Olivia Carr

Holistic, nourishing food made from simple, recognizable ingredients · Raleigh, NC

Service Formats
Individually PlatedFamily-StyleGrazing / SpreadMultiple Course
Cuisine Specialties
ItalianMexicanAmericanFrench

About Me

I believe the best food starts with real ingredients, a little intuition, and a love for the process. My approach to cooking is rooted in seasonal, from-scratch meals made with intention, prioritizing ingredients from regenerative farms, local growers, and thoughtfully sourced producers whenever possible

My philosophy is simple: food should nourish us, bring us joy, and bring us together. I gravitate toward traditional cooking methods, healthy fats, and naturally sweetened treats, cooking without seed oils or refined sugar while celebrating the beauty and flavor of real food

I love creating meals that feel both nourishing and abundant, whether that means a slow Sunday dinner, a table full of seasonal dishes shared with friends, or a homemade dessert that everyone gathers around. To me, good food doesn't need to be complicated or restrictive. It should feel generous, approachable, and deeply satisfying I bring this philosophy into the kitchen through thoughtful meal preparation, seasonal menus, and intimate gatherings designed around the people I'm cooking for. My goal is to make intentional eating feel less like a task and more like a natural, joyful part of everyday life while nourishing you to show up as your best self


Meet Olivia


Menu Example

  1. First

    Spiced squash hummus with einkorn flour sourdough and crudite

  2. Second

    Brussel sprouts and fennel salad

  3. Third

    Grass fed roast with pomegranate chimichurri

  4. Fourth

    With roasted potatoes and broccolini

  5. Fifth

    Apple crisp and vanilla ice cream


Service Area & Team

Cities served

Raleigh, NC · Wilmington, NC. Open to bookings beyond these areas if travel is compensated.

Team

I cook solo for 12 guests or less, if more guests than I may ask for assistance

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