Romantic Dinner Experience for Families: A Private Chef Event
$1,225.00
The best table in the house – your own. Skip the chaos of V-Day – no 2-hour waits for your restaurant, no bustling bistros, no pricing surge for your romance. Enjoy a five course menu, private chef dinner, for parents and a kids menu in the comfort of home. A luxury chef service that allows you to celebrate the occasion together–without the stress of having to care for kids.
The price is per family, inclusive of Tax. This product is designed for up to 2 adults and 3 children (under 8), including 5 individually plated courses per adult and 3 courses per child. For larger groups or different guest numbers, please contact our concierge for a custom quote.
What’s Included?
Your 5-Course Fine Dining Private Chef Experience includes the following premium offerings:
- A 5-course gourmet fine dining menu curated by your personal chef (2 Starters / Appetizers, 2 Mains, 1 Dessert) for adults
- A 3-course gourmet kids menu designed for young palates and dietary needs (1 Starters / Appetizers, 1 Main, 1 Dessert)
- Use of only the finest ingredients sourced from local vendors for ultimate freshness
- Complete chef service, including shopping, preparation, cooking, serving, and cleanup
- Option to add cocktail pairings, wine, or extra courses
- You can find a few sample menus by scrolling further below
Book in 3 easy steps:
- select add to cart,
- enter event details,
- secure pay online.
If you would like to book this package and add service staff or additional products, please add this package to the cart and then go on to add the additional packages. In case you want a different package simply go back to the main shop page and view the rest of the Private Chef packages.
To include exclusive, ultra-premium ingredients such as live lobsters, extra-large abalone, or other specialty items (surcharge applies), simply mention your preferences in the notes section when booking. A member of our operations team will reach out to assist you.
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
What menu will I receive for my event?
Your Personal Chef will create a fully customized menu once your reservation is confirmed. Every menu is tailored to your tastes, dietary needs, and event style — no two menus are ever the same. We’re confident you’ll love your chef’s creation, and if not, we’ll work with you until it’s perfect.
Can I choose a specific Personal Chef for my event?
After your booking is confirmed, our matching system reviews your preferences and pairs you with the most suitable chefs available in your area. You’ll receive a selection of chef profiles to choose from whenever possible.
During peak periods or last-minute bookings, a chef may be assigned directly to ensure your event is fully supported.
How does booking a Personal Chef work?
After you reserve your event online, you’ll receive a Booking Confirmation with your order details and next steps. You’ll then complete a short form with your dietary needs, food preferences, and event details.
From there, our system matches you with the best-suited chef, who will design a customized menu specifically for your event.
Do you have chefs available for my event?
Yes — and if for any reason we cannot assign a chef for your date, you will receive a full refund. We maintain a nationwide network of vetted Personal Chefs, giving us strong coverage across multiple cuisines, locations, and event styles.
What do I need to prepare for my event?
Please clear 1–2 shelves in your refrigerator and make some counter space available. When your chef arrives, they will need a brief walkthrough of your kitchen and dining area.
If your booking does not include waitstaff, you may need to set the table and provide your own plates, glassware, cutlery, and serving pieces.
What time does the chef arrive on the day?
Your Personal Chef will arrive approximately 1.5 hours before the scheduled mealtime with all the ingredients needed and will begin preparing your dishes right away.
If you’ve also booked waitstaff or bartenders, they will arrive separately.
Once service is complete, the team will clean the kitchen and event area, leaving the space spotless for you to enjoy the rest of your celebration.
Your menu will be fully customized by your Private Chef to suit your preferences and event style.
