A private chef for your dinner party, in your home
You host. We handle everything else.
Custom menus, cooked fresh in your kitchen and served to your table. From the first menu draft to the last clean plate, your chef takes care of it all, so you can be with your guests.
Dinners worth gathering for
Plated, family-style or something in between
Family-style
Shared platters down the center of the table. Generous, relaxed and made for conversation.
Individually plated
Three or four courses plated and served course by course, like a restaurant in your own dining room.
Brunch or passed bites
Brunch spreads, cocktail-hour bites and grazing boards for a looser, mingling crowd.
From real dinners, verified on Google
“I used this service for my private birthday dinner and everything was amazing! My guests and their dietary restrictions were accommodated wonderfully without limiting flavor and creativity.”Kelsey B. · Birthday dinner
“Nicole and her team helped organize a really great dinner very inventive and flavorful menu. Would love to work with her again”Naveen D. · Dinner party
“Our guests are still talking about how delicious everything was! Highly recommend her for any event.”Chretien G. · Backyard party
Clear pricing, per guest
| Area | Family-style | Plated |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles & Orange County | from $135 | from $160 |
| New Jersey | from $125 | from $150 |
| New York City | from $150 | from $175 |
Plus groceries at exact cost and a 20% gratuity on the chef service. Most dinners start at 8 guests.
Per-guest pricing covers your chef’s menu design, shopping, cooking, plating and kitchen cleanup. Groceries are billed at exact cost with an itemized receipt, never marked up. Servers, bartenders and holiday dates are quoted on your consultation, and larger groups get a volume rate.
From first call to last plate
Free consultation
Tell us the date, guest count, format and any dietary needs.
Your custom menu
Your chef designs a seasonal menu around your guests. You review and approve every course.
Event day
Your chef shops, cooks and plates in your kitchen. Add service and we serve each course too.
Enjoy the night
We clean the kitchen before we leave, so the only thing left is the conversation.
Every menu is built for your table
Two dinners we’ve cooked recently, shared to give you a taste. Yours is designed around your guests, the season and any dietary needs.
An Autumn Dinner
Family-style · 11 guests
no pork or shellfish · four vegetarian guests
Starter
Roasted Fall Squash
Lentils · Feta · Sage Butter · Grilled Crostini
Salad
Little Gem Salad
Mint · Pistachio · Snap Peas · Grape Leaf Vinaigrette
Main
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
Mushroom Parmesan Polenta · Roasted Root Vegetables
or
Seared Salmon
Mushroom Parmesan Polenta · Roasted Root Vegetables
or
Wild Mushroom, Cauliflower & Fennel Tikka
Saffron Basmati Rice · Roasted Root Vegetables
Dessert
Apple Cider Olive Oil Cake
Vanilla Bean Mascarpone
A Holiday Dinner
Individually plated · Four courses
a winter celebration at home
Starter
Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
Thyme · Honey · Pistachio
Salad
Roasted Beet & Citrus Salad
Red & Golden Beets · Grapefruit · Orange · Arugula · Almonds · Orange Vinaigrette · Horseradish
Main
Lamb Chops
Roasted Potatoes · Buttered Pine Nuts · Roasted Chili Vinaigrette
or
Miso Glazed Salmon
Farro & Roasted Carrots · Whipped Ricotta · Gremolata Mushrooms
Dessert
Panna Cotta
Honey Macerated Strawberries
Dinner parties in four markets
Each area has its own vetted chef team. Looking for weekly meals instead? See Los Angeles, Orange County, New York City and New Jersey meal prep.
Planning a private chef dinner party
How much does a private chef dinner party cost?
Chef service starts at $135 per guest family-style or $160 plated in Los Angeles and Orange County, $125 and $150 in New Jersey, and $150 and $175 in New York City. Groceries are billed separately at exact cost with an itemized receipt. Servers or bartenders, if you’d like them, are quoted on your free consultation.
How far ahead should I book?
Two to four weeks for most dinners. Holiday dates fill first, so book those as early as you can. We’ll always try to make a last-minute date work.
How many guests can you cook for?
Most of our dinners are for 8 to 30 guests. Larger celebrations get a chef team and service staff; ask us on your consultation.
Can you handle dietary restrictions?
Yes. Every menu is built around your guests, whether that’s vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free or a food allergy. We confirm everything in writing before the event.
Do you provide rentals, tables or tableware?
We handle everything food: menu, shopping, cooking, plating, service and kitchen cleanup. For tables, chairs or tableware, we’re happy to connect you with a rental partner.
Is gratuity included?
A 20% gratuity on the chef service is added to your invoice and goes to your culinary team.
What do I need to have at home?
A working kitchen. Your chef brings their own knives and essentials and checks your setup with you ahead of time. If a dish needs specialty equipment, we’ll let you know in advance.
Let’s plan your dinner.
Tell us about your event in two minutes and we’ll come to your consultation with menu ideas and available dates.
Luxury In-Home Chef Services
Serving: Los Angeles, Orange County, Manhattan, New Jersey
(424) 247‑5809
[email protected]