Private Chef - A Middle Eastern Meal

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$ 109 Per person

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


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What You’ll Do

Explore the flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine in this hands-on cooking class.

Indulge in the bold and aromatic flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine with Chef Vinny in an exclusive private chef dining experience. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu that blends tradition with modern elegance, showcasing the region’s signature spices and fresh, vibrant ingredients.

Begin with silky hummus paired with tangy pickled vegetables and stir-fried couscous. For the main course, savor tender harissa-spiced lamb complemented by a rich, creamy labneh sauce. Conclude your meal with an indulgent baklava cheesecake, the perfect fusion of classic and contemporary flavors. Sit back, relax and enjoy a luxurious Middle Eastern feast prepared just for you.

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

Details
  • Minimum Guests 2
  • Maximum Guests 15
  • Meal Courses 4
  • Event Duration 4 hours
  • Chef Arrival Time 1 hour & 30 minutes prior to the selected serving time
  • Labels Mediterranean

What's included

The ingredients
The cooking
The service
The washing up

Meet your chef

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With a diploma in culinary arts and a sommelier certification, Chef Vinny brings a diverse skill set to the table. Specializing in Mediterranean and South Asian fusion cuisine, he expertly caters to a variety of dietary preferences, including vegetarian, kosher, halal, pescatarian and gluten-free. His passion for menu development, food and wine pairing and event planning shines through in every cooking class, creating an immersive and enriching culinary experience.

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

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

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What You’ll Do

Explore the flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine in this hands-on cooking class.

Indulge in the bold and aromatic flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine with Chef Vinny in an exclusive private chef dining experience. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu that blends tradition with modern elegance, showcasing the region’s signature spices and fresh, vibrant ingredients.

Begin with silky hummus paired with tangy pickled vegetables and stir-fried couscous. For the main course, savor tender harissa-spiced lamb complemented by a rich, creamy labneh sauce. Conclude your meal with an indulgent baklava cheesecake, the perfect fusion of classic and contemporary flavors. Sit back, relax and enjoy a luxurious Middle Eastern feast prepared just for you.

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

Details
  • Minimum Guests 2
  • Maximum Guests 15
  • Meal Courses 4
  • Event Duration 4 hours
  • Chef Arrival Time 1 hour & 30 minutes 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:
Icon indicating the chef will be wearing a mask Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Reviews

Reviews Chef Vinny received outside of Cozymeal

llyssa V.

llyssa V.

02 Mar 2025

I am sitting here eating left overs from last night still in amazement at how amazing it was having Chef Vinny host us in my home last night. There are five items above to choose from and you are only allowed to choose three or else I would have chosen all five. My daughter and son-in-law gifted us this dinner and she told me Vinny was so easy to work with. He had great ideas and was very attentive to all of our dietary restrictions creating a menu specific to us. Vinny and his assistant showed up right on time. They brought all their own cooking utensils and the plates and silverware we would be using. Dinner started with the first course which was three Mediterranean style dips and two lamb appetizers. Each was better than the next. The offerings were in abundance and there was no way our group would be able to eat it all. The second course consisted of three different main dishes, vegetarian, a chicken and a duck, each with accompaniments. Each was served separately with time allowed to leisurely eat each dish. Thank goodness no matter how stuffed you are there is always somehow room for dessert. We were served a lemon custard tart with ice cream. Our friends were blown away. They could not stop thanking us for an amazing experience. We look forward to working with them again and sharing their culinary artistry with more of our friends. I am confident that anyone that chooses chef Vinny to host an event for them will be truly satisfied they made that choice.
Amelia B

Amelia B

27 Feb 2025

The food that they catered for my event was exemplary. They worked with our budget and came up with dishes that all my guests loved. Vinny, the owner, is very professional. He took care of every minute detail to make my event a memorable one.
Jenae K

Jenae K

25 Feb 2025

Chef Vinny truly brought my birthday dinner to life. From the initial planning, where he helped me select the perfect meals and appetizers, to offering a variety of options, designing a menu, and creating an interactive experience by explaining each dish, the entire event was flawless. He even cleaned up afterward, leaving everything spotless. The food was incredible-delicious, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked with just the right portion sizes. I highly recommend Vinny for any catering or private dining needs. My friends were all impressed, and I'll definitely hire his services again.