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ATaste of American Cuisines

The Soul of AC is where luxury dining meets soulful flavor, curated by traveling private chef and culinary creative, Chef Autumn Ciera. Born from faith, rooted in Christ, and inspired by the heart of American culture, Chef AC creates elevated dining experiences with intention in every detail, Chef AC creates elevated, customized dining experiences that are anything but ordinary.

Whether you’re planning an intimate private dinner, multi-course tasting, luxury retreat, elevated brunch, or high-end meal prep, The Soul of AC brings the restaurant directly to you, wherever you are.

Now proudly servicing Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Sedona, Southern California, and Central California, with home bases in Dallas and Houston, Texas; Charlotte and Greenville, South Carolina; and Atlanta, Georgia, Chef AC continues to travel nationwide across all 50 states and internationally for private dining, retreats, brand activations, and exclusive culinary experiences.

From private dinners and chef-led retreats to styled pop-up brunches and curated celebrations, every service is executed with excellence, professionalism, creativity, and unforgettable flavor.

Chef AC specializes in diverse cuisines including soulful Southern, vegan, health-conscious, organic, and globally inspired dishes, bringing flavor and soul to every table.

At The Soul of AC, we don’t just cook, we create moments. We serve more than food; we serve soul. Our mission is to make luxury soulful dining feel effortless, memorable, and accessible.

Signature Services
● Luxury private dining tailored to your taste and dietary preferences
● Multi-course tasting experiences for private dinners, celebrations, and brand events
● Weekly and short-term meal prep for busy professionals, athletes, and families
● Retreat and travel chef services for wellness retreats and corporate getaways
● Intimate catering for weddings, showers, birthdays, and exclusive celebrations
● Brunch experiences and themed pop-up events with chef-led styling
● Fully customized event menu development tailored to your guests and occasion
● A seamless full-service experience with no grocery shopping, cooking, or cleanup required

Let Chef AC transform your space into your own private restaurant, where every dish is infused with love, every detail is intentional, and every experience is unforgettable.

MeetYour Chef

Autumn Ciera, Founder and Owner
From the Biology Lab to the Culinary Lab, I began searching for purpose and new opportunities in the midst of COVID-19 while also graduating from Clemson University with a B.A in Biological Sciences. Refusing to abandon my degree, I decided to combine my life-long culinary experiences from the southern teachings of my grandmothers with my science background and expertise. In March 2021, I created The Soul of American Cuisines, LLC as my personal chef and catering business. Within my first year, I have collaborated with McCormick Seasonings, created my women’s culinary fashion line, provided my exceptional services to some of your favorite professional athletes/celebrities, while also being featured in a few magazines and podcasts. Every meal is prepared with history, tradition, and love. Each dish touches a different part of your soul; while eating with Chef AC, I intend to bring the soul of Southern American Cuisines to your table with style. I provide the flavor of succulent, fresh, and quality meals and leave you with unforgettable experiences and everlasting memories.

MeetYour Sous Chef

Jordan McDuffie (Sous Chef Duff)
Jordan McDuffie (Duff), recently joined Chef AC’s team as her head sous chef.
Similar to Chef AC, Duff fell in love with the arts of culinary at a young age
through the teachings of her mother and grandmother. A 2022 culinary
graduate from Johnson & Wales University, Duff received her B.S in Food Service
Management and A.S in Baking and Pastry. Chef Duff travels and assists our
private and catering events. She also specializes in infused cuisines (in legal
states only) and pastries. Per joining our team, she is mostly excited about
traveling, exchanging knowledge and learning on our team. She looks forward
to collaborating her management & restaurant experience with Chef AC’s
creativity within the kitchen and creating a dynamic duo.

Whythe Soul?

Our approach is simple: make every meal an experience to remember. Whether it’s a small lunch break or a small party, each order will be approached with care and meals will be crafted accordingly. We cook with fresh products and have a unique style you won’t find elsewhere!

1. ELEGANT AND AUTHENTIC
Each menu developed by our team consists of the smallest details in which we invest our soul into every dish and every drink, from small parties to huge events.

2. PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE
We are 100% dedicated, so you can be sure that any of your wishes will be heard and fulfilled as best as possible.

3. THE FRESHEST PRODUCTS
We are keen in only using the freshest ingredients for our meal preparation, so we are confident in every dish that comes to your table.

4. SATISFACTION IS A MUST
We’re not satisfied until you are. We assure you that you will come back wanting more!


  • Food was amazing! First thing I noticed was that it was FLAVORFUL and not salty. People get the two mixed up. Mac and cheese was VERY unique and didn't taste like "usual" mac and cheese. I loved it. Will definitely be ordering the next go round.
  • The food was AMAZING!! Even the ranch was incredible! You are truly gifted, Autumn!
 

Book Your Soul Experience Today!

SPECIAL REQUESTS AND MENU CHANGES ARE ACCEPTED. 40% DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED. ACCEPTED PAYMENTS: CASHAPP AND ZELLE. BOOKINGS CLOSE 48 HOURS BEFORE THE START OF THE EVENT. PLEASE ALLOW 48-72 HOURS FOR A RESPONSE TO ALL BOOKING INQURIES.