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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, 

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

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

Think & Drink

Pears with Currants

The Big Green Salad

Flourless Chocolate Cake ($)

Fall & Winter Sangria Bar

Roasted Eggplant with Pine Nut & Raisins

Smoked Salmon Carpaccio

Smoked Salmon Board

Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Blanc de Blancs

Couscous & Apples

Fall & Winter Sangria Bar (Special Occasion)

Spring Sangria Bar (Special Occasion)

Summer Sangria Bar (Special Occasion)

G & T Bar (Special Occasion)

Negroni Bar (Special Occasion)

Horseradish Baked Salmon (Special Occasion) ($)

Pomegranate Salmon

Caviar Plate ($)

Cornbread Stuffing ($)

Pan Gravy

Brussels & Pancetta

Mashed Potatoes ($)

Greek Salad

Potato Gratin

Brisket & Mushrooms  in Red Wine ($)

Savory Carrot Kugel

Cinnamon Apple Kugel ($)

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

Tzatziki Roasted Chicken

Rosewater Apples & Apricots

Beet Hummus & Crudités

Sea Bass & Tomatoes ($)

Hummus & Crudités

Sautéed Greens

Currant & Hazelnut Brussels Sprouts

Crimson Quinoa

Date Crumble Bar

Eggplant with Couscous & Mint

Tomato Baked Feta & Baguette

Butternut Soup

Cauliflower Mac & Cheddar

Cranberry Sauce

Sourdough Stuffing

Balsamic Green Beans

Autumn Burrata Bar ($)

Honey Apple Cake with Spiced Whip ($)

Charcuterie & Cheese Board ($)

Santorini Chicken

Delicata Squash & Farro

Baby Kale Salad

Braised Lamb with Carrots

Blood Orange Cake

Lemon Ricotta Crostini

Steak Tartare

Salmon Rillettes

Lamb Chops ($)

Offsite

Big Brood

Hivemind

Call Her Ginger

Devils On Horseback

Charred Peppers

Apple Ricotta Toast

Tuna Tapenade

Marinated Olives & Spiced Nuts

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

Apple Toddy

Collard Greens Cornbread

Cranberry Cornbread

Purples & Greens

Avocado Toast

White Bean Hummus & Crudités

Pistachio Roasted Carrots

Whole Roast Chicken

Latkes & Applesauce

Matzo Ball Soup

Green Matzo Ball Soup

Creamed Kale 

Pears with Prosciutto & Bleu Cheese

Smoked Trout Petals

Truffled Mousse & Pear Crostini

Caviar Chip ($)

Roe on Fingerling Potato

Marinated Anchovy Crostini

Mushroom Pâté Cracker

Chicken Liver Mousse & Jam

Gorgonzola Grapes

Parsnips & Potatoes with Bacon

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Winter Vegetable Cobb

Roasted Roots

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Beets & Sweets Gratin

Spanakopita

Halloumi, Beets & Citrus

Lamb Keftedes with Tzatziki

Fig Frozen Yogurt with Baklava Brittle ($)

Three Feta Dips

Cod with Skordalia ($)

Giouvetsi

Feta in Phyllo

Dill Yogurt Dressed Greens

Arugula & Pickled Shallots

Olive Oil Poached Halibut ($)

White Fish & Squash Ceviche

Peppadew Mac & Cheddar

Golden Baked Feta & Baguette

Roasted Turkey   ($)

Pan con Tomate

Roasted Tomato & Labneh Dip

Sweet Potato Hummus & Cruditès

Garlic Confit Red Potatoes

Hasselback Butternut Squash

Charred Cabbage Gratin

Tinned Fish Board ($)

Swordfish & Crushed Olives

Roasted Mushrooms

Shaved Celery Salad

Golden Hour Sangria ($)

Scarlet Sangria

Mediterranean Whitefish Spread

Shrimp Saganaki Meatballs

Grilled Halloumi & White Beans

Roasted Broccoli & Dates

Honeydew & Kiwi

Martini Bar

G & T 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