Plated dinner
Create a paced evening with each course served around the flow of conversation.
A private chef for your dinner party
Invite everyone. Stay at the table.
I plan dinner parties for private homes and suitable gathering spaces, with a menu, service pace, and kitchen plan built around the way you want to host.
- Plated or shared formats
- Private homes and suitable event kitchens
- Custom menu conversation
- Direct review by Chef David
Designed around your gathering
Host the experience without running the kitchen.
David reviews the property, timing, guest mix, dietary needs, and service style before confirming fit, menu direction, or pricing.
Shared table
Use generous platters and bowls when warmth and movement matter more than formality.
Seasonal gathering
Let the time of year guide ingredients and menu direction without relying on a fixed package.
What the service can include
A complete plan for the table.
- 1
Planning brief
- 2
Menu and sourcing
- 3
Cooking and service
- 4
Agreed kitchen close down
Client feedback
Food worth gathering for.
Every event begins with a direct conversation about the people, place, and occasion.
“David catered our anniversary dinner and honestly the steak was better than any restaurant we've been to. He made the whole night feel special without being stuffy. Already booked him for my mom's birthday”
“dude the pasta he made for my gfs birthday was insane. she cried. legit cried. 10/10 would hire again no question”
“hired him for a small dinner party. food was fire. portions were huge. my buddies kept asking where i found this guy. told em davids kitchen. thats it”
Southeastern Connecticut & coastal Rhode Island
A dinner party should feel hosted, not managed.
David works through guest count, allergies, kitchen equipment, table space, desired pace, staffing, and the host’s priorities. That practical plan keeps the cooking visible only when it adds to the evening.
Before you inquire
Useful answers for a better first plan.
What is the difference between a private chef and drop off catering?
A private dinner usually includes on site cooking and a service plan shaped around the room. Drop off catering follows a different format and may be discussed when it better fits the event.
How many guests can you serve?
Most gatherings are planned for up to approximately 30 guests. Larger events become a manual review after the full brief is collected.
Can I see sample menus?
Yes. Sample menus show direction, not a fixed package or promise. The final plan depends on the event details.
When is the booking confirmed?
Only after David reviews the request and the written booking steps are completed. A form, chat, or tentative hold is not a booking.
A personal proposal starts with practical details
Share the date, place, and guest count.
David reviews every request before confirming availability, pricing, or booking details.