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

Think & Drink

Negroni Bar

Pears with Currants

The Big Green Salad

Flourless Chocolate Cake ($)

Pot Roast

Table Biscuits

Brussels & Pancetta

Brown Butter Pecan Blondies

Chocolate Lover's Sundae Bar ($)

Beet Hummus & Crudités

Sautéed Greens

Vinegar Braised Chicken

Balsamic Green Beans

Braised Short Ribs

Baby Kale Salad

Braised Lamb with Carrots

Blood Orange Cake

Braised Kale Stracciatella

Scallop Toast ($)

Aioli Shrimp Cocktail  ($)

Simmer Down

Call Her Ginger

Apple Pear Crisp with Ice Cream

Creamed Kale 

Milk Braised Veal 

Mushroom Pâté Cracker

So-Cal Citrus

Beets & Sweets Gratin

Arugula & Pickled Shallots

Work Wife

Garlic Confit Red Potatoes

Hasselback Butternut Squash

Tinned Fish Board ($)

Mushroom Bourguignon

Cassoulet Blanc

Shaved Celery Salad

Scarlet Sangria

Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding ($)

Solstice Fruit Salad

G & T 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

Sangria Bar

East Coast Seafood Specials

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

Classic Cocktail Hour

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

Gazpacho is one of the world’s most refreshing foods. This menu pairs it with satisfying sides like Romesco Toast and Chimichurri Chicken. 

The Lunch Set

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

Dive into this Mediterranean-inspired menu featuring an array of dip-able, swoop-able small plates like our Fattoush Bar and not one but Three Feta Dips.  

Mediterranean Grill

Jewish Classics

Spritz O'Clock

Sandwich Stand 

Backyard BBQ

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

Peak Summer Specials

Endless Summer 

Get ready for verdant, crisp lettuces and green beans in our Dill Yogurt Dressed Greens, and first-of-the-season berries in a jammy Berry Crisp. 

Spring Gluten Free 

Seaside Ceviche 

Amalfi Al Fresco

Calling all tomatoes and peak season herbs (hello, basil); it’s your time to shine. This menu is bound to help you cool off and satisfy your hunger at the same time.

Summer Gluten Free

Plated Classics

Tinned Fish Board

Aioli Shrimp Cocktail

Scallop Toast

To Start

Family Style

Chocolate Lover's Sundae Bar

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

Citrus Salad

Dessert

Drinks

Big Braise

Pizza Party

Picnic Prep

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

The Grand Aioli

Cinq à Sept

Ice Cream Social

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 

Tapas & Tequila 

Summer in Four Courses

Quintessential Culinista Summer

Summer Brunch & Bubbles 

Italian Trattoria 

Gin, Tonic & Toasts

Take Out at Home 

Hosting made easy with a Culinista chef.

Choose your Menu

Share the Details

Sit Back and Relax

How It Works

Our menus are vibrant, seasonal, and infinitely customizable.

Ready to gather?

In Season

Favorites

Grazing

Upcoming

Our Menus

All Culinista chefs come highly referred and must pass a background check and a cooking interview.

Thoroughly Vetted

Culinista chefs have graduated from top culinary schools and worked in the best restaurants.

Professionally Trained

We handpick the best chefs for you based on their skills and your needs.

Perfectly Paired

Culinista® Chefs

Whether you’re hosting your partner or a group of ten, these keys ensure the atmosphere is comfortable and the meal is memorable. With the kitchen under control, 