About
Essie Gourmet is a premier culinary partner in the DMV area, with over 30 years of professional chef experience offering personalized services including wedding and event catering, personal chef services, and mobile food truck experiences.
We also provide extensive nutrition counseling and coaching for individuals and corporations, addressing various dietary needs through customized meal plans for weight loss, cancer, and Mediterranean cardiovascular diets. With a dedicated team, we ensure exquisite, tailored cuisine and comprehensive event planning for memorable occasions, whether intimate or grand, with a commitment to making your event unforgettable through culinary artistry and meticulous attention to detail.
Specialties
Level of service
Standard (basic ingredients), Premium (high end ingredients)
Additional services
Dessert, Non-alcoholic drinks, Alcoholic drinks, Coffee or tea
Meal(s)
Breakfast or brunch, Lunch, Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres, Dinner
Kitchen onsite
Full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils), Partial kitchen (fridge and sink only), No kitchen
Serving style
Plated meal, Buffet, Food stations, Family style, Small bites/Passed appetizers
Event type
Wedding, Birthday or anniversary party, Dinner party, Corporate event, Bridal or baby shower, Graduation party, Outdoor event, Holiday party, School event, Fundraiser, Funeral
Venue type
Banquet hall or ballroom, Conference or convention center, Concert hall, Outdoor venue, Office, School, Home, Community center, Religious or spiritual space, Barn
Full service or drop-off
Full service, Drop off only
Guest count
Fewer than 20 guests, 20 – 29 guests, 30 – 39 guests, 40 – 49 guests, 50 – 59 guests, 60 – 69 guests, 70 – 79 guests, 80 – 89 guests, 90 – 99 guests, 100 – 124 guests, 125 – 149 guests, 150 – 200 guests
Budget per person
$25 – $35 (typically basic food for casual events), $35 – $50, $50 – $75 (wedding avg.), $75 – $100 (wedding avg.), $100 – $150, More than $150
Cuisine(s)
American - casual, American - formal, Italian, Barbecue, Mexican or Latin American, American - Southern, Asian, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern, French, Vegan, Indian
Additional supplies needed
Plates, utensils and glasses, Disposable plates, utensils, and cups, Paper napkins, Cloth napkins, Serving and warming equipment, Table décor
Photos and videos
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heath S.
Chef Essie did some great meal plans for me for over 3 months. The food was farm to table freshly prepared and delicious. Every week she delivered different dishes. All were flavorful.
I highly recommend her for anyone looking for Meal plans .
April 14, 2025
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heath S.
It was tailored exactly to what I was looking to accomplish and was delicious. Easy to work with too!
April 14, 2025
jane B.
Fantastic! She was on time, made delicious dinner with apps and dessert from scratch! She cleaned up after dinner and it was a great value! I highly recommend!
April 13, 2025
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hannah M.
Great personal chef. Everything was delicious. Chef Esther left the kitchen looking immaculate.
Highly recommend her.
April 13, 2025
jane B.
She was so nice, professional and on time! The food was lovely and cooked perfectly! She also cleaned up after dinner! Highly recommend! Great value as well!
April 13, 2025
Services offered
Catering
Personal Chef
Food Truck Or Cart Services
Event Planning