Welcome to Salty Bird
Fresh Food. Thoughtfully prepared. Made to make your week easier.
Salty Bird brings chef-prepared meals straight to your table, using fresh, seasonal ingredients and more than 20 years of professional kitchen experience.
From weekly home-delivered meals to dinner parties, cocktail gatherings and special events, the idea is simple: great food, prepared with care, without the stress of doing it yourself.
Menus change with the seasons, portions are generous, and everything is cooked from scrath with the same attention I've brought to restaurant attention I've brought to restaurant kitchens throughout my career.
Wether you're feeding the family on a busy weeknight or gathering friends around the table, I'd love to cook for you
--Chef James
About
Good food, made with care
I create chef-prepared food for people who want to eat well without spending all day in the kitchen.
Salty Bird grew from the my lifelong love of generous, flavorful food and my belief that sharing a meal should feel special--even on an ordinary weeknight. With more than 20 years of professional restaurant experience, I bring restaurant--level skill, seasonal ingriendents and a personal touch to every dish.
A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, I have continued to deepen my understanding of food through travel and study. I have traveled throughout France and Italy, exploring the cuisines, traditions, and techniques the make each country's food so distinctive.
My connection to fresh food began much earlier. Growing up in the Baltimore area, I learned the importance of quality ingredients through my parents' home garden and trips to local produce stands with my mom. Those experiences shaped my appreciation for seasonal produce, thoughtful cooking, and food that starts with good ingredients.
I believe meals should be approachable, generous, and never fussy just for the sake of being fancy.
Abd while I take the food seriously, my attitude is not too precious.
Cooking with a lil' side eye.
