DAYTIME EVENTS

Private chef for daytime events in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Private chef for daytime events in CT and MA.

Corporate luncheons, baby and bridal showers, milestone birthday luncheons, family gatherings. The chef cooks before the night begins.

THE OCCASIONS

Four daytime event formats.

CORPORATE

Corporate luncheon

Board lunches, client luncheons, off-site team midday meals. Plated each course, no buffet.

CELEBRATION

Baby and bridal showers

Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Plated brunch or luncheon for twenty to fifty guests.

BIRTHDAY

Milestone luncheon

Birthday luncheon for the milestone year. Family at the table, the chef at the kitchen.

FAMILY

Daytime family gathering

Reunions, homecomings, the weekend midday meal that turns into the afternoon.

BIRTHDAY

Milestone luncheon

Birthday luncheon for the milestone year. Family at the table, the chef at the kitchen.

FAMILY

Daytime family gathering

Reunions, homecomings, the weekend midday meal that turns into the afternoon.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Four pieces, planned in detail.

A plated fish course with microgreens and dark sauce on a cream plate
THE PLAN

Menu and shopping

Course count, dietary fit, drink pairing. Confirmed before the day.

Hands placing a garnish with tweezers on a green ceramic plate in a dim kitchen
THE COOK

Your room

The chef cooks in your kitchen, your office, or the rented venue.

A pan being flambeed on a stove with rising flames and smoke
THE SERVE

Plated each course

The chef plates each course. Server joins above twelve guests.

A small terrine plated with chocolate striping on a white plate, top-down view on black
THE CLEAN

Cleaner than found

The chef leaves the kitchen cleaner than found. The afternoon stays clean.

A pan being flambeed on a stove with rising flames and smoke
THE SERVE

Plated each course

The chef plates each course. Server joins above twelve guests.

A small terrine plated with chocolate striping on a white plate, top-down view on black
THE CLEAN

Cleaner than found

The chef leaves the kitchen cleaner than found. The afternoon stays clean.

A FOUR-COURSE PATTERN

Four-course daytime pattern.

A plated fish course with microgreens and dark sauce on a cream plate
FIRST

Opening course

Crudo, tartare, or a chilled soup. Sets the daytime table.

A small terrine plated with chocolate striping on a white plate, top-down view on black
SECOND

Warm small plate

Pasta or a vegetable-forward course. The course that wakes the table.

A beef filet topped with microgreens on a dark plate
ANCHOR

Main course

Protein with technique. Plated at the table for the room.

Three squares of tiramisu dusted with cocoa, plated on a dark ceramic plate
CLOSE

Dessert

Tiramisu, a cheese plate, or a poured liquor finish.

A beef filet topped with microgreens on a dark plate
ANCHOR

Main course

Protein with technique. Plated at the table for the room.

Three squares of tiramisu dusted with cocoa, plated on a dark ceramic plate
CLOSE

Dessert

Tiramisu, a cheese plate, or a poured liquor finish.

PRIVATE CHEF SERVICE AREA

Daytime events across Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Daytime events across CT and MA.

The chef cooks daytime events across Connecticut and Massachusetts. Primary focus is the Springfield-to-Hartford corridor. For events outside the primary area, inquire about availability.

Suffield · Avon · Glastonbury · Granby · Simsbury · South Windsor · West Hartford · Windsor · Enfield · Springfield MA · Longmeadow · East Longmeadow · Wilbraham

COMMON QUESTIONS

Common questions about daytime events.

Do you cater corporate luncheons in office settings?

Yes. The chef cooks on site in a working office kitchen, or preps off-site and finishes in the venue pantry.

Can you accommodate kosher, halal, or vegan menus?

Yes. Kosher-friendly, halal, vegetarian, vegan menus are all in rotation. Surface the count at the consult.

How early do you arrive to prep?

Two to four hours before service for a four-course luncheon. Earlier for larger guest counts.

What is the minimum guest count?

Eight guests. Smaller events fit private dinner parties or intimate gatherings.

Do you handle service and cleanup?

Yes. Chef plates each course, server clears, kitchen leaves cleaner than found.

Is there an evening alternative for corporate clients?

Yes. For evening dinners, see private dinner parties. For cocktail receptions, see cocktail parties.

What does a daytime event cost?

Every plan is custom. Pricing reflects guest count, course count, and service depth. Inquire and you get a real number.

BOOK YOUR DAY

Feed the Beast Within.

Corporate lunch, baby shower, milestone luncheon, family gathering. The chef cooks.