I’m Chef Tom Verri, founder of Soigné at Home, a private chef service offering high-end dining experiences across NYC and the Hamptons. With a background in Michelin-starred kitchens and formal culinary training, I specialize in full-service private dinners, weekly meal prep, retreats, and curated in-home events. From menu planning and grocery shopping to on-site cooking, plating, and clean-up, we handle it all so you can fully enjoy your event.
Whether you’re planning a bachelorette dinner in Montauk or want weekly meals delivered to your Manhattan apartment, I customize every detail to your taste, dietary needs, and schedule.
How Soigne At Home Works (Step-by-Step)
1) Quick Intake (Inquiry Form)
You’ll answer a short intake: event type, date, guest count, dietary preferences, kitchen setup, and your vision for the experience.
For meal prep, you’ll choose target frequency (e.g., 1–2 drops per week), number of meals, and any dietary goals.
2) 24–48h Response with Options & Estimated Range
We send a clear, line-item estimate: chef fee, projected groceries at cost, add-ons (servers, rentals, custom pastry, etc.), and deposit terms.
3) Menu Draft & Refinement
You receive initial menu concepts tailored to your preferences (and seasonality), then we refine together until it’s perfect.
4) Booking & Deposit
We send a digital proposal with chef fee + deposit (commonly 30–50% of the chef fee, non-refundable) to secure the date(s) and kick off our internal planning.
Payment methods: Square (credit card), ACH, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal.
5) Logistics & Final Groceries
We handle all grocery shopping at cost (no restaurant-style markup).
You’ll receive grocery receipts for transparency and reimbursement with final payment.
For events, we finalize day-of timeline, service format (family-style vs plated), rentals, staffing, and bar program (if needed).
6) Execution Day(s)
We arrive with everything needed, cook and serve, keep your kitchen pristine, and depart after full clean-up.
7) Post-Event Wrap / Weekly Cycle
Final invoice with exact grocery totals, any agreed add-ons, and feedback loop to continuously evolve menus (for meal prep clients).
Pricing Snapshot (Transparent & Simple)
We separate the Chef Fee from Groceries at Cost to maximize what goes on your plate—not into markups.
(Ranges below are typical — your final estimate is customized to guest count, complexity, and staffing needs.)
Private Dinners & Events
Chef Fee: Typically $125–$200+ per guest (or a flat day rate for multi-day work), depending on menu complexity, staff required, and travel.
Groceries: At cost, no markup. Expect $35–$95+ per guest, depending on ingredients (e.g., wagyu, caviar, truffles).
Staffing (if needed): Servers/bartenders typically $45–$65/hr per staff member (4–6 hour minimums are common).
Travel: Included within NYC & most of Long Island; Hamptons peak weekends may include a flat travel surcharge.
Weekly Meal Prep & Pantry Stocking
Designed for clients who want 10–15+ meals weekly delivered 1–2x per week.
All-in budgets we commonly manage: $600–$1,000/week (chef fee + groceries) for a couple, depending on portions, protein
quality, delivered frequency, and pantry items.
Chef Fee Structure: Fixed weekly or tiered based on # of meals and delivery frequency.
Groceries: Reimbursed at cost with receipts.
Why we price this way: Separating chef fee & groceries lets you control ingredient spend precisely and ensures maximum menu flexibility & quality.
Coverage Area
NYC (all boroughs)
Long Island & The Hamptons (Westhampton → Montauk)
Tri-State upon request (travel & accommodations may apply for extended/multi-day services)
Availability & Booking Window
Weekends tend to book 1–4 weeks in advance (and entire months post–Labor Day in the Hamptons).
Weekdays are more flexible.
For retreats/multi-day bookings, earlier is always better—lock in dates as soon as you know them.
Credentials & Insurance
Michelin-starred NYC kitchens background
Johnson & Wales University culinary training
Fully insured, licensed where required
ServSafe & Food Safety compliant
Service Formats
Plated Tasting Menu (3–12 courses, refined execution)
Family-Style Shared Platters (perfect for lively groups)
Buffet (larger parties & more casual events)
Passed Canapés & Cocktail Receptions
Brunches, BBQs, Raw Bars (upon request / shellfish-free if needed)
Add-On Services
Sommelier pairing or curated wine list
Bar program & craft cocktails
Pastry chef / custom cakes & plated desserts
Bartenders, servers, on-site dishwasher
Rentals & decor coordination
Dietary meal mapping for mixed-diet groups
Weekly macro tracking / calorie labeling for performance-focused clients
Cancellation, Changes & Minimums (Customize as Needed)
Deposit (30–50% of chef fee) is non-refundable and secures your date(s).
Date changes within 14 days of event are subject to availability + change fee.
Grocery & staffing costs already incurred are always billable.
Minimums apply for peak summer weekends in the Hamptons and major holidays.
Payment Methods
Square (credit card)
Zelle / ACH / Bank Transfer
Venmo / PayPal
Final payment typically due 48 hours before the event (or weekly for recurring clients).
Typical Process for New Customers
Message us here with your date, guest count, style (tasting, family style, brunch, etc.), and any dietary restrictions
We’ll confirm availability and send a transparent estimate + timeline.
You’ll receive menu concepts → we refine together.
Deposit paid → date locked → we handle everything.
We execute flawlessly; you enjoy.See more
