I am a private chef with over 20 years of experience in the culinary world. I trained in some of New York’s most prestigious kitchens, including Le Bernardin, Rouge Tomate, and Momofuku, and worked alongside acclaimed chefs like Massimo Bottura. My cooking blends classical French, Asian, and New American influences with a focus on farm-to-table, zero-waste principles. Today, I create personalized, nutrient-dense meals for private clients and exclusive events, bringing precision and warmth to every table

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is a creative outlet and a way to nourish others with care, precision, and deep respect for great ingredients.

I learned to cook at...

I honed my craft in Michelin-starred kitchens like Le Bernardin, Rouge Tomate, and Momofuku, learning from world-class chefs.

A cooking secret...

Balancing precision with intuition and letting high-quality, seasonal ingredients shine.

My menus

Holiday Season Tasting Menu

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Potato–Leek Velouté Caramelized winter leeks, thyme crème, chive oil, toasted sourdough crumble

FIRST COURSE

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Charred Octopus, Slow-braised Spanish octopus, heirloom northern beans, confit tomato, romesco, smoked paprika, lemon oil

MAIN COURSE

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Surf & Turf Butter-Poached Lobster, caviar cream, chive blossoms Filet Mignon, elderflower jus, Whipped Japanese sweet potato Grilled white asparagus Winter gremolata

DESSERT

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Dark Chocolate Budino “Candy Cane” Mint crème, olive oil ganache, peppermint cacao dust, ruby chocolate shards, crisp mint mascarpone

Elevated Thanksgiving by Chef Nicholas Porcelli

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FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Herb-Roasted Turkey pan jus, cranberry–orange compote

Classic Sourdough Stuffing leek, sage, thyme

Creamy Mashed Potatoes buttermilk, chive

Haricots Verts Almondine crispy shallot, garlic butter

Mac & Cheese smoked cheddar béchamel, fresh conchiglie pasta

Sweet & Sour Brussels Sprouts calabrian honey, roasted garlic, pancetta

Artisanal bread Assortment sea salt butter, maple butter

DESSERT

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Holiday Pies & Gelato a choice of: pumpkin, apple crumble & pecan pies served with vanilla bean or crème fraîche gelato

Seasonal Omakase Experience

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Chilled Tomato Dashi with Shiso Oil A refreshing palate-opener of heirloom tomato consommé infused with kombu, topped with cold-pressed shiso oil

FIRST COURSE

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Zensai Trio: An elegant trio of small bites, such as:

1. Hokkaido scallop crudo with yuzu kosho

2. Pickled Japanese cucumber with sesame

3. Torched toro with ponzu and microgreens

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Nigiri Progression A guided tasting of 5–8 seasonal nigiri, such as:

Hamachi with pickled myoga

Bluefin tuna akami with house soy

Seared salmon belly with yuzu and tobiko

Uni (subject to market availability)

Warm Dish Add-On: Miso-Glazed Black Cod or Chawanmushi with Dungeness Crab (based on sourcing)

DESSERT

All inclusive

Black Sesame Gelato Served with white chocolate and a crisp citrus tuile

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Chef Nicholas's reviews

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30 services

He was spectacular and made our Thanksgiving special!

Chef Nicholas was more than perfect, exceeded all expectations was very considerate of our special occasion! He made us menus with our names on it and printed it out! The food tasted amazing and it was a creative menu, taste we have never explored before just well rounded fresh food! We even bought wine but we didn’t have a wine opener and he ordered one for us so our anniversary could be perfect! His wife was also there for the service and i’m just extremely happy she was too we felt like we were at a fancy restaurant at home with her being so attentive! Overall i would recommend everyone to trust Chef Nicholas if they want to make there day even more special and enjoy some good food as well!

Chef Nicholas was truly fantastic! The food he prepared was exceptional-delicious, beautifully presented, and exactly tailored to our preferences. Communication was smooth and easy, with Nicholas showing great openness to working together on the menu, making sure it suited all our tastes perfectly. His professionalism, cleanliness, and warm personality elevated the whole experience. Highly recommended!

Incredible overall experience! I really hope to use chef nicks team again

I had such an amazing experience with Chef Nicholas Porcelli! He exceeded all expectations and created a truly memorable evening. With very little lead time, he delivered a stunning multi-course dinner that was not only delicious but beautifully presented and perfectly tailored to our preferences. From start to finish, his professionalism, warmth, and culinary talent stood out. Every detail was thoughtful—from the timing and flow of the courses to the balance of flavors and presentation. It felt like a five-star restaurant came to our home. If you're looking for someone who can deliver excellence under pressure and elevate a special occasion into something unforgettable, Chef Nicholas is the one. I highly recommend him and look forward to booking him again!

We hired Chef Nicolas for a team event and couldn’t have been more pleased. He was punctual, professional, and incredibly engaging throughout the evening. The food was absolutely delicious and he was very accommodating with our requested cuisine. He took over the kitchen in the best way possible! Confident and efficient without being disruptive, and left it spotless afterward. Our entire group enjoyed the meal and experience. I’d absolutely book with him again!

Chef Nicholas cooked a private meal for my wife and I to celebrate my wives’ birthday. We have a newborn at home so I wanted to make it special even though we have a 2 week old baby. Nicholas and his team did just that. He went above and beyond to craft a perfect menu that tasted delicious and worked with us as we tried to settle a baby during dinner. Chef provided a great, unforgettable experience for us and I would highly recommend! Thank you