Private Chef Dinners in New Jersey
Restaurant-quality courses, cooked fresh in your kitchen and served at your table. You enjoy your guests. I handle everything else, right down to the dishes.
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Two ways to host, both cooked fresh in your kitchen. Clear pricing, no surprises.
6 to 15 guests
Elegant courses, plated like a fine restaurant and served one at a time. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, and special nights.
from$95per guest
Prices per guest, plus tax. Hosting 2 to 5 guests? Just add a $125 time fee.
15 to 25 guests
Big, shareable platters passed around the table. Relaxed, generous, and made for bigger gatherings and holidays.
from$75per guest
Price per guest, plus tax, and varies with ingredients. Includes shopping, cooking, and serving time. One server from a service company is required.
A private chef dinner means you get to be a guest at your own party.
Built around your guests, your favorites, and the occasion.
Picked for your menu so every dish tastes its best.
Everything made fresh on site, so it hits the table hot.
Every course plated and brought out to your guests.
Gluten free, dairy free, allergies, and picky eaters welcome.
I clean up before I leave, so the night ends on a high note.
Tell me your date, guest count, and what you love to eat.
A custom menu and a clear quote, made just for your night.
Fresh, from scratch, right before your guests sit down.
Course by course, beautifully plated at your table.
Your kitchen is spotless before I head home.
Catering drops food off. A private chef brings the whole restaurant experience to you.
| Feature | Private chef | Typical drop off catering |
|---|---|---|
| Cooked fresh in your kitchen | ✓ | ✕ |
| Menu built around your guests | ✓ | Set menus |
| Plated and served at the table | ✓ | Self serve trays |
| Kitchen cleaned before we leave | ✓ | You clean up |
| A chef in the room to chat with | ✓ | ✕ |
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.
We had a small family gathering and everyone raved about how delicious the food was! Especially the salad with brie and grilled apples and candied walnuts. Everything was superb!
We couldn’t have been happier. She was so easy to work with … There wasn’t a single thing our guests didn’t rave about.
Meet Your Chef
Chef Teey started cooking at 13, founded Jeremiah’s Catering & Cooking Studio, and has been featured on ABC7, News 4, and WGRZ.
Guests describe her as “smart, funny and warm,” so your guests don’t just get a great meal. They get a great night.
Read my full storyPlated dinners for 6 to 15 guests are $95 per guest for 3 courses, $125 for 4 courses, and $135 for 5 courses, plus tax. Family style dinners for 15 to 25 guests start at $75 per guest plus tax. Dinners for 2 to 5 guests add a $125 time fee. Final pricing can vary with ingredients, and you get a clear quote before anything is booked.
From an intimate dinner for two up to 25 guests. Plated dinners work best for 6 to 15 guests, and family style is ideal for 15 to 25.
Yes. Every course is served at your table, and your kitchen is cleaned before I leave. For family style dinners of 15 to 25 guests, one server from a service company is also required.
Absolutely. Gluten free, dairy free, food allergies, and picky eaters are all welcome. Every menu is built around your guests.
Yes. If you don’t see a dish you love on the menu, just ask and I’ll create a custom experience for you.
As soon as you have a date. Weekends and holidays book up first, so reach out early to lock in your night.
Tell me your date and guest count. Your free menu consultation is one quick call or message away.