I serve love on a plate—bringing Southern hospitality and bold, memorable flavors to your table.

Tamekia Jackson

I create soulful, hospitality-driven dining experiences with precision and heart.

I’m a professional chef with over 13 years of culinary experience, and I’m proud to be from Mississippi. My cooking is rooted in Southern hospitality, and I love seeing the warm smiles that come after someone tastes what I’ve created.

I’ve cooked in restaurants and hotels, and I also cooked in the military while serving in the Air Force. That mix of comfort, discipline, and creativity shapes how I plan menus and deliver experiences—thoughtful, polished, and always personal.

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Cooking is all and my entire life.

I bring heart, discipline, and creativity to every plate I serve.

Cooking is my life’s work

Cooking is all and my entire life, and I bring that energy into every event—whether I’m creating comfort classics or building bold, modern flavors that surprise you in the best way.

I learned from family and built my craft professionally

I learned to cook at home first with my grandparents, and I’ve grown that foundation through years of professional kitchens—restaurants, hotels, and military service in the Air Force—so I can deliver both warmth and consistency every time.

I lead with love and perfection

My love and desire for perfection of my dishes allow me to create something wonderful, and I treat every detail—from seasoning to presentation—as a chance to make your experience unforgettable.

Tamekia’s Menus

I offer curated menus that blend comfort, culture, and bold flavor—from Southern favorites to global inspirations. I’m happy to help you choose the right menu for your occasion and preferences.

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Stories and Testimonials

Chef was amazing! We booked for a small bachelorette and we loved every single bite and sip provided! She was so professional and communicated throughout the entire process. I would definitely recommend and do again. Such a beautiful set up and attention to detail. Thank you so much! We loved it!

Alicia Guevara

We were celebrating my husband's 60th birthday and arranged for a private chef to come to our house as a surprise. Tamekia was awesome, not only as a chef but as a person. She was warm and personable, and the food was amazing! She offered several options in her proposal and was open to making changes, as well as being accommodating to food sensitivities. I highly recommend you request Tamekia for your next event.

Jami Miltenberger

Tamekia is such an amazing chef! Wonderful food and very professional highly recommend!

dale dahlstrom

Chef Tamekia provided an amazing experience for us! Not only is she friendly and professional-- her dishes were incredibly flavorful and memorable. With every bite we all had that eyes-roll-to-the-back-of-your-head moment....delicious! She was punctual and easy to communicate with prior to the visit. I'd highly recommend working with her!!!

Cerisa Moncayo

Chef Tamekia was amazing!!!! Everything was so perfect and she definitely went above and beyond to provide the best private chef experience we have had yet! Thank you chef!

Mariam Ayyeh

We had an incredible experience especially with the dietary restrictions my wife has. It was definitely money well spent for a specialized dinner.

Brian Harge

Tameika did a wonderful job. She was easy to communicate with, punctual and the food was delicious. We were stuffed, but couldn't stop eating. Everything was really good. Highly recommend her.

Rachael Griffin

Chef Tamekia was amazing! Highly recommend!

Courtney Cedarholm