Chef Jaleel MannsPersonal & Private Chef Services

    A Considered Investment. An Exceptional Evening.

    Culinary Investment & Sample Menu Lookbook

    Transparent pricing. Flawless execution. Zero surprises. Discover how Chef Jaleel Manns brings restaurant-caliber dining directly to your home or vacation rental with all-inclusive private chef services.

    Illustrative plated Gulf seafood with elegant citrus and herb accompaniments

    Your Table. Our Craft.

    The luxury is in every detail.

    All-Inclusive Service

    Fresh Dock-to-Table Sourcing

    100% Kitchen Clean-Up Guaranteed

    Tailored Wine Pairings

    The Investment, Clearly Set Out

    A Table for Every Occasion.
    A Standard Without Compromise.

    Choose the way you want to gather. These starting ranges help you plan with confidence; your personal proposal confirms the menu, service, and total before you commit.

    01 / THE COLLECTION

    Bespoke Multi-Course Plated Tastings

    2–10 guests

    Intimate celebrations, anniversaries & executive dinners

    $165–$225 per guest

    starting range / guest

    $850 event minimum spend

    • 3–5 individually plated courses
    • Custom menu design & printed menus
    • Attentive table service
    • Full kitchen cleanup
    02 / THE COLLECTION

    Vacation Rental & Coastal Family Feasts

    8–20+ guests

    Beachfront Airbnb/VRBO groups, bachelorettes & family reunions

    $95–$145 per guest

    starting range / guest

    $1,000 event minimum spend

    • Elevated low-country boils
    • Blackened snapper platters
    • Coastal salads & warm Southern sides
    • Complete kitchen cleanup
    03 / THE COLLECTION

    Boutique Micro-Catering & Cocktail Receptions

    15–40 guests

    Gallery openings, private cocktail mixers & deck parties

    $65–$95 per guest

    starting range / guest

    $1,200 event minimum spend

    • Passed hors d’oeuvres
    • Artisanal charcuterie grazing displays
    • Warm Gulf seafood bites
    • Agreed service & kitchen cleanup
    04 / THE COLLECTION

    Executive In-Home Weekly Meal Provisioning

    Individuals & families

    Local physicians, executives & busy coastal households

    $375 per week plus groceries

    weekly packages starting at

    + groceries, quoted separately

    • Custom household menu planning
    • Healthy, preference-led chef dinners
    • Portions & schedule tailored to you
    • Culinary work-area cleanup

    A Clear Minimum. A Personal Proposal.

    For event services, plan for the greater of the quoted per-guest total or the listed event minimum—not the two added together. Smaller parties still meet the event minimum. For example, four guests at $165 totals $660, so the $850 plated-dinner minimum applies before any separately agreed charges.

    Starting ranges are planning guidance, not a fixed-price booking. Your written proposal itemizes the agreed food and service, any applicable taxes, staffing, travel, rentals, beverage arrangements, and gratuity policy before you approve. Recommended wine pairings do not mean alcohol is included. Weekly provisioning starts at $375 per week plus groceries; portions, containers, and schedule are confirmed personally.

    What Your Investment Covers

    More Than a Meal.
    Your Evening, Taken Care Of.

    The value is in everything you don’t have to do. From the first menu conversation to the final polished counter, Chef Jaleel brings the culinary work together.

    The Clean Kitchen Guarantee

    You host. We cook. No culinary dishes, no culinary trash, no post-dinner kitchen work. Additional venue cleaning is agreed separately.

    1. 01

      Customized Menu Consultation & Allergen Protocol

      Your tastes shape the menu. Disclose food allergies in writing before menu confirmation so precautions and the suitability of your kitchen can be discussed.

    2. 02

      100% Premium Grocery Provisioning

      Wild Gulf shrimp, local catch, prime cuts, and thoughtful accompaniments—sourced for your agreed menu. Event food is included within the quoted scope; weekly-service groceries are additional.

    3. 03

      Specialty Culinary Equipment & Knives Brought On-Site

      Professional knives and the specialty cookware needed for your menu, brought to your home or vacation rental.

