Private Chef
Intimate dinners, weekly meal preparation, special occasions, and bespoke tasting menus crafted exclusively for you. Available for 2 to 50+ guests.
Private • Intimate • TailoredChef-led hospitality • Dallas–Fort Worth
Private Chef • Luxury Catering • Restaurant Consulting
Plan Your ExperienceDallas–Fort Worth • Built by Chef Kevin
The TNK standard
TNK Hospitality brings more than 20 years of professional culinary experience to the table—combining thoughtful food, disciplined operations, and genuine care for every guest.
Meet Chef KevinWhat we do
From one memorable table to a stronger restaurant operation, TNK creates experiences that feel personal, polished, and built to perform.
Intimate dinners, weekly meal preparation, special occasions, and bespoke tasting menus crafted exclusively for you. Available for 2 to 50+ guests.
Private • Intimate • TailoredFull-service catering for weddings, corporate events, cocktail receptions, and holiday galas—with staffing, rentals, and custom menus handled.
Events • Weddings • CorporateMenu development, kitchen operations, staff training, concept creation, and financial optimization for hospitality professionals seeking a competitive edge.
Menus • Operations • TrainingLuxury catering
Full-service. Zero compromise. Every event is backed by culinary professionals from first taste to final plate.

From intimate elopements to 500-guest receptions, we craft bespoke menus that become part of your celebration.

Impress clients, reward teams, and host milestone moments with the caliber of culinary excellence your brand deserves.

Passed hors d'oeuvres, elegant stations, and craft cocktail pairings—every detail curated.

Transform the season into a sensory experience with custom menus, full décor coordination, and seamless execution.
Tailored menus built around your vision, dietary needs, and the season's finest ingredients.
Farm-to-table partnerships with local purveyors, premium proteins, and artisan producers.
A seasoned culinary team, with every station staffed by professionals.
Table settings, premium linens, serving ware, and décor aligned to your event.
Trained servers, bartenders, and captains deliver attentive hospitality.
From vendor timing to plating flow, we own the timeline so you can enjoy the moment.
“You focus on the moment. We handle everything else.”

Meet the chef
Chef Kevin has cooked professionally since 2004, building his craft across respected hotels, resorts, casinos, country clubs, lounges, and independent restaurant kitchens.
Top Notch Kitchen was born from a singular belief: exceptional cuisine is not reserved for Michelin-starred restaurants. It belongs in your home, at your celebration, and around your table. Chef Kevin's approach fuses classical technique with bold, contemporary flavors, always anchored in the finest seasonal ingredients.
Restaurant consulting
Chef Kevin has spent more than two decades building and transforming restaurant concepts across Dallas–Fort Worth. Every engagement begins with an honest operational audit and ends with measurable, sustainable results—stronger margins, tighter execution, and a culinary identity that resonates.
From concept to plate—seasonal menus, signature dishes, dietary accommodations, and cost-engineered recipes that protect your margins.
Streamline your workflow, reduce waste, tighten ticket times, and build a kitchen culture of precision and pride.
Line-cook fundamentals to executive-chef mentorship, with custom training programs that raise every station.
Launch a new concept or reposition an existing venue with a complete culinary vision built with you.
Food-cost analysis, vendor negotiation, menu pricing strategy, and P&L review that turns ideas into sustainable kitchens.
ServSafe protocols, HACCP plans, health-inspection preparation, and allergen-management systems.
How we work
A comprehensive review of kitchen operations, menu performance, food-cost metrics, and team structure.
A prioritized action plan with clear milestones, measurable goals, and a phased timeline.
Hands-on menu builds, training sessions, workflow redesigns, and vendor negotiations alongside your team.
Monthly check-ins, P&L reviews, staff evaluations, and menu refreshes as your kitchen evolves.
“A kitchen that runs well is a kitchen that creates well.” — Chef Kevin Perison
How it works
Chef Kevin learns your occasion, guests, preferences, and the experience you envision.
Within 48 hours, receive a tailored preliminary menu, service details, and investment breakdown.
We refine the menu together, source premium seasonal ingredients, and build each course around your taste.
Every element is prepared with meticulous care—from kitchen mise en place to on-site setup.
Arrive. Relax. Indulge. We manage service, pacing, presentation, and every detail.
Chef Kevin personally follows up to ensure every expectation was met and exceeded.
Our mission
At TNK, we believe exceptional food is more than sustenance—it is the highest form of hospitality. Every event is approached with creativity, precision, and deep reverence for the guest experience.
“We exist to make the extraordinary feel effortless—and to leave every guest with the feeling that they were truly seen, cared for, and fed beautifully.”— Chef Kevin Perison
Services & investment guide
Every experience is custom. Final investment depends on menu complexity, guest count, staffing, rentals, ingredients, and event requirements.
Weekly Meal PrepFrom $250/week
Date Night / Special OccasionFrom $350/event
Multi-Course Tasting MenuFrom $450/event
Dinner Party / CelebrationFrom $550/event
Holiday GatheringFrom $800/event
Multi-Course DinnerFrom $950/event
Premier Private DiningFrom $1,500/event
Wedding, up to 50 guestsFrom $3,500
Wedding, 51–100 guestsFrom $5,500
Wedding, 101–200 guestsFrom $9,000
Corporate lunch/dinner, 20–50From $1,200
Corporate full event, 50–150From $3,000
Cocktail receptionsFrom $45/person
Holiday & seasonal galasFrom $1,800
Menu Development & EngineeringFrom $1,500/project
Kitchen Operations AuditFrom $850/engagement
Staff Training ProgramFrom $500/day
Concept Creation & LaunchFrom $3,500/project
Ongoing Consulting RetainerFrom $1,200/month
What our clients say
“We hosted a five-course anniversary dinner for twelve guests, and Chef Kevin absolutely delivered. Every course was extraordinary—the braised short rib alone had our guests asking if we had secretly hired a Michelin chef.”
“Our Q4 leadership gala was elevated in a way we never anticipated. Chef Kevin worked seamlessly with our events team to create a menu that impressed 180 guests and reflected our brand values.”
“From the initial consultation to the final toast, Chef Kevin made our wedding reception feel like a dream. If you want the very best for the most important day of your life, this is who you call.”
Frequently asked questions
We recommend booking at least 2–4 weeks ahead for private dining and 8–12 weeks for larger events. Select dates may be available sooner.
Absolutely. Every menu is built from the ground up around your event, taste, preferences, and occasion.
Yes. We accommodate dietary needs including vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, allergies, and personal preferences.
Yes. Chef Kevin is available for travel across Texas and nationally for select engagements. Travel fees apply outside the DFW Metroplex.
Depending on event size, our team may include sous chefs, service staff, event coordinators, and bar professionals.
A 50% deposit confirms your booking. The remaining balance is due 7 days before the event. Zelle, Venmo, cash, check, and credit card are accepted.
Let's create something memorable
Private dining, catering, or hospitality operations—tell TNK what you're planning and let's shape the right experience.
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