About
Carmen Wallace Founder of Carm’s Delights and Executive Chef. Chicago native from the Cabrini Green projects, my business has been established 2014. The inspiration behind my passion for cooking is simple as it gets, cooking has been the one thing in my life I have truly excelled at. I have many talents but my passion for food is truly more complex than the knowledge I have of other professions. I graduated with my Associates in culinary from Washburne Culinary Institute in 2012. In 2011 I won 3rd place at the Lincoln Park rib fest. I am married with 3 beautiful children and 2 amazing lil grandbabies Upon graduating from culinary school I began working around the city of Chicago at to gain knowledge and experience. I did everything from waiting tables to being a food delivery driver. I knew I loved cooking and wanted it to be my forever career but did not know what direction I wanted to go in until I begin working at a small catering company in the west loop of Chicago. I immediately knew this where I wanted to be. February of 2014 I did a valentine’s day special that went great and in May of 2014 Carm’s Delights was born.
Carm’s Delights strive to provide outstanding customer service. I pride myself on giving the best dishes possible with the freshest seasonable ingredients. No stone will go unturned when it comes to executing any event, dish, or product sold to make a lasting impression for an amazing experience.
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Kitchen onsite
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Full service or drop-off
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I enjoy getting to know my customers before I we dive into pricing so I'll go through a series of questions, like their likes and dislikes, skill level, allergies if any. Just an ice breaker.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
AAS Culinary Arts degree
Over 20 years in the food industry. Worked alongside some of the most well-respected chefs in Chicago. Volunteer as a Chef instructor for low-income families teaching well and nutrition.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing may vary for each client. Each client has a unique request so I try not to quote until I do a mini consultation.