About

The Story

Hey everyone I'm Kate Lairson, Mom of two teenage boys, beach bum and Chef. As a little girl I fondly remember standing on chairs just to reach the stove. Being a chef is deeply instilled in my soul, with a passion you can feel and taste in my dishes. It simply makes my heart happy! Black Bird Local's menu is inspired by the people and places I love most. Living in South Jersey it's not hard to create a seasonal menu inspired by everything our Garden State has to offer. I try to live simply, eat seasonally, organically and cook with whole foods, all while being eco-friendly and cautious of the carbon footprint we leave behind. My hope is to inspire a love for amazing locally sourced food, a sense of community, as well as the  courage to try something new!