Local Private Chef in Beech and Sugar Mountains and Surrounding Areas

Filling in the Dining Gap so You and Your Guests Have More Time for Mountain Activities 


CATERING UPDATE: Welcome to 2026! Let’s work together to curate a menu for your guest that is truly one of a kind farm to table in the comfort of your home. Pricing starts at $165 per person for three courses. This is a luxury service.

Are you or a loved one struggling with inflammation and or been diagnosed with a rare health related issue? We are the top Medical  Meal Provider in Western North Carolina! Chef Chuck is a PhD candidate in Natural Medicine in this his 26th year cancer free. Contact us today for all of your meal needs even if you are just visiting our region, we can help you avoid Restaurant Related Inflammation and Digestive Discomfort. We c provide the Restaurant Experience in the comfort of your home minus all the discomfort.

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Awesome Dinner

You and your team were awesome. Our guests are still raving about our dinner tonight! Keep in touch! We look forward to another great meal.

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I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a meal from The Resort Private Chef. The food was absolutely delicious and so beautifully presented. The ingredients were all local and regionally sourced and the flavors were incredible. Chef Chuck really knows his stuff and I highly recommend him for any special occasion!

- Janice F.

I can not wait to book this company again for our next trip to the mountains this summer. The food was amazing

Danny R

Chef Chuck brought us the freshest ingredients from around the state and region. My favorite dinner was the Seafood boil dinner. He literally arrived straight from the Coast with Coolers full of fresh Shrimp and Clams from the Coast! He goes above and beyond.

Dena L

I am so happy that the chef not only cooked breakfast for us before we left for Sugar Mountain to ski, but he was even flexible enough to bring our lunches to us at the ski resort so we did not have to go back home for lunch. It was amazing!

Tim B

Chef, These two items you made are SPECTACULAR!!!! Please put both on the repeat menu list!!! Thank you so much, absolutely delicious!

Trina L.

Wow what flavors! Randy and I love the Fall Spiced Turnips! They were perfect with the shrimp stir fry!

Rhonda and Randy E.

Everyone had an amazing time at our event! The food was spot on. We were so impressed that it was all from North Carolina and our region.

Peter B.

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a meal from The Resort Private Chef. The food was absolutely delicious and so beautifully presented. The ingredients were all local and regionally sourced and the flavors were incredible. Chef Chuck really knows his stuff and I highly recommend him for any special occasion!

- Janice F.

I can not wait to book this company again for our next trip to the mountains this summer. The food was amazing

Danny R

Chef Chuck brought us the freshest ingredients from around the state and region. My favorite dinner was the Seafood boil dinner. He literally arrived straight from the Coast with Coolers full of fresh Shrimp and Clams from the Coast! He goes above and beyond.

Dena L

I am so happy that the chef not only cooked breakfast for us before we left for Sugar Mountain to ski, but he was even flexible enough to bring our lunches to us at the ski resort so we did not have to go back home for lunch. It was amazing!

Tim B

Chef, These two items you made are SPECTACULAR!!!! Please put both on the repeat menu list!!! Thank you so much, absolutely delicious!

Trina L.

Wow what flavors! Randy and I love the Fall Spiced Turnips! They were perfect with the shrimp stir fry!

Rhonda and Randy E.

Everyone had an amazing time at our event! The food was spot on. We were so impressed that it was all from North Carolina and our region.

Peter B.

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a meal from The Resort Private Chef. The food was absolutely delicious and so beautifully presented. The ingredients were all local and regionally sourced and the flavors were incredible. Chef Chuck really knows his stuff and I highly recommend him for any special occasion!

- Janice F.

I can not wait to book this company again for our next trip to the mountains this summer. The food was amazing

Danny R

Chef Chuck brought us the freshest ingredients from around the state and region. My favorite dinner was the Seafood boil dinner. He literally arrived straight from the Coast with Coolers full of fresh Shrimp and Clams from the Coast! He goes above and beyond.

Dena L

I am so happy that the chef not only cooked breakfast for us before we left for Sugar Mountain to ski, but he was even flexible enough to bring our lunches to us at the ski resort so we did not have to go back home for lunch. It was amazing!

Tim B

Chef, These two items you made are SPECTACULAR!!!! Please put both on the repeat menu list!!! Thank you so much, absolutely delicious!

Trina L.

Wow what flavors! Randy and I love the Fall Spiced Turnips! They were perfect with the shrimp stir fry!

Rhonda and Randy E.

Everyone had an amazing time at our event! The food was spot on. We were so impressed that it was all from North Carolina and our region.

Peter B.

About us

I'm so thankful for the incredible local and regional ingredients that are available to me in Beech Mountain, NC and Sugar Mountain, NC.

The Resort Chef delivers extraordinary Appalachian fine dining experiences that transform vacation stays into unforgettable culinary adventures, allowing guests to savor world-class cuisine while maximizing their mountain time.

Founded in the principles of Chef Chuck Hayworth, a North Carolina native, Chef Chuck has hosted his own tv show Thankfully Local on the MAVTV network which broadcasted into 90 million households nation wide. He also is the author of the Amazon Best Selling The Chefs Recovery. Recently he sold his last restaurant concept Worth It Cafe where he showcased farm to fork quick service cuisine.

In addition to working at some of the South's top resort destinations, Chef Chuck is proud of his local routes in hospitality belonging to the family which once owned the prestigious Maview Manner in Blowing Rock. (Partnered with Broyhill Family)Indeed much of his love from hospitality is deep routed in our area.

Please contact us for a truly unique meal experience so that you and your guests can enjoy more time loving what our mountains have to offer. Meal services offered daily/weekly as well as Private Events. Contact us for further detail.Specializing in all major diets and plant based cooking.

Let us work collaboratively with you to craft delicious, healthy meals that will fit your needs and your busy visit to our wonderful region.Please note that we are camparable to fine dining destinations. All ingredients are used to custom curated menus.

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The ski resort towns of Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain are popular tourist destinations, attracting a mix of families, outdoor enthusiasts, and corporate groups. The area is well known for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities, but dining options are limited and often lackluster. Our private chef business will fill a gap in the market by offering high-quality, personalized dining experiences that make the most of the local and regional ingredients.It will truly be a one of a kind Appalachian Mountain Fine Meal Experience.

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