Elevated Private Dining

Enjoy custom, multi-course dining right at your table for birthdays, milestones, or your next private party. I handle the customized menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking, course presentation, and kitchen cleanup so you can actually sit down, relax, and enjoy the night with your guests. 

How Private Dining Works - Your experience starts with a free consultation to build a menu tailored to your preferences, followed by a 50% deposit to secure your date on the calendar. On the day of your event, I hand-select your fresh ingredients, handle all the kitchen cooking, and serve each course to your table either plated or family-style. Once all the food is served, I make sure the kitchen is cleaned up before I head out. 

Flat-Rate Packages – We operate on transparent, flat-rate packages based on a base price for up to 6 people, instead of unpredictable hourly rates. To provide maximum flexibility and customization over your menu, all grocery costs are funded separately by the host. This ensures you only pay for the exact food items you want to eat, giving you total control over your food choices and grocery budget. An extra per-guest fee applies for larger parties requiring additional guest accommodation. 

Travel Radius – Based right in Monroe, IA, travel within our Local Zone (0 to 30 miles) is completely free and included in your package pricing. Bookings within our Extended Zone (31 to 60 miles) are subject to a flat $25 travel fee per event date. Inquiries located 61+ miles away are subject to a custom quote. All travel fees are calculated based on a one-way distance starting from Monroe, IA using Google Maps. 

Bookings & Holiday Rates – Premium rates apply to private dining events booked on select holidays. Holiday bookings require a flat $150 base surcharge (up to 6 guests) and +$25 for each additional guest. Because dates are limited on our calendar, please contact me directly to check availability for your holiday or standard event. 

To provide complete clarity and customization control over your food choices, all menu ingredients are funded separately by the host. Below are average grocery cost ranges per person to assist with your event planning: 

Four Appetizer Menu (Ex: Wings, Shrimp) — $20 to $40+ per person 

Three-Course Menu (Ex: Chicken, Steak) — $25 to $45+ per person 

Four-Course Menu (Ex: Pork, Seafood) — $30 to $50+ per person 

Please note: Total grocery costs vary by household depending on your specific menu selections and market pricing. 

Below is a realistic example of what a final budget looks like for a party of six people choosing our popular Plated Three-Course package (Chef’s Signature) within our free travel zone:

Plated Three-Course Package: $400.00
(Reflects your flat-rate chef service fee)

Estimated Client-Funded Groceries: $180.00
(Based on an average of $30.00 per person for standard selections; premium proteins or specialty ingredients are higher.)

Local Travel Fee (0 – 30 Miles): $0.00
(Based proudly right out of Monroe, IA)

Sales Tax (7%): $28.00
(Applied strictly to the chef service package fee)

Estimated Event Total: $608.00

(An average cost of $101.33 per guest)

Skip the crowded, noisy dining rooms and avoid spending your own special evening stuck over a hot stove or managing the kitchen. You enjoy a completely private, unhurried, multi-course dining experience cooked fresh right in your kitchen—allowing you to relax and be a true guest at your own party while every detail from grocery shopping to kitchen cleanup is entirely handled.