Restaurant-caliber dining, without leaving home. We’ll privately connect you with a vetted private chef.
Gilded Table is an independent referral service. We don’t cook, cater or staff events ourselves — we privately connect you with vetted, independent private chefs who compose custom tasting menus, accommodate every dietary need, and pair each course with the right wine. There is no rush, no sales pitch, and no obligation.
Bespoke tasting menus — amuse-bouche to dessert, composed around your taste
Vetted, independent private chefs — we make the introduction, we never cook or cater ourselves
One field on this page: your email. No pressure, no obligation
Gilded Table is an independent referral service, not a catering company. We do not cook, cater or provide culinary services ourselves. Menus, pricing and availability vary by chef and location; nothing here is guaranteed.
An evening, entirely composed for you
Vetted chefs · custom menus · unhurried
Vetted culinary talent We connect · we don't cater Custom menus & pairing Dietary care, taken seriously Email only · at your pace
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One email privately connects you with a vetted private chef
No long forms, no pressure, no waiting on hold. Share an email address; we privately connect you with a vetted, independent private chef suited to your occasion — whenever you’re ready.
Vetted chefs
We connect, not cater
Menu & pairing help
Email only
No pressure
FreeNo-cost, no-obligation introduction to a vetted private chef
NationwideIndependent private chefs available across the U.S. — availability varies by location
BespokeEvery tasting menu tailored to your taste, occasion and dietary needs
You decideNo obligation — you choose the chef and agree to terms directly, always
Gilded Table is an independent referral service, not a catering company. Figures describe the service, not any promised result; availability of chefs varies by location.
How it works
Four private steps, entirely at your pace
Here is exactly what happens after you reach out — no surprises, no pressure, and no one booking you into anything without your say-so.
A tasting menu, composed course by course
IAmuse-BoucheA single considered bite, to begin
IIStarterLight, seasonal, full of intent
IIIMain CourseThe centerpiece, cooked to order
IVDessertA sweet, unhurried finish
01Step one
Share your occasion
Tell us the occasion, the headcount and your email — that's the whole ask on this page. A dinner party, a weekly meal-prep rhythm, a yacht charter, a private celebration — whatever you're planning.
02Step two
We privately connect you
We introduce you to a vetted, independent private chef suited to your occasion, tastes and location. Gilded Table doesn't cook, cater or staff the event itself — we make a considered, private introduction.
03Step three
Discuss your menu, in detail
The chef proposes a custom tasting menu, walks through dietary accommodations and wine pairing, and shares clear pricing before anything is booked. Menus, pricing and availability vary by chef.
04Step four
Savor an evening, done well
Confirm the details directly with your chef and enjoy a dinner composed around you. You are never obligated, and every arrangement is agreed between you and the chef.
Gilded Table is an independent referral service. We do not cook, cater or staff events ourselves — we privately connect you with vetted, independent private chefs. Any chef you work with is independently responsible for the meal and service they provide. Pricing and availability vary, and nothing is guaranteed.
What we help arrange
Every kind of private dining, thoughtfully matched
Whatever you’re planning, we aim to connect you with a chef who handles it with real care. Descriptions below are general information — menus and pricing come from the chef you’re introduced to.
In-Home Fine Dining
Restaurant-quality, at home
A private chef arrives, cooks, plates and cleans up — a multi-course tasting menu served in the comfort of your own dining room.
Menus and pricing vary by chef.
Dinner Parties & Celebrations
Hosted with ease
Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements — a chef designs a menu around the occasion so you can host without ever leaving the table.
Guest counts and menus vary.
Weekly Meal Prep
A well-stocked week
A private chef prepares a week of chef-quality meals in your kitchen, portioned and labeled to your household's taste and schedule.
Frequency and pricing vary by chef.
Yacht & Villa Chefs
Wherever you travel
Onboard or on location, a private chef provisions, cooks and serves throughout your charter or stay, tailored to the setting.
Availability varies by destination.
Special Events
Milestones, done right
Engagements, anniversaries, small corporate dinners — a chef builds a menu and service plan around the moment you're marking.
Scope and pricing vary by event.
Custom Tasting Menus
Amuse-bouche to dessert
Multi-course menus composed around seasonal ingredients and your preferences, from the first bite to the last.
Course count varies by chef.
Dietary Tailoring
Every need, respected
Allergies, gluten-free, kosher, halal, vegan, low-sodium — dietary needs are discussed upfront and taken seriously, never treated as an afterthought.