Example Menus
Truffle Winter Degustation
Course 1 – Appetizer
Truffled artichoke & shaved fennel salad, ruby grapefruit, toasted pepitas, pomegranate pearls (V, GF)
Course 2 – Pasta
Stracciatella ravioli, parmesan cream, crispy pancetta, black truffle snow, chive oil
Course 3 – Seafood
Seared cod, lobster-truffle velouté, baby carrots, broccolini, pink peppercorn butter (GF)
Course 4 – Main
Roasted duck breast (or chicken), truffled farro, parsnip purée, red wine–black grape jus (GF option)
Course 5 – Dessert
Black truffle honey gelato, dark chocolate crumb, roasted strawberries, hazelnut praline (V, GF)
Junior Truffle (3-course)
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Starter: Cheesy ravioli, mild parmesan sauce
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Main: Butter-baked fish or chicken, carrots & peas (truffle butter optional on side)
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Dessert: Vanilla ice cream, strawberry sauce, crushed hazelnuts
Asian-Fusion “Swisy” Romance
Course 1 – Appetizer
Oysters (or shrimp) with yuzu mignonette, finger lime, micro herbs (GF)
Course 2 – Seafood
Seared scallops, mango “Swisy” glaze (chili-honey), cucumber ribbons, citrus zest (GF)
Course 3 – Duck
Crispy duck breast, soy-molasses lacquer, charred bok choy, sesame crunch, pickled radish “rose” (GF)
Course 4 – Main
Wagyu striploin (or prime steak), king mushrooms, black garlic jus, quick-pickled okra, scallion oil (GF)
Course 5 – Dessert
Dark chocolate soil, strawberry & raspberry, matcha cream (optional), gold dust
Junior Asian-Fusion (3-course)
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Starter: Seared shrimp (or scallop), sweet mango glaze (no heat), cucumber
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Main: Wagyu mini sliders, crispy potatoes, simple sautéed mushrooms
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Dessert: Chocolate “dirt” cup, strawberries, vanilla whipped yogurt
Modern Italian Winter Romance
Course 1 – Appetizer
Burrata, cherry tomatoes + blood orange, basil, balsamic glaze, cracked pink pepper (V, GF)
Course 2 – Seafood
Confit salmon, warm almond “white gazpacho” sauce, pickled grapes, dill oil (GF)
Course 3 – Pasta
Casarecce with shrimp, zucchini, basil purée, lemon zest, parmesan (DF if no cheese)
Course 4 – Main
Red wine–braised short rib (or beef cheek), horseradish mash, roasted baby beets, figs (GF)
Course 5 – Dessert
Coconut panna cotta, berry compote, chocolate crumble, raspberry coulis heart (GF, V)
Junior Modern Italian (3-course)
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Starter: Burrata + sweet tomatoes, basil drizzle, warm focaccia
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Main: Shrimp pasta, mild tomato-basil sauce (zucchini optional)
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Dessert: Coconut panna cotta, berry sauce
This Experience Is Ideal For
- (No sitter needed) At-home Valentine’s Day dinner with kids
- Valentine’s Weekend celebrations (= Friday/Saturday before or after the 14th)
- Couples who wish to have a romantic dinner without leaving the house
- Family friendly private dining experiences in NYC apartments or suburban homes
- A thoughtful gift to your partner (and a clean kitchen)
- Small dinner party parties for close friends + kids
- Any special gathering in which you wish to relax and enjoy chef prepared dining
Kid-Friendly Fine Dining, Grown-Up Romance
Kids get a real dining experience – just turned up for them. Add some nonstop interactivity such as a make-your-own dessert station or mini mocktail masterclass. Menus can be personalised for fussy eaters (Wagyu sliders for kids and Wagyu steak for adults). Best part is your chef can feed kids first and then parents can eat mains in peace after children are in bed – romantic, private and stress free.
Interactive “Little Sweethearts” Menu
Swisy (sweet+spicy) is the love of food trends. Your personal chef will be able to put a glaze of hot honey on grown-up dishes but keep kid portions sweet and mild. For an Instagrammable fun, allowing for a Build-Your-Own Valentine’s Sundae/chocolate fondue station the chefs set up for the kids. Finish off with a mocktail bar-Shirley Temples or pink lemonade with fancy garnishes so everyone gets a toast moment.
Seasonal Warm & fuzzy Luxury for Valentine's Day
Winter is made for the comfort – luxury. Think red wine braised short ribs, lobster thermidor, truffle mac and cheese or roasted seasonal vegetables – chef’s prep and beautifully plated. This is the “hero” booking: one partner organises in secret, and the chef does all the work: shopping, cooking, serving, and cleaning as the whole family has a private dining experience as a chef, it seems effortless, it is unforgettable.
WHY BOOK A PRIVATE CHEF THROUGH CHEFIN?
A great way to entertain, without the stress!
Art of Dining Excellence with a Satisfaction Guarantee – An elevated private dining experience—or your money back. Trusted by Fortune 500 teams and 100,000+ guests, our top chefs deliver fine-dining, restaurant-level cuisine using the highest quality ingredients, backed by polished concierge service. From romantic dinners to corporate events, every menu is crafted to your taste and occasion. Discover more…
Unmatched Safety, Hygiene & Privacy Standards – Every chef is rigorously screened and trained to strict food safety standards—many hold US-recognised certifications (e.g., ServSafe or equivalent). We follow kitchen-ready guidelines, secure payments until after the event, provide $20M general liability coverage, and operate under Chatham House Rules for discretion. Learn more…
Select Ingredients of the Highest Quality – We source with purpose: health, environmental responsibility, and positive social impact. Every supplier is carefully selected and vetted to ensure exceptional quality, integrity, and consistency—so every dish tastes as good as it looks. Explore further…
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Personalized Support Throughout – Our concierge team handles every detail from booking to menu approval, matching you with the right chef and a smooth run-of-show. Home, office, or private venue—we coordinate timing, preferences, and special requests with calm, discreet precision. Delve deeper…
