Signature dish:
Handmade PastaChef Ryan McSherry grew up in a small, antebellum Georgia town, surrounded by history and farms. Hailing from an “industry” family, Ryan spent his childhood learning to make salsas from the family pepper plants, and sneaking chocolate sauce into pots of home-brew beer. Once he no longer needed milk crates to see over the stove, Ryan started working for the family catering company.
As a typically rebellious teenager, Ryan discovered the writings and shows of Anthony Bourdain, and started seeing food less as a job and more of a calling. Inspired by the artistry behind fine dining, Ryan moved to Miami at the age of 19 to chase the “Chef Dream.” Ryan intended on formally attending culinary school, however, he ended up working his way into Miami’s best restaurant at the time, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink. Once there, Ryan learned that good cooking is not about taking courses or memorizing recipes; it’s about connecting people and expressing true hospitality. With the advice of his Chef and mentor, Ryan decided to forgo culinary school, instead opting to work his way through the incredible MGFD kitchen. Many times, Ryan could be found spending his days off working in other Miami kitchens to expand his palate.
As his obsession with food grew, Ryan moved from Miami to New Orleans, then on to Atlanta and finally to Nashville, learning and advancing through the kitchen hierarchy at every stop. Never satisfied with specializing in just one cuisine, Ryan pushed himself to train in French, Indian, Latin American, Southern, and Italian cuisines. Along the way, Chef Ryan dedicated years to making handmade pasta, which is still a favorite of his many clients today.
As a private chef, Ryan is currently based in Nashville, but he travels far and wide for his clients. Chef Ryan divides his professional time working as a personal in-home chef for the elite of Washington DC and Bar Harbor, ME, and conducting elaborate “Tasting Menu” dinner parties across the country. Known for his passion, professionalism, and flexibility, Chef Ryan McSherry is an ideal candidate for your vacation, travel or yacht needs.
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This was our first experience with this service through a website. I can’t rave enough about Chef Ryan. Chef Ryan exceeded our expectations. He showed up on time, professional, & executed our dinner with appetizers perfectly! We will continue to have him cook for us for our future events. The food he prepared was Michelin quality and the presentation was just as wonderful! Thank you Chef Ryan, you made our night perfect!