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Personal Chef for an Evening

Name: Personal Chef for an Evening
Brand: Virgin Experience Gifts
SKU: LIF-NEW-0062
Price: 450.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (13 reviews)

New York, NY

From: $450

Item #: LIF-NEW-0062

(13 Reviews)

Personal Chef for an Evening in New York

Delicious Food Prepared by Personal Chef

Host a lavish 4-course dinner party in your own home without lifting a finger with this Personal Chef for an Evening experience!

Your NYC personal chef has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today and the Wall Street Journal
Discuss with your chef food preferences, dietary concerns, and menu options during an initial consultation
Relax and entertain in style with exceptional cuisine and personal attention all in the comfort of your own home
Chef provides all groceries and will load the dishwasher, too!

From: $450

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Overview

Host a lavish 4-course dinner party in your own home without lifting a finger with this Personal Chef for an Evening experience!

Your NYC personal chef has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today and the Wall Street Journal
Discuss with your chef food preferences, dietary concerns, and menu options during an initial consultation
Relax and entertain in style with exceptional cuisine and personal attention all in the comfort of your own home
Chef provides all groceries and will load the dishwasher, too!

Full Description

Do you love the idea of entertaining, but hate the prospect of doing all the work? Does it seem like you never get to enjoy your own party? Let your own personal chef for the evening do all the work while you sit back with a cocktail and enjoy a truly memorable evening with friends or family.

Chef Mark Tafoya will come to your home with groceries in hand and prepare a special 4-course dinner for you and your guests. He'll even recommend wines to accompany your menu (if requested), and after preparing your meal he'll load the dishwasher.

Whether you're looking to relax with the family for a special occasion or entertaining guests, this is the ultimate way to enjoy a worry-free night of great food and great service.

You might think that your kitchen is too small for such a service. No need to worry! Chef Mark is an NYC personal chef and can work around any sized kitchen as long as it has a functioning stove and oven.

Choose menu selections from a variety of culinary styles from around the world including French, Italian, Spanish, Southwestern, Thai, Vietnamese, Persian, Japanese, Greek, Moroccan and many more. Chef Mark will consult with you to customize the menu to your liking, and can accommodate virtually any tastes you have.

So get ready for a night you and your guests won't soon forget filled with delicious foods, wine, and friends.

About the Chef: Chef Mark Tafoya is the co-owner and Executive Producer of the Culinary Media Network, and has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, TheStreet.com, Time Out New York, Bon Appetit, and the Fox Business Channel. Chef Tafoya, along with co-author Jennifer Iannolo, has published "The Gilded Fork: Entertaining at Home, A Year of Dinner Parties", featuring 13 seasonal dinner party menus with recipes, wine pairing notes, and chef's tips.

In addition to being an accomplished Chef, Mark Tafoya is a Yale graduate, is extremely personable, and will create a positive and relaxing evening for you and your guests.

Location

Manhattan, NY
*For locations beyond this area, additional travel fees will apply which will cover your chef's travel time plus any associated costs.

Availability

Year-Round:
Pending chef's availability
*Rates do not apply for Valentine's Day or holidays

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Important Details

Essential Information

Additional servers are available upon request, parties requiring additional servers will incur additional fees
Kitchen facilities with a stove and oven are required for this experience
The chef will work with you to customize menu selections to your preferences
Should you request a particular item outside the established budget, not a problem; you can simply reimburse your Chef

The following travel fees will apply for areas outside of Manhattan:

$0: Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Fordham areas of the Bronx
$25: Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, Williamsburg areas in Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jersey City areas of New Jersey / Long Island City in Queens
$50: All other areas of the 5 boroughs
For areas up to one hour from Manhattan, $35/hr plus the cost of travel will apply.

Please contact Virgin Experience Gifts for locations over one hour from Manhattan.

*Please note, travel fees assume the location is within a 5-minute walk of the subway or PATH train. If farther, cab fare from the closest station applies.

Duration

Approximately 3-4 hours.

Experience Provider Info

Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.

Maximum Participants

For groups larger than 8, please contact Virgin Experience Gifts directly for pricing.

Spectators

This private party is for booked participants only.

Weather Dependent

This experience is not weather dependent.

What To Wear

This is your experience, dress as you wish!

FAQs

Will the chef clean our dishes?

The chef will clean up as much as possible, he will load the dishwasher but is not required to hand wash any dishes.

Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.

Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Prior to scheduling/booking a date for this experience, Virgin Experience Giftss standard return and exchange policy shall apply. Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no returns or exchanges are allowed. However, rescheduling is allowed free of charge with at least 3 weeks notice prior to your booked date. Rescheduling between 10 - 21 days prior to your booked date requires a $50 fee. No rescheduling will be allowed within 10 days of your booked date.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 5
based on 13 reviews.

