We offer agile chef services—so you can keep living your life.
Private Chefs in New York City
A Culinista® chef for all your culinary needs.
Gatherings
Brunch, cocktail hour, dinner party, or barbecue? We’re here to help.
Long Term & Seasonal
Need a chef for the summer, a short trip, or a forever position? We’ll get you staffed.
Cooking Classes
Cooking like a Culinista is joyful. Let us show you how.
Our Philosophy
Our chef services make it possible to connect around a delicious meal, without sacrificing your lifestyle.
Our Menus
Our menus are vibrant, seasonal, and infinitely customizable.
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.
WWD“Hosting dinner parties isn’t just for people who can cook.”Goop“It does everything from stock the fridge to help you plan a backyard soirée.” Curbed“People would ask me nonstop, ‘What can I get you?’ My answer: The Culinistas.”Bloomberg“There’s never been a better time to outsource your party prep.”Forbes“The Culinistas is making [a] luxury service more accessible.”WWD“Hosting dinner parties isn’t just for people who can cook.”Goop“It does everything from stock the fridge to help you plan a backyard soirée.” Curbed“People would ask me nonstop, ‘What can I get you?’ My answer: The Culinistas.”Bloomberg“There’s never been a better time to outsource your party prep.”Forbes“The Culinistas is making [a] luxury service more accessible.”WWD“Hosting dinner parties isn’t just for people who can cook.”Goop“It does everything from stock the fridge to help you plan a backyard soirée.” Curbed“People would ask me nonstop, ‘What can I get you?’ My answer: The Culinistas.”Bloomberg“There’s never been a better time to outsource your party prep.”Forbes“The Culinistas is making [a] luxury service more accessible.”WWD“Hosting dinner parties isn’t just for people who can cook.”Goop“It does everything from stock the fridge to help you plan a backyard soirée.” Curbed“People would ask me nonstop, ‘What can I get you?’ My answer: The Culinistas.”Bloomberg“There’s never been a better time to outsource your party prep.”Forbes“The Culinistas is making [a] luxury service more accessible.”
Fan Mail
Services Provided
Seasonal & Long Term
“I rely on The Culinistas to streamline an integral part of my family’s lives. We’ve had many an engaging conversation, lively discourse and spirited dialogue over Turkey Bolognese, at the dinner table, and I’m convinced we’re better humans because of it.”
"I believe magic happens when we eat together. Which is why I fell in love with The Culinistas. You can imagine after having been spoiled by decades of eating out for work, I definitely want a break in the cooking schedule from time to time. The recipes are clean, uncomplicated and still interesting."
