Dericka McFarlanePrivate Chef in Middletown, NY

New to HELMI love everything about food. I take great pride in sourcing quality ingredients, exploring new ingredients and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen.

The Chef

The Story

My name is Chef Dericka. I have 15 years of culinary experience. I got into this career by having a passion for ingredients and learning. I've worked in NYC restaurants, food trucks, corporate and now I'm a private chef. I enjoy making custom menus for my clients and providing service that relieve the stress of planning.

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Where Dericka McFarlane Serves

Brooklyn, NY · 100 miSouthampton, NY · 70 miMiddletown, NY 10940 · 50 miJersey City, NJ · 45 mi

The Menu

Services & Pricing

$150 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $80 / guestGenerous shared platters served to the table — relaxed, abundant, and tailored to your group. · 7–20 guestsReserve Dericka McFarlane →

$250 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $75 / guestA seasonal multi-course tasting, plated and presented at your table — an intimate, restaurant-caliber progression at home. · 2–20 guestsReserve Dericka McFarlane →

$300 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $100 / guestYour chef for the full day, cooking three meals in your home. Times and menus are planned with you as the menu is set. · 2–20 guestsReserve Dericka McFarlane →

20 guests maximum · Books up to 6 months in advance

Work History

Jan 2019 - Present

Private Chef · Freelance · New York City

Designed innovative seasonal menus for exclusive clientele, accommodating diverse dietary and religious requirements while managing inventory and high-profile client needs.

Feb 2023 - Jun 2024

Executive Sous Chef · Remy Robotics · Brooklyn, NY

Orchestrated budget-friendly food production, negotiated ingredient contracts, upheld quality control standards, and trained new hires on safety protocols.

May 2022 - Aug 2022

Consultant Chef · Next to 14 · Warwick, NY

Developed a diverse 27-dish menu, established SOPs, pioneered innovative dishes, and streamlined inventory and ordering processes.

Feb 2019 - Apr 2020

Sous Chef · Flagship @ Facebook · New York City

Orchestrated daily kitchen operations, elevated the dining experience with innovative recipe development and plating, and streamlined inventory management.

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

Executive Sous Chef · Mokbar · Brooklyn, NY

Controlled costs to 27% food cost across multiple units, led staff evaluations, reduced waste, and catered high-profile events at Goldman Sachs and the US Open.

Education

2015Culinary Certificate, Culinary Certificate

2010High School Diploma, Middletown High School

Skills

Private DiningMenu DevelopmentNutritional PlanningRamenCustom DietaryBread

Accolades

Consulted for Govt of New Zealand, NY Fashion Week, and Facebook
Catered high-profile events at Goldman Sachs & US Open

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We carefully evaluate chefs based on their culinary expertise, menu creativity, and proven track record for excellence.

Private dining with

Reserve Dericka McFarlane

from $150 / 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 Dericka McFarlane accepts.

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