What Should You Prepare Before the Chef Arrives?

Hosting with a private chef at home is the perfect experience for anyone who wants to treat their guests to high-quality food—without the effort. To make sure everything runs smoothly, it’s important to prepare in advance: make sure the kitchen is tidy and accessible, the refrigerator has enough space, and there are sufficient serving dishes, pots, and pans. The chef will bring whatever is missing, but it’s best to coordinate this ahead of time.

How Do You Choose the Hosting Style?

Think about the atmosphere you want to create: Is it a warm, family-style meal? An elegant evening with gourmet dishes? A standing buffet or a seated meal around a festive table? Each style calls for a different type of service, and a good chef will know how to adapt the menu and flow to the concept you choose.

On the Day of the Event – You Simply Enjoy

One of the greatest pleasures of hosting with a private chef is that you’re free to enjoy yourself. There’s no need to cook, clean, or stress—everything happens behind the scenes, with care and professionalism. The food arrives at the table ready, hot, beautifully presented, and delicious—and you get all the compliments without the hard work.

Sides

Medium potato kugel

Parve 8x10 pan

Large potato kugel

Parve 9x13 pan

Zucchini Kugel (8x10)

parve

Zucchini loaf (9x13)

parve