    4. 04

      Professional Cooking, Plating & Attentive Table Service

      The timing, finishing, and presentation are handled for you. Service format and staffing match your selected tier and written proposal.

    5. 05

      Total Kitchen Breakdown, Sanitation & Complete Trash Removal

      Culinary equipment washed, work surfaces sanitized, and culinary trash removed. The kitchen areas we use are restored before departure.

    A Little Space. Every Possibility.

    The Venue Readiness Checklist:
    We Adapt to Your Space

    Staying in a vacation rental or Airbnb? Wondering if your kitchen has enough cookware? Don’t stress. Chef Jaleel brings the commercial kitchen to you.

    Standard Household Kitchen

    What You Provide The Basics

    Tap each item to check your space. Nothing to submit—just peace of mind.

    0 of 5 essentials checked

    Missing something? Share it during planning. Dinnerware, rentals, and alternative setups can be discussed before confirmation.

    Full Chef Provisions

    What Chef Jaleel Brings Everything Else

    • Professional Japanese & German chef knives and honing steels
    • Commercial stainless, cast-iron, and specialty cookware/skillets
    • Heavy-duty NSF cutting boards and sanitary prep tools
    • Elegant presentation platters, family-style boards, and finishing tools
    • Dock-sourced seafood, prime butchery, and specialty pantry items for your agreed menu
    • Commercial-grade sanitizing solutions, microfiber towels, and heavy trash bags

    From the first prep board to the final polished counter, the equipment and provisions are organized around your confirmed menu.

    The 100% Adaptation Promise

    Whether you’re hosting in a Pass Christian estate or a cozy downtown Ocean Springs beach cottage, 17 years of high-volume kitchen management brings five-star dining to a standard residential kitchen. We plan around your space—not the other way around.

    Share kitchen photos or rental details before confirmation. Safe access, venue permission, equipment suitability, and any additional rentals are agreed in your proposal. This checklist stays on this page and is not sent with your inquiry.

    The Coast Sets the Menu

    Dock-to-Table Authenticity:
    Gulf Seafood Seasonality Calendar

    From spring soft-shell crab to cool-weather oysters, discover the coastal ingredients that inspire a personal menu. Explore the seasons, then let Chef Jaleel shape the evening around the best available catch.

    March – May

    Spring
    on the Coast.

    Delicate textures. Bright beginnings.

    Seasonal Coastal Catch

    • Wild Gulf brown shrimp
    • Soft-shell blue crab
    • Cobia (lemonfish)

    A Signature Preparation

    Pan-Fried Soft-Shell Crab

    Creole remoulade & crisp micro-herb salad

    Light crusts, tender crab, and a fresh herbal finish let the coastal ingredients lead.

    Spring marks the emergence of delicate soft-shell crabs from local bayous, best served lightly crusted within hours of harvest.

    Start with your date. Your catch and menu are confirmed personally.

    A seasonal guide—not a live dock report.

    These are culinary inspirations, not official harvest dates or guaranteed local landings. Availability varies with weather, approved harvest areas, regulations, supplier stock, and your event date. Species may be available outside these months. Fresh versus previously frozen sourcing and any substitutions are discussed before menu confirmation; a never-frozen supply is not guaranteed.

    Your Occasion Starts Here

    Check Availability &
    Request Your Custom Proposal

    Tell us your date, your guest list, and the flavors you love. We’ll shape a personal menu and a clear, itemized quote for your home or vacation rental on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

    Clarity Before You Commit.

    1. 01 — Share your plans.
      An inquiry checks availability; it does not reserve a date or collect payment.
    2. 02 — Review your personal proposal.
      Agree on the menu, pricing, minimum spend, service details, deposit, and cancellation terms in writing.
    3. 03 — Confirm your evening.
      A date is reserved only after the agreement is accepted, any required deposit is received, and Chef Jaleel confirms in writing.

    Prefer an email reply? Leave the optional SMS box unchecked. Food allergies must be acknowledged by the chef before menu confirmation.

    Biloxi · Gulfport · Ocean Springs
    Long Beach · Pass Christian · D’Iberville

    A Personal Menu. A Clear Investment.

    Let’s Set Your Table.

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