Hire a private chef in New York
Bring restaurant-level cooking, service flow, and cleanup support into your home for a more elevated hosted meal.
Chef-led dinners
At-home hosting
Celebration meals
Course menus
Perfect when you want a memorable meal without cooking yourself.
Helpful for milestone moments and hosted dinners at home.
A great fit for lake houses, rental homes, and special trips.
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Curated menus for hosting in New York
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New York
American, Mexican
Min. Order $500+
Swass
Private chef service for hosted meals and celebrations.
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New York
American, Italian, Middle Eastern
Min. Order $0+
Gallegos
Private chef service for hosted meals and celebrations.
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New York
American, French, Italian
Min. Order $0+
Rivera
Private chef service for hosted meals and celebrations.
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New York
French, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Min. Order $600+
Yousfi
Private chef service for hosted meals and celebrations.
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New York
American, Chinese, French
Min. Order $1000+
Quinn
Private chef service for hosted meals and celebrations.
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New York
French, Italian, Japanese
Min. Order $0+
Childress
Private chef service for hosted meals and celebrations.
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L'Art de Vivre: French Gastronomic Journey
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The Tuscan Elegance Tasting
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Tokyo-Modern Zen Tasting
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Mediterranean Luxe Dinner Party
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French Buffet Style Menu Amuse
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Fusion Middle Eastern Experience
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North African N Mediterranean Feast Menu
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Italian menu
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Omakase menu
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Premium omakase menu
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French menu
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Mexican menu
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French Menu
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French Menu
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Wedding services
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Afternoon tea
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Small bites menu
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Seasonal 3 course
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Customize my Menu
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L'Art de Vivre: French Gastronomic Journey
Chef: Childress
City: New York
Cuisine: French
Starting at: $0.00/person
Minimum spend: $1500.00
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Truffle-Infused Asparagus Velouté
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Foie Gras Torchon
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Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb
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Butter-Poached Lobster:
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Duck Magret à l’Orange:
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Classic Soufflé
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Deconstructed Mille-Feuille
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Dark Chocolate Crémeux
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The Tuscan Elegance Tasting
Chef: Childress
City: New York
Cuisine: Italian
Starting at: $200.00/person
Minimum spend: $1000.00
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Whipped Ricotta Crostini
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Arancini al Tartufo:
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Prosciutto & Fig
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Wagyu Beef Bolognese
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Osso Buco
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Pan-Seared Branzino
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Classic Tiramisu
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Olive Oil Cake
