The Real Sharell J

22/06/2025

25/05/2025

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From apron to empire—this is how it started. I wasn’t trying to be a chef. I was trying to be an entrepreneur. Surprise! I Am NOT a Chef is the true (and wildly relatable) story of how I turned my private chef hustle into a strategy-driven brand, with

27/01/2025

I’ve “partied” all week now it’s time to get my mind right! I know Ive gained 5-7 lbs…And these kids are on 1000! 😫 But I am happy!

Nonetheless, I’m about 5 days late, but thank you all for the warm Birthday wishes! Shout out to my Sister, My mom, my Sister in Love, my Friends, and my new Richland Northeast Family for the gifts and treats, and so much more! As always, being a winter baby, the weather plays a major part of my birthday festivities! Next year, lord willing, I’ll be some place tropical! Im sick of this!! LOL! 🥴 But my circle didn’t skip a beat, yall really know how to make a girl feel special!!

05/01/2025

Listen…those ‘85 babies are turning 40 in 2025, and we’re showing out already! I had the pleasure to celebrate not one but two of my friends this weekend! A time was had! Love you both!! 🫶🏾

Oh and of course Chef Sharell on the wings! 😜

Glitter Gold
Honey BBQ
Southern Fried

26/12/2024

Christmas in the Low Country! 🎄🎁😘

03/11/2024

Birthdays are meant to be celebrated!! Thank you for allowing Sharell Cooks, LLC to cater for your special day!

Party of 6

Course One:
Small plate Appetizers: Shrimp Deviled Eggs/served with warm lemon garlic butter, Southern Deviled Eggs, Spinach Dip/w roasted garlic bruschetta bread

Featured Course:
Custom cut Tomahawk Pork Chops/w a Red Wine balsamic glaze, Mac and three cheeses, Rice pilaf, Roasted Brussels sprouts

Course Three
Strawberry Shortcake

Cocktail: margaritas/ w course pink Himalayan salt

Executive Chef: Chef Sharell
Business Manager: Latrella Johnson

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29/10/2024

I absolutely love Wedding Anniversaries! Thank you for allowing Sharell Cooks, LLC to be a part of your special day! ❤️ 🌹

Menu:
1st Course: Variety Wings: Lady Wings, Gentlemen Wings, Garlic Parm Wings

Feature Course: Ribeye Steak, Garlic Asiago Mashed Potatoes, and Caesar salad 

3rd Course: Roasted Pecan Shortbread Banana Pudding

Executive Chef-Chef Sharell
Business Manager-Latrella Johnson

We are not currently accepting any inquiries at this time.

10/10/2024

Speaking of Fall, I traded meal preps for a contract teaching position! Just in case these kids test my nerves during my 90-day trial period, I've put my Preppers on standby!! 😉

02/10/2024

Today, I was asked why I opted for print media over broadcasting. My professional response was, “Despite recent challenges, my affinity for the written word remains unwavering.”

My true answer…” I can’t go on them people TV saying things like: Steet(Street), Balling Water (Boiling) and Ova Dey ( Over There)!

I was already one “Greydey” (Oh my goodness) away from failing my Voice and Diction class in Undergrad!

I’m good! Print Media it is! 😉😘

27/09/2024

This is really unlike me, but I just need to vent because I’m completely devastated right now. I have to let it out before I have a full-on anxiety attack… I’m literally shaking as I write this.

So, back in June, a client reached out to me for a surprise birthday dinner for her daughter. It got postponed because of the weather and rescheduled for September. Last night, I did a trial setup (it looked so perfect with the fall theme!), and today, I went about my usual prep—dropped off my chef coat at the cleaners shopped for the meats, and ordered the groceries. I thought I had everything in place.

So, I’m chilling, snacking, poured me a lil drinky drink, and planed to catch up on a show while waiting for my groceries. I glance at the grocery list… The event is TONIGHT, not tomorrow. I’m supposed to be cooking in TWO HOURS, and I haven’t even started prepping! Nothing! The peas for the rice need to soak overnight—let alone everything else!

I called my client immediately, and I was ready to cry. She had guests who flew in for this party, and I had completely messed up. But you know what? She was so sweet and understanding. Like, I can’t even explain how calm she was while I was freaking out. She said they’ll just go out to dinner instead and told me, “Life happens!” We offered a full refund and a complimentary dinner for her and her daughter. But I still feel absolutely horrible. I’m so hurt.

I always post about what goes right, and this time I got it so wrong. In my seven years of business, I’ve NEVER made a mistake like this. How did I even mess up the date? This isn’t a post for sympathy or for anyone to bash me—I just needed to get it out.

I’m grateful God showed me grace through this, and I’m grateful my client did, too. It’s a huge reminder to never take on more than I can handle. I pride myself on giving the best service possible, but I dropped the ball big time here.

I’m not okay right now, but I will be. 🙏🏾

25/09/2024

Don’t get me wrong, I love the fancy stuff. I love when I’m able to showcase my talents. HOWEVER, when clients request down home southern style cooking, it fills me with joy! And a Chef’s choice menu? Oh, Pearlo rice is on that thang for sure! I’m forever a Low Country girl!

Drop Off Catering:

-Baked Chicken

-Smoked Ribs (Side of chef made traditional and yellow BBQ Sauces)

-Collard Greens/w smoked turkey wings

-Mac & Three Cheeses

-Chicken Pearlo Rice

-Honey Cornbread Muffins

I had those Northerners in a chokehold! Welcome to the South baby! LOL! 🤪

Thank you for choosing Sharell Cooks, LLC to cater your surprise birthday party!

23/09/2024

A sneak peek behind the scenes of my first brand partnership with for Hope Magazine’s upcoming Holiday Issue!!

This is our first food brand collaboration but certainly not our last. McCormick we’re coming for you baby! 🤣🙌🏾 We had a blast! Be on the lookout for my favorite holiday celery recipes!

Recipes and Food Styling: Chef Sharell of Sharell Cooks, LLC

📸: Ami and Jason of Knox and Magnolia Photography