Seasonal Ingredients, Exceptional Meals
Award Winning Private Chef in Louisville, Kentucky
Enjoy thoughtfully prepared meals without the planning, shopping, cooking, or cleanup. The Cooking Glass brings customized private chef services to Louisville, KY, with seasonal menus designed around your tastes, dietary needs, schedule, and occasion.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
We deliver fully customized, seasonal menus rooted in classic culinary techniques
The Cooking Glass provides private chef services in Louisville, KY, for clients who want fresh, flavorful meals prepared specifically for them. From family dinners to meal prep, special occasions, and wellness retreats, our menus are built around our clients' unique preferences, dietary needs, and schedule. We offer everything from menu planning and grocery shopping to cooking and cleanup, so you can enjoy the meal and the moment.
CERTIFICATIONS, AWARDS, & TESTIMONIALS
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager & FLIP Insured
First Place, 2025 Sullivan University Invitational Culinary Competition
Kentucky Restaurant Association 2025 Culinary Student of the Year
OUR SERVICES
We Offer a Range of Services Tailored to Your Unique Needs
Everyday Meals
Great meals don't have to wait. From weekly meal prep to family dinners, let us bring ease and intention to your table.
Elevated Private Dining
Enjoy restaurant-quality meals in the comfort of your own home. Whether an intimate dinner party or a holiday feast, we'll handle the kitchen so you can enjoy every moment.
Experiences
From wellness retreats to cooking classes, we offer a variety of custom dining experiences to suit any occasion.
A Personal Chef Experience Made Just for You
The Cooking Glass is a private chef service in Louisville, Kentucky founded by Rachel DeHaan, a Sullivan University Culinary Arts graduate, 2025 Kentucky Restaurant Association Culinary Student of the Year, and a ServSafe-certified chef. After a decade working in finance, Rachel brought her strong work ethic and dedication to creating a differentiated customer experience into the kitchen. We craft menus rooted in seasonal, from-scratch cooking intended to delight clients and expand their culinary worlds.
We specialize in New American and global cuisines, including Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, Chinese, French, Italian, and Mexican with halal, organic, vegan, and gluten-free options available. We're also known for our seasonal, scratch-made baked goods, including handmade fruit pies that are perfect for holiday gatherings like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
From everyday personal chef meal prep and weekly family dinners to elevated private dining and custom culinary experiences, The Cooking Glass creates meals that fit your lifestyle. Based in Prospect, KY, we proudly serve clients throughout Louisville and surrounding communities including Goshen, Anchorage, Crestwood, Pewee Valley, Buckner, St. Matthews, Middletown, Jeffersontown, La Grange, Jeffersonville, and New Albany, IN, offering full-service private chef dining experiences from menu planning and grocery shopping to cooking and cleanup.
We Look Forward to Building a Menu That Fits Your Lifestyle!
"We've had the chance to enjoy [Rachel's] cooking a few times, and every single meal has been absolutely delicious. She's also wonderful to work with - professional, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what
she does."
- Michelle M.
"Had an amazing 4th of July meal by Rachel. Honestly one of the best grilled lamb chops I've ever had! Highly recommend!!"
- Mariana F.
"Each one of [Rachel's] meals is incredibly thoughtful, beautifully presented, absolutely delicious. You can tell she puts so much thought into every detail - from sourcing high-quality ingredients to crafting creative, flavorful recipes."
- Sonia M.