There’s a particular kind of beauty in carrying your story across state lines — not running from where you came from, but carrying it with you like a well-worn recipe card tucked into your back pocket.

Crafted + Carried was born from that journey.

After years of building kitchens, feeding communities, and dreaming big in the heart of Arkansas — from state parks to airports, from small-town cafés to high-end events — I felt the pull of something new. Not because Arkansas stopped being home, but because something was calling me to also build a home out west. And what better place to chase creativity, craft, and a little chaos than Portland, Oregon?

This isn’t the full story. Not yet. That’ll come in pieces — bite-sized and beautifully seasoned, just like our food. But for now, here’s what you should know:

Crafted + Carried is a culinary concept with Southern roots and Pacific Northwest soul. We operate as both a private chef experience and a carryout-focused restaurant — offering bold, heartfelt meals made to travel well and taste even better. Whether you're planning a quiet dinner for two at your Airbnb or grabbing a warm biscuit sandwich on your way to Forest Park, we’ve got you.

Our kitchen was built with intention:

• For flavor that respects its ingredients

• For food that feels like a memory and an invitation at the same time

• For people who value craft, convenience, and community — in equal measure

So, if you're here — in Oregon, in spirit, or just online — welcome. We’re just getting started.

There’s more to share, and more to serve.

But for now, I’ll leave you with this:
Do less. More precisely.
That’s not just a motto. It’s a promise.

— Chef Justin Eaton
Founder, Crafted + Carried