Chef Keenan Brackett
North Center, Chicago, IL
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Chef Keenan Brackett is a Chicago-based chef with Michelin-caliber experience at Smyth (✻✻✻), Alinea (✻✻✻), Next (✻), and Pujol (✻✻). He blends modern technique with Southern soul and French foundations to create bold, memorable flavors. His approach centers on hospitality, storytelling, and meticulous execution across tasting menus and private dining. Keenan's menus showcase seasonal ingredients, tailoring menus to client preferences and nutrition goals. He is a collaborative leader who values clean systems, and organization. Clients can expect refined plates, warm service, and a client-focused experience.
$50 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 | ≈ $300 + 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 | ≈ $725 + 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: Smyth & Alinea (Michelin ✻✻✻)Comfort FoodFrenchAmericanVeganSouthernNutritious CookingHeart Healthy
Experience
Alinea (✻✻✻), Chicago, IL - Chef de PartieSmyth (✻✻✻), Chicago, IL - Chef de PartiePujol (✻✻), Mexico City, Mexico - Chef de PartieNext (✻), Chicago, IL - Chef de PartiePlates, Raleigh, NC - Sous Chef
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Reviews
Glen
★★★★★
Special Occasion•October 10, 2025
We had an awesome experience with Chef Keenan! Everything was fabulous and yummy. We were able to ce...
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