Oysters on the Half

Menu

Best in December

Quiet Luxury

To Start

Oysters on the Half Shell with Classic Mignonette

oyster, shallot, red wine vinegar, lemon, pepper

Charcuterie & Cheese Board

cheese, soppressata, prosciutto, nuts, dried fruit, baguette, crackers, apple, grapes

Family Style

Shaved Celery Salad

celery, walnut, baby romaine, lemon, parmesan, onion powder

Pork Milanese

pork cutlet, mustard, caper, panko, egg, onion powder 

Lemon Thyme Shrimp

shrimp, onion, thyme, lemon, parsley, cumin, allspice, onion powder

Roasted Mushrooms

mushroom, leek, parsley, thyme, garlic, lemon, urfa, cumin, onion powder 

Roasted Carrots & Turnips

carrot, turnip, almond, parsley, thyme, apple cider vinegar, allspice, cumin, cayenne, onion powder

Dessert

Chocolate Torte with Ice Cream

dark chocolate, semisweet chocolate, flour, turbinado sugar, butter, egg, ice cream 

Drink

Bubbles Bar

 G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon champagne, gin, creme de cassis, angostura bitters, lemon, sugar cube

Select this menu to view all dish options, then customize it to meet your preferences and needs.

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

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Gatherings

Hosting made easy with a Culinista chef.

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  • Choose your Menu

    Select a menu, then customize it to fit your preferences and needs. See sample menus below.

  • Share the Details

    Tell us your vision, and we'll match you with the ideal Culinista chef. Don't have all the details yet? We're flexible, so you can be, too.

  • Sit Back and Relax

    Your Culinista chef will arrive with groceries and handle the prep, cooking, serving, and clean up while you enjoy time with your guests.

Our Menus

Our menus are vibrant, seasonal, and infinitely customizable.

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Culinista® Chefs

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

  • Thoroughly Vetted

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

  • Professionally Trained

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

  • Perfectly Paired

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

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Party Like a Culinista

Whether you’re hosting your partner or a group of ten, these keys ensure the atmosphere is comfortable and the meal is memorable. Get more tips in our Ultimate Guide to Hosting.

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Gatherings FAQ

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

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