Everything on this menu sings with delicious Old World flavor.
A trove of delightful dishes awaits you in this private chef experience, where international cuisine becomes the specialty of your own house. Chef Jimi captures the brisk flavors and bountiful textures of authentic Italian cuisine in a feast worth sharing with your favorite food lovers. Assemble your selections from a list of enticing starters, magnificent main dishes and indescribable desserts to create the perfect Italian menu for your guests to savor. It's sure to be a pinnacle moment in your dining life.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
Kale Caesar Salad With homemade croГ»tons and Parmesan
Fig and Prosciutto Salad With arugula, goat cheese, pistachios and honey vinaigrette
Fritto Misto With seasonal vegetables and lemon-garlic aioli
Italian Meatballs With ground beef or pork, ricotta cheese and Marinara sauce
Zuppa Toscana Soup With Italian sausage, potatoes, kale and cream
Main Course (Choose 1 per Group)
Shrimp Scampi With wine, garlic, butter, lemon orzo and broccolini
Pan-Seared Scallops Over Risotto Alla Milanese With chicken stock, saffron, white wine and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Braised Chicken all'Arrabbiata With tomato stew, peppers and creamy polenta
Beef Osso Buco With garlic, herbs, onion, carrots, wine, citrus and creamy polenta
Slow Duck RagГ№ Pappardelle Pasta With thyme, rosemary, red wine and tomatoes
Frutti di Mare With handmade bucatini, scallops, shrimp, mussels and arrabbiata sauce
Wild Mushroom Risotto With white wine, mushroom stock, cream, butter, shallots and thyme
Dessert (Choose 1 per Group)
Molten Chocolate Hazelnut Cake With mascarpone whipped cream and berries
Salted Caramel Budino With vanilla Chantilly cream and candied nuts
Olive Oil Cake With whipped cream, lemon and seasonal fruit
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta With seasonal fruit compote
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.
From cooking in the kitchens of vibrant Italian restaurants to preparing meals for the president's suite at the US Open, Chef Jimi’s extensive experience in the food industry inspires his creative recipes and eclectic palette. He lets his culinary skills shine in his down-to-earth recipes, and he isn’t afraid to challenge the idea of “fine dining.” Prepared with passion, skill and attention to detail, Chef Jimi’s dishes are not ones to miss.
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Chef Jimi will travel to guests within NYC for this experience.
Everything on this menu sings with delicious Old World flavor.
A trove of delightful dishes awaits you in this private chef experience, where international cuisine becomes the specialty of your own house. Chef Jimi captures the brisk flavors and bountiful textures of authentic Italian cuisine in a feast worth sharing with your favorite food lovers. Assemble your selections from a list of enticing starters, magnificent main dishes and indescribable desserts to create the perfect Italian menu for your guests to savor. It's sure to be a pinnacle moment in your dining life.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
Kale Caesar Salad With homemade croГ»tons and Parmesan
Fig and Prosciutto Salad With arugula, goat cheese, pistachios and honey vinaigrette
Fritto Misto With seasonal vegetables and lemon-garlic aioli
Italian Meatballs With ground beef or pork, ricotta cheese and Marinara sauce
Zuppa Toscana Soup With Italian sausage, potatoes, kale and cream
Main Course (Choose 1 per Group)
Shrimp Scampi With wine, garlic, butter, lemon orzo and broccolini
Pan-Seared Scallops Over Risotto Alla Milanese With chicken stock, saffron, white wine and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Braised Chicken all'Arrabbiata With tomato stew, peppers and creamy polenta
Beef Osso Buco With garlic, herbs, onion, carrots, wine, citrus and creamy polenta
Slow Duck RagГ№ Pappardelle Pasta With thyme, rosemary, red wine and tomatoes
Frutti di Mare With handmade bucatini, scallops, shrimp, mussels and arrabbiata sauce
Wild Mushroom Risotto With white wine, mushroom stock, cream, butter, shallots and thyme
Dessert (Choose 1 per Group)
Molten Chocolate Hazelnut Cake With mascarpone whipped cream and berries
Salted Caramel Budino With vanilla Chantilly cream and candied nuts
Olive Oil Cake With whipped cream, lemon and seasonal fruit
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta With seasonal fruit compote
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.
