For in-home cooking lessons and demos, meal prep, catering, and more, Purple’s Side of the Table should be your only call. Headed by Chef Ross Purple, we’re making an impact on the culinary scene in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina area, and we want to help you release your inner gourmet chef
We want to make your next gathering memorable by delighting your neighbors and impressing your friends in Charlotte.
For in-home cooking lessons and demos, meal prep, catering, and more, Purple’s Side of the Table should be your only call. Headed by Chef Ross Purple, we’re making an impact on the culinary scene in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina area, and we want to help you release your inner gourmet chef, relieve stress by doing meal prep for you, or make your next event a complete success with our catering services.
Chef Purple started his private chef business in 2015 while he was running the Culinary program at the Morrison YMCA, teaching cooking classes at Sur la Table and Williams Sonoma located in Southpark. Instructing brought out a passion held so close to his heart. It was in that moment that he decided it was time to bring this passion into his clients’ homes.
Chef Purple is originally from Boston, MA and earned his Degree in Culinary Arts from Newbury College in Brookline, Massachusetts. Upon graduating, Ross was offered a position at the distinguished Le Méridien Hotel in Boston in the hotel’s prestigious four-star “Julien” Restaurant.
Ross climbed the culinary ranks in Boston, and just 5 years out of school, he became the Executive Chef for Sodexho Food Service at Lasell College in Auburndale, MA.
In 2009, Ross moved to Charlotte and joined the Zoë’s Kitchen team to help them establish and grow their brand in the Charlotte Metro area, where he assisted with the opening of multiple locations. He transitioned into restaurant consulting in 2012 specializing in safe food handling procedures and their practical implementation. Now he brings all that expertise into your home.
In a hands-on, laid-back, fun and energetic environment you will become the master chef. You learn to bake decedent vegan desserts or cook a gourmet meal that will be sure to wow your friends.
We are thrilled that you have decided to invest in your future by enrolling in our Culinary Arts Job Training Program!
Join food writer and chef-instructor Shawnie Kelley to make a classic four-course meal and a decadent dessert. We begin with a modern wedge salad topped with creamy blue cheese buttermilk dressing.
In our professional kitchens you will be taught by talented and experienced chef-instructors who love to teach and for students to succeed. You will begin with the fundamentals of using kitchen tools and starting to develop basic cooking skills and techniques.
Whether you’re planning a corporate event for your team or clients or want a unique way to connect with friends and family, we’ve got you. Join expert chef and owner, Paul D’Amore, live from the comfort of your own kitchen for dynamic, hands-on cooking classes
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