Chef Natacha Gomez Dupuy

Chef At Home in New York City

I am Chef Natacha Gomez Dupuy, a culinary globetrotter, wine specialist, food advocate, and award-winning cookbook author with more than 15 years of experience creating exceptional dining experiences around the world. Recognized as a Best of Weddings 2024 winner by The Knot, I am passionate about bringing people together through food, culture, and hospitality.

My culinary journey has been shaped by a love of travel and discovery, allowing me to blend international flavors, traditions, and techniques into unique dining experiences. Every menu I create is inspired by the places I’ve explored, the people I’ve met, and the stories behind each ingredient.

As both a travel chef and wine specialist, I curate personalized menus that are designed to take guests on a sensory journey. Each dish is thoughtfully paired and carefully crafted, transforming every meal into an experience that celebrates culture, connection, and exploration.

I believe that food has the power to transport us, evoke memories, and create lasting moments. Whether hosting an intimate dinner, a destination celebration, or a private event, my goal is to deliver unforgettable culinary experiences where every bite feels like a passport to a new destination.

For me, cooking is...

A Cultural and Culinary Experience .

I learned to cook at...

My culinary journey began in my family's restaurants, and world travels helped me refine the unique blend of Native American, modern American, French,

A cooking secret...

My secret ingredient is a relentless curiosity that fuels a fusion of techniques, unexpected cooking methods, and bold flavors, transforming ordinary

My menus

Italian Feast

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Alici Marinate" (Marinated Anchovies): Marinated anchovies with garlic, herbs, and olive oil served on crostini

Insalata Caprese" (Caprese Salad): Sliced ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil

"Bruschetta Toscana" (Tuscan Bruschetta): Grilled rustic bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil

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Penne alla Vodka" (Penne with Vodka Sauce): Creamy and flavorful penne pasta in a vodka sauce with tomatoes, cream, and pancetta

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio" with Shrimp(Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil): Simple yet elegant, spaghetti tossed with garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley topped with Shrimp

Linguine con le Vongole" (Linguine with Clams): Fresh clams sautéed in garlic and white wine, tossed with linguine and a touch of parsley

MAIN COURSE

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"Pollo alla Griglia" (Grilled Chicken): Grilled chicken breasts seasoned with herbs and lemon, served with roasted vegetables like zucchini and peppers

Polpette di Carne" (Meatballs): Homemade meatballs simmered in marinara sauce, served over a bed of rice bowl with red beans

DESSERT

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Tiramisù" (Tiramisu): Layers of ladyfingers soaked in coffee, layered with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder

Zeppole Light and airy choux pastry, deep-fried to golden perfection and dusted generously with powdered sugar

El Viaje Culinario (The Culinary Journey to Spain)

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Sautéed prawns in garlic oil with black garlic crisp and parsley

Roasted boned ham croquettes with saffron aioli

Grilled white asparagus with Romesco sauce and toasted almonds

Conch salad with fresh vegetable in citrus sauce

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Seafood soup with thin noodles and smoked paprika

Andalusian gazpacho with a skewer of grilled vegetables

Vegetarian Creamy pumpkin soup with white truffle oil and toasted pumpkin seeds

Galician-style octopus with potatoes and smoked olive oil

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Roasted suckling pig with apple puree and red wine sauce

Salt-baked sea bass with seasonal vegetables and green sauce

Creamy rice with lobster and saffron

Vegetable paella with artichokes, mushrooms, and saffron

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Catalan cream with red berries and caramel crisp

Almond cake with almond ice cream

Lemon sorbet with Cava and fresh mint. (Light & Refreshing, naturally vegetarian)

A Taste of the Azure Coast

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Sun-kissed Tomatoes and herb Bruschetta

Creamy cucumber and dill Tzatziki with Pita

Spiced Chickea& Feta Dip

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Rustic Greek Salad

Lentil &Roasted vegetables Salad

Beef and vegetable soup & Dumplings

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Spiced Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Potatoes

Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers with Couscous

Mediterranean Vegetable & Chickpea Tagine:

Grilled Shrimp with Lemon & Herbs/ Yellow rice

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Honey & Walnut Deconstructed Baklava

Fresh fruit tart

Yogurt cake and fruits

An elegant evening

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Smoked Mussels with Chipotle Butter and Lime

