How does it work?
Think it.
Put it all out on the table. Whether you are recreating a special night or want a restaurant quality meal without the hassle of dishes, our portfolio of highly skilled culinarians are eager to bring your dining vision to life.
Plan it.
We will work with you to customize as much or as little as you desire. A conversation will help us understand your vision and assess the workspace to ensure we can deliver! After you submit a request form, we will reach out to talk vision, budgets, cuisine types, allergies, etc.
Enjoy it.
The rest is on us. We will arrive on time and clean up when we are done - freeing you to focus on your guests and enjoying your party.
“Curate is a one of a kind experience that brings unique dishes to a place of my own design. Thank you curate team for making me appear like the “best hostess”! You made my job easy, and I have only received compliments on the wonderful evening. I cannot wait to have you all come back to the cottage.”
— Jennifer S.
FAQs
-
Easy! For private events, fill out the cur∙ate intake form and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
-
That’s OK, keep an eye out for our pop-up dinners at WNY vineyards, orchards, restaurants or unique locations. These culinary-forward events will be advertised on our events page and Instagram.
Or, check out our partnership with Patina250 rooted in culinary collaboration.
-
For now, party size are limited to 16. If you are seeking an event for more, we will evaluate on a case-by-case basis. Smaller groups help our independent chefs maintain the personal connection to each guest. Optimal party size is 6-12, but we will accommodate a dinner for two.
-
Yes, but remember private chefs have lives outside of the kitchen. Browse our portfolio of private chef partners and if you are set on a particular private chef, we will work with you to find a date and time that works for everyone. If you are just looking for a type of cuisine or a surprise, trust us, we will pair you with the perfect private chef for your next catered dinner party.
-
Price per person will vary for each at home menu and small catering event. Our pricing is tiered and includes a price person, booking fee, tax and service charge. Variables include preparation requirements, recipe complexity and contents, location of event, add ons, among others. Long distance travel requirements are subject to additional costs.
-
Totally - for gift cards click here
Please note gift cards are final sale. Value of these cards can be applied to a private dining event tailored just for you! Purchase is non-refundable and not exchangeable for cash or replaced if lost or stolen.
check your balance online: https://squareup.com/gift/ML80XWFAZ099M/check-balance
-
We request a retainer at the time of booking to reserve the date and chef (invoice will be sent via email). Note, failure to pay retainer will not secure your private chef or date!
On the day of your private chef event, a second electronic payment will be sent for the remaining payments.
-
We will curate the menu around any dietary restrictions so you and your guests can enjoy the night stress-free. Just let us know at the time of booking and we will plan accordingly.
-
Yes, with your permission, we will make ourselves right at home. During the planning phase we will ask you a series of questions to understand your kitchen setup and inventory of cookware, plates and cutlery.
BONUS, we do all the cleaning.
However hosting at your house is not a requirement. If you do not want to host at your house, we have some other options and can accommodate a place of your choice, assuming there are no restrictions with your desired destination.
-
We will work within the specified state and local guidelines to ensure health and safety of our chefs, servers and guests. We know it can be unsettling to let strangers into your home, which is why we ensure every member of the curate team has a background check through an accredited screening service and the necessary qualifications to host your event. Detailed safety and standard operating procedures will be provided upon request.