Personal Chef Services, Private Events and Cooking Classes in Charlotte, NC

Copper & Thyme provides personalized culinary services through custom personal chef meals, private event catering and chef-led cooking classes in Charlotte, North Carolina. Whether you want nourishing weekly meals, an intimate dinner party or a hands-on cooking experience, the team at Copper & Thyme creates thoughtful menus built around your tastes, lifestyle and occasion.

Global Flavors and Scratch-Made Chef Meals

From locally sourced ingredients to globally inspired flavors, every Copper & Thyme experience is designed to feel personal, elevated and effortless. Our chefs create a broad range of cuisines and customize every meal, dinner party and cooking class for every client, each occasion.

We serve clients throughout Charlotte, Matthews, Dilworth, Weddington, Ballantyne, Myers Park, Lake Norman, Lake Wylie and surrounding areas.

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What Clients Are Saying

  • “We interviewed half a dozen personal chefs, and Alicia is everything we hoped for — talented, flexible, fun, and creative! She keeps us organized and excited with spreadsheets and notes, and no matter what we request, she's excited to make it happen!”

    — Jane

  • “Chef Alicia prepared a private, in-home 35th birthday dinner for my wife and her parents and it was exactly what we wanted. Her food was excellent (she helped me prepare and tweak the menu at every step), presentation was dynamite, and she was super professional throughout.”

    — Anthony

  • “It has been a significant change in the quality of my life and our diet. We now eat meals regularly and whole foods, not just ingredients. Working six days a week and having meals be easy and delicious is amazing.”

    — Jessica

  • Alicia catered a sit-down dinner for our small birthday celebration, and everything -- from the food to the service -- was absolutely perfect. She is truly an artist in the kitchen. Her menus are worthy of the finest restaurants, and she delivers everything in the most professional yet understated way. It felt decadent to be served at this level in our own home. Five stars for sure!!!

    — Wendy

Our Services

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Enjoy customized chef-prepared meals delivered fresh to your home. We handle menu planning, ingredient sourcing, cooking, packaging and delivery from our professional kitchen.


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Host a memorable dinner party, holiday gathering or special celebration at home with a custom menu and private chef experience.


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Bring a chef-led cooking class into your home for date nights, group gatherings, family time or team-building.

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Alicia Charolle is the Executive Chef & Owner of Copper & Thyme. A transplant from Boston and a world traveler, Alicia built a loyal clientele, largely due to her obsession with finding exotic ingredients to elevate familiar dishes. 

She is dedicated to bringing this same taste of adventure to your plate in Charlotte. Want to learn more about the chef behind your custom culinary experience? 

How It Works…

STEP #1

FOOD QUESTIONNAIRE

For us to better understand your dietary needs and preferences, fill out our food questionnaire form.

STEP #2

CONSULTATION

Once the form is received, we’ll schedule a call to go over the details.

STEP #3

CUSTOM SERVICE

For every custom service, we’ll send you the menu and details beforehand for approval.

What sets Copper & Thyme apart?

PERSONALIZED CULINARY CREATIONS

Forget about generic meals. Copper & Thyme specializes in creating culinary masterpieces tailored to your tastes and dietary needs. From dietary restrictions to flavor preferences, we turn your culinary dreams into reality.

BUILDING CONNECTIONS

Beyond creating dishes, we are passionate about forging connections through food. We take the time to understand your story, preferences, and the moments you want to celebrate. Every meal is an opportunity to strengthen the bonds that matter.

LOCAL AND SUSTAINABLE INGREDIENTS

We believe in the power of community. By sourcing locally and sustainably, we not only provide you with the freshest ingredients but also contribute to the interconnected web of local producers. It's a connection that goes beyond the plate.

CRAFTSMANSHIP OVER MASS PRODUCTION

Unlike factory meal services, each dish is a result of careful craftsmanship, not mass production. Your meals are prepared with precision and passion, ensuring a dining experience that's a cut above the rest.

Where We Serve

Copper & Thyme serves clients across Charlotte and nearby communities, including Cotswold, Myers Park, Dilworth, SouthPark, Ballantyne, Providence Crossing, Matthews, Stallings and Weddington. We also support select Lake Norman and Lake Wylie homes, vacation rentals and special gatherings with applicable travel fees.