Please enjoy $100 off gatherings of 12 people or more. Discount automatically applied. 

Gatherings

Meal Prep

A Season or Long Term

Cooking Classes

Chef Services Overview

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, 

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

Shellfish

Nuts

Gluten

Pork

Sesame

Beef

Alliums

Low Carb

Low Sugar

High Protein

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Low Fat

High Fat

Negroni Bar

The Big Green Salad

Panna Cotta

Skirt Steak with Arugula Gremolata

Couscous & Apples

Fall & Winter Garden Risotto

Cauliflower Steaks with Pomegranate

Lentils & Quinoa

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Oysters on the Half Shell with Pomegranate Mignonette

Berries & Whip

Garlic Mushrooms & Sunchokes

Roasted Carrot Dip & Crudités

Beet Hummus & Crudités

Sautéed Greens

Roasted Squash with Pomegranate

Currant & Hazelnut Brussels Sprouts

Date Crumble Bar

Autumn Burrata Bar ($)

Honey Apple Cake with Spiced Whip ($)

Pork Tenderloin with Apples

Charcuterie & Cheese Board ($)

Pineapple & Persimmons

Baby Kale Salad

Braised Lamb with Carrots

Mushroom Stuffed Shells

Blood Orange Cake

Green Beans & Collards

Berry Bowl

Seared Scallops with Hazelnut Gremolata

Delicata Kale Salad

RGC (Roasted Garlic Chicken)

Confetti Shrimp

Apple Tarte Tatin with Whipped Cream ($)

Spicy Shrimp Cocktail

Think Pinker Salad

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Simmer Down

Big Brood

Devils On Horseback

Apple Ricotta Toast

Marinated Olives & Spiced Nuts

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

Apple Pear Crisp with Ice Cream

Whole Branzino

Sea Bass with Leeks & Spinach ($)

Mustard Seed Salmon

Kale & Parsnip Farro

Seared Polenta & Mushrooms 

White Bean Hummus & Crudités

Pistachio Roasted Carrots

Whole Roast Chicken

Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream ($)

Beet Pesto Rice

Beets & Sweets Gratin

Arugula & Pickled Shallots

Black Pepper Pork Chop

Roasted Carrots & Turnips

Spinach & Beet Salad

Lemon Thyme Shrimp

Wild Rice Cauliflower

Orzo with Cannellini Beans

Sweet Potato Hummus & Cruditès

Crispy Baked Artichoke Hearts

Hasselback Butternut Squash

Brown Butter Fluke & Carrots ($)

Pecan Crusted Chicken & Lettuces ($)

Roasted Mushrooms

Apple Cider Chicken

Sirloin with Roasted Garlic Sauce

Solstice Fruit Salad

Herbed Fingerling Potatoes

Charred Cabbage Caesar

Cauliflower & Kale Pasta

Broccolini & Burrata

Martini Bar

G & T Bar

Bubbles Bar

Gatherings start at $500 (based on guest count) plus groceries, sales tax and a $15 travel reimbursement. We automatically add 20% chef gratuity to all gatherings (i.e. $100 for $500 base rate).

Our chef services are available in the NYC metro area, the Hamptons, LA, and the D.C. metro area, though many Culinista® chefs are happy to travel. For services outside of these areas, 

Yes! Your Culinista chef will plate and serve your meal. If your gathering requires additional waitstaff, we’ll staff a reliable server from our trusted network.

, telling us the details of your gathering and your preferred menu, and we’ll match you with the ideal Culinista chef. Your Culinista chef will arrive with groceries and handle the prep, cooking, serving, and clean up while you enjoy time with your guests.

If your gathering requires an extra set of hands, we’ll staff a reliable server or bartender from our Culinista network. We do not coordinate rentals or decor but can connect you with vetted vendors if you need additional support.

Certain ingredients in these dishes may make them more costly—and increase your total grocery bill—so we wanted to let you know. 

