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Chef Carson Timmerman

Wicker Park, Chicago, IL

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Chef Carson Timmerman has worked in Michelin-starred kitchens such as Elske and Elizabeth, specializing in both savory and pastry. She is known for her vegetable-forward, herb-driven, and seasonal cooking, with a strong focus on local ingredients. Carson’s specialties include flavorful, satisfying dishes that highlight fresh produce and seasonal herbs, creating a balance of textures and flavors. Her background in fine dining allows her to bring creativity and precision to each dish, making her a versatile chef able to cater to a range of culinary needs.
$45 per hour + groceries

Meal prep

Meals per week4
Servings per meal4
Planning~ 1 hour
Grocery shopping~ 1 hour
In-home service~ 4 hours
Estimate, ~ 6 hours≈ $270 + groceries

For meal prep, the chef charges for the time the service actually takes, so your final price may change after service. Groceries are added after service.

Special occasion

Guests8
Courses3
Estimate≈ $653 + groceries

For special occasions, the chef sends you a final quote to approve. Once you approve it, the price only changes if you add guests or courses. Groceries are added after service.

Estimates are provided by Sous and may be changed by the chef.

Past: Beity, Elske, ElizabethVeggie-forwardVegetarianAllergen-FriendlySouthernMiddle EasternScandinavianTasting MenusFamily Style Fine DiningHealthy Meal PrepCozy Cooking
Experience
Beity, Chicago, IL - Pastry ChefElske (✻ Michelin), Chicago, IL - Pastry Assistant & Garde MangerElizabeth (✻ Michelin), Chicago, IL - Garde MangerHail Fellow Well Met! An Onyx Coffee Restaurant, Johnson, AR - Chef de PartieTheo’s Fayetteville, Fayetteville, AR - Chef de Partie

Reviews


Michael

★★★★★
Special Occasion•December 14, 2025

Carson was absolutely incredible preparing an unforgettable multi-course family style meal for a par...

Theodore

★★★★★
Special Occasion•May 29, 2026

Excellent service. The food was amazing. Preparation was flawless. And chef Carson left the kitchen ...

Stuart

★★★★★
Special Occasion•June 6, 2026

Wow, where do I even begin—how incredible the food was, or how special Chef Carson made the night fe...