Events & Ideas

Planning a celebration at home? From dinner parties to holidays and milestone events, our guides help you host with confidence — menus, table settings, timing and inspiration, plus how a private chef can take the whole meal off your plate.

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Friendsgiving Food Ideas: Easy, Delicious Menus for Your Celebration

Explore easy and delicious Friendsgiving food ideas that mix tradition with shareable dishes. Learn how a private chef can make your celebration effortless and special.

October 6, 2026
Diverse group of friends raising glasses around a warmly lit wooden table for a casual Friendsgiving feast with autumn decor in a Brooklyn brownstone dining room.

Kosher Food Essentials

Food Experiences

What Is a Kosher Meal? Rules, Recipes & Gourmet Menus

Key Takeaways TL;DR: Kosher food follows kashrut, the Jewish dietary laws that set out which foods are permitted and how they must ... Read more

5 Party Menu ideas for special events at home

Events & Ideas,Local Cuisine

5 Party Menu ideas for special events at home

Key Takeaways TL;DR: Match the menu to the event, from an elegant dinner, finger food or a BBQ feast to a vegan ... Read more

Hire a private chef for your Chicago dinner party

Events & Ideas,Local Cuisine

Hire a private chef for your Chicago dinner party

Key Takeaways TL;DR: A private chef for a Chicago dinner party plans a personalized menu, shops for fresh ingredients, cooks and serves ... Read more

How much does a Private Sushi Chef cost​

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How much does a private sushi chef cost? Real US prices

Key Takeaways TL;DR: In the US a private sushi chef costs a median of $218 per guest for a dinner for two, ... Read more

An elegantly set dinner table under soft ambient lighting, with fine china, crystal glassware, gold accents, fresh florals, candles flickering, and a subtle hint of luxurious food in the background (e.g. plated gourmet hors d’oeuvres). The overall mood: warm, inviting, refined, upscale.

Events & Ideas,Local Cuisine

+10 elegant dinner party themes and menu ideas

Key Takeaways TL;DR: An elegant dinner party rests on six elements: a curated theme, sophisticated decor, gourmet food, signature cocktails and wine ... Read more

A dramatic overhead shot of a contemporary Japanese tasting menu — multiple courses artfully plated (sashimi, wagyu bites, matcha dessert, citrus garnish) on dark ceramic dishes, with soft moody lighting, minimalist backdrop, subtle steam/glow to evoke freshness and innovation.

Food Experiences

Exploring Japanese Food Trends: Bringing Innovative Cuisine to Your Home

Key Takeaways TL;DR: The Japanese food trends that keep showing up on menus are modern sushi built on wagyu, plant-based fillings and ... Read more

Events & Ideas,Local Cuisine

Surprise Your Husband: Unique 30th Birthday Celebrations

Key Takeaways TL;DR: Seven ways to celebrate a husband’s 30th birthday: a surprise getaway, a cozy weekend for two, an elegant dinner ... Read more

Food Experiences

Pasta and wine pairing: how to make a gourmet pasta night?

Key Takeaways TL;DR: Pair pasta with wine by its sauce: Sangiovese, Chianti or Barbera with light tomato sauces, Nebbiolo or Primitivo with ... Read more

a chef cooking vegan food

Food Experiences

Plant-based Food: gourmet tips, recipes, and custom meal plans

Key Takeaways TL;DR: Plant-based eating favors fresh, whole foods over processed foods and animal products, in styles from vegan and vegetarian to ... Read more

Take a Chef

Lleva un chef privado a tu mesa

Bring a private chef to your table

Invitez un chef privé à votre table

Hol dir einen Privatkoch an deinen Tisch

Porta uno chef privato alla tua tavola

Leve um chef privado à sua mesa

Menús a medida, cocinados y servidos en tu casa por chefs profesionales. Cuéntanos tu ocasión y diseña tu experiencia gastronómica.

Custom menus, cooked and served in your home by professional chefs. Tell us your occasion and design your dining experience.

Des menus sur mesure, cuisinés et servis chez vous par des chefs professionnels. Dites-nous votre occasion et créez votre expérience.

Maßgeschneiderte Menüs, bei dir zu Hause von Profiköchen gekocht und serviert. Sag uns deinen Anlass und gestalte dein Erlebnis.

Menu su misura, cucinati e serviti a casa tua da chef professionisti. Raccontaci l'occasione e crea la tua esperienza.

Menus personalizados, cozinhados e servidos em sua casa por chefs profissionais. Conte-nos a ocasião e crie a sua experiência.

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