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

Gail Simmons

Top Chef

Dana Cowin

Food & Wine

Gwyneth Parltrow

Goop

Low Carb

Low Sugar

High Protein

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Low Fat

High Fat

Meatballs Marinara

Pears with Currants

Flourless Chocolate Cake ($)

Ricotta Pancakes

The Sides ($)

Sweet Corn Succotash

Panna Cotta

Smoked Salmon Carpaccio

G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Rosé

Couscous & Apples

Leafy Greens with Radishes

Horseradish Baked Salmon (Special Occasion) ($)

Pomegranate Salmon

Caviar Plate ($)

Caesar Salad

Mac & Cheddar

Brisket & Mushrooms  in Red Wine ($)

Brown Butter Pecan Blondies

Savory Carrot Kugel

Cinnamon Apple Kugel ($)

Berries & Whip

Mini Margherita Pizzettes

Rosewater Apples & Apricots

Chocolate Lover's Sundae Bar ($)

Fruits & Nuts Sundae Bar ($)

Beet Hummus & Crudités

Sautéed Greens

Cucumber Salad

Currant & Hazelnut Brussels Sprouts

Date Crumble Bar

Goddess Salad with Bacon

Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Bagel Board ($)

Mushroom Potato Hash

Seared Tuna with Radish & Avocado Slaw ($)

Healthy Chicken Tenders

Honey Apple Cake with Spiced Whip ($)

Edamame Dip with Radishes

Banana French Toast

Mushroom Arugula Frittata

Arugula & Macadamia Salad

Quinoa & Crispy Bacon

Delicata Squash & Farro

Braised Lamb with Carrots

Banana Cake

Berry Bowl

Spinach Feta Scones

Scallop Toast ($)

Squash with Herbs

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Caprese

Burger Bar

Salmon Rillettes

Big Brood

Hivemind

Farm Fresh Lettuces with Herbs

Spicy Guacamole with Corn Chips & Crudités

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

Apple Toddy

Coffee Cake

Bagels & Lox ($)

Sea Bass with Leeks & Spinach ($)

New York Strip with Spinach & Broccolini

White Bean Hummus & Crudités

Buttermilk Romaine Salad

Power Green Mini Frittatas

Roasted Red Pepper Frittata

Pistachio Roasted Carrots

Whole Roast Chicken

Latkes & Applesauce

Matzo Ball Soup

Green Matzo Ball Soup

Caviar Chip ($)

Roe on Fingerling Potato

Country Pâté Cracker

Chicken Liver Mousse & Jam

Calabrian Egg Salad

Dill Yogurt Dressed Greens

Arugula & Pickled Shallots

Olive Oil Poached Halibut ($)

Cranberry Buttermilk Scones

Pesto Roasted Potatoes  ($)

Purely Shirley

Sicily Spritz

Green Juice

Crispy Baked Artichoke Hearts

Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka

Salmon Salmagundi ($)

Chicken Scarpariello

Sweet Potato & Fennel Soup

Scarlet Sangria

Mediterranean Whitefish Spread

Solstice Fruit Salad

Sweet Potato Rosti & Eggs

Sautéed Shrimp with Tomatoes & Spinach

Rhubarb Raspberry Coconut Crisp ($)

Strawberry Semolina Cake

Roasted Broccoli & Dates

Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Crudités & Sourdough

Martini Bar

G & T Bar

Mimosa 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

Sangria Bar

East Coast Seafood Specials

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

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

Caviar Chip

Caviar Plate

To Start

Horseradish Baked Salmon

Brisket & Mushrooms in Red Wine

Cinnamon Apple Kugel

Family Style

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Honey Apple Cake with Spiced Whip

Dessert

Drinks

Jewish Classics

Spritz O'Clock

Sandwich Stand 

Winter Digestif & Desserts

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 

Ice Cream Social

Family Style

Mini Margherita Pizzettes

Caesar Salad

Mini Meatball Marinara

Dessert

Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Chocolate Lover's Sundae Bar

Fruit & Nuts Sundae Bar

Hosting made easy with a Culinista chef.

Choose your Menu

Share the Details

Sit Back and Relax

Culinista chefs hail from top restaurants around the country. They help celebrate our culinary methods and approach to hospitality.

Party Like a Culinista

Our services also include chefs for weekly meal prep, cooking classes, and seasonal & long term needs.