Twenty-five, fifty, the round numbers. A private chef dinner the family will talk about for the next quarter-century.
BIRTHDAY
Milestone birthday
Forty, fifty, eighty. A seated dinner that means more than a restaurant reservation.
RETIREMENT
Retirement night
Friends, family, the team. The chef cooks while the speeches happen.
HOLIDAY
Holiday gathering
Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving, the night the family flies in. The kitchen stays clean.
RETIREMENT
Retirement night
Friends, family, the team. The chef cooks while the speeches happen.
HOLIDAY
Holiday gathering
Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving, the night the family flies in. The kitchen stays clean.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
A private chef celebration, planned in detail.
THE PLAN
Menu and shopping
Course count, dietary fit, wine pairing. Confirmed before the night.
THE COOK
Your kitchen
The chef cooks in your house. Tools in, kitchen cleaner than found.
THE SERVE
Plated each course
Chef plates each course at the table. Add a server above twelve guests.
A FOUR-COURSE PATTERN
Four courses for the celebration.
FIRST
Cold opener
Crudo, tartare, or a chilled soup. Sets the night.
SECOND
Warm small plate
Pasta, dumpling, or vegetable-forward. The course that wakes the table.
ANCHOR
Main
Protein with technique. Cut and plate at table for the room.
CLOSE
Dessert
Tiramisu, a cheese plate, or a poured liquor finish.
ANCHOR
Main
Protein with technique. Cut and plate at table for the room.
CLOSE
Dessert
Tiramisu, a cheese plate, or a poured liquor finish.
PRIVATE CHEF SERVICE AREA
Celebrations across Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Celebrations across CT and MA.
The chef cooks celebrations 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 private celebrations.
What guest count works for a private celebration?
Four to thirty guests. Above thirty surfaces in a private wedding setup.
Can you handle dietary needs for a mixed family?
Yes. Allergy-marked plates, vegetarian and vegan trays in rotation. Surface them at the consult.
Do you serve, or do guests serve themselves?
The chef plates each course at the table for groups under twelve. Above twelve, a server clears and runs the room.
Is there a brunch alternative for milestone mornings?
Yes. For Sunday brunch and morning celebrations, see weekend brunches.
How far in advance should we book?
Two to six weeks for celebrations. Earlier in the holiday season.
Is bartender service available?
Yes. As an add-on for cocktail-forward celebrations, see cocktail parties.
What does a private celebration cost?
Every plan is custom. Pricing reflects guest count, course count, and service depth. Inquire and you get a real number.
BOOK YOUR NIGHT
Feed the Beast Within.
The anniversary, the birthday, the retirement. The chef cooks.