Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, every menu is customized to meet the needs of you and your guests. Chef may decline an experience if the cuisine or restrictions are outside of Chef’s experience and comfort.
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While private dinners can start at around $750 pricing for you meal depends on the menu, the complexity of preparation, staffing needs, and the cost of ingredients. The chef will present an estimate prior to booking your event.
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Pending availability, events can be booked as late as one week from the event date.
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With additional kitchen staff, service staff, and an appropriate kitchen up to 16 guests can be served for a private dinner.
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Private dinners and cooking courses occur on your site, whether your home, office (with full kitchen), or a short-term rental.
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Our preference is to use on site equipment where possible as this simplifies load in and load out. If the chef requires specialized or additional equipment they will bring it. A working range, oven, refrigerator (with space for ingredients), and dish washing facilities is required on site. A site visit prior to your dinner will be made by the chef to evaluate the facilities and available equipment.
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Yes, a deposit of 30% of the estimated total bill is required to book a service.
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You may cancel your service up to 3 days prior to the service date and receive a full refund less any groceries and supplies already purchased. The refund will also be reduced by 3.5% if your deposit was paid via credit card/Venmo.
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You may cancel your service up to 3 days prior to the service date and receive a full refund less any groceries and supplies already purchased. The refund will also be reduced by 3.5% if your deposit was paid via credit card/Venmo.
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Yes. Chef Matt has completed ServSafe training and is certified by ServSafe (certificate available upon request).