an interactive culinary experience
6900 Lenox VILLAGE DRIVE SUITE 14
NASHVILLE TN, 37211
Erica Rains ~ President & Owner ~ erica@thechefandicatering.com
CHRIS Rains ~ CHEF & Owner ~ chef@thechefandicatering.com




I had the pleasure of meeting Chris and Erica as they catered an event for a friend. I was impressed with their love of their job and the taste of the food. I have since used them to cater parties I have hosted and have recommended them to friends. They are professional, yet fun to work with and the quality and presentation of their food is outstanding. I have been so happy with the "Chef and I" that I now have them come over once a week to give me lessons on cooking. -Kristen Sullivan (Wife of Steve Sullivan, NHL)
"The Chef and I" was hired to cater my company Christmas party and in short, it was an unexpected overload of fantasteeque! Honestly, I didn't know what to expect until they started unveiling the goods. I'd gone to their website earlier that day (which is relatively outdated looking) and braced myself for mediocrity... but when the sun went down and the vittles came out, it was a totally different story! Everyone was thrilled at the spread they cooked up on site. Very creative bites with excellent presentation! The staff was also quite charismatic and a welcome addition to our party. The highlight though was their Chocolate Covered Strawberry Injection Bar. I was so rocked by the experience that I crowned the concept king in my Holiday Booze Cruise
"The Chef & I gave me peace of mind that everything was taken care of, and I was able to mingle and enjoy my party so much more. It was so much better, and the presentation of the food was amazing. It was unique and like no other food experience I’ve had before!” -Martha Jenkins, Ezell Harding Parent
Erica: I want to thank you again for the fabulous job you and your team did for our Asurion HR holiday party. It was a huge success and everyone raved about the food. Your team was so professional, courteous and helpful. Thank you for making the event so much fun. - Michelle Hodges, Asurion, Nashville, TN
Erica and Chris, thank you for making our event a huge success. The food was yummy and your service was extraordinary. We really appreciate all the little things you do (recycling, taking coats, and all the little touches). You guys are the best!!” ~ Lisa Kelley, Residential and Corporate Client
Dear Chris: On behalf of the Music City Division for the Tennessee State Chamber of the March of Dimes Birth Defect Foundation, I would like to thank you for the generous participation in the Signature Chef Auction. Your donation of time and your outstanding food presentation helped to ensure the financial success of our event. I have had so many compliments by telephone regarding the event and the number one compliment was the food was the best ever! Thank you for you continued support and generosity. - Pam Byrd, Executive Director / March of Dimes -Chef Peter D' Andre, Chairman Gaylord Opryland
Thanks for an awesom evening! You guys are the bomb! - Jim Leutgens