Private & Personal Chef & Fine Dining

We are the Baltimore area's only private, personal chef service specializing in fine, in-home dining and small events, where high quality is more important than feeding large numbers of guests quickly and cheaply.

This concept brings in-home fine dining and catered events to a whole new level of excellence.

We offer you the opportunity to host a truly elegant and distinctive dinner party, and we do all the work—we shop, set up, cook, serve, and even clean up.

Are you in business and want to land that new client or customer by standing out from the crowd?

Do you want to convince that really large donor to support your philanthropic organization?

Do you want to propose marriage to that woman or man of your dreams in the most romantic and unique way imaginable?

Or perhaps, it's your father or mother's 75th birthday, and it is difficult for them to get out in winter.

The good thing is... we come to you! We guarantee to please you and your guests.

We use only seasonal, fresh, wholesome, and when possible, additive-free, organic ingredients to make a true gourmet dining experience that will be remembered. So you'll get exactly what you want, we'll let you design the menu. We will even set the table and bring the flowers.

We will create and serve a 4, 5, 7 or 8-course tasting menu in your kitchen and serve it in your dining room. Each dish may be personally selected by you from our menus, or you may create a signature menu for your special event.

We limit our handcrafted, distinctive dining experiences to parties from two to sixteen, so that each guest and each dish served receives the personal treatment you expect from a true fine dining experience.

On the day of your event, we typically purchase the needed ingredients, so everything we use is as fresh as possible. Nothing ever comes out of a cooler, storage freezer, or is left over from a prior party or restaurant service.

Reviews

• September 19, 2011

  

  For my 5th wedding anniversary, I decided to hire a personal chef because my wife was in late pregnancy and we were not going to be able to go out to dinner. I contacted Carl via email, to which he was very responsive. My request was last minute, but Carl was able to accommodate me. He offered sample menus and worked with me to select the multiple courses. On the night of the event, he arrived on time with his assistant. They were extremely pleasant and sociable, but not overbearing in the least. We were able to relax and put our toddler to bed while they prepared the meal. The meal was 8 courses of heaven! I did not know what to expect, but the experience far exceeded my expectations. Although this was a pricey event, I was well worth the investment. My wife was very surprised and has told everyone she knows about our special event. If you are in search of a unique dining experience from the comforts of your own home I definitely recommend Carl and his crew. I would do it again in a heart beat.

  – Timothy

• May 2, 2011

  

  Chef Carl and his wife Mary, prepared a classy and elegant feast fit for a king and queen for my birthday this past weekend, it was in our home with several friends invited over to share the experience with us. I must say, this was the most breathtaking experience for my husband and I, as well as our friends. It was very unique and the food was to die for. We would highly recommend their services. They were attentive and everything was done just right... I cannot compliment the food enough, I was nervous at first because this was the first time we had done something like this, my concern was how will the food taste? will we all enjoy it? WE ALL WERE THRILLED... excellent job... thanks for making my birthday this year the best I have EVER had... no kidding... I cannot wait to experience this again for another function. Thanks Chef Carl and Mary, you are the best!

  – Shami

• February 11, 2011

  

  Chef Calle, Mary and Dear Friends:
  
  Wow....what a wonderful evening! Who could ask for a more perfect dining experience? Great food and wine, exquisite service and wonderful friends to share with, all in the intimate setting of a friends home. Many thanks to Richard and Christina for hosting this beautiful evening and to Chef Calle and Mary for wowing all of our senses! The dishes were beautifully presented, perfectly balanced and really delicious. All seven courses, from the tuna crudo, to duck salad, whole fresh Rockfish roasted in a salt crust, concluding with that marvelous fig tart, were pleasing to the eye and palate.
  
  We look forward to our next gourmet home dining experience with Baltimore Distinctive Home Dining and all of you!
  
  John & Layla
  December 3, 2010

  – John

• February 11, 2011

  

  Carl made the most amazing dinner. Cold night, roaring fire, beautiful table setting, and good conversation. I felt so spoiled...Tuna crudo course was the best preparation of tuna I'd ever had. The finely cut candied lemon zest was on top and just made each bite incredible! His wife Mary did a great job on the wine pairings. The main pasta course exquisite and light. The praline ice cream remarkable.
  I could go on....but you must try Carl and Mary's service yourself!!!

  – Susie

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