Private Chef in New Jersey

North Jersey’s private chef for meal prep, dinner parties & cooking classes

Delicious food, cooked fresh in your own kitchen. I plan the menu, shop, cook, and clean up, so you can sit back and enjoy the people at your table.

  • Free menu consultation
  • Custom menus for any diet
  • Kitchen left spotless
Chef Teey in her kitchen, surrounded by fresh vegetables and herbs

As Seen On

As seen on ABC7, News 4, WGRZ, and TNT Radio

Private chef services across North Jersey

Pick what you’re hungry for. Every menu is made from scratch for your family, your guests, and your diet.

A week of Chef Teey meal prep containers, ready to heat and serve

Weekly Meal Prep

Healthy, homemade dinners all week

Say goodbye to the 5pm “what’s for dinner?” panic. I cook a week of fresh, family-friendly meals in your kitchen and leave them ready in your fridge to heat and eat. Gluten free, dairy free, or picky eaters? Every menu fits your family.

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A private chef dinner spread of herb roasted chicken, penne, fresh salad, and grilled vegetables on a kitchen island

Private Chef Dinner Parties

A restaurant night, right at home

Birthdays, anniversaries, date nights, and holidays for 2 to 25 guests. Your dining room becomes the best table in town.

  • A custom menu built around your guests
  • Cooked fresh and plated in your kitchen
  • Served at the table, course by course
  • Your kitchen left spotless
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Chef Teey teaching a group of friends to make bruschetta during an in home cooking class

In-Home Cooking Classes & Parties

Girls’ night in, birthdays, and team outings

Gather your crew around the kitchen island. Everyone cooks, laughs, sips, and sits down to a meal they made together, with all the know-how to make it again.

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Virtual & Private Lessons

Build real kitchen confidence one on one at home, or join a live virtual class from anywhere. Great for beginners, couples, kids, and teens.

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Booking your private chef is easy

1

Tell me what you’re craving

Fill out the quick form or call. Share your date, guest count, and any allergies.

2

Get your custom menu

I send a menu and a clear quote made just for you. No surprises.

3

Relax and enjoy

I shop, cook in your kitchen, serve, and leave it spotless.

What our guests are saying

Real words from real Google reviews.

Chef T did an amazing job catering a dinner for 14 of us! … Everything she made for us was gluten free, but not a drop of flavor was lost.

Jen C.Dinner for 14, Google review

She was so smart, funny and warm. Everyone had a great time, making a meal together with her instruction, and then got to enjoy it together afterwards.

Jenny D. DalyCooking class event, Google review

Chef T was great with the girls, worked really hard to make the day special and the food they made was delicious!

Meredith M.Birthday cooking party, Google review
Chef Teey prepping fresh vegetables in her kitchen

Meet Chef Teey

New Jersey’s own chef, 40 years in the making

Chef Teey started cooking at 13, right here in New Jersey. She went on to found Jeremiah’s Catering & Cooking Studio and Jeremiah’s Team Building, and her cooking has been featured on ABC7, News 4, and WGRZ.

As a mom of two, she knows food is what brings people together. Today she brings that same warmth to North Jersey homes, one delicious meal, class, and celebration at a time.

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Proudly cooking across New Jersey

Private dinners, meal prep, and cooking classes in homes all over New Jersey, plus live virtual classes you can join from anywhere.

Private chef questions, answered

How much does a private chef cost in North Jersey?

Private chef dinner parties start at $95 per guest for a 3 course plated dinner, or $75 per guest for family style dinners of 15 to 25 guests, plus tax. Corporate cooking team building starts at $997 for up to 2 hours. Every menu is custom, and you get a clear quote after a free menu consultation.

What’s the difference between a private chef and catering?

A caterer usually cooks somewhere else and drops the food off. A private chef shops for your menu, cooks it fresh in your kitchen, serves your guests, and cleans up afterward.

What areas of New Jersey do you serve?

Chef Teey cooks for homes and events all across New Jersey. Virtual classes are available anywhere.

Can you cook for allergies and special diets?

Yes. Every menu is built around your household, including gluten free, dairy free, food allergies, and picky eaters.

How many guests can you cook for?

Private dinner parties are available for intimate dinners for two up to gatherings of 25 guests in your home.

Do you offer virtual cooking classes?

Yes. Live virtual cooking classes are available for individuals, families, kids and teens, and corporate teams, with a shopping list sent ahead of time.

Let’s make something delicious

Tell me about your next dinner, party, or class. Your free menu consultation is one quick call or message away.

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