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Chef Natalie

Hi there!

My name is Chef Natalie! I am a creative, self-made chef from the Bronx, NY. My passion for food is derived deeply from my joy of gathering people around the table, and creating dishes invoke delicious memories that can last a lifetime.

As a self-taught chef, my culinary background is a culmination home recipes and exploring local and foreign cuisines, mixed with a ton of late nights studying episodes of Food Network’s Chopt! Since a teen, I have had a knack for cooking and have used the kitchen as a place where my ideas can thrive and come to life.

After graduating from Syracuse University and receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Food Studies, I turned my tiny Bronx kitchen into the hub for exploring and cultivating healthy, delicious meals. Since then I have successfully ran a meal prep & catering company, and created spaces where people can gather and enjoy delicious food.

Food is meant to celebrate. I love to create menus that fuse together unique takes on a variety of cuisines, plant-based alternatives, and good food that’s meant for gathering! My menu’s focus on small bites, with bold flavors. Pick and choose from delicious tapa-style bites to add variety and flavor to any event! I am excited to share my culinary skills and provide delicious food for your upcoming event! Happy Eating!

Cuisines & Events: American, Bachelorette Party, Birthday, Breakfast/Brunch, Comfort, Farm to Table, Mexican

How to Hire a Private Chef for Your Event

Pick a place, date, and time.
Select your chef and menu. (Each chef offers different menus which are fully a la carte. Simply choose the dishes you want for your occasion.)
Add details like the number of guests and any special instructions.
Pay for your reservation. Make any changes or even cancel up to a week before your event for a refund.

After you’ve made a reservation, the private chef you’ve hired will reach out within 48 hours to confirm the details and coordinate their arrival.
If you’ve added any special dietary restrictions or event instructions, they’ll work with you to implement those.

Your chef will arrive with everything they need, including ingredients, cooking equipment, and cleaning supplies. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the day with your guests.
The cleanup is included too! Hire a private chef with us and know that we’ll likely leave your kitchen cleaner than when you gave it to us.

Our Top FAQs

1. Can I customize the menu?

Absolutely! All our menus are fully a la carte. Once you’ve decided on a chef, you’ll see a list of all the dishes they offer and you can choose the ones you’d like for your event.

2. How is your service priced?

You pay a fixed price per guest based on your menu, plus a small, all-inclusive booking fee to our platform. You’ll be able to see exactly what you’re paying when you make a booking. No hidden costs, ever.

3. How many guests can I invite?

As many as you like! Although for events with over 30 people, we ask that you reach out to us to make an event inquiry.

4. My group has multiple dietary restrictions

That’s absolutely fine! When finalizing your menu, please mention these under ‘Special Instructions.’ For instance, you can specify that you’d like to accommodate one vegan guest and one gluten-free guest for your at-home catering and your private chef will prepare suitable dish variants for those guests.

5. Can I make changes to the menu or guest list?

Yes! You can make any changes to your booking. You can even cancel it up to a week before your event, and you’ll receive a refund.

6. Is my event insured?

Yes, it is. Our service includes full insurance for your private chef in case of any mishaps.

7. How are the Chefs chosen?

Each chef is fully vetted. We require at minimum one year of sous chef experience. Your chef has gone through an FCRA compliant background check and multiple interviews before joining our platform.

8. What is FFKs cancellation and refund policy?

We take pre-payment to secure your chef and simplify our service. No fumbling with payments after your event or dealing with multiple payments in different stages of the process. Much like our service, our return policy is simple and meant to protect you, our hosts and our amazing Chefs.

One week or more before your event we guarantee your refund.
During the week of your event we offer a 50% refund.
We will not be able to refund within 48 hours of your event. At this point your chef has not been available for other parties and has already planned for your event. *Please note all refunds are less processing and booking fees

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