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.
THE PLAN
Menu and shopping
Course count, dietary fit, drink pairing. Confirmed before the day.
THE COOK
Your room
The chef cooks in your kitchen, your office, or the rented venue.
THE SERVE
Plated each course
The chef plates each course. Server joins above twelve guests.
THE CLEAN
Cleaner than found
The chef leaves the kitchen cleaner than found. The afternoon stays clean.
THE SERVE
Plated each course
The chef plates each course. Server joins above twelve guests.
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.
FIRST
Opening course
Crudo, tartare, or a chilled soup. Sets the daytime table.
SECOND
Warm small plate
Pasta or a vegetable-forward course. The course that wakes the table.
ANCHOR
Main course
Protein with technique. Plated at the table for the room.
CLOSE
Dessert
Tiramisu, a cheese plate, or a poured liquor finish.
ANCHOR
Main course
Protein with technique. Plated at the table for the room.
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.