Chef Kelly Reilly
Personal Chef in Nashville
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Experienced and well-rounded professional chef focusing on healthy, bright and delicious food!
Hi! My name is Chef Kelly and I am an experienced and well-rounded professional chef focusing on healthy, bright, and delicious food. I studied dietetics at the University of Dayton and received my culinary degree from the Natural Gourmet Institute in NYC. My resume includes positions at fast casual stores, fine dining restaurants, food halls, pop-up shops, catering companies, and a food truck. I launched my own private chef business in 2020 and really enjoy entertaining & cooking for others!

More about me
For me, cooking is...
a fun and passionate act of service for others.
I learned to cook at...
home with my mother, the Natural Gourmet Institute in NYC, and my first line cook job at Restaurant North in Armonk, NY.
A cooking secret...
is using fresh and colorful ingredients, seasoning well and being confident.
My menus
Peach, tomato and burrata bowl - fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, toasted baguette
Individual butter boards - fresh figs, lemon zest, honey, sourdough bread
Whipped ricotta dip - cherry tomato and garlic jam, crudité, artisan crackers
Little gem salad - roasted zucchini, feta cheese, pistachios, lemon dill dressing
Beet risotto - white wine, goat cheese, fresh dill
Creamy fresh corn "carbonara" - spaghetti, bacon, roasted tomatoes, black pepper
Pesto orecchiette - zucchini, crispy prosciutto, parmesan cheese
Rigatoni with broccoli and sausage - ricotta, parmesan cheese, crispy breadcrumbs
Panko crusted salmon - roasted carrots, cauliflower puree, crispy breadcrumnbs
Braised short ribs - mashed potatoes, pearled onions, fresh snap peas
Chicken Milanese - white beans, arugula, roasted tomatoes, shaved parmesan
Lemon shrimp and broccoli - creamy orzo, crumbled feta cheese
Beef tagliata - carrot puree, roasted baby potatoes, chimichurri
Warm roasted peaches - whipped ricotta, cinnamon granola, fresh raspberries
Strawberry shortcake - sweet butter biscuit, vanilla whipped cream
Homemade chocolate cherry ice cream - mini ice cream cone, fresh mint
Classic creme brulé - caramelized sugar, vanilla bean, fresh berries
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Chilled pea soup – crispy prosciutto, crème fraiche, fresh chives
Shaved asparagus & burrata – green olives, shallot, toasted walnuts, sherry vinaigrette
Little gem salad – snow peas, sunflower seeds, buttermilk herb dressing
Butter board – radishes & apples, basil, Maldon salt, fresh bread
Artichoke risotto – lemon, white wine, parmesan, fresh basil
Pesto tagliatelle – fava beans, pistachio, fresh parsley
Ricotta and spinach gnudi – marinara sauce, parmesan
Spaghetti carbonara – garden peas, pancetta, black pepper
Beef tagliata – arugula, shaved parm, roasted potatoes, balsamic reduction
Halibut – asparagus, Dijon hollandaise, crispy prosciutto
Panko crusted salmon – snap peas, mushroom cream sauce
Chicken Milanese – white bean puree, arugula, tomato jam, shaved parmesan
Giant meatball – marinara sauce, parmesan polenta, burnt broccolini
Nutella tiramisu – lady fingers, fresh espresso, dark rum, cocoa powder
Lemon crème brulee – caramelized sugar, powdered sugar, fresh strawberry
Almond olive oil cake – fresh orange compote, powdered sugar
Homemade strawberry gelato – pizzelle cookie, fresh mint
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Roasted Carrot Dip – pomegranate seeds, pistachios, crumbled feta, artisan crackers
Harvest Salad – mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, goat cheese, dates, sunflower seeds, balsamic dressing
Parmesan Polenta with Beef & Pork Bolognese – roasted broccolini, fresh parsley
Rum Raisin Rice Pudding – creamy basmati rice, dark rum, whipped cream, pecan crunch
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Silken potato turnip soup - nutmeg, black pepper, fresh basil
Roasted cabbage wedges - parmesan cream sauce, farro, hazelnuts
Fried delicata squash rounds - dried cranberries, pecorino, pumpkin seeds, honey
Pumpkin arancini - fontina, fresh parsley, marinara sauce
Beets and burrata - arugula, pine nuts, balsamic vinaigrette
Italian chopped salad - iceberg, fennel, chickpeas, salami, provolone, red wine vinaigrette
Poached pears and endive - blue cheese, walnuts, dijon dressing
Roasted carrots and avocado - yogurt, toasted almonds, citrus, fresh mint
Red wine braised short ribs - parsnip puree, shaved brussels sprouts
Pork and beef ragu - pumpkin, white wine, parmesan polenta
Squash and leek risotto - white wine, parmesan, toasted walnuts, sage
Roasted chicken - turnips, apples, crispy crushed potatoes, fresh radish
Faroe Island salmon - white bean puree, spinach, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts
Homemade Nutella ice cream - hazelnuts, chocolate wafer
Warm apple crisp - caramel drizzle, vanilla ice cream
Maple creme brulee - vanilla bean, salted pecan pieces
Olive oil cake - toasted almonds, orange glaze
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