Cassava bread crostini bright tomato salad tomato mousse bacon dust

Spanish salted cod fritters with romesco sauce

Akra (Malanga Fritters)(gluten free) - Crispy fried fritters made from grated malanga (taro root), often seasoned with spices and herbs

Seafood soup with thin noodles and smoked paprika

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Grilled shrimp in Spanish garlic and olive oil sauce tomato rice cilantro dust

Asparagus cream soup pancetta cubes

Greek salad with green goddess sauce

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Branzino beurre blanc with duchesse potatoes and crispy lotus roots spinach slaw

Surf and turf steak mushrooms sauce and capers .Colossal shrimp passion fruit with accompaniments

Baked shrimp with cava cream sauce seafood rice

French steak Oscar crowned with crab meat duchess potatoes

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Bread Pudding with Espresso Anglaise

Caramel flan topped with berries & edible flowers

Crepes Suzette with melted chocolate

Crème Brûlée with Berries: Creamy custard baked to silky perfection with a caramelized sugar crust, topped with fresh seasonal berries

A Taste of the City: A Local New York Culinary Experience

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NYC Street Vendor Style Chicken & Waffles (: Crispy fried chicken served on fluffy waffles drizzled with maple syrup and hot sauce aioli

Bang bang shrimp :succulent shrimp that are coated in a light tempura batter and fried until golden brown. The star of the show is the bang bang sauce, creamy and addictive with Arugula

Mushrooms in puff pastry with basil cream sauce

Chicken in Puff pastry with monay sauce

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Chopped Salad with Local Greens, Apples, and Cheddar: A mix of seasonal greens, chopped apples, crumbled cheddar cheese, toasted walnuts, and a cider vinaigrette. (Vegetarian)

Manhattan Clam Chowder : Classic New York-style clam chowder packed with clams, potatoes, vegetables, and a creamy broth

NJ Tomato & Burrata Salad (: Fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes from local farms served with creamy burrata cheese, basil pesto, and balsamic glaze. (Vegetarian)

Short Rib Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions : Braised short rib nestled between slices of sourdough bread, grilled to perfection with caramelized onions and melted cheese

Lobster Bisque chives oil parmesan croutons

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Shrimp Roll on a Toasted Brioche Bun : Chunks of fresh shrimp tossed in a light mayonnaise dressing, served on a toasted brioche bun

Empire State Burger with Vermont Cheddar and Onion Rings: A juicy all-beef patty topped with melted Vermont cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and red onion on a toasted brioche bun, served with hand-cut onion rings

NY pepper steak with Chimichurri Sauce and Fingerling Potatoes: A flavorful NY strip steak grilled to your liking, served with a zesty chimichurri sauce and roasted fingerling potatoes

Rigatoni with Spicy Vodka Sauce and Grilled Sausage (: Al dente rigatoni tossed in a creamy vodka sauce with a touch of heat, topped with crumbled Italian sausage

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New York-Style Cheesecake A classic New York-style cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and a rich and creamy filling

Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream : Warm apple crumble made with seasonal apples, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce

Coconut sorbert with toasted coconut and raspberry coulis

The Feast (ultimate get-together menu )

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Gambas al Ajillo

Mini Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Mini Shrimp Rolls

Tuna Tataki with Ponzu Sauce

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Gazpacho Andaluz

Elote Salad

Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

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Paella Valenciana

Chicken Mole Poblano,mexican rice sweet plantains,avocado salad

Gourmet Burgers,with seasoned potatoes and slaw

Sauteed Shrimp with in creamy white wine sauce and shallots mushrooms

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Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Caribbean cake with fresh fruits

Blanc Manger

Cheese and dessert platter

A night in Italy

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Polpettine beef ,pork or veal

Bruschetta Mista: Toasted slices of Italian bread topped with a variety of toppings like chopped fresh tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze; creamy ricotta cheese with roasted red peppers; and a classic bruschetta with garlic, olive oil, and chopped fresh

Anti pasti board

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Insalata Caprese: A classic Caprese salad featuring slices of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves drizzled with high-quality olive oil and balsamic glaze. (Vegetarian)

Carpaccio di Salmone con Limone e Finocchio (Salmon Carpaccio with Lemon and Fennel): Thinly sliced, high-quality salmon drizzled with a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of fennel pollen for a touch of anise flavor. Finished with sha

Minestrone hearty vegetable soup

Mini spaghetti plates or penne with smoked herring or sausage

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Seared scallop with Polenta and brown butter sage sauce

