I create customized, seasonal dining experiences with farm-to-table ingredients, thoughtful technique, and menus built around you.

Lerisa Smith

I design intentional, seasonal menus that bring people together—beautifully and effortlessly.

I bring 14 years of culinary experience and training from top Las Vegas kitchens, including R.M. Seafood (Mandalay Bay) and AquaKnox (The Venetian), and I’ve had the honor of cooking for elite clients, including Joe Jackson.

Now based in the Dallas area, I craft fully customized menus using farm-to-table ingredients, with organic, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options when needed. From elegant dinner parties and corporate catering to BBQs, office gatherings, anniversaries, and private meal prep, I tailor every dish to your event and preferences—so you can host with confidence.

Plan my menu with me

My kitchen starts with sourcing the best, highest-quality ingredients—and I finish with love and technique.

What you can expect when you dine with me

I cook with love and purpose

To me, cooking is love and life—bringing others together for every occasion, from life to after life. I build menus that feel meaningful, comforting, and celebratory.

I bring proven, high-level kitchen experience

I learned and cooked in standout kitchens across the country, including R.M. Seafood and AquaKnox in Las Vegas, plus CBD Provisions in Dallas, Hey Jack in Camas, Bartaco in Atlanta, and Le Cordon Bleu in Las Vegas. That range shaped my versatility—from refined seafood to bold, crowd-pleasing favorites.

I lead with ingredients, love, and technique

My secret in the kitchen is sourcing the best and highest-quality products and ingredients—and most importantly, cooking with love and technique. I keep flavors intentional and execution precise, so every course feels elevated.

Lerisa’s Menus

I offer curated menu options that I can tailor to your tastes, dietary needs, and the style of your event—seasonal, ingredient-driven, and designed to feel special from the first bite to dessert.

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Stories and testimonials

Chef Lerisa was amazing from having our first conversation about the menu all the way to cleaning up after all of us after wards! The food was beyond expectations. Flavors were phenomenal and everything was well curated! Portions were huge we had tons of leftovers and chef packaged everything for us. She left the kitchen so spotless which I was shocked by especially after a 4 course meal! Will definitely be rebooking her in the future!

Carol Baby

Chef Lerisa was Amazing!

Drew Wright

From start to finish, could not have had a better experience. The designed menu was great, and she worked with me to make it exactly what we wanted! She was super inventive with her menu and very friendly. We could not have asked for a better experience and would 10/10 recommend.

Benjamin Harrison Jenkins

Chef Lerisa was absolutely amazing! The introduction , presentation, and quality of the food was top notch. I would highly recommend this specific chef and would love to request her services in the future. Awesome Awesome Job!

Mark Cassimere

Chef Larissa was the best! I’d recommend her to anyone who is looking, She is very professional and diligent. She cleaned up after she finished cooking and made extra food and kept for us.

DONALD MBANYA