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
Dietary restrictions
Vegetarian or vegan, Gluten free or celiac, Dairy intolerant, Nut allergies, Kosher, Halal, Other dietary restrictions
Meal preparation location
Meal prepared onsite, Meal delivered
Meal preparation frequency
Only once, Monthly, A few times per month, Weekly, A few times per week, Daily, A few times per day
Budget per person
Under $30 (basic), $30 – $40 (basic), $40 – $50, $50 – $75 (mid-range), $75 – $100, More than $100 (premium), Customer is not sure
Cuisine types
American - casual, American - formal, Italian, Southern, Mexican / Latin American, Mediterranean / Middle Eastern, Asian, French, Barbecue, Indian
Which meal
Breakfast / brunch, Lunch, Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres, Dinner, Dessert
Extras
Dessert, Cold beverages (non-alcoholic), Cold beverages (alcoholic), Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)
Level of service
Standard (basic ingredients), Premium (high end ingredients)
Event type
Date night, Brunch / dinner party, Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.), Shower (baby, bridal, etc.), Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.), Regular meal
Number of guests
1 guest, 2 guests, 3 – 5 guests, 6 – 10 guests, 11 – 20 guests, 21 – 35 guests, 36 – 50 guests
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tanya S.
Essie Gourmet catered at my dear late sister’s funeral this past January.
The food was so tasty and healthy!
Chef Essie knows how to mix up the menu and make it more exciting and delicious.
I will definitely seek Chef Essie’s services for my next gathering.
Thank you Eddie Gourmet, keep up the great work Chef Essie👩🍳🙏❤️
April 16, 2025
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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