Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Restaurant & Catering Service in Bellport, NY
Chara's Kitchen & Catering was founded in 2008 by two sisters honoring their late mother's legacy through her cherished recipes. Starting in Coram, NY, we've grown from a small eatery to a full-service catering company and restaurant in Bellport, NY. Our menu blends traditional soul food with modern 'Healthy Soul' cuisine, offering jumbo shrimp and grits, buttermilk fried chicken, and signature macaroni and cheese. Chef Cheryl, with over a decade of experience, has served notable clients including Senator Monica Martinez and Suffolk County Executives.We specialize in custom catering for events of all sizes, private chef services, meal prep, and interactive cooking classes. Our commitment to fresh ingredients and personalized service has earned us recognition in Long Island's Curated 365 directory. We maintain a strong social media presence showcasing daily recipes and culinary innovations. The business continues evolving while preserving its founding principles of quality and care established in 2008.
Services
Catering Services
Private Chef
Cooking Classes
Meal Prep
Soul Food
Seafood Specials
Wedding Catering
Custom Menus
Restaurant Services
Cooking Lessons
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer custom catering for events of all sizes year-round
- Our 'Healthy Soul' cuisine combines tradition with modern nutrition
- Chef Cheryl brings over 10 years of professional culinary experience
- We provide personalized private chef services in client homes
- Our menu features daily fresh seafood and homemade specialties
What people say
Exceptional catering
Delicious soul food
Personalized service
Healthy Soul cuisine
Creative recipes
Services
Catering Services
We provide full-service catering for weddings, graduations, and corporate events with customizable menus. Our experienced team handles all dietary requirements and event sizes. Clients receive personalized menu consultations and on-site coordination.
Private Chef
Enjoy personalized culinary experiences with Chef Cheryl in your home. We create custom menus for intimate dinners or special occasions. Includes grocery shopping, meal preparation, and post-event cleanup services.
Cooking Classes
Monthly Zoom cooking classes teach our signature recipes step-by-step. Participants receive shopping lists and cooking techniques. Classes focus on both traditional soul food and healthy modern adaptations.
Soul Food Restaurant
Our restaurant serves made-to-order soul food classics with daily seafood specials. Signature dishes include jumbo shrimp and grits and baked macaroni and cheese. All meals use fresh ingredients prepared with traditional methods.
Meal Prep
We offer ready-to-eat meal options for convenient home dining. Meals use the same quality ingredients as our restaurant dishes. Available for pickup with various portion sizes and dietary options.
People
Cheryl G.
Business Owner
With over 10 years of culinary experience, Cheryl co-founded Chara's Kitchen & Catering in 2008. She has served notable clients including Suffolk County Executives and worked with Celebrity Chef Marc Bynum. Cheryl continues developing innovative recipes while maintaining her mother's culinary legacy.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater all events including weddings, graduations, corporate functions, and private parties both on and off-site throughout Long Island and NYC.
Do you offer private chef services at home?
Yes, Chef Cheryl provides private chef services for intimate dinners and special occasions in client homes with full menu customization.
Are cooking classes available online?
We offer monthly virtual cooking classes via Zoom teaching signature recipes with step-by-step guidance and technique instruction.
What soul food specialties do you serve?
Our menu features jumbo shrimp and grits, buttermilk fried chicken, baked macaroni and cheese, and daily fresh seafood specials using traditional recipes.
Do you provide meal prep options?
Yes, we offer ready-to-eat meal preparations using the same quality ingredients as our restaurant dishes with various portion sizes available.
