Private Dining Experience with Chef Cornelius Jemison

• Menu Development + Consultation
• Shopping + Product Sourcing
• Cookware + Equipment
• Prep + Setup
• Cooking + Cleaning

You can expect your chef to:

• Show up on the agreed date and time for the experience prepared to work. Your chef should arrive in a 1–2-hour window discussed in the initial consultation.
  • If that were to change Chef Cornelius will let you know.
• Disinfect the kitchen with cleaning products before and after cooking.
• Clean the affected areas of the kitchen during and after the cooking session.
• Handle and store fruits, vegetables, meats and seafood appropriately. 
• Respect your privacy and rental property.
• Provide confidentiality between the chef and you.
• Provide advance notice of any unforeseen cancellation by the chef.
• To provide the best possible service for you and for safety reasons, the chef will not be able to answer the phone or the door or be responsible for work people in the home.

Limited Availability

Notre Dame weekends and peak travel dates book in advance.
We recommend securing your evening early to ensure availability

Planning Your Stay Now?

We can hold your date while you finalize your plans.

About Cornelius- Chef Cornelius’s Website

Transform your next gathering into a restaurant-quality culinary event with Chef Cornelius Jemison, a classically trained chef whose passion for bold flavors and elevated dining has taken him from the bustling kitchens of Chicago’s top restaurants to private tables across the Midwest.

Chef Cornelius’s culinary story began when a love for food led him to the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Chicago, where he quickly rose to the top of his class. Since then, he’s honed his craft in some of the most dynamic kitchens in the country, from luxury resorts in Colorado’s Vail Valley to Michelin-starred Roister Chicago and high-volume catering at Soldier Field. Along the way, he’s collaborated with acclaimed chefs, competed in culinary events, and mastered the art of creating unforgettable dining experiences.

Today, Chef Cornelius brings that same passion and precision to private events, crafting fully customized multi-course meals tailored to your tastes, preferences, and occasion. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner, a celebration with friends, or a sophisticated corporate event, his dishes combine refined techniques with creative flavor profiles, resulting in a meal that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.