Chef Tristan

$35/person

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About

Great food begins with great ingredients. Each season inspires me and brings its own character to the table, always expertly prepared and beautifully presented. I’ll work with you to curate a personalized menu based on your favorite flavors, to provide you with restaurant-quality dining in the comfort of your home, or your chosen venue. If you’re planning an intimate dinner, birthday gathering, holiday party, or casual get-together with friends; hors d'oeuvres, a family-style buffet or a perfectly plated meal, I’ll take care of everything, so you can relax and enjoy yourself with your guests. I can also provide trusted professional servers and/or bartenders as part of my team.

Overview

Hired 49 times

Serves Forest Hills, NY

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2 employees

13 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Services offered

Event type

Meal

Breakfast or brunch

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

Non-alcoholic drinks

Alcoholic drinks

Coffee or tea

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Reviews

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

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Sai B.

Jul 28, 2025

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Jack M.

Jun 8, 2025

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We had Chef Tristan help us prepare for a 15 person dinner party, and the service could not have been better. The food was amazing, and he was great to have around / engaging with guests. We'll definitely be working with him again in the future

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • American - casual • American - formal • Asian • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • French • Buffet • I'm flexible • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Standard (basic ingredients)

Chef Tristan's reply

Thanks, Jack— a pleasure working with you.

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Peter C.

Dec 30, 2019

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Christmas Eve dinner for 15. Tristan and Beth did a fantastic job. All the guests were super happy. The food was amazing and perfectly timed. Would hire Tristan again.

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • Dessert • Italian • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Chef Tristan's reply

Thanks, Peter! Hope to see you next year.

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Molly D.

Dec 3, 2015

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Lauren O.

Apr 17, 2016

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Credentials

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Tristan Higgs

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing is based on menu, number of guests and level of service. I have a $1,000 minimum for any event.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I can work with you to curate a personalized menu based on your favorite flavors, or I can offer a list of dishes for you to build your own.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been cooking for over 40 years, but I am entirely self-trained.