a multi-course dinner at a Boone NC vacation rental

Seasonal, in-home dining for Boone, Banner Elk & Blowing Rock

Custom in-home dining experiences curated for vacation rentals, intimate gatherings, and special occasions

Available throughout North Carolina and for destination events upon request

Custom private chef experiences starting at $135 per person
Most bookings range from $135–$175 per guestPerfect for groups, celebrations, and vacation stays

Trusted by guests across North Carolina's High Country

Multi-course private dining experiences for groups, celebrations, and special occasions

Dates fill quickly— response within 24 hours

Limited bookings • Seasonal availability

Why book a personal/private chef?• Restaurant-quality dining in your home or rental
• Menus tailored to your tastes and dietary needs
• No crowds, no noise — just a relaxed, memorable experience

Crafted by Matthew Meehan, Executive Chef

How it works1. Tell me about your group and preferences
2. I create a custom menu tailored to your experience
3. I handle everything — you relax and enjoy

Chef Matthew Meehan, private chef based in Boone NC serving the High Country

Meet Your ChefI'm Matthew Meehan, a private chef based in Boone, NC. I've spent years crafting elevated dining experiences for vacation groups, celebrations, and retreats across the High Country.Summit Plate was built on one idea: the best meal of your trip shouldn't require a reservation or a drive down the mountain. Every menu is built around your group. Every detail is handled by me — from planning to the last plate.Serving Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and the surrounding High Country.

Seared sirloin with red wine demi and charred asparagus — Summit Plate private chef dining in Boone NC

A Taste of What's PossibleSeasonal Prix Fixe ExperienceSeared Sirloin · Red Wine Demi
Charred Asparagus · Seasonal Accompaniments · Mediterranean Mezze · Fresh Garden Elements · Lemon Olive Oil CakeEvery menu is thoughtfully curated around your group, your setting, and the experience you want to create. No two dinners are ever the same—only tailored, elevated, and executed with intention.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Wonderful experience! We booked a dinner for a girls mountain weekend, and it was a perfect way to relax and enjoy the end of our trip. Working with Chef Matthew was easy to build a great menu — we spent some time ahead of the meal talking about what everyone likes and a restaurant we enjoy as inspiration. Everything tasted amazing and we even had leftovers to enjoy the next day! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great dinner experience for friends, family or guests."— Kelly G., verified Google review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"We had a great dining experience with Matt! He was so responsive and helpful when we reached out about cooking a meal for our Bachelorette weekend. He gave excellent options and suggestions and was able to accommodate dietary restrictions. The food he prepared was served beautifully and was absolutely delicious! I would absolutely recommend him for your next get together!!"— Nikki P., verified Google review---⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Matthew is an incredibly innovative chef. First class in every way. My guests were from all around the country and they were all impressed with his culinary magic. I would highly recommend Matthew for your private dining experience. His talents are top-notch."— Joseph N., verified Google review

Real experiences. Real groups. No shortcuts.

Chef Matthew Meehan with a 12-guest private dining group at a mountain retreat in the NC High Country

- Private chef experience for a 12-guest mountain retreat -

Tell me a few details below and I’ll personally reach out with availability and a custom menu

The Experience

Everything Handled.
Nothing Overlooked.

From the first consultation to the final plate — every detail is taken care of.

  • Custom Menu Design

    A personalized menu crafted around your preferences, dietary needs, and occasion — curated for your table alone.

  • Premium Ingredient Sourcing

    Finest-quality, seasonal ingredients sourced directly — no compromises on provenance or freshness.

  • On-Site Preparation

    Your chef arrives early, works in your kitchen, and brings the restaurant to you — live and unhurried.

  • Plating & Tableside Service

    Each course is plated with intention and served at pace — so your evening flows exactly as it should.

  • Full Cleanup

    We leave your home exactly as we found it. Your only task is to enjoy the evening.

A complete dining experience — private, seamless, and entirely yours.

