Holiday Catering – Private Chef Dining Experience
$2,820.00
This is holiday catering with one private chef — not a crew of caterers in your kitchen. Skip the grocery runs and the dishes: your CHEFIN chef cooks a full holiday feast from scratch at your home, office, or venue — for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or your company’s December party — then serves it family-style and cleans up completely. No delivery box, no reheated trays — just a fresh holiday meal, cooked in your own kitchen.
What’s Included?
- 3 entrées, 3 sides, 2 salads, and 2 desserts — ten dishes, all designed for sharing family-style
- 1 Private Chef traveling to your home, office, or venue
- Full kitchen-to-table service, from prep to the last dish washed
- Premium, locally sourced ingredients and seasonal produce — nothing frozen, shipped, or pre-cooked
- Shopping, cooking, serving, and complete cleanup, start to finish
- A menu fully customized to your preferences, traditions, and dietary needs
- Optional holiday table styling upon request
Vegetarian, gluten-free, and other dietary needs are accommodated — just tell your chef when you book.
Book in 3 Easy Steps
- Select Add to Cart
- Enter your event details
- Secure your reservation online
This package is priced for a group of 6–10 guests, with all taxes included. Hosting fewer than 6 or more than 10? Contact our concierge for a custom proposal.
If you’d like to add service staff or additional items, simply add this package to your cart, then select any add-ons before checkout.
To explore other options, return to the main shop page to view our full range of packages.
Prefer a drop-off, ready-to-plate format instead? CHEFIN offers that too: see our Christmas Catering Delivery page.
Take a look at a sample holiday menu below — every dish is customizable to your taste.
Your menu will be fully customized by your Private Chef to suit your preferences and event style.
Example Menu
Modern Comfort
(Chef Kryssie Tinsay)
Entrées
Yogurt, Lemon & Rosemary Marinated Chicken Thighs (GF)
Red wine braised short rib
Roasted side of salmon with everything pesto
Sides
Creamy polenta (GF)
Roasted autumn squash medley with hot honey (GF)
Couscous with dried fruit, almonds, pickled onions, fresh herbs & Greek feta
Salads
Winter pomegranate salad — tender greens, fennel, citrus segments, maple candied pumpkin seeds, balsamic fig vinaigrette (VG)
Garden salad, ranch dressing (V, GF)
Desserts
Bûche de Noël (yule log cake) (VG)
Sugar plum short cake
Coastal & Rustic
(Chef Joshua Harmon)
Entrées
Yellowfin crudo, capers, shaved red onion & crushed garlic vinaigrette
Ahi nigiri with sauce verte
Balsamic braised short ribs, pumpkin purée
Sides
Goat cheese–stuffed figs, prosciutto & aged vinegar
Risotto with truffle & hen-of-the-wood
Lumacele pasta with chestnut pesto & aged Gouda
Salads
Marinated cucumber salad with pickled tomatoes, fresh dill, Greek yoghurt
Salad of stone fruit, fresh cheese & dijon vinaigrette
Desserts
Coconut rice pudding with Vietnamese cinnamon & huckleberry
Brownies (GF)
Festive Gathering
(Chef Mildred Moreno)
Entrées
Salmon sashimi (GF)
Steak sliders — pickled onions, garlic aïoli, caramelized onions (GF)
Hand-made tortellini with porcini mushroom, walnut pesto & aged vinegar
Sides
Spanish rice
Penne vodka pasta, Parmesan, parsley
Marinated tomato, French butter & good bread
Salads
Arugula, apple, almonds & Parmesan salad
Tomato Caprese salad
Desserts
Brownies (GF)
Coconut rice pudding
How to Finalize Your Booking
Next Steps
- Please finalize your reservation by paying in full. If you’re paying via bank transfer or card payment, be sure to include your order number as the payment reference.
- After payment is received, CHEFIN will email you a booking confirmation along with a calendar invitation. This email will also include a form where you can share your event details, preferences, and dietary requirements.
- Once the form is completed and returned, we’ll match you with a Private Chef when your event date is less than 3 weeks away, ensuring the best fit based on your needs and location.
- Your assigned chef will design a custom menu tailored to your tastes, dietary needs, and the style of your event.
- You’ll have the opportunity to review the menu, share feedback, and request adjustments before everything is finalized.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Does the Holiday Catering Experience Work?
