"A Symphony for the Senses"
-Chef Vince Dodson
Meet The Chef
I have been a chef for 20+ years trained the European Way. I believe having been trained by the right chefs at the right time in my life has had such an impact on my career. I learned to bake handmade breads, chocolates, and everything in between.
Being a private chef is a venture I started about 8 years ago and I am having the time of my life. It gives me a chance to express everything that I have learned from the history and taste of French and Italian cuisine. My passion is diving into the history of the dishes I create and the chefs that originally brought them to life. I take great pride in the details and presentation of the plates we serve.
My only wish: To cook for you and the ones closest to you.
CALL: 843-408-8232 | Email: chefvincedodson@gmail.com
our partners
accent on wine
We feature many fantastic selections from Accent on Wine at our dinner services and other events!
Small Opera
To truly elevate the dining experience we love to include live music in our Historical Dining dinner services. Check out some of the incredible musical artists we've featured!
Katie Small
The Founder and Executive Director of Small Opera.
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Katherine Oates Small has “a lovely mezzo soprano voice and sings with consistent sweetness of tone and dramatic commitment. There is wonderful diversity in her repertoire and I particularly admire how her voice sustains depth throughout the fireworks of Rossini and also keeps its ring throughout the more sorrowful moments of Massenet.” (Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute).
Anna Brock
Anna Brock is the principal pianist for the Charleston Gospel Choir and the North Charleston Pops. Recent local performances include concerts with Spoleto USA, Piccolo Spoleto, the Charleston Symphony, The Charleston Opera Theater, and Small Opera. She was named a “Teacher of Distinction” by the Royal Conservatory of Music in 2023.
If anyone is looking for a private chef/catering let me highly recommend Historical Dining - Personal Chef. Our anniversary gift took crazy planning and was a logistical nightmare for all, but Vince Dodson stood behind and encouraged my fantasy. My idea seemed easy enough: a romantic dinner for two... on a deserted island. With some help from some VERY generous friends, we were all able to make it happen. Did I mention that Chef Vince had to prepare everything in advance and cook it on a propane stove. All of the tables, linens, tableware, etc. needed to be taken by boat and set up before my wife and I arrived. No problem! The company was fantastic and the food was to die for! Everyone went well above and beyond what we could have hoped. It was definitely an anniversary Debbie Lay Weiss and I won't forget.
Todd Weiss, Charleston
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Historical Dining is offering our Private Chef Service from January 1st through the last week in May! Have Chef Vince serve you in your home with your personal guests. $200 per person and wine at $35 a bottle, get the full Historical Dining Experience catered to you!
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Reach out to us via chefvincedodson@gmail.com for more information or to book your Private Chef Service.