Watercress Potato Flatbread
watercress, potato, puff pastry, pecorino romano, yogurt, whole grain mustard
Vegetarian
Micro Weddings
Hire The Culinistas
Hire us to handle all your micro wedding needs. We’ll bring our personal in home private chef expertise to your event for an intimate weekend
that will leave guests talking about your wedding for years to come.
Culinista Micro Wedding services are ideal for:
Couples who want food to be part of the experience
Intimate events that reflect the specific needs and requests of the couple
Weddings in a home space that follow a personal format
HOW IT WORKS
Select your services and share your vision for the perfect culinary experience for your special weekend.
We curate a customizable menu, from a plated dinner to a family style brunch, and hand select the perfect private chef and waitstaff.
We facilitate introductions to top quality vendors for a seamless weekend.
Our personal chefs (& extended team) shop, cook, serve & clean up, so all you have to do is enjoy the night.
Service Options
Watercress Potato Flatbread
watercress, potato, puff pastry, pecorino romano, yogurt, whole grain mustard
Lamb Meatballs with Herb Sauce
lamb, prune, shallot, mint, parsley, egg, sumac, cayenne
Mediterranean Whitefish Salad
smoked trout, celery, garlic, thyme, lemon, crackers
Crab Cakes
crab, zucchini, brown rice cracker, tarragon, lemon, yogurt, urfa
Shaved Vegetable Salad with Parmesan & Mint Vinaigrette
fennel, zucchini, red endive, parmesan, mint, lemon
Charred Yellow Squash Gemelli
yellow squash, gemelli pasta, haricot vert, basil, walnut, lemon
Sea Bass with Shaved Carrots
sea bass, carrot, orange, tarragon, pistachio, garlic
Grilled Stone Fruits with Almond Ice Cream
peach, almond, basil
Where are your Micro Wedding services available? 
Culinista Micro Wedding services are available in New York City as well as upstate, Westchester County, Fairfield County, CT, northern New Jersey, the Hamptons, the D.C. metro area, Los Angeles, and Aspen. If you need a chef in a different location, email q@theculinistas.com and we'll try our best to source a chef for you.
How much does a typical Micro Wedding cost?
Welcome gift bags of deliciousness start at $500. Cocktail hour, dinners, and brunch start at $1,250. Additional costs include groceries, tip, a $15 travel reimbursement for the chef & sales tax. Submit a request with event details and we’ll provide a proposal for your special occasion.
Can I Request a Special Cuisine or Format?
Yes. Our client services team works closely with our clients to develop a custom Culinista Kitchen® menu for their event and match them with the right chef - and weddings are no different. That means everything from the format you want, from a rehearsal dinner themed to feature the foods you ate together on your first date to a brunch that nods to your honeymoon destination.
Do you provide wait staff, rentals, florals, alcohol?
We work with top agencies to provide experienced, skilled waitstaff. The fee for waitstaff starts at $300. We can also source the top floral, rental, and wine vendors and will facilitate an introduction to make your experience as seamless as possible.
How do you source your chefs?
Our chefs specialize in a range of cuisines using our recipes as the backbone of every occasion. They’ve worked in some of the best kitchens in the world, bringing you a restaurant-quality meal from presentation to flavors.
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