Family getaway
Gather everyone at one table without losing a night to restaurant logistics.
Private dining where you are staying
Keep the coastal evening at the house.
For suitable vacation homes in Mystic, Stonington, Westerly, and Watch Hill, David plans the meal around the actual kitchen, arrival details, guest mix, and pace of your stay.
- Kitchen and access reviewed in advance
- Plated or family-style formats
- Dietary details gathered before menu approval
- A clear arrival, service, and cleanup plan
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.
Friends’ weekend
Build dinner into the stay with a format suited to conversation and the property.
Multi-generational trip
Discuss timing, children, dietary needs, and kitchen constraints before the menu is approved.
What the service can include
A complete plan for the table.
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Property review
- 2
Menu and sourcing
- 3
Arrival and on-site cooking
- 4
Service 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
Mystic to Watch Hill, with the details confirmed first.
Rental kitchens vary widely. David confirms cooking equipment, refrigeration, access, parking, dinnerware responsibilities, and travel before finalizing a proposal.
Before you inquire
Useful answers for a better first plan.
Can David work in any rental kitchen?
Not automatically. David reviews the kitchen, equipment, access, and event needs before confirming whether the property is suitable.
What information should I get from the host?
Useful details include appliance availability, cookware, refrigeration, parking, entry instructions, dinnerware, and any house rules affecting outside vendors.
Is grocery shopping included?
Ingredient sourcing may be included in the written proposal. The exact menu, travel, staffing, rentals, and service details determine the final quote.
Do you serve Westerly and Watch Hill?
David welcomes suitable inquiries across the nearby Rhode Island shore. Exact travel and availability are confirmed event by event.
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.