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Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
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Tokyo-Modern Zen Tasting
Chef: Childress
City: New York
Cuisine: Japanese
Starting at: $250.00/person
Minimum spend: $1000.00
Appetizer
- Hamachi Tiradito
- Miso-Glazed Maitake
- Tuna Tartare Spoon
Main Course
- Miso-Marinated Black Cod
- Wagyu Steak
- Chilean Sea Bass
Dessert
- Matcha Coconut Panna Cotta
- Black Sesame Lava Cake
- Yuzu Tartlet
Mediterranean Luxe Dinner Party
Chef: Childress
City: New York
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Starting at: $145.00/person
Minimum spend: $1450.00
Appetizers
- • Charred Eggplant & Tahini — Smoked eggplant, lemon, garlic, pomegranate, warm pita
- • Shrimp Saganaki — Tomato, feta, oregano, chili oil
- • Burrata & Heirloom Tomato Mosaic — Basil gel, olive dust, aged balsamic
- • Crispy Falafel with Herb Labneh — Mint, cucumber, sumac (vegetarian)
Entrees
- • Herb‑Crusted Lamb Loin — Rosemary jus, roasted potatoes, charred broccolini
- • Pan‑Seared Branzino — Lemon‑caper emulsion, fennel salad, olive oil
- • Chicken Tagine Royale — Saffron, apricot, almond, couscous
- • Saffron & Roasted Vegetable Risotto — Zucchini, tomato, basil, parmesan (vegetarian)
Desserts
- • Honey Pistachio Baklava — Orange blossom syrup
- • Olive Oil Citrus Cake — Mascarpone chantilly, candied peel
- • Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta — Berry compote, mint
- • Chocolate Hazelnut Tart — Sea salt, whipped cream
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Optional Add‑Ons
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French Buffet Style Menu Amuse
Chef: Yousfi
City: New York
Cuisine: French
Starting at: $80.00/person
Minimum spend: $1000.00
Appetizers🥂 Amuse-Bouche Selection Savory Miniatures
- Mini Beef Bourguignon Sliders
- Slow-braised beef with caramelized onions on brioche buns
- Chicken Croissant Sandwiches
- Herb-roasted chicken, Dijon aioli & baby greens
- Smoked Salmon Blinis
- Crème fraîche, dill & capers
- Mini Croque Monsieur Bites
- Gruyère cheese, turkey ham & béchamel
- Goat Cheese & Fig Crostini
- Honey drizzle & toasted walnuts
- Mini Quiches Lorraine
- Classic French quiche with cheese & turkey bacon
- Truffle Mushroom Vol-au-Vent
- Creamy wild mushrooms in flaky puff pastry
- Provençal Ratatouille Tartlets
- Seasonal vegetables & fresh herbs
- Brie baguette Sandwiches
- French brie, grapes & toasted almonds
- Salad Niçoise
- Tuna salad, olives & soft French rolls
EntreesHerb-Roasted Chicken Provençal
- Oven-roasted chicken with garlic, thyme, rosemary, and lemon
- Served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Mini Tart Collection
- Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts
- Fresh Berry Vanilla Custard Tarts
- Chocolate Ganache Tarts
- Pear Almond Frangipane Tarts
Fusion Middle Eastern Experience
Chef: Yousfi
City: New York
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Starting at: $119.00/person
Minimum spend: $1000.00
Appetizers
- Hummus Trio (classic, harissa, preserved lemon)
- Zaalouk (Smoky Eggplant) with tahini drizzle
- Mini Bourek & Sambousek (fusion of Algerian + Levant pastries)
- Labneh with Za’atar & Olive Oil
- Falafel Bites with Harissa Tahini
EntreesMain Course (Choose 2 for Events)
- Lamb Tagine with Couscous Tfaya (sweet onions & raisins)
- Chicken Shawarma over Spiced Couscous
- Kefta Tagine meets Kofta Grill (served with tomato sauce & herbs)
- Grilled Fish with Chermoula & Tahini Sauce
Desserts
- Almond Baklava (North African style)
- Basbousa
- Maamoul with dates
- Moroccan Mint Tea Ceremony
North African N Mediterranean Feast Menu
Chef: Yousfi
City: New York
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Starting at: $98.00/person
Minimum spend: $1000.00
Appetizers
- Zaalouk (smoky eggplant & tomato salad)
- HMISS (roasted pepper & tomato salad)
- Carrot salad with cumin & orange
- Fresh herbs, pickles, and warm khobz (bread)
- Starter
- Harira Soup (lentils, chickpeas, tomato, herbs)
- Chorba Frik ( Lamb Soup with wheat)
- Mini Bourakas (savory pastries with chicken, vegetable, vegetable or cheese)
Entrees
- Main Courses (served family-style)
- Chicken Tagine with chicken , vegetables & olives
- Lamb Tagine with prunes & almonds
- Couscous Royal (traditionally steamed Couscous with vegetables, chickpeas, and mixed meats)
Desserts
- • Baklava
- Layered filo pastry with nuts and honey—often cut into diamonds with a distinct Algerian touch.
- • Dziriette
- Small tartlets filled with almond paste, flavored with orange blossom water.
