Personal Chef In Lancaster PA

Personal Chef in Lancaster PA

Chef Ryan Dawson offers delicious menus for small to medium sized events in Lancaster, PA. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, private or corporate event, or celebrating a special occasion Personal Chef Ryan can provide the perfect menu for you and your guests. With his creative and inspired recipes, Chef Ryan will make sure your event is a hit.

Delicious Personal Chef Services for Any Occasion

Personal Chef

Chef Ryan Dawson is your personal chef for any occasion. He offers delicious menus (in/near) Lancaster PA. Whether you’re hosting a backyard party, wedding, or corporate event, Chef Ryan can provide the perfect menu for your guests. Choose from an assortment of appetizers like burnt ends, charcuterie board, shrimp skewers, and savor over main dishes such as grilled marinated flank steak, smoked St Louis pork ribs. With his creative and inspired recipes, Personal Chef Ryan will make sure your event is a hit with your guests.   

Who Is Chef Ryan Dawson

Ambassador Chef Ryan Dawson of The Original Cold Smoked Salt and Pepper Co. is a personal chef, caterer, and teacher with over 10 years professional cooking experience and earned his educational degree from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.


During an intense seven month course of study, he was immersed in the basics of culinary arts ranging from stocks, sauces, soups, knife skills and baking. In 2013, he embarked upon his culinary career by working as a line cook at Tuscan Kitchen in Salem, New Hampshire. After two years of working in a traditional restaurant setting, he had the unique opportunity to experience what it was like to be a personal chef. “I had a small taste of the personal chef life, and I immediately fell in love with being my own boss and creating my own menus.” This newfound passion for designing highly customized meals directly for clients changed the trajectory of his life forever. In March of 2018, Chef Ryan said goodbye to the restaurant scene and successfully opened his own business as a personal chef. He provides services in the states of Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York and Pennsylvania. 


Each bite of Chef Ryan’s culinary creations reflect the passion he brings to every meal. It is his desire to teach anyone that creating delicious meals for those you love is a goal that is attainable. Passion, hard work, determination and a willing mind to learn are the ingredients to a successful culinary career. Chef Ryan continues to work hard at his craft and hopes to one day publish his own cookbook, travel across the United States showcasing his culinary skill, cook for someone famous and even one day, be on a Food Network cooking show. And most importantly, he is eager to connect with each of you through his delectable and exquisite culinary fare. Contact Chef Ryan Dawson today for more information about booking your next catered event.

Wedding Catering

Chef Ryan Dawson is the perfect choice for wedding catering (in/near) Lancaster PA. Specializing in small to medium sized weddings Chef Ryan creates a variety of meal options specifically tailored to exceed your expectations for your special day. No matter how eclectic or traditional your taste may be, Chef Ryan has a menu just for you. Be sure to ask him about his distinctive style of bbq, surf and turf, Mexican, Italian and his variety of appetizers. Chef Ryan will make sure your wedding is a memorable one.

Personal Chef Inspired Menus

Chef Ryan Dawson grilling

Appetizers 

  • Burnt Ends 
  • Mac & Cheese bites 
  • Jalapeño poppers 
  • Charcuterie board 
  • Caprese Skewers 
  • Assorted Fruit Tray
  • Bun-less cheeseburger bites 
  • Garlic Shrimp Skewers 
  • Corn Bread

Salads 

  • House 
  • Caesar

 

Main Dishes

  • Grilled Marinated Flank Steak 
  • Smoked St. Louis style pork ribs 
  • BBQ Chicken Tips
  • Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs 
  • Marinated Steak Tips

Sides 

  • Creamy broccoli salad 
  • maple glazed sweet potato wedges 
  • roasted asparagus 
  • corn on the cob 
  • Mac Salad 
  • Baked Mac n Cheese 

Chef Ryan Dawson preparing a meal

Appetizers

  • Arancini 
  • Charcuterie board 
  • Bruschetta 
  • Fig Jam & Prosciutto Crostini w/ balsamic drizzle
  • Pan Seared Pistachio encrusted Scallops 
  • Eggplant Parmesan Poppers 
  • Fried Ravioli 

Salad

  • Caesar Salad 
  • House Salad 
  • Antipasto Salad 
  • Caprese Salad 

Main Protien Dishes

  • Veal or Chicken Scaloppine Piccata 
  • Veal or Chicken Parmigiana 
  • Beef Braciole 
  • Chicken Marsala 
  • Primavera Stuffed Chicken 

Main Pasta Dishes

  • Bacon Broccoli & Parmesan Pasta 
  • Pasta Puttanesca 
  • Creamy Ricotta Spaghetti 
  • Spaghetti in Red Sauce 

 Bread

  • Italian 
  • Rolls 
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread

Nachos and dip

Appetizers  

  • Chips & Salsa Station ( chips, salsa, guacamole & pico de gallo )
  • Stuffed Green Chili Peppers ( cream cheese, tomato, corn, cilantro & cheese )
  • Chicken or Beef Taquitos 
  • Cheese or Veggie Quesadillas 

Salad

  • House 
  • Taco Salad 

Main Dishes ( Choose Taco or Fajita Bar ) 

  • Taco Bar (Ground Beef or Pulled Chicken) 
  • Fajita Bar (Ground Beef or Pulled Chicken) 

Sides

  • Spanish or Cilantro Lime Rice 
  • Mexican Street Corn
  • Refried Beans
  • Black beans 
  • All the fixings  (Carne Asada Grilled Onions & Peppers )

Chef Ryan Dawson grilling shrimp

Appetizers 

  • Mac & Cheese bites
  • Tuna Poke on a bed of crispy rice - Chipotle Aioli 
  • Mussels in lemon wine butter sauce - served w/ toasted baguette 
  • Arancini 
  • Charcuterie board 
  • Fig jam & prosciutto crostini 
  • Pistachio crusted pan seared scallops 

Salad 

  • House

Main Dishes 

  • Choice of Lobster Tail, Shrimp or Scallops - 
  • Locally Raised Wagyu Filtet Mignon over Saffron Risotto w/ Roasted Asparagus 

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