Create Your Culinary Lifestyle

Charlotte, North Carolina

About Chef Alicia

Alicia Charolle is the Executive Chef & Owner of Copper & Thyme. A transplant from Boston and a world traveler, Alicia built a loyal clientele, largely due to her obsession with finding exotic ingredients to elevate familiar dishes. 

She is dedicated to bringing this same taste of adventure to your plate in Charlotte. Want to learn more about the chef behind your custom culinary experience? 

Specialty Ingredients for Elevated Dishes

From preserved lemons to pickled mustard seeds, the specialty ingredients we carefully select and incorporate into your meals bring an extra layer of “yum.” Don’t be surprised if you ask “What is that?!” Ready to expand your culinary horizons while staying true to your palate?

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Epicure  (ep-i-kyoor) noun

A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink

Feed Your Inner Epicurean

At Copper & Thyme, we help you build an epicurean lifestyle, where fine dining and connection around meals are part of your everyday life.

Whether you want to hire a personal chef for weeknights, host an extravagant dinner party,  or sharpen your skills in the kitchen,  create your own personal lifestyle centered around food.

PERSONAL CHEF SERVICES

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Make everyday meals a little more memorable with a personal chef who cooks at your leisure.

PRIVATE EVENT CATERING

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Delight guests with a personal chef touch for special occasion catering.

COOKING CLASSES

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Expand your culinary repertoire with chef-led group or individual cooking classes in the comfort of your home.

What Clients Are Saying

  • “We interviewed half a dozen personal chefs, and Alicia is everything we hoped for — talented, flexible, fun, and creative! She keeps us organized and excited with spreadsheets and notes, and no matter what we request, she's excited to make it happen!”

    — Jane

  • “Chef Alicia prepared a private, in-home 35th birthday dinner for my wife and her parents and it was exactly what we wanted. Her food was excellent (she helped me prepare and tweak the menu at every step), presentation was dynamite, and she was super professional throughout.”

    — Anthony

  • “It has been a significant change in the quality of my life and our diet. We now eat meals regularly and whole foods, not just ingredients. Working six days a week and having meals be easy and delicious is amazing.”

    — Jessica

  • Alicia catered a sit-down dinner for our small birthday celebration, and everything -- from the food to the service -- was absolutely perfect. She is truly an artist in the kitchen. Her menus are worthy of the finest restaurants, and she delivers everything in the most professional yet understated way. It felt decadent to be served at this level in our own home. Five stars for sure!!!

    — Wendy

How It Works…

STEP #1

FOOD QUESTIONNAIRE

For us to better understand your dietary needs and preferences, fill out our food questionnaire form.

STEP #2

CONSULTATION

Once the form is received, we’ll schedule a call to go over the details.

STEP #3

CUSTOM SERVICE

For every custom service, we’ll send you the menu and details beforehand for approval.

What sets Copper & Thyme apart?

PERSONALIZED CULINARY CREATIONS

Forget about generic meals. Copper & Thyme specializes in creating culinary masterpieces tailored to your tastes and dietary needs. From dietary restrictions to flavor preferences, we turn your culinary dreams into reality.

BUILDING CONNECTIONS

Beyond creating dishes, we are passionate about forging connections through food. We take the time to understand your story, preferences, and the moments you want to celebrate. Every meal is an opportunity to strengthen the bonds that matter.

LOCAL AND SUSTAINABLE INGREDIENTS

We believe in the power of community. By sourcing locally and sustainably, we not only provide you with the freshest ingredients but also contribute to the interconnected web of local producers. It's a connection that goes beyond the plate.

CRAFTSMANSHIP OVER MASS PRODUCTION

Unlike factory meal services, each dish is a result of careful craftsmanship, not mass production. Your meals are prepared with precision and passion, ensuring a dining experience that's a cut above the rest.