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Jimi
Tiffany
03 Jan 2024
Chef Jimi made my husband's 35th birthday experience a memorable one. He was punctual, super communicative, and notified us moments before the first course was about to be served so we could make our way to the dining room. Chef Jimi was super professional, the food was amazing and he even brought containers for us to store the remainder of our food/dessert. I would highly recommend. =)
Michael
13 May 2023
Jimi was really nice and the food was great! I loved the ice cream, I couldn't believe how good it was.
Brianna
08 Apr 2023
We had a great time with Chef Jimi. The meal was delicious and he adjusted for the guests dietary restrictions which I really appreciated. Was such a unique experience. Would do again!
Sona
31 Dec 2022
This was such a great experience! Chef Jimi was professional and answered all of our questions! Each meal course was divine!!!! He put a lot of thought and effort into each course. He also was so kind and cleaned up everything. I definitely recommend Chef Jimi! I hope to do this again soon.
Justin
07 Nov 2022
Chef Jimi was primo and efficient. He was communicative beforehand to ensure a smooth evening. Everyone enjoyed the food and the kitchen was left perfectly clean. Thanks Chef!
Brianna
12 Oct 2022
Jimi is an excellent chef. He cooked for my husband and I on my husbands birthday and everything tasted amazing! Also the homemade ice cream was so good!
Amanda
01 Aug 2022
Chef Jimi was INCREDIBLE! He worked with us to do a sausage making class for my family. He was super accomidating to our special request, brought all of his own ingredients and left the kitchen cleaner than it was when he arrived! We will definately be reaching out to Chef Jimi for our next event. 5 STARS. Thank you!!
Paris
08 May 2022
Amazing. Food was great. Chef Jimi is a cool person as well. Couldn’t of expected more! Would definitely book again
Sana
30 Apr 2022
Chef Jimi was an absolute delight. I requested something special in honor of my partner's birthday and Chef Jimi definitely delivered. We had a 3 course cooking class where we were able to assist with cooking the meals, watch him demonstrate, and dive into some of the most delicious vegan dishes that I've ever had. He was so open to talking about his culinary career and answering our many cooking questions. Unfortunately, we had a significant time issue, but after the time that we did spend with him, I would still highly recommend him for your catering, cooking classes, or any other culinary needs. Thank you, Chef Jimi for showing up and showing out!
andrew
04 Mar 2022
Chef Jimi was fantastic - the food was so tasty and he even came back the next day to bring us his vegan chopped cheese sandwiches. I highly recommend Chef Jimi.
- Kelly and Andrew
Catherine
03 Mar 2022
Chef Jimi was great! Very personable. His home-made ice cream was a hit, so delicious. Having him cook for us was the perfect experience for Valentine’s Day!
Heather
03 Feb 2022
Chef Jimi was amazing!
He arrived right on time, and got straight to work. When dinner was ready, he served each course and explained in detail about the dish, the inspiration for it, how he prepared it. It was so cool to hear about that from him.
Each course was AMAZING - the red pepper salad, the croquets, the fried chicken, and the fried oreo ice cream! My husband and our friends are still raving about how awesome the dinner was - seriously some of the best food we've eaten. And the best part is that Chef Jimi made a lot and packed up the left overs for us.
When we were done he cleaned everything spotlessly. It was the best experience ever and could not recommend him more!
Reviews Chef Jimi received outside of Cozymeal
Bridget
12 Jan 2022
Chef Jimi is very talented and his menus are fantastic. He has a lot of experience in the industry and is skilled in many types of cuisines. I highly recommend booking Chef Jimi as a private chef for your next event!
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