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Fabulous dinning experience with Chef Mark

— Nicolas M | Jul 17, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Nicolas - that is music to my ears! Glad to hear Chef Mark provided yet another amazing dinner experience. Perhaps there'll be a round 2 in the future! Cheers, Jake.

Chef mark was great!!!!

— Edward G | Mar 02, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

That is so great to hear! I will be sure to pass your praise along to Chef Mark - he'll be so excited! Best, Jake.

Our personal chef-for-two experience was absolutely delightful. Chef Marc Tafoya was courteous and professional and efficient! He was able to come into our small NYC kitchen and whip me and my date up a fantastic meal. Also, there were plenty of leftovers to have for dinner the following night, so that was an added bonus! Overall, everything was top-notch from the food to the service and especially the clean-up afterwards. We were left with a spotless kitchen and full bellies, what more can you ask for?!

— Fabio A | Aug 14, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Fabio, I'm so happy to hear that! We love working with Chef Mark because he's always sure to make an evening special, and it sounds like he came through again! And to have your experience extend beyond just the one evening by having leftovers? Even better! I'll be sure Chef Mark knows what a great evening you had with him. Warm Regards, Inah

Remarkable Chef Mark delivers big time! Really created not only a wonderful meal, a meaningful experience.

— Keith D | Feb 19, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Keith, Thank you for taking the time to write in about your experience. I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed your evening with Chef Mark - maybe he inspired you to try new things in the kitchen? Cheers to meaningful memories! Warm Regards, Inah

Chef Mark was fantastic!! He was knowledgeable and personable. The meal was superb. He helped with ideas for the dinner, then shopped, cooked and cleaned up afterward. He worked hard, yet interacted with us while preparing the dinner, and became a part of the family. We all thoroughly enjoyed the evening and look forward to doing it again in the near future.

— Charles C | Aug 06, 2018

Chef Mark was wonderful ! Everyone at my dinner party loved him, as well as his creations! I have already recommended Cloud 9 Living! Excellent experience.

— Ellen Z | May 22, 2017

My cooking experience was excellent. He made and served an amazing meal for us. I think the Cloud 9 Living website and booking needs a some help. I booked this a while back but remember the online booking was not that user friendly. It would be good to indicate how much notice is needed to get the time you want. There was no indication of that on my gift certificate or on your web site.

— Joan D | Jun 27, 2016

Chef Mark and the experience were everything that I could have asked for and more. Prior to the event, Chef presented me with a huge amount of food options, all of which seemed delicious. The party was a surprise for my mother, and he was super-accommodating with the menu and changing arrival time. Once the evening began, the guests were in for a treat. Each and every course was superbly cooked and presented beautifully. While he was working, Chef Mark went out of his way to explain what he was doing and why he was doing it. He answered all of our questions and maintained a great rapport with the guests. Everyone was raving about the experience, and we can't wait to do it again. Chef Mark is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - Brian

— Brian K | Mar 20, 2016

Chef Mark was awesome. We had an amazing meal in the comfort of our home with great friends. I highly recommend this experience.

— Frank R | Jan 18, 2016

Mark Tafoya was not only a great chef, but a great person to be around for the evening. He was very thorough with the review of what we wanted on the menu and provided ample choices for each course. During the time that he was in my home, he made us feel comfortable and answered all of the questions about how he was making each course. I would highly recommend this experience!

— Lisa O | Apr 15, 2014

Chef Mark was amazing. From the first time we made contact through the night of our dinner, he was always responsive, communicative and friendly. Chef provided many delicious and unique dinner/menu options based upon our input. The menu we chose was absolutely DELICIOUS!! His culinary skills are unsurpassed. The food was fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. Add his positive energy to his culinary skills and it's really the total package. We all adored him. He was the consummate professional and we hope to have an opportunity to engage with him again. Without hesitation, I would recommend Chef Mark.

— Mindy B | Sep 30, 2013

Chef Mark Tafoya was an absolute pleasure! Not only was he pleasant and helpful while we were making menu selections but the food exceeded our expectations and was beyond delicious! He is a very talented chef! We had a wonderful evening and would definitely do it again! Thanks, Andrea & Matt

— Andrea K | Sep 20, 2013

The overall experience was wonderful. We had a four course dinner with Chef Mark Tafoya. He was wonderful. A great cook, extremely knowledgeable and so accommodating. The meal was delicious, the presentation outstanding. We had a wonderful evening. I will definitely use the service again!!!!

— Lucille P | Feb 17, 2013

Personal Chef for an Evening