Ask Chef Ryan

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Introduction: Welcome to Ask Chef Ryan on thumbtack. Your personal gourmet chef service. We are a boutique catering service for parties smaller than 50 people. Now Offering cannabis infused dinners Gourmet Fine Dinning Experience We do offer a drop off meals. We do offer Meal Delivery services. We do offer cooking lessons. Gourmet Chef with 20 years of experience in providing top quality dinning experiences and hospitality. Have your own personal chef service for your next occasion. We focus on trying to meet and exceed clients expectations. We bring the gourmet fine dining experience to you. Cost The foodcost per person$125 There is also a service fee depending on the size of the party. starting at 2 people $500 service COVID19 precautions we take the utmost care with health and hygiene in mind. Throughout the duration of any occasion, event , or dinning experience we wear approved mask as well as gloves. All product is handled with care and prevention in mind. we have been tested with the PCR Test, Antibidy Test, and are continuously testing to make sure we are safe. We have experience in operating our business in the pandemic Atmosphere as we have been operating since the beginning of COVID-19 here in NY. Please feel free to address any concerns you may have. As it is our service and attention to detail that sets us apart from the rest. Thanks, Chef Ryan Graham

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Current Top Pro

Hired 99 times

Serves East Elmhurst, NY

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1 employee

2 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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STACEY M.

Jun 5, 2022

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I hired Chef Ryan to cook for my husbands 70th birthday. He arrived early with his assistant Jackie. They come with everything! My table looked gorgeous and when we sat down to eat we felt like we were in a 5 star restaurant. The menu was exactly as we planned it and the food was delicious. At the end of the evening they left my kitchen immaculate. I would highly recommend Chef Ryan and Jackie for any special event you might be planning. Stacey M

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Karima A.

Feb 25, 2022

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the BEST date night!!! My boyfriend and I wanted to do something special for valentine's day, and instead of getting each other gifts, we decided to have a chef make us a private meal + guide us through how to make the meal. We had no idea what to expect, but when i tell you expectations were OVER EXCEEDED that is an understatement. Chef Ryan and ,his partner and lovely wife, Jackie were outstanding. They brought excitement, energy, and created a wonderful vibe for me and my boyfriend's special night. Additionally, the food was OUTSTANDING. Chef Ryan really brought us Michelin Star Quality food to the comfort of our home. I could rave on and on about how incredible the experience was, but I just recommend you work with Chef Ryan on your own to find out -- I promise you won't be disappointed!

Details: Date night • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Morgen K.

Feb 22, 2022

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I hired Chef Ryan for my father’s birthday dinner. It was beyond all my expectations. The food was perfect. The service was of a top quality 5 star restaurant. He was so helpful creating the perfect t menu for this special event. He also went out of his way to make my father feel very special and cared for. Every detail from the beautifully decorated table to never having an empty glass of wine to the presentation of food on the plate was done to perfection. The food was some of the best I have had and everyone cleaned their plates including my kids. We wanted for nothing and they left our kitchen cleaner than they found it. I would not only hire him again in a heartbeat I would 100% recommend him to anyone and everyone.

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Dessert • Asian • Italian • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • American - formal • French • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Table décor • Premium (high end ingredients)

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Jessica G.

Feb 20, 2022

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There aren’t enough good things I could say about this experience with Chef Ryan. I booked him for a surprise pre-Valentine’s and birthday dinner for my boyfriend. From the moment I reached out to the day of our dinner there was great communication and high level professionalism. The dinner was tailored to our requests and Chef Ryan really hit it out of the park. They brought everything with them from cookware, to flatware and even a beautiful tablescape. The food was top notch, the service impeccable and we thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. If you are on the fence about booking, I will say just go for it. You will not be disappointed! It is worth every penny.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Italian • American - formal • French • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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John c.

Feb 14, 2022

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We had an amazing experience in the comfort of our own home . Chef Ryan and his wife / right hand woman Jackie are personable ,easy to get along with ,great chef and servers . The food was amazing and the company was just as good . Thank you for making Valentines really special .

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • French • Italian • Indian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Included in out Pricing is Custom Menu 4 Course Plated Menu Amuse, App, Main Course, and Dessert. All Cookware, Plate ware, Flat Ware, Linens, and Table Decor. Cost will depend on the event. The cost of food Ranges based on the meal that we have agreed on. Anything above is subject to change based what the experience that the event will Entail.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The process is for the client and us to have a conversation over the phone to get all the particulars sorted out and a menu laid out. We do not have standardized menu's. We curate a custom menu based what the clients request and taste.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
20 Years experience in the professional Kitchens/ 10 years in NYC as a Chef Johnson & Wales University Graduate