PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES

Private chef dinner party in Connecticut and Massachusetts

Multi-course seated dinners for four to twelve. The chef plans the menu, cooks in your kitchen, and plates each course at the table.

WHAT YOU GET

A private chef dinner party, 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, wine pairing pattern. Confirmed before the night.

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

Your kitchen

The chef cooks in your house. Brings the tools, leaves it cleaner than found.

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

Plated each course

The chef plates each course at the table. Add a server above twelve guests.

SERVICE DEPTH

Chef alone or chef plus team.

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CHEF

Chef alone

Up to twelve guests. The chef plates each course at the table.

A long table set with taper candles in a dark dining room
CHEF + SERVER

Chef plus server

Twelve to twenty guests. The server clears, refills, and runs the room.

Champagne being poured into two crystal flutes on a black background
CHEF + SERVER + BARTENDER

Chef plus server plus bartender

Cocktail-forward nights. A bartender on the line keeps the pours moving.

PRIVATE CHEF SERVICE AREA

Dinner parties across Connecticut and Massachusetts.

The chef cooks dinner parties across Connecticut and Massachusetts. Primary focus is the Springfield-to-Hartford corridor. For private dinner parties 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 dinner parties.

What guest count works for a private dinner party?

Four to twelve at the table for chef-alone service. For larger seated dinners, see private celebrations. For weddings, see private weddings.

Do you handle dietary needs for a mixed table?

Yes. Allergies, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher-friendly. Surface them at the consult.

Can you do a wine pairing dinner?

Yes. For dedicated tasting-menu nights with pairings, see intimate gatherings.

How far in advance should we book?

Two to four weeks for a four-course dinner. Holiday season earlier.

Is bartender service available?

Yes, as an add-on. For cocktail-forward events, see cocktail parties.

Do you bring the tools and the produce?

Yes. The chef brings tools, produce, and proteins. Wine and spirits are usually yours.

What does a private dinner party cost?

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

BOOK YOUR DINNER

Feed the Beast Within.

Four to twelve at the table. Four courses on the plates. The chef cooks.