Derrick SantiagoPrivate Chef in Brooklyn, NY

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Derrick Santiago

The Chef

The Story

Chef Derrick Santiago was born and raised in Pennsylvania, where he took to the kitchen at a very young age. His first job out of culinary school was at The Philadelphia Four Seasons, which solidified Chef Derrick’s love for all things culinary. He has since worked in renowned eateries including: Alinea (3 Michelin Stars), Estela (1 Michelin Star), and James Beard Award Winner, High Street on Market. He is now working at NYC hot spot, Bridges. He specializes in French and modern European cuisine.

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Where Derrick Santiago Serves

New York, NY · 25 mi

The Menu

Services & Pricing

$200 / guest
+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $50 / guestA seasonal multi-course tasting, plated and presented at your table — an intimate, restaurant-caliber progression at home. · 2–20 guestsReserve Derrick Santiago →

$1,000 / 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. · 2–20 guestsReserve Derrick Santiago →

20 guests maximum · Books up to 6 months in advance

Work History

2024-present

CDC · Bridges NYC · New York city

Responsible for total operation of restaurant

May 2021 - Present

Sous Chef · ESTELA · New York, NY

Assist with menu development and daily kitchen operations

July 2019 - July 2020

Sous Chef · HIGH STREET ON MARKET · Philadelphia, PA

In charge of prepping and overseeing multiple stations daily, while contributing to menu development and overall culture of the restaurant

December 2013 - June 2015

Cook · THE UNION LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHA · Philadelphia, PA

Ensured excellence in preparation of food products, strict application of sanitation processes, and high quality mise en place at this Five Diamond Hotel Refined understanding of vegan and vegetarian cuisine through developing high-quality vegetarian dishes as daily and weekly specials

Education

2016SCHOOL AT WALNUT HILL COLLEGE Bachelors, Culinary Arts, THE RESTAURANT

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Private dining with

Reserve Derrick Santiago

from $200 / 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 Derrick Santiago accepts.

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