All great dishes start with an aromatic base to develop flavor

Build A Foundation

A dish that alchemizes three bold and distinct flavors to hit sweet, sour, savory, salty, and bitter notes

Trifecta

Herbs that thread flavor throughout a recipe and garnish

Infusing Oil

Browning your protein (crisping the exterior while softening the interior) will help to intensify its flavor

Char Goes Far

Using a sharp ingredient to cut the richness from heavier ingredients

Balancing Act

Large format & straightforward recipes that are ideal for crowds

Party Meal

Layering different types of the same fruit or vegetable to your dish for an extra level of complexity

Tomayto Tomahto

The unexpected pairing of something sweet to a protein complements the dish

Sweet Ingredient + Savory Protein

Prior to cooking, toasting grains helps to intensify its flavor

Boost Your Grains

Using a multitude of soft stem herbs helps to brighten your dressings & marinades

All the Herbs

Flavor keys include techniques from across the culinary spectrum (think: infusing, searing, marinating, pickling) but they all share the same goal: to maximize every ingredient’s flavor, every time you cook. 

Flavor

A generous attitude is the secret ingredient in any gathering. These keys ensure the mood is right, everyone feels comfortable, and the gathering is seamless. 

Hosting

Beer, sure, but we’re here to feast. This festive menu spotlights Germany’s beloved crispy, crunchy things (potato pancakes, schnitzel) plus all the cabbage.

Oktoberfest

Fall Plated

Sangria Bar

Latke Party

Yom Kippur Break(the)Fast

A French-ish spread featuring forkable and finger-friendly bites. Pairs perfectly with our Negroni Bar.

Classic Cocktail Hour

Thanksgiving Sides

Bring home the warming flavors and aromas of Moroccan cuisine with this robust menu of favorites, like Spiced Lamb with Couscous and Eggplant & Cauliflower Tagine. 

Moroccan Feast

Getting out of bed is reason enough for a party. This Brunch & Bubbles menu cheers you on with Savory Dutch Babies, Apple Crumble Parfaits, and a glass of something bubbly.

Fall Luncheon

Elegant Holiday Cocktails

Cancel that reservation; the steak, and its beloved sides, are getting cooked up in-house.

Steakhouse Classics

Greece’s most popular dishes, made in your kitchen. Crispy-topped Spanakopita is always a hit, and Fig Frozen Yogurt with Baklava Brittle is nothing short of decadence. 

Opa! Taverna

Jewish Classics

Spritz O'Clock

Winter Digestif & Desserts

Inspired by Chinese-American favorites, this menu is an umami-rich feast with some ‘nista twists. Think Beef & Broccolini and Spinach & Garlic Cauli Rice.

Dynasty Dinner 

Paella is the ultimate dish to gather around, and this menu lets it shine. When it comes to drinks, we simply can’t recommend our Scarlet Sangria enough. 

Paella Night

Endless Summer 

Rosh Hashanah

Christmas

Plated Classics

Pizza Party

Early fall’s long-awaited produce needs little more than seasoning and slow cooking, and this spread puts the season’s best front and center.

Fall Gluten Free

Quintessential Culinistas Fall

This client-favorite menu is nothing but the hits: Bagels & Lox and Mushroom Potato Hash for those who skew savory, and Banana French Toast and Fruit Salad for the sweeties. 

Big Brunch

Tequila Bar

Cinq à Sept

Surf & Turf

Have a night at the cantina, with dishes like Chicken Tortilla Soup and Esquites, and your choice of tacos: we like carnitas, fish, or both. 

Taqueria en Casa 

Thanksgiving 

Italian Trattoria 

For some, Christmas Eve is synonymous with an epic night of seafood. We’re starting with snacks like Marinated Anchovy Crostini and Tuna Tapenade to whet our appetites, then diving into bowls of Cod & Clam Cioppino. Dare we say, this one is a catch.

Feast of the 7 Fishes

Gin, Tonic & Toasts

Burrata Bar

Charcuterie & Cheese Board

To Start

Brown Butter Fluke & Carrots

Sea Bass with Leeks & Spinach

Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream

Pecan Crusted Chicken & Lettuces

Winter Garden Risotto

Family Style

Honey Apple Cake with Spiced Whip

Apple Tarte Tatin with Whipped Cream

Dessert

Drinks

Quintessential Culinistas Winter 

If you’ve ever wondered what autumn in Tuscany looks like, look no further. Gorgonzola Grapes start the party, clearing the way for a stunner of a main: caper-studded Veal Piccata. Buon apetito!

Tuscan Table

Hosting made easy with a Culinista chef.

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