About The Private Kitchen

The Private Kitchen is an elevated ghost kitchen concept located in Charlotte, NC delivering bold comfort food straight to your door. Helmed by Chef Anthony Smith, our menu blends authentic Southern soul with elevated cooking, offering everything from crispy wings and hearty pastas to slow-cooked Southern classics.

A plated dish featuring a piece of cooked white fish garnished with microgreens, served over asparagus and rice with a creamy sauce. Two other plates of food are partially visible in the background.
Stack of three crab cakes drizzled with sauce, served on a bed of lettuce on a white plate.
Two thick-cut slices of medium-rare steak topped with herb butter, served with grilled vegetables and a sauce on the plate.
Grilled chicken breast topped with lemon slices and microgreens, served with sautéed asparagus, broccoli, and mashed potatoes.
A man wearing a gray beanie, glasses, a black chef's uniform with an embroidered logo and text, is holding a black takeout container with meat and vegetables. The background shows a commercial kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
A chef garnishing dishes with shrimp and herbs in a professional kitchen.
A gourmet seafood dish with crab meat, garnished with microgreens, served with sauce and herbs on a white plate.
Lobster tail served on a plate with pasta, garnished with microgreens.
Seafood dish with shrimp and fish in a creamy sauce, garnished with microgreens, served with olives and vegetables in a gray bowl.
Bowl of creamy seafood dish with shrimp, garnished with herbs, served with vegetables in a white sauce on a dark wooden table.
Creamy pasta dish with sliced herb-seasoned grilled chicken breast and chopped parsley.
Multiple small servings of gourmet appetizers on black slate plates, featuring mashed sweet potatoes, slow-cooked beef, microgreens, and roasted peppers.
Several bowls of prepared salads and pasta dishes with fresh greens, grilled chicken, vegetables, meats, and sauce garnishes.
A row of white plates with food, each featuring three chicken meatballs drizzled with sauce on a bed of greens, on a stainless steel countertop.
Assorted dishes including shrimp, pasta, vegetables, chocolate chip cookies, assorted berries, and sliced fruits, all in black serving trays for a buffet meal.
Assorted appetizer platters with shrimp, vegetables, cold cuts, fruit, bread, and dipping sauces.
A slice of mango cheesecake garnished with strawberries, grapes, and a sprig of mint on a black plate dusted with powdered sugar.
A collection of black bowls filled with various Asian cuisine dishes, including shrimp, chicken, and meats, garnished with greens and herbs, arranged on a table.
A male chef with glasses and a beard is preparing food in a commercial kitchen.

Chef Anthony

Chef Anthony Smith is a Charlotte-based chef, entrepreneur, and culinary innovator with over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Known for his passion for bold flavors and exceptional hospitality, he has built a reputation for creating memorable dining experiences across private events, catering, and restaurant concepts. Through The Private Kitchen, Chef Anthony brings chef-driven cuisine directly to your door, combining creativity, quality ingredients, and convenience in every dish.

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