Huma NaeemPrivate Chef in new york, NY

New to HELM NYC private chef since 2018 with restaurant experience- currently based in Napa

The Chef

The Story

I love coastal Italian flavors and fine dining technique, and I bring that sensibility into gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian menus without sacrificing flavor.

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Where Huma Naeem Serves

San Francisco, CA · 50 miNew York, NY · 25 mi

The Menu

Services & Pricing

$100 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $35 / guestGenerous shared platters served to the table — relaxed, abundant, and tailored to your group. · 2–20 guestsReserve Huma Naeem →

20 guests maximum · Books up to 6 months in advance

Work History

Jan 2024 - Present

Tournant / Chef de Partie · Four Twenty Five, A Jean-Georges Restaurant · New York, NY

Promoted to Tournant, leading buyouts and private events for 10–200+ guests and training line cooks while upholding three-star culinary standards.

Sep 2022 - Jan 2024

Line Cook · The Lobster Club, Major Food Group · New York, NY

Executed dishes in a high-volume environment, cross-trained across all stations, and was promoted to Float within six months.

2018 - Present

Private Chef · Private Clients · New York, NY

Provide restaurant-level culinary services and design seasonal multi-course menus accommodating vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and health-focused diets.

2018 - Present

Catering Chef · Private Clients · New York, NY

Execute on-site service for private events, weddings and public food events such as Smorgasburg, managing full kitchen operations and food safety compliance.

Education

2006 - 2011Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management Systems, Louisiana State University

Skills

PastryFrenchJapaneseCateringPrivate DiningPlant-BasedVegetarianGluten-FreeDietary Accommodation

Accolades

Ment'or Grant Recipient (Chef André Soltner Grant Program), 2026
Contributed to Four Twenty Five's three-star review from The New York Times

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Private dining with

Reserve Huma Naeem

from $100 / 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 Huma Naeem accepts.

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