Private Chef - Exploring the Mediterranean

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All inclusive: 4-course meal, ingredients, cooking, service & clean up.

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What You’ll Do

Transport yourself to the coast of decadent handmade meal.

Enjoy fresh Mediterranean dishes in this immersive private chef experience. Chef Yosif will craft traditional Mediterranean food using time-honored techniques.

First, enjoy grilled tender octopus and with lemon, olive oil and chili peppers. Next, braised lamb shank with herbs and serve it with a creamy polenta. Next, you'll eat a tomato gazpacho with basil, cucumber and pepper. Enjoy crunch bread alongside for dipping. Finish this meal with a semolina cake served with Greek yogurt and citrus syrup or a scoop of rich vanilla ice cream.

Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.

Your Menu

Grilled Octopus With Lemon and Olive Oil

With octopus, lemon, dill, olive oil and chili peppers

Tomato Gazpacho With Basil-oil

With tomato, cucumber, pepper, bread, vinegar and olive oil

Braised Lamb Shank

With Mediterranean herbs, creamy polenta and roasted root vegetables

Semolina Cake

With citrus syrup and Greek yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments cannot be made during the event.

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 20
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 3.5 hours
Chef Arrival Time 1 hour prior to the selected serving time
Labels Mediterranean

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Meet your chef

Chef Yosif

Food safety certified

7 reviews

With a diverse background spanning the industry from a first-class airline chef to social media cooking channel host, Chef Yosif blends technical expertise with a passion for culinary exploration. The chef infuses formal training from Le Cordon Bleu with a lifelong love for sharing the joy of food with others to build confidence and creativity in home cooks as well as create special memories for guests with innovative cuisine.

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COVID-19 protocols this chef will implement are:

Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)

Social Distancing Friendly

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Cancellation Policy

Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

Chef Yosif will travel to guests within New Jersey for this experience.

What You’ll Do

Transport yourself to the coast of decadent handmade meal.

Your Menu

Grilled Octopus With Lemon and Olive Oil

With octopus, lemon, dill, olive oil and chili peppers

Tomato Gazpacho With Basil-oil

With tomato, cucumber, pepper, bread, vinegar and olive oil

Braised Lamb Shank

With Mediterranean herbs, creamy polenta and roasted root vegetables

Semolina Cake

With citrus syrup and Greek yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 20
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 3.5 hours
Chef Arrival Time 1 hour prior to the selected serving time
Labels Mediterranean

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

COVID-19 protocols this chef will implement are:

Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)

Social Distancing Friendly

Reviews

Reviews guests left for this experience

Yegor

25 Aug 2024

Great chef, quality food! Would highly recommend for any in home events

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Yosif

Marlina

06 Nov 2024

Yosif and his assistant, Vincent, were wonderful. The food was delicious and the service was flawless from setup to cleanup. I look forward to hiring him again in the future.

Shorouq

13 Aug 2024

Our chef exprience was amazing!!! Chef Yosif was awesome. He was very patient and took the time to explain what he was cooking and gave us many cooking tips. He allowed us to take part in the process. He also allowed me to modify the menu and gave me options. The food was delicious and we enjoyed eating it as much as we enjoyed watching him cook it. I would reccomend Chef Yosif 100%

Shreya

29 Apr 2024

Attending Chef YosifвЂ™s personalized Greek cooking class was an absolute delight! The food was not only delicious but also authentically Greek, crafted with care and expertise. The couple running the show were incredibly warm and inviting, making us feel welcomed and cherished. An unforgettable culinary experienceвЂ”highly recommended!

Reviews Chef Yosif received outside of Cozymeal

Lila

03 May 2024

"Yosif is a culinary maestro! As a private chef, he brought not only exquisite flavors to our table but also an unparalleled level of professionalism and creativity. From the moment he stepped into our kitchen, it was evident that we were in for an extraordinary dining experience. Yosif's attention to detail is truly remarkable. He carefully curated a menu that catered to our preferences, ensuring each dish was a work of art both visually and in taste. His mastery of flavors and textures left us speechless with every bite. Beyond his culinary skills, Yosif's presence in our home was warm and inviting. He effortlessly navigated the kitchen, orchestrating a seamless dining experience for us and our guests. His passion for food and dedication to his craft shone through in every aspect of his service. We couldn't have asked for a more memorable evening, all thanks to Yosif. His talent as a chef is unmatched, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to taste his creations. Without a doubt, we'll be eagerly booking his services again in the future. Thank you, Yosif, for an unforgettable dining experience!"

Gihan

29 Apr 2024

I worked with Yosif to plan and execute a private dining experience in my home to celebrate my parents' birthday. Yosif was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. He was willing to take the time to iterate menu options with me in order to accommodate my family's dietary requirements, and was able to provide multiple options for each course. On the day of the event, he arrived on time and well-prepared. We felt comfortable having him in our home, and he did a great job of being open and welcoming to us when we wanted to chat and understanding when he should give us our own space. He began serving the meal at exactly the time we requested, and he did a great job of presenting the menu and walking us through the dishes. Throughout the meal he coursed everything out with great timing. I also appreciated how open he was to taking photos with my family and understanding that the night was a special occasion for them. The food was delicious and everybody loved all the dishes, even my two young daughters who are often picky eaters. After the meal, I was pleased to see that our kitchen was spotless and returned exactly as it was before he arrived. I would certainly recommend Yosif to anybody looking for a personable and talented chef for their home and wouldn't hesitate to work with him again.