Private Chef
“Delicious. Engaging. Authentic. Unforgettable…
…Welcoming Kevin & Meg into our home was one of the most wonderfully unique and personable dining experiences we have had the fortune to enjoy.
Such a talented duo, they effortlessly complemented one another from start to finish and crafted an exquisite evening we savored at every turn. We cannot thank them enough for sharing their passions and stories and are honored they could join us for a special evening we will always cherish.”
— Alec
“I've enjoyed Kevin's food for years, always marveling at the ingredients and flavors…
…Until you see him prepare the food in your home, you don't fully appreciate the time, effort, skill and love involved in each dish. Combined with Meg's pairing of wines from around the world, you'll have a truly memorable experience. I can't wait for our next dinner!”
— Toni
“such an incredible experience…when is the last time you’ve had one of the most talented chefs in the world hanging out in your kitchen…
…We had no idea what we were being served until he was standing at the end of the table, explaining the dish. And we didn’t care, because every bite of food was so impactful and delicious. Each course came with a wine pairing from Meg that was, to say it simply, “on point.” The range of Meg’s wine selection is so impressive. You’re not [going to] find a one-of-a-kind dining experience like this anywhere else.” — Tino
in-home dinner series
You set the table, Kevin prepares the meal, and Meg pours the wine. We come prepped with all mise en place to prepare a multi-course meal in your kitchen utilizing your basic kitchen supplies, plates, flatware, glassware, etc. Meg will guide you through each thoughtfully paired wine for an all-encompassing food and beverage experience. We will also leave your kitchen as clean as (or cleaner) than we found it.
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and spirit-free options are available upon request (as well as any other special dietary restrictions).
If you are interested in private chef services, please contact us.
Example Menus
in-home dinner
scallop: cucumber, yuzu, wasabi, wood sorrel
white asparagus: golden osetra caviar, enoki, cauliflower
pasta: spring pea + shio koji puree, morel, green asparagus, romesco
squab: red corn grits, ramp + rapini, fried egg
otoro tuna: rice, kasuzuke, avocado, shoyu
rhubarb sorbet: meringue, strawberry, pretzel
sesame cake: black sesame praline, valencia curd, orange + cardamom ice cream
superior motors
calves tongue: enoki, onion, nasturtium
halibut: kohlrabi, eggplant, sorrel
mackerel: fried burdock, nigella, aioli
ricotta dumplings: maitake, peas, asparagus
rice cakes: chilies, cucumber, tomato, cilantro, sudachi
grass fed beef: koji, turnip, romaine
tete de cohon: bitter greens, sauce gribiche, bearnaise
squab: rhubarb, cabbage, blackberry
“uncooked / uncorked” dinner
tiradito: scallop, sweet potato, corn | portell trepat cava
hinava: kampachi, ginger, chilies vending machine chenin blanc pet nat
koi: fluke, cilantro, mint, red ants | scarpetta sparkling glera, chardonnay
kelaguen: shrimp, titiya, coconut, lemon | sartarelli sparkling verdicchio
kató: tuna, olive, orange, saffron | jaanihanso brut cider
namero: hamachi, smoked shoyu, sudachi, sesame | harrow and hope sparkling chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot munier
ice cream dinner w/ Sam Mason
green apple bonito sorbet | tuna, uni, sudachi
burnt toast ice cream | celeriac, beets, hazelnut, blue cheese
edamame ice cream | venison tartare, green peppercorn
foie gras ice cream | squab, tom kha salad, matsutake
smoke raisin ice cream | black walnut cake, shagbark hickory milk
maitake malt ice cream | milk chocolate ganache, peanut
There are very few "big name" wineries that come up in Meg’s conversations about wine. If they do, rest assured that they have earned their place on your table not because of who put their name on the label - but most definitely because of who dedicated their passion and knowledge into the finished product. Meg's wine selections express their origins, the talent and commitment of the growers and winemakers, and the inherent quality of the vintage. Every wine that she presents to a guest is tasted, re-tasted, and thoroughly researched before it is poured for a single paying client. When tasting with Meg you can expect wines from all parts of the world, both classic and emerging - from Italy, Eastern Europe, South Africa, Australia - maybe even Idaho or Texas. You will most definitely be introduced to obscure and/or under-appreciated wines. Explorations into non-traditional grapes being grown in traditional wine regions is a topic of conversation she is happy to engage. While always working to learn and build on a fundamental love of wine, she is passionate about her belief that everyone can develop an appreciation regardless of what they might have previously thought about what being a "wine person" means.
Contact us to chat with Meg about wine consultation services - from personal wine shopping to cellar development.
