Chef Matts signature pan-seared scallops with cream sauce - private chef services in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina
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    Personal Chef Services

    Restaurant-level in-home chef services across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. Weekly meal prep, private dinner parties, cooking classes, and vacation rental chef service.

    Calibrated to the home, the household, and the moment — every menu built around the people sitting at the table.

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    Our Services

    Private Chef Services & Experiences

    Weekly Meal Prep · Private Dinners · Cooking Classes · Brunch · Cocktail Parties · Bachelorette Parties

    Each service is built around how you actually want to eat, host, and celebrate — with a professional chef handling every detail.

    Weekly Meal Prep — private chef service by Chef Matts Culinary Creations
    Starting at $399
    Most Popular

    Weekly Meal Prep

    Chef-prepared meals built around your household — your dietary needs, your schedule, your preferences. Cooked fresh in your home, portioned, and ready when needed.

    • Customized meal plans
    • Health-focused options
    • Fresh, never frozen
    • Cooked in your home
    Private Dinners — private chef service by Chef Matts Culinary Creations
    Starting at $500 for 2
    Spring Special

    Private Dinners

    Multi-course dining designed around the mood of your evening — not a preset banquet package. Intimate, personal, and served in your own home.

    • Multi-course tasting menus
    • Wine pairing available
    • Dietary accommodations
    • Special occasions
    Cooking Classes — private chef service by Chef Matts Culinary Creations
    $125/person
    Great for Groups

    Cooking Classes

    Hands-on classes that are social, useful, and actually fun. Learn real techniques from a professional chef without the stiffness of a formal culinary school.

    • Hands-on instruction
    • Custom menus
    • All skill levels
    • Group & private sessions
    Breakfast & Brunch — private chef service by Chef Matts Culinary Creations
    Starting at $135/person

    Breakfast & Brunch

    Weekend brunch worth waking up for. Sweet and savory courses prepared fresh in your home for showers, gatherings, or a morning you want to feel special.

    • Sweet & savory options
    • Mimosa bar available
    • Weekend availability
    • Custom menus
    Cocktail Parties — private chef service by Chef Matts Culinary Creations
    Starting at $125/person

    Cocktail Parties

    Expertly crafted small bites and passed hors d'oeuvres for your next gathering. Polished, stress-free entertaining without hiring a full caterer.

    • Passed hors d'oeuvres
    • Small bites & canapés
    • Cocktail pairings
    • Flexible formats
    Bachelorette Parties — private chef service by Chef Matts Culinary Creations
    Starting at $100/person

    Bachelorette Parties

    A culinary experience the whole group will remember. Interactive cooking, wine pairings, and food that makes the celebration feel personal and fun.

    • Interactive experiences
    • Wine & cocktail pairings
    • Custom themes
    • Group-friendly

    Explore what's included in a private chef experience or browse options for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and proposals.

    The Process

    How It Works

    A simple, guided path from first inquiry to your last bite.

    1. Inquire

    Tell us your date, guest count, and what you have in mind.

    2. Consult

    Chef Matt walks you through menu, format, and pricing.

    3. Design

    We build a custom menu around your dietary needs and preferences.

    4. Cook

    Chef Matt arrives, cooks in your kitchen, plates, and serves.

    5. Enjoy

    You host. We handle everything — including cleanup.

    Chef Matt McComb preparing an in-home private dinner in South Jersey
    Chef Matts culinary team members preparing meals
    Chef Matt with team member in professional kitchen
    Meet Chef Matt

    Chef Matthew McComb

    Chef Matthew McComb is the founder of Chef Matts Culinary Creations, serving clients across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina's Grand Strand with elevated in-home dining, weekly meal prep, and private chef experiences designed around real life. Through a chef-led regional model, Chef Matt ensures every client receives the same standard of quality, precision, and personalized service — whether at a beach house on the Grand Strand, a Main Line family dinner, or a weekly meal prep session in South Jersey.

    Why Clients Trust Chef Matt

    • 18+ years of professional kitchen experience
    • Executive Chef by age 22
    • Academy of Culinary Arts graduate
    • USPCA member
    • Specialized in dietary-aware cooking

    With more than 18 years in professional kitchens, Chef Matt brings restaurant-level skill into the home in a way that feels personal, polished, and thoughtful. From weekly meal prep to private dinner parties, cooking classes, special occasions, and backyard weddings, each service is designed to feel seamless and custom to the client.

    Chef Matt also brings firsthand understanding to dietary-aware cooking. Having been diagnosed with celiac disease himself, he knows the importance of care, trust, and precision when preparing food for clients with gluten-free and other dietary needs — without ever sacrificing flavor or experience.

    Services include weekly meal prep, private dinners, cooking classes, special occasion dining, and backyard wedding catering.

    "From Chef's Heart to Your Plate."

    How It Works

    The Experience

    1

    We Plan Together

    Custom menu consultation tailored to your dietary needs, preferences, and occasion.

    2

    Chef Matt & Team Arrives

    Fresh ingredients, full kitchen setup, and a seamless cooking experience in your home.

    3

    You Enjoy, We Clean Up

    Restaurant-quality dining at your table. We handle everything, including cleanup.

    Our Regions

    Where We Serve

    Elevated private chef experiences across three states.

    New Jersey: South Jersey·Jersey Shore·Haddonfield·Moorestown·Cherry Hill·Cape May·Avalon·Marlton·Medford·Mullica Hill·Woolwich·Stone Harbor·Atlantic City·Wildwood
    Pennsylvania: Main Line·Gladwyne·Wayne·Bryn Mawr·Philadelphia·Villanova·Devon·Berwyn·Newtown Square·Rittenhouse Square·Society Hill
    South Carolina: Grand Strand·Myrtle Beach
    Testimonials

    What Our Clients Say

    "We hired Chef Matt for a birthday dinner party, and the entire experience exceeded every expectation. The menu was absolutely phenomenal - beautifully presented, perfectly seasoned and full of thoughtful touches."

    Heather Rehfuss

    via Google

    "The pasta-making activity was such a fun and interactive experience that everyone loved. Chef Matt engaged with the crowd, kept everyone laughing, and made the class enjoyable for all skill levels."

    Gillian Idler

    via Google

    "Amazing dinner for ten by Chef Matt in our LBI home. We loved every bite of the meal he prepared for my husband's 60th birthday. There were constant comments from my family 'this is the best I ever had!'"

    Gail A.

    via Yelp

    "We hired Chef Matt for a bachelor party dinner of 10. The meal was excellent - the guys are still talking about it. In particular the salad and the dessert which was phenomenal."

    "Every dish was fresh, perfectly prepared and beautifully presented, especially the pan seared sea scallops and the lemon risotto with asparagus. Chef Matt was professional and easy to work with."

    Mary B.

    via Yelp

    "Chef Matt provided an amazing buffet for our Christmas party this year. We had 55+ people who were all raving about the delicious food. Matt was very easy to work with."

    Dean R.

    via Yelp