- Basbousa : Semolina Cake with Orange Blossom and honey
- Mint Tea
Italian menu
Chef: Quinn
City: New York
Cuisine: Italian
Starting at: $160.00/person
Minimum spend: $1000.00
Appetizers
- Sweet potato arancini in a pesto cream sauce with crispy pancetta, garnished with parmesan and microgreens
- Poached prawns in a black truffle butter sauce with ravioli and garnished with micro greens
Salad
- Chunky caprese salad with fresh mozzarella caviar and grilled bruschetta
Main
- Handmade linguine Cacio e pepe garnished with a parmesan crisp
- Sous vide Ribeye served with a tomato butter sauce, roasted spinach, and pistachio dusted fried potato
Dessert
- Tiramisu cookies in vanilla whipped cream, candied berries and mint
Omakase menu
Chef: Quinn
City: New York
Cuisine: Japanese
Starting at: $159.00/person
Minimum spend: $1000.00
Appetizers
- Mini fried dumpling skewers with a chili crisp aioli
- Assortment of vegetable tempura skewers served with a homemade bacon mayo
Sushi Course
- Bluefin tuna with a scallon jalapeño paste
- Scallop with xo sauce
- Salmon with an everything bagel cream cheese sauce
- Minced fatty tuna with light fatty tuna garnished with smoked sea salt
- Yellowtail
- Maki roll
- Tuna Handroll with salmon roe
Desserts
- Matcha tiramisu
Premium omakase menu
Chef: Quinn
City: New York
Cuisine: Japanese
Starting at: $159.00/person
Minimum spend: $1000.00
Appetizers
- Mini fried dumpling skewers with a chili crisp aioli
- Salmon tartare on edible spoons garnished with chive
- Assortment of seafood and vegetable tempura skewers served with a homemade bacon mayo
Sushi Course
- Seared salmon with ponzu and kimchi powder
- Bluefin tuna with a scallon jalapeño paste
- Scallop with xo sauce
- Salmon with an everything bagel cream cheese sauce
- Minced fatty tuna with light fatty tuna garnished with smoked sea salt
- Yellowtail
- Wagu with Hokkaido Uni
- Tuna Handroll with salmon roe
Desserts
- Matcha tiramisu
French menu
Chef: Quinn
City: New York
Cuisine: French
Starting at: $160.00/person
Minimum spend: $100.00
Appetizers
- Beef tartare tartlets with caviar, crème fraîche, and chives
- Scallops saint Jacques with hollandaise foam, potato, and chive
Salad
- Arugula and Shaved Pecorino Salad Arugula, watermelon radish, pecorino, olives, balsamic glaze
Main
- Orzo cacio e pepe with black truffle
- Filet mignon or Sole meunière, served with crispy frites, broccoli rabe, and morel mushrooms
Dessert
- Creme brûlée brioche french toast served with candied berries and garnished with mint
Mexican menu
Chef: Quinn
City: New York
Cuisine: Mexican
Starting at: $160.00/person
Minimum spend: $1000.00
Appetizers
- Shrimp ceviche in cilantro green sauce, with microgreens and homemade tostadas
- Mini crunchy ahi tuna tacos, topped with caviar cilantro, avocado, and pickled pineapple
- Sous vide octopus in a Serrano pepper cream and charcoal black bean sauce
Salad
- Elote salad Made with corn, feta, tomato, and cilantro, in an Elote sauce vinaigrette
Main
- Adobe beef short rib over rice and blue corn garnished with watermelon radish, avocado creme, and chipotle aioli
Dessert
- Churro cheesecake topped with hot chocolate and mint
Small bites menu
Chef: Swass
City: New York
Cuisine: American
Starting at: $125.00/person
Minimum spend: $500.00
Small Bites Buffet
- Charcuterie display
- Cheese board
- Seared steak tips
- Street corn on the cob
- Pulled pork sliders
- Jalapeño poppers
- Sweet and sour chicken bites
- Hummus and veggie platter
- Chicken parm dinner
- Shrimp and grits
- Truffle burrata knots
- Whipped cheese board
- Plantain taco
- Deviled egg dip
- Roasted garlic focaccia
- Roasted poblano empanadas
- Spinach and feta wonton cups
- Teriyaki chicken skewers
- Crispy fried potato balls
- Mini carne asada tacos
- Tuna tar tar
- Salmon bites
Dessert
- Tiramisu shooters
- Strawberries and cream shooters
- Burnt Basque cheesecake
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We serve Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and surrounding neighborhoods across New York City. Whether you're hosting in a luxury apartment, townhouse, or private residence, our chefs create elevated in-home dining experiences tailored to your event.
Why people hire private chefs in New York
If you want to hire a private chef in New York, Platesfull makes it easy to explore in-home dining options for celebrations, family gatherings, and special occasions. Hiring a private chef in New York is a convenient way to enjoy a more personal dining experience without the work of planning, prepping, cooking, and cleaning. It is ideal for both intimate meals and hosted events. Whether you are planning a milestone dinner or simply want a more elevated evening at home, a New York private chef can help create a memorable experience for you and your guests.
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Popular private chef occasions and cuisine styles in New York
Occasions
People hire private chefs in New York for dinner parties, milestone celebrations, vacation stays, family gatherings, corporate meals, and special evenings at home. A chef-led experience is a strong fit when the host wants restaurant-quality food in a more private setting.
Cuisine styles
Private chefs for hire in New York can usually adapt the menu to the occasion and guest needs. Modern American, Italian, Mediterranean, steakhouse-inspired, brunch, seafood-forward, vegetarian, vegan, and regional menus are common starting points.
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