Thanksgiving is right around the corner. You could spend it in the kitchen. Or you could actually enjoy your people while we handle everything.
That is the whole pitch for a Thanksgiving private chef, and it is the reason our holiday dates book first every year.
What a Thanksgiving private chef dinner looks like
Turkey, done right, with the sides your family actually argues about. Stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, gravy made from the bird, and a dessert worth saving room for. Served plated for a more formal night, or family style so everyone passes plates and goes back for more.
We cook it all in your kitchen, serve it, and clean it up. You pour the wine and sit down with your people.
Why Thanksgiving works so well as a private chef holiday
Thanksgiving is already a home holiday. Nobody has to drive to a restaurant or fight for a reservation. The meal is the event. And the host is usually the one person who never gets to enjoy it, because they spent the whole day cooking and the whole night cleaning.
A private chef flips that. The host gets to be a guest at their own table.
When to book
Holiday dates go first. Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest weeks of the year for us, and once a date is secured with a 50% deposit, it is yours. If you are thinking about it, the time to reach out is now, not the week of.
What it costs
Thanksgiving and other holiday dates are priced at our holiday rates. Groceries are quoted separately as one locked figure, and staffing is quoted separately too. Tell us your date and guest count, and we will send two menu directions with holiday pricing, then build the exact estimate once you choose a direction.
How to lock it in
Tell us your date, your guest count, and whether you want plated or family style. We will talk through the menu on a quick call, then send your options. The remaining balance is due 10 days before the event.
Browse our menus for inspiration. We cook across Chicago and the North Shore, and Thanksgiving dates are going now.