Our booking policy is flexible, so don't worry if these details change. Our chef services are available in 

, though many Culinista® chefs are happy to travel. For services outside of these areas, 

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The Culinistas is a resource that gives everyone the freedom and confidence to connect around a meal.

Our optional drinks service includes up to 2 drinks plus waitstaff who will arrive 1 hour before guests and provide 4 hours of service. Additional time will be billed at $60/hour. The Culinistas will provide ice and non-alcoholic ingredients. The host is responsible for providing alcohol.

Dairy

Eggs

Fish

Peanuts

Shellfish

Nuts

Gluten

Pork

Sesame

Beef

Alliums

Consider these five factors, and you’ll never stress about the last course. 

Missing a night on the town? No FOMO here.

Every year, the autumn harvest commands our attention with its abundance of apples, squash varieties, and cruciferous veg. Make the most of the bounty and (it’s that time!) break out the Dutch oven again—or 

 do the honors. Whether you’re clinging to the last gasp of summer or commencing braising season, there’s a menu here for you.


10 Fall Dinner Party Menus For Cozy Nights In

Stop refreshing your reservation app and kickstart your day from the comfort of home with these cozy menus. We’re playing the hits with fluffy ricotta pancakes, veggie-laden frittatas, granola butter for your toast, and a Calabrian egg salad. Round up your sleepy-eyed friends or make it a family affair: we think these spreads will please any crowd. What’s better? Only waking up to a 

. Two hour wait time—we don’t do that anymore.

Yes, you should be having fun at your own party.

No place at the table for gluten? These menus are up for the challenge.

We are tired of gluten-free meals that fall flat. These menus reset the bar, relying on aromatics, spice combos, and creative substitutions so they don’t need gluten to stand on their own. Creamy dips and colorful crudités steal the show; herb-laden dressings take grain bowls to new heights, and desserts use alt flours to enhance textures. Try your hand or 

, but either way, you’re in the clear to invite your pickiest eaters and pasta-loving friends.

Pick your next trip or reminisce about your most recent one with these menus. An expanded palate is a way to expand the mind so we collaborated with chefs whose regional expertise guided each dish. Unique ingredients, flavor combinations, and methods make themselves at home when cooked from your own kitchen, either by you or 

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Don’t be intimidated: this Spanish classic can be conquered at home, even without a paella pan.

, but you don’t know what to cook. Our menus go beyond the classics (though there’s nothing wrong with a roast chicken, and we’ve got a menu for that). Our goal is to make a gathering memorable by making the intangible element of delicious food completely tangible. We choose food by season, region, or culture to create a cohesive menu. We know how to balance flavors as well as the pacing of the night through the dishes we select and the dining format that we suggest. Get adventurous yourself, or 

 one of these lineups. Either way, these spreads are destined to impress and leave you and your guests dreaming of one more bite.

You’ll be slinging pies like a pizzaiolo in no time.

Caramelized, juicy, and perfectly tender every time

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, mangiamo!

Gail Simmons

Top Chef

Dana Cowin

Food & Wine

Gwyneth Parltrow

Goop

Chef Aaron

Culinista chef since 2019

Low Carb

Low Sugar

High Protein

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Low Fat

High Fat

Meatballs Marinara

Leisure Time

Think & Drink

Paloma

Spicy Cucumber Margarita

Seafood Bouillabaisse

Casa Dragones Joven

Negroni Bar

Zucchini Bread

Pears with Currants

Calamari, Corn & Couscous

Morning Glory Muffins

Cherry Upside Down Cake

The Big Green Salad

Sea Bass with Chili Corn ($)

Tomato Gazpacho

Sea Bass with Charred Cucumber ($)

Summer Sangria Bar

Ricotta Pancakes

Charred Yellow Squash Gemelli

Chimichurri Chicken

Cucumber Melon Salad

Fall & Winter Sangria Bar

Spring Sangria Bar

The Sides ($)

Sweet Corn Succotash

Greek Shrimp Salad

Roasted Eggplant with Pine Nut & Raisins

Blackberry Plum Goat Cheese Fool

Panna Cotta

Skirt Steak with Arugula Gremolata

Smoked Salmon Carpaccio

Smoked Salmon Board

Couscous & Apples

Leafy Greens with Radishes

Scallop Niçoise ($)

Marinated Shrimp Salad

Roasted Veggies

Tequila Bar

Fall & Winter Garden Risotto

Brunch Baby

Savory Dutch Baby with Pancetta-Parmesan Eggs

Sweet Dutch Baby with Lemon Curd & Berries

The Culinistas' Cacio e Pepe

Cauliflower Steaks with Pomegranate

Horseradish Baked Salmon (Special Occasion) ($)

Pomegranate Salmon

Lentils & Quinoa

Caviar Plate ($)

Caesar Salad

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Brussels & Pancetta

Mashed Potatoes ($)

Oysters on the Half Shell with Classic Mignonette

Oysters on the Half Shell with Pomegranate Mignonette

Potato Gratin

Brown Butter Pecan Blondies

Pickled Vegetables & Mustard

Seasonal Fruit

Roasted Beets with Fennel

Berries & Whip

White Beans & Chorizo

Tzatziki Roasted Chicken

Za'atar Braised Beans & Mushrooms

Garlic Mushrooms & Sunchokes

Citrus Cilantro Carrots

Squash Panzanella

Mini Margherita Pizzettes

Roasted Carrot Dip & Crudités

Rosewater Apples & Apricots

Tuna Tartare ($)

Bloody Mary Bar

Garden Greens Galette

Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Sumac Onions

Oyster Mushroom Shawarma

Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Sumac Onions

Beet Hummus & Crudités

Sea Bass & Tomatoes ($)

Hazelnut Cookies

Hummus & Crudités

Muesli Muffins

Chicken Satay

Pigs in a Blanket

Sliders ($)

Greek Salad Skewers

BBQ Chicken Skewers

Skirt Steak Skewers with Arugula Gremolata

Breakfast Burritos

Falafel with Sumac Yogurt

Grilled Vegetables with Tahini Sauce

Black Bean Dip & Pico de Gallo

Burrata, Arugula & Prosciutto ($)

Sautéed Greens

Roasted Squash with Pomegranate

Tomato Salad

Little Tomatoes & Orzo

Vinegar Braised Chicken

Lentil-Stuffed Squid

Fig Crostata ($)

Calabrian Cauliflower

Parsley Pesto Broc & Beans

Currant & Hazelnut Brussels Sprouts

Crimson Quinoa

Date Crumble Bar

Eggplant with Couscous & Mint

Roasted Carrots & Dates

Goddess Salad with Bacon

Tomato Baked Feta & Baguette

Corn Fritters with Chili Sauce

Cauliflower Mac & Cheddar

Sourdough Stuffing

Balsamic Green Beans

Lamb Meatballs with Herb Sauce

Bagel Board ($)

Muhammara Dip with Pita & Carrots

Romesco Toast

Shrimp & Avocado Toast

Buckwheat Pancakes with Blueberry Cardamom Maple Syrup ($)

Mushroom Potato Hash

Tomato Ricotta Pizza

Autumn Burrata Bar ($)

Seared Tuna with Radish & Avocado Slaw ($)

Egg Salad with Chorizo

Healthy Chicken Tenders

Honey Apple Cake with Spiced Whip ($)

Pork Tenderloin with Apples

Charcuterie & Cheese Board ($)

Mediterranean Squid