About
Rent-A-Chef is the private chef business of Executive Chef Larry Roby, who comes to you to cook for small, medium and large gatherings around Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake.
A Chef With Deep Creek Roots
Larry learned to cook as a child alongside his mother and grandmother, then trained for six years in Texas, including under two master chefs at the downtown Hilton in Dallas, where he earned the titles of Executive Chef and saucier. He returned to Maryland in 1986 to cook at The Gathering at the base of Wisp, worked in local kitchens, and in 1995 opened an open-pit BBQ called Hog Heaven. Rent-A-Chef grew out of that venture, along with his BBQ dipping sauce, Chef Larry Lee's Too Thick to Squeeze.
Menus Built Around Your Guests
Every event starts with a custom menu. Larry asks about preferred styles and cuisines, dietary needs and allergies, and dishes can be swapped between his sample menus. Options include:
- Black Angus beef, poultry, pork and fresh seafood, including sushi
- Breads and baked goods from local bakers
- Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan meals
Venues and Event Help
Besides private homes, Larry can help you arrange local rental venues or a gathering in a state park, and he can line up linens, tables, chairs, tents, cold storage, service staff, bartenders and musicians.
Address
McHenry, MD 21541