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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Private dinners start at around $750. Groceries, chef time (prep, service, clean up), shopping, and service staff time are included. (note, all time is charged at actual time spent)
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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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Yes. Chef Matt has completed ServSafe training and is certified by ServSafe (certificate available upon request).