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Christine RubioPrivate Chef in New York, NY

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Christine Rubio

The Chef

The Story

With more than two decades of culinary experience, my background includes working for Daniel Boulud and experience at acclaimed New York dining establishments including Bouley and Cru. As a Michelin-trained chef, I bring a foundation in fine-dining technique, seasonal ingredients, and thoughtful menu development to private dining. My approach combines culinary precision with warm, attentive hospitality. From nourishing breakfasts and seasonal lunches to elegant, multi-course dinners, I create menus that reflect the occasion, the setting, and each client's preferences. My goal is to make dining feel seamless and personal, so clients can enjoy exceptional food and meaningful time around the table.

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Where Christine Rubio Serves

New York, NY · 25 miHudson Valley, NY · 25 miThe Hamptons, NY · 25 miConnecticut · 25 miNew Jersey · 25 miPennsylvania · 25 miNassau County, NY · 25 miSuffolk County, NY · 25 miWestchester County, NY · 25 mi

The Menu

Services & Pricing

$75 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $35 / guestA simply nourishing family style breakfast, thoughtfully prepared and tailored to your table. · 4–20 guestsReserve Christine Rubio →

$110 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $50 / guestA bright, seasonal plated lunch, beautifully presented at your table. · 2–12 guestsReserve Christine Rubio →

$110 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $50 / guestA bright, seasonal lunch served on shared platters, bringing everyone together around the table. · 4–20 guestsReserve Christine Rubio →

$110 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $50 / guestA leisurely family-style brunch spread — fresh pastries, seasonal fruit, and made-to-order mains for slow weekend mornings. · 4–20 guestsReserve Christine Rubio →

$190 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $80 / guestGenerous shared platters served to the table — relaxed, abundant, and tailored to your group. · 4–20 guestsReserve Christine Rubio →

$250 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $80 / guestA multi-course plated dinner cooked in your home — menu, shopping, service, and a spotless kitchen all handled. · 2–12 guestsReserve Christine Rubio →

$250 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $100 / guestYour chef for the full day, cooking two meals in your home. Which meals and when are planned with you as the menu is set. · 4–14 guestsReserve Christine Rubio →

$325 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $100 / guestA seasonal five-course tasting, plated and presented at your table — an intimate, restaurant-caliber progression at home. · 2–12 guestsReserve Christine Rubio →

20 guests maximum · Books up to 6 months in advance

Work History

August 2023 - Present

Private Chef · Freelance · New York, NY

Organizes and executes private chef services, from intimate gatherings and large-scale events to weekly meal preparation, for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, accommodating diverse dietary needs and preferences.

June 2021 - August 2023

Chef de Cuisine · Strangeways · Brooklyn, NY

In charge of menu development and pricing, sanitation practices, maintaining targeted food and labor costs, ordering, inventory, and all administrative duties.

July 2019 - April 2021

Executive Chef · Concrete Hospitality · New York, NY

Managed kitchen operations, menu development, staffing, training, and costs for two restaurants in the hospitality group.

September 2018 - July 2019

Event Chef · The Lamb's Club · New York, NY

Executed high-profile private events and special functions associated with Geoffrey Zakarian, overseeing culinary preparation and event execution while maintaining the restaurant’s standards of quality, presentation, and service.

Education

2012 Bachelors of Science, Culinary Management, Art Institute of Pittsburgh
2006Associate of Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts, New York Institute of Technology

Skills

New American Cuisine

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Private dining with

Reserve Christine Rubio

from $75 / guest

+ 20% platform fee and groceries

2–20 guests · Books up to 6 months ahead

No charge today. Your card is charged the 30% deposit only if Christine Rubio accepts.

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