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Private Chef
Kevin Lacap

New Orleans, LA

Chef Kevin has more than 12 years of culinary arts and hospitality experience. His food is influenced by much of his upbringing in San Francisco, his summers in New York, and now his current home in New Orleans, LA. He received his culinary arts degree from City College of San Francisco and is currently a certified chef from the American Culinary Federation. He is a chef partner with EPC and is the founder and owner of Tailored Culinary Concepts, LLC where he provides tailored culinary services to clients and guest alike. He is passionate about the food and beverage industry and can't wait to provide a tailored guest experience to all his clients. "I am very blessed to be a part of such a distinguished team here at EPC. We are elevating our industry for the better and providing tailored culinary services to clients in almost every segment imaginable"

Services

Healthy Meal PrepPrivate Dining ExperiencesWedding CateringTradeshow DemonstrationsIn-Store Demonstrations

Example Services

Find inspiration or work with your professional to create something completely from scratch

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Holiday Dinner Party

$125.00/person

Celebrate the New Year with a lavish spread of elegant dishes. This will truly be a night to remember. Cheers!

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Classic Americana

$135.00/person

Chef puts an elegant spin on classic American dishes in this scrumptious dinner menu. Join us for this fresh look into our country’s culinary repertoire.

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Interactive Cooking 101

$100.00/person

Cooking with Chef is the perfect way to brush up on basic culinary techniques in a fun social setting. And you even get to eat the lessons, yum!

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Caribbean Backyard BBQ

$125.00/person

Chef grills up BBQ favorites with a hint of Latin and Caribbean flavors for a relaxing and fun summertime event.

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Vegan Plated Dinner

$115.00/person

Join Chef for a sophisticated meal using all vegan ingredients. Whether you prescribe to a vegan diet or not, you will definitely be satisfied with the rich flavors and wide variety of these dishes.

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Spanish Tapas Menu

$130.00/person

Variety is the spice of life, and these delicious small plates will not disappoint. Chef serves up a selection of classic tapas dishes with a focus on clean flavors and pristine preparation.

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Elegant Celebration Dinner

$175.00/person

Celebrate your special occasion with an elegant meal to remember prepared by Chef. Indulge yourself with truffled pasta, seared beef tenderloin and a stunning white chocolate tart to finish!

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Italian Feast

$135.00/person

The best dished of Italian cooking and cuisine are showcased in this feast!

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Weekly Drop Off

$125.00/person

Your time and energy are valuable. Your Chef will create meals that will satisfy every member of your household so that you can focus on the things that matter most to you. Thoughtfully prepared meals that you can reheat at your convenience, stress-free, no cooking. Menus designed with your input for your needs.

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3 Course Dinner

$115.00/person

Herb-roasted hen, honey-glazed carrots, southern-style cheesy grits... and that’s just the main course! Chef is taking comfort food to the next level with this one.

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4 Course Rustic Mediterranean

$125.00/person

Enjoy these delicious and approachable dishes from the countries around the Mediterranean Sea. Stuffed clams, fresh gnocchi with arugula and basil, and Malbec braised short ribs are stars of this culinary experience.

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Rustica

$115.00/person

Delicious ingredients, thoroughly and simply prepared, often result in our most enjoyable dining experiences. Chef puts this theory into practice with a simple menu of bold flavors that will satisfy your cravings for a good home cooked meal.

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European Breakfast Menu

$110.00/person

Start off the day right with this European-inspired breakfast spread. Smoked salmon, butter poached eggs and roasted asparagus are just a few of the delicious dishes Chef will be preparing.

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Classic Midwest

$125.00/person

A tasting inspired by the great restaurants of Chicago; where it all started.

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Thai Inspired

$125.00/person

Enjoy the exotic flavors of Thai cooking in this interactive cooking class and dinner. Learn simple techniques to bring the cuisine of Thailand into your culinary repertoire.

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Summer Dinner Party

$140.00/person

Bright flavors and fresh summer ingredients, elegantly presented by Chef over four stunning courses. Join us for a relaxing summer evening of great food and fun.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

$165.00/person

Thanksgiving is for friends and family to gather, eat, drink, and enjoy. Chef has pulled out all of the stops here, featuring classic Thanksgiving dinner.