Your Private Chef arrives at your home or chosen venue, prepares everything fresh onsite, serves each course, and handles all cleanup. It’s a seamless, full-service holiday dining experience designed so you can relax and enjoy every moment.
Can I customize the menu?
Absolutely. Your Personal Chef will build a custom holiday menu around your tastes, family traditions, and dietary needs.
What’s included in the package?
Everything — ingredients, menu planning, cooking, serving, and cleanup. Your chef takes care of every detail from start to finish.
How long does the experience last?
Most holiday events run for about 3–4 hours, depending on the number of guests and courses.
Do I need a fully equipped kitchen?
A standard kitchen setup works perfectly. Your chef will bring any specialty tools or equipment required for your menu.
Can I book a private chef for a corporate or office holiday party?
Yes! This is a popular choice for corporate and office holiday parties, whether hosted onsite or at a private venue.
Are drinks included?
Drinks are not included by default, but we can arrange wine pairings or BYO beverage service upon request.
Can I add a round of appetizers before the meal?
Yes — ask your chef to open with a few passed appetizers before the family-style feast; just mention it when you book.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 2–4 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date and chef. We do accept last-minute booking upon chef availability.
Is there a minimum or maximum number of guests?
The package is for a group of 6–10 guests. But we could cater up to 100+, scaling the menu and service team accordingly.
Can I request a specific chef?
Yes. You can browse our Private Chef profiles and request the one whose style best matches your preferences and event theme.
Is this a pickup or delivery service?
This package is Full-Service only — your private chef shops, cooks, serves, and cleans up in your home or venue, so nothing arrives pre-cooked, frozen, or ready to reheat. Prefer a drop-off, ready-to-plate format instead? See our Christmas Catering Delivery package for the same quality, delivered ready to serve.
Experience Flow
- Book online and share your event details, preferences, and dietary needs.
- Your private chef designs a custom menu and confirms it with you.
- On the day, your chef arrives with everything needed and sets up your kitchen.
- Dinner is cooked fresh, plated, and served family-style, course by course.
- Your chef handles all the cleanup — you keep the leftovers.
Perfect For
A CHEFIN holiday feast is a fit for:
- Family Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners that don’t need a designated cook
- Corporate and office holiday parties, hosted onsite or at a private venue
- Friends gathering together who’d rather not juggle the kitchen
- Multi-generational celebrations with a few extra dietary needs to manage
Where We Cater
CHEFIN’s private chefs travel to you across the country, including New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Chicago, Seattle, San Diego, Austin, and Houston — plus the surrounding areas in each market.
Must-Have Holiday Dishes
Unlike a traditional catering company dropping off trays and disappearing, your CHEFIN chef builds a custom catering menu, then stays for the whole event — shopping, cooking, serving, and cleaning up in person.
Must-Have Holiday Dishes
No holiday table is complete without the classics — and your Private Chef will make sure every dish shines. Whether you’re hosting for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or your office’s December party, expect a golden roast turkey or glazed ham, buttery mashed potatoes, and all the trimmings. Seasonal favorites like roasted Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, and truffle mac and cheese can also make an appearance.
Gourmet Alternatives
Prefer something a little different? Our chefs can craft gourmet alternatives such as beef tenderloin, cedar-plank salmon, or a vegetarian Wellington.
Dessert
And of course — no feast is complete without dessert. Think yule log, pumpkin pie, or a classic pecan tart. Your menu will be fully customized by your Private Chef to match your taste, dietary needs, and traditions.
The Holiday Feast Is More Than Just a Meal
It’s the sound of laughter over shared plates, the warmth of family and friends gathered around the table, and the joy of savoring a moment you didn’t have to plan. CHEFIN’s Holiday Feast is an experience — designed to bring people closer through food and connection. From the first bite to the final dessert, everything is prepared with heart, artistry, and a deep respect for your traditions. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or your own holiday tradition, your private chef transforms your kitchen into a fine-dining space and your meal into a lasting memory.
Why Choose a CHEFIN Holiday Feast?
Because this is more than just dinner — it’s peace of mind, beautifully plated.
With CHEFIN, you’re not just hiring a chef; you’re gaining access to a national network of vetted culinary professionals who specialize in private, high-touch dining. Every chef is background-checked, insured under our general liability coverage, and trained to deliver seamless service in any setting.
We take care of ingredient sourcing, logistics, and timing so your holiday runs flawlessly. No grocery lists. No dishes. No stress. Just a chef-prepared feast that tastes like home — elevated.