Chef Catore's signature lives at the intersection of soulful New American flavor and elevated technique, rooted in a soul-food foundation with French and Italian influence, then widened by travel and curiosity. The result is cuisine that feels luxurious but never distant, bold, intentional, and deeply personal, because she believes there is a story in every bite.
Her work spans intimate private dinners and luxury brunches, leadership retreats, corporate functions, church gatherings, and on-set days where timing, precision, and calm under pressure are non-negotiable. On screen, she is a Food Network featured competitor, appearing on Chopped and Kitchen Crash, bringing her creativity, edge, and presence to the national stage.
Whether she is curating a multi-course experience or building a menu that feels like it was written for one specific room, Chef Catore's promise stays consistent, elevated cuisine with soul, served with intention, and a guest experience that feels like family.
Food Network-Featured International private chef and culinary event curator.
Chef
Catore
There's a story in every bite.
Chef Catore, also known as Catore Grant, is the founder of Taste of Catore, a private-chef brand and culinary event curator known for turning gatherings into moments people talk about long after the last plate is cleared. Based between Atlanta and New York, she serves clients nationwide and travels internationally, bringing the same high-touch hospitality wherever the celebration lives.
Her story is as layered as her food, a journey shaped by faith, grit, and an unwavering belief that a meal can shift the atmosphere in a room.
Why Hosts Choose Taste of Catore
- Culinary excellence with a social worker's heart — Before the chef coat, Andeshia spent over a decade in social work, including serving the same agency that once cared for her in foster care. She leads every event with empathy, discretion, and deep respect for people and their stories.
- TV-tested, celebrity trusted — Graduate of the International Culinary Center in NYC. Appearances on Food Network's "Chopped" and "Kitchen Crash." Experience with NBA and NFL players, Tyler Perry Studios, the Kevin Hart Foundation, and more.
- Health-conscious, flavor-obsessed — Certified Nutritional Coach with Serve Safe, NYS Food Handler, and Kosher certification. Menus can be tailored for wellness and dietary preferences without sacrificing indulgence.
- Bi-coastal mindset, Southern hospitality — Born in Queens, raised between Brooklyn and North Carolina, now rooted in Atlanta while still serving New York. Bold flavors, refined technique, and a welcoming, down-to-earth energy.
• NIKE • FOOD NETWORK • CHOPPED • COOKING CHANNEL • U.S. ARMY • MADAM NOIRE • FORD
What Clients Are Saying
"OMG! The Rasta Pasta and Sweet Jerk wings were AMAZING! I appreciate you so much for catering on our film set. The professionalism alongside the food was nothing short of spectacular. We will be calling you again and again, Chef."
Antoine B. | Tell-a-vison films
"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I am referring you to everyone I know! Your team is amazing. Thank you for making our event wonderfully delicious. Many blessings, chef. You deserve every good thing!"
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"Yesterday was my mom's 65th birthday. I'm listening to them rant and rave about the chef and the entire experience. Chef Catore handled the entire process with care and total professionalism."
K.S.
Service Area & Expectations
The journey begins long before the first plate is served. We bring the luxury of a refined restaurant into the intimacy of your private residence, managing every detail from curated table settings to an immaculate final cleanup. Our service is defined by quiet professionalism, thoughtful pacing, and a commitment to sourcing the finest seasonal ingredients available to our craft.
Where We Serve
- New York City
- The Hamptons
- Martha's Vineyard
- Poconos
- Catskills
- Florida
- New Jersey
- Greater Los Angeles
- Atlanta Metro
- Pennsylvania
- Chicago
- Detroit