$135+
Per Person
5 ★
Google Reviews
100%
Custom Menus
Guest Experiences

What Guests Are Saying

★★★★★

"We booked a dinner for a girls mountain weekend — it was a perfect way to relax and enjoy the end of our trip. Everything tasted amazing."

— Kelly G.  ·  Verified Google Review

★★★★★

"Matthew is an incredibly innovative chef. First class in every way. My guests were from all around the country and they were all impressed."

— Joseph N.  ·  Verified Google Review

High Country Journal  ·  Summit Plate

Why a Private Chef is the Best Upgrade for Your Blue Ridge Vacation Rental

By Executive Chef Matthew Meehan  ·  Boone, NC

You've already booked the cabin. You found one with a mountain view, a hot tub, maybe a fire pit out back. The hard part is done — now comes the question every group eventually asks: what are we doing for dinner?

Driving into town is fine once. But after a full day of hiking, skiing, or just unwinding in the mountains, the last thing anyone wants is to pile back into the car, wait for a table, and fight over a check. That's where a private chef changes the whole trip.

What a Private Chef Actually Looks Like

Summit Plate brings a full restaurant-quality dinner directly to your vacation rental in Boone, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, or anywhere in the NC High Country. Executive Chef Matthew Meehan handles everything — menu design, grocery shopping, setup, multi-course service, and complete cleanup. By the time dinner is ready, your kitchen looks untouched and your table is set.

Every menu is built from scratch around your group. Dietary restrictions, personal preferences, special occasions — all of it gets factored in before a single ingredient is purchased. No two dinners are ever the same.

The Occasions That Hit Different With a Private Chef

Some trips call for something more than takeout. A few that work especially well:

  • Bachelorette weekends — skip the restaurant reservation chaos and keep the party at the cabin
  • Anniversary dinners — a multi-course meal with no distractions, exactly where you want to be
  • Birthday celebrations — let someone else handle the cooking for once
  • Corporate retreats — impress the team without leaving the property
  • Family reunions — feed a big group without turning anyone's vacation into a kitchen shift

Why Vacation Rentals in the High Country Are a Perfect Fit

The NC High Country draws people who want an experience, not just a trip. Boone, Banner Elk, and Blowing Rock attract couples celebrating milestones, groups chasing fall foliage, skiers up for the weekend at Sugar Mountain, and families who rent the same cabin every summer. A private chef fits that energy perfectly — it's the kind of add-on that turns a good trip into the one people talk about for years.

What It Costs

Summit Plate experiences start at $135 per person, with most dinners ranging from $135–$175 per guest depending on menu complexity and group size. For a group splitting a vacation rental, that math often compares favorably to a night out at a fine dining restaurant — with a fraction of the effort and twice the atmosphere.

How to Book

Availability is limited, and peak weekends — summer, fall foliage, ski season, and holidays — fill up fast. If you have a trip coming up and want to add a private chef experience, reach out early to check the calendar.

Ready to elevate your stay?

Book Your Private Chef Experience

Check Availability →
Legal

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Summit Plate ("we," "us," or "our") operates summitplatechef.com. This policy explains how we handle information you provide when contacting us about private chef services.

Information We Collect

When you submit a booking inquiry through our website, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any event details you choose to share. We collect only what is necessary to respond to your request.

How We Use It

Your information is used solely to respond to your inquiry, communicate about potential bookings, and coordinate your private dining experience. We do not use your information for marketing without your consent.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties. Information you submit through our contact form is transmitted securely and stored only as long as necessary to fulfill your request.

Cookies

This site may use essential cookies required for basic functionality. We do not use tracking, advertising, or analytics cookies that identify you personally.

Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted on Carrd and uses Google Ads for advertising. These services may collect anonymized usage data according to their own privacy policies. We do not control and are not responsible for their data practices.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we hold about you at any time by contacting us directly at the information below.

Contact

Summit Plate  ·  Boone, NC  ·  (828) 379-3827  ·  summitplatechef.com