CHEF MARI JO RAMIE

PRIVATE CHEF & CATERER

Did you know that marjoram is actually an herb? It's basically oregano's cousin. Did you also know that Marjoram is Mari Jo Ramie, all smashed into one word? It's serendipitous to her cooking career. It was meant to be.

Chef Mari is a native of Syracuse, New York, and moved to Charleston SC in 2014. When she first arrived, it was to work with her friend and mentor, who was the sous chef at Union Provisions (now known as The Darling on King Street). Mari came to check out the town in July 2014 and moved that October. She loved this town that she calls "a playground for chefs."

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A DEFINED & SPECIALIZED SKILLSET

With twenty two years of restaurant experience, Chef Mari has been a part of multiple restaurant openings in Charleston.

Chef Mari is a life long learner and recently started teaching cooking classes at the Chef's Collective in 2026. Creating her own classes focused around health + wellness, and healthy meal prep.

She also gained the skill set of plant-based vegan cooking while working as the lead chef at Gunnarmade Meal Prep back in 2022. Thanks to their vegan consultant and best selling author, Chef Doug McNish, Mari can now create nutrient-dense and allergy-safe menus that the whole party can enjoy. Even if you don't think you like plant based meals, you will be very surprised on how flavorful these dishes are.

In 2023, Chef Mari worked as the kitchen manager at The Honey Hive on Upper King Street. There, she learned the world of pastries and had the freedom to create entree specials.

These days, her kitchen is at the Chef's Collective where she is a tenant in the back, and a culinary instructor out front in the classroom. Teaching is quickly becoming chef's favorite offering. The Collective has truly become a hub for so many local small business owners/chefs to not only conduct business, but really connect with like minded chefs. Mari has already worked with Heritage Kitchen, Bright light Bakery, and Storey Farms.

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A TRAVELLER AT HEART

Chef Mari travels all over Charleston (and even out of state!) cooking custom menus for events. Being a private chef allows her to be creative and visit many exciting places. to be inspired by. But most of all, she loves to help the families come together and ensure everyone can enjoy themselves without worrying about what's going on in the kitchen.

Let's not forget about her dog, Basil! Her hound/pointer mix shown in the photo. There is a custom herb blend in the merchandise collection that is a mix of marjoram + basil. Chef and her best friend, together forever.

In 2026 Chef Mari is branching out into domestic retreats. If your business or company is looking for a private chef to create meals for multiple days/week, please reach out today!

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