About Carly

Carly Scholl is private chef specializing in top-to-bottom menu curation for small events and in-home dining services. She learned just about everything she knows from her mother, Lucinda. Everything else, she learned while attending Cibreo Academy in Florence and pastry school at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in 2025.

Today, Chef Carly works internationally, spanning from her hometown in Scottsdale, Arizona to historic chateaus in the French countryside, and everywhere in between. Specializing in seasonal, approachable dining, Chef Carly aims to make every meal memorable, and delights in working with clients to build custom menus for any occasion, whether its a weeknight family dinner or an elaborate birthday party with your 40 closest friends.

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A woman with long, wavy blonde hair, wearing a blue uniform and striped apron, holding a tray of small chocolate desserts decorated with powdered sugar and orange zest, in a commercial kitchen.
Trays of cream puffs garnished with powdered sugar and decorative curls of pastry, with a vase of green tulips in the background.
Two people are exchanging trays with assorted quiche slices. The scene appears to be at an outdoor gathering.
Two women preparing food in an industrial kitchen with large windows, various ingredients, and kitchen supplies on the counters.
A woman standing in a doorway holding a decorated birthday cake with fruit toppings.
A person preparing small appetizers with smoked salmon, cucumber, and creme fraiche on a large platter lined with buckwheat in a kitchen.
Multiple plates with slices of layered carrot cake at a gathering or party.
A large rectangular layered cake decorated with figs, dried orange slices, red currants, and caramel drizzle, placed on a silver platter with green garnish.
Plate of sliced hard-boiled eggs topped with paprika or chili powder, served with tongs.
A round chocolate tart topped with raspberries, edible flowers, and dollops of red jam, set on a white marble surface.
People gathered around a table with food, candles, and decorations, celebrating a festive occasion.
A dish with sliced oranges, pink onions, dill, goat cheese, and mustard seeds on a silver platter.
Women preparing food in a kitchen with various ingredients and bottles on the counter, and a person working in the background.
A smiling female chef in a white uniform and hat stands in a professional kitchen, presenting a French pastry on a tray.
Multiple golden-brown croissants cooling on a wire rack.
A woman in a pink floral dress holding a strawberry tart stand outdoors in front of green shrubbery.
Stage set up for a festival event in Florence, Italy with multi-story buildings on either side and a dome building in the background, featuring colorful banners, lights, and sound equipment.
A dining table set for a meal with multiple dishes, including roasted chicken, pasta, salad, and bread, decorated with candelabra and surrounded by empty plates and glasses.
A woman holding a plate of pasta outdoors, wearing a white blouse with lace details and a necklace, sitting on a striped cushion with a garden and building in the background.
Zucchini blossoms with orange and yellow petals on a baking sheet.
Two swan-shaped cream puffs with powdered sugar on a reflective silver tray outdoors, with a historic brick building and green trees in the background during dusk.
A hand holding a blue corn croissant with prosciutto, topped with a small green leaf and a dollop of red jam, with green plants in the background.
A woman with long blonde hair and a denim outfit stands in a modern kitchen with grey tile backsplash, open white shelves with glassware and decorative objects, and a marble countertop.
A homemade cherry lattice pie on a white plate with a crust border and a glazed top, set on a white surface with shadow.
A table with a bottle of red wine, a lit ribbed glass candle holder, a bouquet of white flowers in a black vase, and four decorative seashells on a beige tablecloth.
Small appetizers on a silver tray, consisting of buckwheat blinis topped with cucumber slices, smoked salmon, and thinly sliced onions, garnished with a sprig of dill, placed on a bed of buckwheat.
A woman preparing food in a kitchen with various dishes, including pizzas and snacks, on a counter in front of her.
Purple potato focaccia with mozzarella and sprigs of rosemary on a light-colored surface.

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