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Classic French Inspired

$175.00/person

Elegant and whimsical without pretension, French cuisine is at the heart of our American culinary landscape. Join Chef as he masterfully prepares a rich and textural meal inspired by the cuisine of France.

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Ketogenic

$125.00/person

Eating a ketogenic diet can make dining out a bit of a challenge. Join Chef for a delicious, refined meal specifically designed to keep you on track while satisfying your palette.

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Taste of the Mediterranean

$135.00/person

Celebrate your special occasion with an elegant meal to remember prepared by Chef. Indulge yourself with flavors and techniques from the Mediterranean start to finish!

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Wine Pairing & Light Bites

$100.00/person

Beverage Event Description 3

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Tour of Asia

$125.00/person

Enjoy the exotic flavors of Asia on this culinary journey with stops in Japan, Thailand and China.

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Elegant Summer Evening

$145.00/person

Celebrate your special occasion with an elegant meal to remember prepared by Chef. Indulge yourself with high end ingredients, prepared to perfection and personalized to you!

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Special Occasion Plated Dinner

$165.00/person

Celebrate your special occasion with a multi-course dinner thoughtfully prepared and elegantly presented by Chef . Indulge yourself on dishes like decadent oysters, dry rubbed beef filet and truffled risotto just to name a few!

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Summer Seafood Menu

$145.00/person

Join Chef for a seafood tasting menu featuring the classics. Shrimp, octopus, seasonal fish all paired with fresh summer ingredients and cooked in a variety of techniques.

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Classic Italian Inspired

$140.00/person

Bold and satisfying without being heavy, Italian cuisine is definitely an American favorite. Join Chef as he masterfully prepares a rich and textural meal Inspired by Italy.

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Weekly Drop Off: Ketogenic Menu

$125.00/person

Eating a ketogenic diet can make dining out a bit of a challenge. Thoughtfully prepared meals that you can reheat at your convenience, stress-free, no cooking or cleaning required.

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American Steakhouse

$150.00/person

Join Chef as he/she prepares hearty classics from the American Steakhouse including, pan fried crab cakes and bacon wrapped filets.

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Rustic Midwest

$120.00/person

Crisp fall weather stirs the desire for slow cooked foods full of well developed flavors. Join Chef for a hearty meal that will warm the soul.

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Chef's Friends & Family Dinner

$135.00/person

Have a blast cooking with your friends, family or loved ones as Chef coaches your group to a finished successful dinner. You will start with cutting and chopping, move into live cooking, and finish with a full completed dinner, all while enjoying time with your closest friends and family. A great alternative to ordering in or grabbing take out.

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Housewarming Party

$125.00/person

Lets' show off that brand new kitchen and break it in with friends and family! A variety of dieshes will be showcased to go along with celebratory drinks!

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Hearty Brunch

$110.00/person

There’s nothing quite like a good brunch. You’ll love these mid-morning classics, including crispy breakfast potatoes, biscuits & gravy, and made-to-order omelettes.

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New Orleans Backyard BBQ

$125.00/person

Homestyle BBQ with a Cajun flair. Grab a taste of New Orleans at this fun dinner event. Get your ticket now and let the good times roll!

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Latin Inspired Interactive

$135.00/person

Cook along with Chef as he leads an interactive session featuring dishes inspired by Latin cuisine. Learn something new and enjoy delicious bites with classic Latin flavors and ingredients.

All prices are an estimation and vary based on guest count, event location, and menu. You will get a better estimate during the booking process.

Fun Facts

Meet Your Pro

Where are you from?

I'm originally from San Francisco, CA.

What is your favorite restaurant?

My favorite Restaurant is Chez Pannise in Berkeley, CA

What’s your favorite thing to cook for yourself?

I love cooking Filipino Food for myself.

Do you have a cooking/ service specialty or a focus?

I really enjoy cooking asian and mediterranean food. My focus has always been highlighting meats and proteins across my menus.

Why did you want to be a chef?

My aspirations in this career stemmed from my love of food and the power it had in bringing people together. The dinner table was the one place that can cross both culture and language.

If you’re not in the kitchen- what are some of your hobbies & interests?

I'm an avid runner and a basketball player.

Why do you enjoy working for Elite Personal Chefs?

I enjoy the opportunity to work more intimately with my clients and cook food and create memories that will stay with them for a lifetime!

What do you love about the Private Chef Lifestyle?

Flexibility and endless opportunity