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, 

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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

Peanuts

Shellfish

Nuts

Gluten

Pork

Sesame

Beef

Alliums

Consider these five factors, and you’ll never stress about the last course. 

Missing a night on the town? No FOMO here.

Every year, the autumn harvest commands our attention with its abundance of apples, squash varieties, and cruciferous veg. Make the most of the bounty and (it’s that time!) break out the Dutch oven again—or 

 do the honors. Whether you’re clinging to the last gasp of summer or commencing braising season, there’s a menu here for you.


10 Fall Dinner Party Menus For Cozy Nights In

Stop refreshing your reservation app and kickstart your day from the comfort of home with these cozy menus. We’re playing the hits with fluffy ricotta pancakes, veggie-laden frittatas, granola butter for your toast, and a Calabrian egg salad. Round up your sleepy-eyed friends or make it a family affair: we think these spreads will please any crowd. What’s better? Only waking up to a 

. Two hour wait time—we don’t do that anymore.

Yes, you should be having fun at your own party.

No place at the table for gluten? These menus are up for the challenge.

We are tired of gluten-free meals that fall flat. These menus reset the bar, relying on aromatics, spice combos, and creative substitutions so they don’t need gluten to stand on their own. Creamy dips and colorful crudités steal the show; herb-laden dressings take grain bowls to new heights, and desserts use alt flours to enhance textures. Try your hand or 

, but either way, you’re in the clear to invite your pickiest eaters and pasta-loving friends.

Pick your next trip or reminisce about your most recent one with these menus. An expanded palate is a way to expand the mind so we collaborated with chefs whose regional expertise guided each dish. Unique ingredients, flavor combinations, and methods make themselves at home when cooked from your own kitchen, either by you or 

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Don’t be intimidated: this Spanish classic can be conquered at home, even without a paella pan.

, but you don’t know what to cook. Our menus go beyond the classics (though there’s nothing wrong with a roast chicken, and we’ve got a menu for that). Our goal is to make a gathering memorable by making the intangible element of delicious food completely tangible. We choose food by season, region, or culture to create a cohesive menu. We know how to balance flavors as well as the pacing of the night through the dishes we select and the dining format that we suggest. Get adventurous yourself, or 

 one of these lineups. Either way, these spreads are destined to impress and leave you and your guests dreaming of one more bite.

You’ll be slinging pies like a pizzaiolo in no time.

Caramelized, juicy, and perfectly tender every time

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, mangiamo!

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Low Sugar

High Protein

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Low Fat

High Fat

Meatballs Marinara

Leisure Time

Think & Drink

Paloma

Spicy Cucumber Margarita

Seafood Bouillabaisse

Negroni Bar

Pears with Currants

Calamari, Corn & Couscous

Cherry Upside Down Cake

The Big Green Salad

Sea Bass with Chili Corn ($)

Tomato Gazpacho

Sea Bass with Charred Cucumber ($)

Summer Sangria Bar

Charred Yellow Squash Gemelli

Chimichurri Chicken

Cucumber Melon Salad

Sweet Corn Succotash

Roasted Eggplant with Pine Nut & Raisins

Blackberry Plum Goat Cheese Fool

Panna Cotta

Fall & Winter Sangria Bar (Special Occasion)

Spring Sangria Bar (Special Occasion)

Summer Sangria Bar (Special Occasion)

Tequila Bar

The Culinistas' Cacio e Pepe

Caviar Plate ($)

Oysters on the Half Shell with Classic Mignonette

Potato Gratin

Brown Butter Pecan Blondies

Arranged Crudités

Bread for the Table

Chocolate Covered Fruits & Nuts

Dried Fruits & Toasted Nuts

Marinated Mediterranean Classics

Pickled Vegetables & Mustard

Seasonal Fruit

Selection of Tinned Fish

Selection of Cheese

Selection of Charcuterie

Roasted Beets with Fennel

White Beans & Chorizo

Tzatziki Roasted Chicken

Za'atar Braised Beans & Mushrooms

Rosewater Apples & Apricots

Tuna Tartare ($)

Bloody Mary Bar

Garden Greens Galette

Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Sumac Onions

Oyster Mushroom Shawarma

Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Sumac Onions

Sea Bass & Tomatoes ($)

Hazelnut Cookies

Hummus & Crudités

Chicken Satay

Pigs in a Blanket

Sliders ($)

Greek Salad Skewers

BBQ Chicken Skewers

Skirt Steak Skewers with Arugula Gremolata

Falafel with Sumac Yogurt

Grilled Vegetables with Tahini Sauce

Sautéed Greens

Tomato Salad

Little Tomatoes & Orzo

Vinegar Braised Chicken

Lentil-Stuffed Squid

Fig Crostata ($)

Calabrian Cauliflower

Parsley Pesto Broc & Beans

Date Crumble Bar

Eggplant with Couscous & Mint

Roasted Carrots & Dates

Tomato Baked Feta & Baguette

Corn Fritters with Chili Sauce

Cauliflower Mac & Cheddar

Lamb Meatballs with Herb Sauce

Muhammara Dip with Pita & Carrots

Romesco Toast

Tomato Ricotta Pizza

Autumn Burrata Bar ($)

Seared Tuna with Radish & Avocado Slaw ($)

Charcuterie & Cheese Board ($)

Mediterranean Squid

Spanish Shrimp ($)

Mushroom & Potato Skewers with Basil Yogurt Dip

Charred Eggplant Dip & Cucumbers

Moroccan Roasted Cauliflower

Braised Short Ribs

Arugula & Macadamia Salad

Santorini Chicken

Quinoa & Crispy Bacon

Bulgur Niçoise

Spicy Shrimp &  Potatoes

Spinach & Cauliflower Salad

Red Cabbage Coleslaw

Chocolate Torte with Ice Cream

Blood Orange Cake

Steak with Onion Date Sauce

Snap Pea Succotash

Cauliflower & Quinoa

Green Beans & Collards

Berry Bowl

Seared Scallops with Hazelnut Gremolata

Lemon Ricotta Crostini

Watercress Potato Flatbread

Eggplant Caponata

Ginger Almond Cookies

RGC (Roasted Garlic Chicken)

Braised Kale Stracciatella

Romesco Romanesco

Beet Chips & Dip

Olio Santo Eggs

Scallop Toast ($)

Apple Tarte Tatin with Whipped Cream ($)

Spicy Shrimp Cocktail

Aioli Shrimp Cocktail  ($)

Think Pinker Salad

Stinger

BBQ Chicken

Steak Tartare

Salmon Rillettes

Fungi Flatbread

Pesto Pizza

Lamb Chops ($)

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