Private Chef Experiences in Wilmington, NC

From in-home dinners and meal prep to interactive cooking classes, Chef Lora creates delicious experiences made around your table.

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Chef Lora Plauche creates intimate, joyful food experiences, from private dinners and meal prep to hands-on cooking classes. Her work is rooted in seasonal ingredients, simple techniques and the belief that food is meant to be shared.

Plate of spaghetti with grated cheese in the foreground, several more plates of spaghetti on a table, people working in the background at a Private Chef Lora Plauche private cooking class event.
A glass of red wine on a dark, speckled kitchen countertop with lemons, a cloth, and a tray of French fries in the background at a Private Chef Lora Plauche private cooking class event.

“Just participated in a pasta class with Chef Lora and it was a blast! She was great company and made everything simple and easy for all skill levels. The food turned out SO delicious. 100% will be booking again.” -Shannon B.

“This isn’t just a cooking class—it’s an experience. Amazing food, an unforgettable instructor, and skills you’ll carry with you long after the last bite.” -C. Bugbee

A long dining table decorated with flowers and candles, set for a formal dinner in a dimly lit environment at a Private Chef Lora Plauche catered event.

“If you’re even thinking about taking Chef Lora’s pasta-making class, stop debating and just book it—you won’t regret it. From the moment the class begins, Chef Lora brings an energy that’s equal parts warmth, humor, and genuine passion for her craft. She has this incredible way of making everyone feel welcome, whether you’ve never cracked an egg or you’ve been cooking for years. Nothing feels intimidating—just exciting. And then there’s the food. Absolutely phenomenal. By the end, you’re sitting down to a meal you created yourself, and somehow it tastes better than anything you’ve had at a restaurant. That’s the magic of it. This isn’t just a cooking class—it’s an experience. Amazing food, an unforgettable instructor, and skills you’ll carry with you long after the last bite. Highly, highly recommend.”

— CHANNING B., CLIENT

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