Southern with a Twist
The Team

Island Lyfe Chefs
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Island Lyfe Chefs is the creation of Chef Tamla, who is classically trained with over 17 years of experience. She has worked as an Executive Chef, Private Chef, and has traveled as a freelance Chef for the PGA and owned a restaurant in St. Croix, USVI called the" Red Couch Café". In Charleston South Carolina, where Tamla came after living through two category five hurricanes in 2017, she helped open Felix - a French restaurant in downtown Charleston - prior to working as a Private Chef which she has been doing here for the past six years. "As a private chef, people know me most for Farm-to-Table cuisine. Everywhere you go there are different types of cuisines and I like to find out how the local cuisine is served and put my twist on it in a special way. I enjoy going to local markets, contacting the local fisherman, local farmers and other sources, and giving back to the community so they can keep doing what they do best. This also gives the client the best seasonal and freshest flavored cuisine". Experience the best local flavors and dining experiences with Chef Tamla, and Island Lyfe Chefs.

The Experience

Southern with a Twist

445 guests
$NaN per adult
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2-3hours

Let our chef take you for a little tour of the South with creative spins on Southern Classics. This casual dinner works well as a plated course meal for an elevated experience.

The Menu

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Note that dietary options in dark gray mean the item is always prepared this way; options in light gray indicate additional available preferences.

Cajun bacon, boiled peanuts
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Delicious well seasoned boiled peanuts with bacon (available seasonally)

Shrimp, scampi deviled eggs
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Sautéed shrimp, scampi blended with eggs to make delicious, stuffed deviled eggs

Prosciutto wrapped peaches
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When in season, there’s nothing better than a southern peach. With prosciutto and balsamic reduction, you will experience a sweet and salty combination.

Pimento cheese pepper bites
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Smoked Gouda and jalapeño pimento cheese, stuffed in mini bell peppers

Fried okra

Served with roasted red pepper aioli

Baked crab dip
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$5 supplemental

Creamy crab dip with cheese, and a hint of spice, baked and served with crusty bread

Collard green dip w/ crostinis
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A cheesy blend of collard greens and bacon baked until hot and bubbly

$145 / adult

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Frequently Asked Questions

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