Jonathan CheslerPrivate Chef in New York, NY
The Chef
The Story
Jonathan Chesler is a passionate chef bringing fine-dining experiences to your home or special event in NYC or the Hamptons. He specializes in creating unique, personalized menus for each of his clients, using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner or a small party, Jonathan will work with you to create a truly unforgettable dining experience.
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Where Jonathan Chesler serves
The Menu
Services & Pricing
Family Style Dinner
$200.00 / guestElevated platters of seasonal food tailored to the clients preferences and dietary restrictions.
Grocery & ingredients from $60.00 / guest · 10–20 guests
Plated Dinner
$200.00 / guest3-5 course menu tailored to the clients preferences and dietary restrictions. Menus are typically seasonal depending on time of year.
Grocery & ingredients from $80.00 / guest · 10–20 guests
20 guests maximum · Books up to 6 months in advance
Work History
August 2022-Present
Head Chef · Private Chef · New York, NYWorked with multiple private clients, and family’s in full time, seasonal, as well as one off events and parties.
August 2022 - Present
Sous Chef · TORRISI · New York, NYBegan in the Major Food Group R&D Kitchen helping to develop and streamline recipes for the anticipated opening Work closely with the culinary director and owners to apply a service mindset to the ongoing developments Create prep lists, EODs, and checklists to help Chef de Parties better execute their service
February 2021 - June 2022
Poissonnier Chef de Partie · THE FRENCH LAUNDRY · Yountville, CAStarted as a commis chef, promoted to canapé chef Promoted to Entrementier, poissonnier chef de partie Ordered all meat, seafood and produce from providers Collaborated with the on-premises farm to ensure produce is used at peak season and freshness Managed larger scale projects involving the commis team Worked closely with Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine on menu writing and development
September 2019 - June 2020
Chef de Partie · PER SE · New York, NYStarted as an Intern between the months of May 2018 – July 2018, came back to work as a Commis after graduation, and moved up to Chef de Partie after five months Worked beside chef in all Private dining events and buy-outs Worked with chef to develop menus to accommodate guests needs and requests
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from $200.00 / guest
10–20 guests · Books up to 6 months ahead
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