From a Drafty Farmhouse to Masters Week: What It’s Really Like Hiring a Private Chef in Augusta

A behind-the-scenes look at the food, the energy, and the magic of Masters Week in Augusta.

Last year during Masters Week, I packed my knives in my drafty 1800s farmhouse kitchen in Gold Hill, North Carolina… and drove to Augusta to cook during one of the biggest weeks in golf.

The contrast still makes me smile.

One minute I’m navigating space heaters and farmhouse quirks. The next, I’m setting up multi-course dinners in a beautiful Augusta rental while guests come home from the course ready to relax.

Masters Week is electric.
The city hums.
Traffic is real.
Reservations are impossible.
And rental kitchens? Usually not designed for hosting.

That’s where a private chef changes everything.

What Masters Week Looks Like From My Side

From my perspective, it starts long before the first plate hits the table.

Menus are customized in advance.
Dietary needs are handled quietly.
Groceries are sourced.
Timelines are mapped out.
Staffing is coordinated if needed.

When I arrive in Augusta, the kitchen becomes command central. Knives roll out. Mise en place begins. Wine chills. Tables are set.

By the time guests walk in from a long day at the course, everything is ready.

No grocery store runs.
No missed tee times.
No one stuck in the kitchen.

Just walk in, pour a drink, and sit down.

What It Feels Like as a Guest

From the guest side, it’s seamless.

You come home from The Masters.
The house smells incredible.
Appetizers are waiting.
Dinner unfolds course by course.

No stress. No cleanup. No juggling reservations across town.

You host beautifully without lifting a finger.

That’s the difference.

Why Masters Week Is Perfect for a Private Chef

Augusta during Masters Week is busy. Restaurants book out months in advance. Traffic alone can turn a dinner reservation into an event.

Hiring a private chef turns your rental into the best restaurant in town.

You control the timing.
You control the menu.
You control the experience.

And the kitchen is spotless when you wake up the next morning.

Building a luxury culinary brand from a drafty farmhouse in Gold Hill has taken me to some incredible places — and Masters Week is one of my favorites.

If you’re planning Augusta, a corporate trip, or a destination gathering, I’d love to help you make it unforgettable.

Charlotte & Destination bookings are now open.

Let’s make it delicious.