Accommodations vary by chef and ingredient availability.
Wine & Spirits Pairing
Course by course
Thoughtful pairing suggestions matched to each course, from a crisp aperitif to a considered pour with dessert.
Selections vary; alcohol service follows local law.
Live-Fire & Chef's Table
Dinner as theater
Watch your meal come together course by course, with a chef who cooks and narrates the menu right at your counter or table.
Availability varies by chef and kitchen setup.
The services above are general information only. Gilded Table does not cook, cater or price any of these services itself — we connect you with vetted, independent private chefs. Menus, pricing and availability vary by chef and location, and nothing is guaranteed. Ask any chef for pricing and menu details in writing before you decide.
Is this you?
When a private chef makes sense
There’s no wrong occasion to ask. These are the moments clients most often reach out for a private chef.
You're hosting something that matters
An anniversary, a milestone birthday, a small dinner celebration — you want the evening to feel effortless, not like a second job.
You want vetted talent, not a gamble
You'd rather be introduced to an experienced, independent private chef than sort through listings on your own.
Your household has real dietary needs
Allergies, medical diets or strong preferences that deserve a chef who plans the whole menu around them, not around a substitution.
You're feeding a full week, not just one night
You'd like a stocked fridge of chef-prepared meals without spending your own evenings cooking and cleaning up.
Whoever you consider, take your time: ask about experience and references, get pricing and the menu in writing, and confirm how dietary needs will be handled. You can also look up a provider at the Better Business Bureau (BBB.org).
Why Gilded Table
We connect you. We don’t cook or cater ourselves.
That is the whole model, and we say it plainly. Gilded Table is an independent referral service — the vetted, independent private chef you’re introduced to provides the meal and service, on terms you agree to directly with them.
We connect — we don't cook or cater
Gilded Table is an independent referral service. The chef you're introduced to provides the meal and the service directly, never us.
Vetted, independent culinary talent
We help connect you with experienced private chefs. Each is independently responsible for the meals and service they provide.
Clear menus and pricing, before you commit
Every chef discusses the menu, dietary accommodations and pricing with you directly before anything is booked. We never set or collect the chef's fee.
Private, unhurried, and never pushy
Pricing and availability vary by chef and location. We don't promise a price or push you toward a booking — you decide, on your own timeline.
Composite stories
What a private chef evening can feel like
Honest, composite accounts of what the referral experience can be like.
For our anniversary, Gilded Table connected us with a chef who built a six-course menu around the exact wines we love. Watching him plate each course at our own counter was the best gift we could have given ourselves.
PPriya S. Austin, Texas
My son has a severe nut allergy, and I've never felt as at ease with a caterer as I did with the chef we were introduced to. He rebuilt the entire tasting menu around it without missing a beat.
MMarcus D. Scottsdale, Arizona
We chartered a boat for a week with a private chef aboard the whole time. Fresh, restaurant-quality meals every day, tailored to what we actually wanted to eat. It changed how we'll travel from now on.
EElena R. Naples, Florida
Composite, illustrative examples, not statements from identified clients; individual experiences vary. Nothing here predicts or promises a result. Menus, pricing and availability vary by chef and location.
Know before you book
A little guidance before you decide
A few reminders that protect your evening and your peace of mind. These are genuinely useful — and free — regardless of which chef you choose.
How to choose a private chef with confidence
Whether you work with someone we connect you to or find on your own, keep these in mind:
Get pricing and the menu in writing. Ask for an itemized quote and a written menu before you commit to anything.
Ask about food safety practices. See FoodSafety.gov for general guidance on safe food handling, allergies and storage — a reasonable topic to raise with any chef.
Confirm experience and references. A seasoned private chef should be glad to share their background and past events.
Take your time — there’s no rush. A considerate chef will never pressure you. You can also check a provider at the Better Business Bureau (BBB.org).
Good questions
Questions clients often ask
No. Gilded Table is an independent referral service. We do not cook, cater, staff or price any event ourselves — we privately connect you with vetted, independent private chefs. Any chef you work with is independently responsible for the meal and service they provide.
Whenever you’re ready
An unforgettable table, whenever you’re ready.
One email privately connects you with a vetted private chef for an unhurried conversation about your menu. There is no pressure and no obligation — only a beautifully composed evening, on your terms.
A private referral service — we connect, we don’t cook or cater ourselves
Help thinking through menu, dietary needs and pricing
