Where it is

Chef Lynn Michelle

Chef Lynn Michelle cooks in vacation homes on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton, under the name she coined for her business: the East Coast Chef. The food is coastal and Southern, from crab cakes to shrimp and grits, built around local seafood and produce. It is a women-led business, and she usually arrives with a small team.

What She Offers

The core of it is an in-home dinner: she plans the menu with you, does the grocery shopping, cooks in the rental’s kitchen, serves and cleans up. That can be a plated, coursed dinner party or a plainer family meal for a group on vacation. She also cooks for private and corporate events, runs cooking classes and demonstrations, and offers vacation concierge help such as food shopping before you arrive. Planning can happen in person, by phone or by video call.

Reviewers describe a relaxed evening more than a formal one. Chef Lynn explains each course and shares cooking tips as she goes, the team clears everything away, and several guests mention leftovers that lasted days. Families book her for holidays: one couple has had her cook Easter dinner more than once.

How to Book Chef Lynn Michelle

Call (843) 422-5480 or send the contact form on her website with your dates, group size and any allergies. She does not publish prices; menus are quoted after the consultation. Summer and holiday weeks fill first, so ask early. Other options are on the Hilton Head private chefs and caterers page, including Chef Aram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Chef Lynn Michelle?

A Hilton Head personal chef who trades as the East Coast Chef, cooking coastal Southern food such as crab cakes and shrimp and grits in vacation homes and at events.

Will Chef Lynn Michelle cook in my vacation rental?

Yes. She plans the menu, shops, cooks in your rental’s kitchen, serves and cleans up afterward.

Does Chef Lynn Michelle offer cooking classes?

Yes. She runs cooking classes and demonstrations as well as private dinners.

How much does Chef Lynn Michelle charge?

Prices are not published. She quotes each menu after a consultation, which you can start by phone at (843) 422-5480 or through her website.

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