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

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, 

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

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

Pears with Currants

Flourless Chocolate Cake ($)

Couscous & Apples

Horseradish Baked Salmon (Special Occasion) ($)

Pomegranate Salmon

Brisket & Mushrooms  in Red Wine ($)

Savory Carrot Kugel

Cinnamon Apple Kugel ($)

Rosewater Apples & Apricots

Beet Hummus & Crudités

Sautéed Greens

Currant & Hazelnut Brussels Sprouts

Date Crumble Bar

Honey Apple Cake with Spiced Whip ($)

Delicata Squash & Farro

Braised Lamb with Carrots

Salmon Rillettes

Sea Bass with Leeks & Spinach ($)

Pistachio Roasted Carrots

Whole Roast Chicken

Latkes & Applesauce

Matzo Ball Soup

Green Matzo Ball Soup

Roe on Fingerling Potato

Chicken Liver Mousse & Jam

Esalen Kale

Dill Yogurt Dressed Greens

Arugula & Pickled Shallots

Mediterranean Whitefish Spread

Roasted Broccoli & Dates

Large format & straightforward recipes that are ideal for crowds

Party Meal

A generous attitude is the secret ingredient in any gathering. These keys ensure the mood is right, everyone feels comfortable, and the gathering is seamless. 

Hosting

Sangria Bar

East Coast Seafood Specials

A French-ish spread featuring forkable and finger-friendly bites. Pairs perfectly with our Negroni Bar.

Classic Cocktail Hour

Bring home the warming flavors and aromas of Moroccan cuisine with this robust menu of favorites, like Spiced Lamb with Couscous and Eggplant & Cauliflower Tagine. 

Moroccan Feast

Gazpacho is one of the world’s most refreshing foods. This menu pairs it with satisfying sides like Romesco Toast and Chimichurri Chicken. 

The Lunch Set

Cancel that reservation; the steak, and its beloved sides, are getting cooked up in-house.

Steakhouse Classics

Greece’s most popular dishes, made in your kitchen. Crispy-topped Spanakopita is always a hit, and Fig Frozen Yogurt with Baklava Brittle is nothing short of decadence. 

Opa! Taverna

Dive into this Mediterranean-inspired menu featuring an array of dip-able, swoop-able small plates like our Fattoush Bar and not one but Three Feta Dips.  

Mediterranean Grill

Jewish Classics

Spritz O'Clock

Sandwich Stand 

Winter Digestif & Desserts

Backyard BBQ

Inspired by Chinese-American favorites, this menu is an umami-rich feast with some ‘nista twists. Think Beef & Broccolini and Spinach & Garlic Cauli Rice.

Dynasty Dinner 

Paella is the ultimate dish to gather around, and this menu lets it shine. When it comes to drinks, we simply can’t recommend our Scarlet Sangria enough. 

Paella Night

Peak Summer Specials

Endless Summer 

Get ready for verdant, crisp lettuces and green beans in our Dill Yogurt Dressed Greens, and first-of-the-season berries in a jammy Berry Crisp. 

Spring Gluten Free 

Seaside Ceviche 

Amalfi Al Fresco

Calling all tomatoes and peak season herbs (hello, basil); it’s your time to shine. This menu is bound to help you cool off and satisfy your hunger at the same time.

Summer Gluten Free

To Start

Sea Bass with Leeks & Spinach

Horseradish Baked Salmon

Brisket & Mushrooms in Red Wine

Cinnamon Apple Kugel

Family

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Honey Apple Cake with Spiced Whip

Dessert

Rosh Hashanah

Plated Classics

Pizza Party

Picnic Prep

This client-favorite menu is nothing but the hits: Bagels & Lox and Mushroom Potato Hash for those who skew savory, and Banana French Toast and Fruit Salad for the sweeties. 

Big Brunch

Tequila Bar

The Grand Aioli

Cinq à Sept

Ice Cream Social

Have a night at the cantina, with dishes like Chicken Tortilla Soup and Esquites, and your choice of tacos: we like carnitas, fish, or both. 

Taqueria en Casa 

Quintessential Culinista Summer

Summer Brunch & Bubbles 

First Signs of Summer 

Italian Trattoria 

Gin, Tonic & Toasts

Take Out at Home 

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Welcome to The Culinistas®

Private Chefs in The Hamptons

A Culinista® chef for all your culinary needs.

Brunch, cocktail hour, dinner party, or barbecue? We’re here to help.

Need a chef for the summer, a short trip, or a forever position? We’ll get you staffed.

Long Term & Seasonal

Cooking like a Culinista is joyful. Let us show you how.

Our chef services make it possible to connect around a delicious meal, without sacrificing your lifestyle.

Our Philosophy

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Our menus are vibrant, seasonal, and infinitely customizable.

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

Thoroughly Vetted

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

Professionally Trained

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

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Fan Mail

"[Our chef] did an awesome job and was so incredibly efficient. I was totally impressed with his speed, skill and knowledge, and of course he was super friendly and easygoing. Plus, the food is all AMAZING! My daughter gobbled up the zucchini nuggets and turkey bolognese for dinner, we had salmon and broccoli salad, with a little of the lentil and quinoa salad too, and it was delicious. Such a luxury to have all this fresh, beautiful food in the fridge for the week and none of the stress of having had to shop for and cook it on a busy Monday.”

"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."

“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.”

Weekly Meal Prep

Seasonal & Long Term