Get to know me better
Professionally trained kitchen grunt with high standards, an exciting palate & very diverse past.
The fact that I am a chef/instructor is proof of a career that has gone full circle.
I graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1984 and worked at the World Trade Center, NYC. Soon after, I moved to San Antonio, TX, and worked at numerous restaurants and hotels, most notably The Four Seasons’ Anaqua Dining Room. I also freelanced as a cook for several conventions in North Carolina.
But my hometown, New York City, beckoned and I returned.
I have been an Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, Executive Sous Chef, a Catering Chef and a PT seasonal chef. This also includes consultation work during the opening of several NYC restaurants. I also taught at-risk adults and worked as a butcher/fish cutter for WholeFoods market.
Since 2011, I have been teaching at Food & Finance High School in Manhattan. Here I teach all incoming freshmen their basic introduction to the culinary arts.
“ I strongly believe that food should be respected and taken seriously, but on the other hand it should be enjoyed and celebrated to the fullest.”
My services
As a professional Chef, I offer the following services
Personal Chef
I can create a menu based on your preferences to enjoy in the comfort of your home in Long Branch. Simply tell me what you're craving!
Catering
I can provide catering services in Long Branch for weddings, birthdays, corporate events and more.
At home cooking course
Choose this option for a private cooking class in Long Branch and I will put together a tailor-made cooking lesson for you.
Culinary consultant
Hire me as a culinary consultant in Long Branch to help you with your restaurant.
Gallery Christopher
Here you can see some of my dishes and other pictures
Book your experience with Christopher
Specify the details of your requests and our Chefs will send you a customised menu.