As an award-winning private chef and owner of The At Home Chef, he provides in-home fine dining experiences, creating memories that last a lifetime. Ken’s approach to cuisine is as refined as his taste in life — sourcing the best ingredients worldwide, hand-selecting the freshest local finds, and using top-tier tools to perfect his craft. Every dish reflects his commitment to quality, precision, and passion.

Beyond the kitchen, he enjoys a fine cigar, a fast car, a good watch, and a perfectly poured bourbon. But he’s also found balance, losing 50+ pounds on a wellness journey. Whether crafting a meal or curating a life well-lived, Ken brings the same dedication and artistry to it all.

About Chef Ken Durbin

The At Home Chef Ken Durbin

“Arriving at my grandmother’s apartment in Pennsylvania was worth every minute of the six-hour drive. Her tiny kitchen was the first place I learned to love food. It was the place where I watched my grandmother cook with her bare hands. It was where I learned how local, fresh ingredients could change a meal. Where I would watch in amazement at her ability to create beautiful food and have fun doing it, no matter the circumstances.

Those meals were more than family dinners. They were private, intimate experiences. It was over breaking bread with my grandmother that I learned a genuine smile will always make food taste better.

As the owner and head chef of The At Home Chef, I am on a journey to live out what my grandmother taught me. From how and where my ingredients grow to the ways they can be meticulously prepared into beautiful plates of food, I’m constantly building my appreciation for the food around me.

I am more than just a private chef. I want to recreate that feeling of my grandmother’s kitchen—this time, in your home. It’s my goal to create an intimate epicurean experience that combines your love for food with restaurant-quality precision.

With us, it’s more than a dinner party. We can help you to grow your love of food, make meaningful connections with friends and family, have fun, eat well, and feel pampered.

Watching my grandmother cook taught me a valuable lesson – to always prepare food with an intimate touch. From my grandmother’s small kitchen to your home, I do everything I can to fill your culinary experience one with love, laughter, and incredible food.

I can still hear my grandmother saying: ‘Without love and a smile your food will never be seasoned right.’”

Collaborations

Chef Ken Durbin, founder of The At Home Chef, has built a loyal and highly engaged audience through his personalized, in-home dining experiences and passion for refined, soulful cuisine. With more than 20,000 social media followers and top reel views reaching 40,000, Ken’s content consistently resonates with a devoted audience—primarily made up of women (72.8%), 89% of whom are college-educated, with 35% based in the Greater Cincinnati area. His impressive 73% engagement rate speaks to the trust and connection he’s fostered with his community.

Featured on a range of platforms and media, Chef Ken is an award-winning talent known not just for his culinary artistry, but also for his ability to tell meaningful stories through food. Whether he’s partnering with brands he believes in or showcasing standout products, Ken brings a polished, approachable presence that makes an impact.

For more information or to explore partnership opportunities, contact PR@theathomechef.com.

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