Restaurant-caliber private dining and unforgettable events — signature dishes, made from scratch, brought right to your table.
I Speak Food was built on a simple belief — a great meal is a language everyone understands. Chef Robert "Shawn" Nelson brings restaurant-caliber cooking and genuine Southern hospitality straight to your table, from intimate private dinners to exclusive celebrations across Central Alabama.
Every menu is custom. Every dish is made from scratch, plated with care, and built around the moment you're creating — so all you have to do is sit back, savor, and enjoy.
An intimate, restaurant-quality dinner in your home. Chef Shawn handles the menu, the cooking, and the cleanup — you simply enjoy the evening.
Birthdays, anniversaries, corporate gatherings, and celebrations — a bespoke culinary experience designed entirely around your occasion.
Signature dishes for your guest list — from elegant plated service to generous, family-style spreads that bring everyone to the table.
"If you can taste it, Chef Shawn can speak it."
Tell Chef Shawn about your event and he'll be in touch to craft your custom menu. Private dinners, celebrations, and catering across Central Alabama.