Sauteed chicken with lemon capers butter and roasted vegetables

Shrimp scampi with creamed spinach and white jasmine rice

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Cantuccini e Vin Santo: Biscotti dipped in a sweet Vin Santo dessert wine, a traditional Tuscan pairing

Panna Cotta con Frutti di Bosco (Panna Cotta with Berries): A light and creamy Italian custard dessert flavored with vanilla bean. Served chilled and topped with a vibrant mix of fresh berries like raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries

Espresso flan with biscotti dust

Baba au Rhum

International lavish brunch

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Michellin egg (caviar ,vodka cream,fresh herbs)

Coconut and Pandan Pancakes with Mango Coulis and Toasted Coconut Flakes

Avocado Toast with Poached Egg, Smoked Paprika Oil, and Pickled Red Onions

Smoked salmon deviled egg with pickled slaw

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Foie Gras Torchon with Fig Jam, Toasted Brioche, and Balsamic Glaze

Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart with Black Truffle Vinaigrette

Butternut Squash Velouté with Toasted Pepitas and Brown Butter Croutons

Caribbean vegetables broth with black eyed peas dumplings

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Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Reduction,Potato gratin dauphinois, asparagus spears with mornay sauce

Slow-Cooked Short Ribs with Polenta and Gremolata,Roasted root vegetables, sautéed spinach with garlic

Smoked Salmon Frittata with Dill Crème Fraîche,Mixed greens salad with lemon vinaigrette, toasted artisanal bread

Sauteed Shrimp with Lemon Beurre Blanc and Spring Vegetables,

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Deconstructed Black Forest Cake with Cremas

Lemon and Raspberry Tartlets with Italian Meringue

Brioche French Toast with Salted Caramel Sauce and Toasted Pecans

Caribbean mini cake with spiked soursop cream

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Chef Natacha's reviews

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Chef Natacha was excellent! We had a French party theme and she absolutely nailed the menu. The food was delicious and very professional. Highly recommended!

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I was struggling to find a chef for a dinner for 12 at home. After so much searching and so many complications, a friend referred me to "Take a Chef". Within minutes, I had 3 proposals to choose from. I hired a chef 3 days before the event. I selected the proposal by Chef Natasha Gomez Dupuy. She turned out to be the best chef that we ever had in our home. Totally professional, efficient, and hands-on in all aspects of her trade. She took the headache out of cooking, and she was a real pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Chef Natasha Gomez Dupuy for a delightful and successful dinner. She is so talented.

Chef Natacha was absolutely amazing. Her food was fresh and delicious and she has a lovely personality. She delivered a top notch menu and experience. Highly recommend!

We recently hired chef Natacha for a birthday celebration with eight guests, and experience was absolutely exceptional. From the moment they arrived, punctual and prepared-It was clear we were in great hands. Communication was smooth and professional throughout and they were incredibly accommodating of all dietary restrictions and needs which made every guest feel cared for. The food was primarily Caribbean inspired was bursting with flavour and some of the best we have ever had each dish was beautifully presented and delicious leaving everyone raving long after the party ended. What truly said this experience apart was the chefs attention to detail and care despite our kitchen being a bit disorganized the lovely mother daughter team handled everything with grace, they cleaned thoroughly and threw the trash and left the kitchen, sparkling, clean above and beyond what we expected. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a memorable stress-free and flavorful culinary experience.

Chef Natacha was excellent all the way around. From the beginning of our booking she was responsive and made this easy from start to finish. Communication was excellent throughout. Food was great. We hosted a dinner for 8 people, and, simply stated, are 100% happy that we chose Chef Natacha and would make the same choice again.

We had a wonderful experience with Chef Natacha! From the beginning, her communications were prompt and clear. She made a point to confirm the day before, and showed up on time to set up. In the end, she left a clean apartment with no clean up necessary on my end (a hostess's dream)! She also came with a great energy! The food was not only delicious but well-portioned, and I've enjoyed having some leftovers this week. Overall, Natacha made for a very special night, and we would recommend her to anyone!

Natasha did a fantastic job. She was easy to communicate with, attentive, and professional. She arrived right on time, and dinner was ready on time as well. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. I was very grateful for the excellent clean-up job - she left the kitchen spotless. She made my son's graduation dinner relaxing and enjoyable.

Natache was amazing!!! We had such a lovely time with her for celebrating our friends bachelorette. Highly recommend her. The food tasted so fresh and yummy!