Joshua KaufmanPrivate Chef in New York, NY

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The Chef

The Story

Josh is a native New Yorker hailing from Long Island who grew up surrounded by the culinary influences of Classic American, Jewish & Italian cuisines. As he got older and had opportunities to travel around the world, he began gathering ideas from numerous other cultures to incorporate into the food he would create. He received training in classic French techniques and a degree in professional culinary arts from The International Culinary Center (formerly The French Culinary Institute) where he graduated at the top of his class. After a short stint working in restaurants, he found himself wanting a more personal food experience. His true passion emerged through private chef work where he focuses on healthfully driven seasonal cuisine full of bold, bright flavors. With experience preparing food for a variety of dietary needs (Paleo, Kosher, Gluten Free, Vegetarian and more), he loves to craft menus around each individual client and their unique specifications.

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Where Joshua Kaufman serves

New York, NY · 25 mi

The Menu

Services & Pricing

$100.00 / guestGenerous shared platters served to the table — relaxed, abundant, and tailored to your group. · Grocery & ingredients from $0.00 / guest · 4–20 guestsReserve Joshua Kaufman →

$150.00 / guestA multi-course plated dinner cooked in your home — menu, shopping, service, and a spotless kitchen all handled. · Grocery & ingredients from $0.00 / guest · 2–16 guestsReserve Joshua Kaufman →

20 guests maximum · Books up to 6 months in advance

Work History

August 2025 - Present

Lead Event Chef · CxRA · New York, NY

Direct end-to-end F&B operations for high-end corporate events up to 1,000 guests at premier venues, leading teams across prep, plating, and service.

September 2016 - Present

Private Chef · Freelance · New York, NY

Create customized dinner parties for up to 20 guests, prepare multi-day holiday feasts, cater weekly meal prep for up to 10 clients, and lead events for up to 100.

February 2022 - April 2025

Private Chef, Full-Time · Wahlquist-Brown Family · New York, NY & Southampton, NY

Handled all culinary needs for a family of 4 plus staff, including daily meals, special events, in-flight dining, and specialty dietary planning across multiple properties.

June 2019 - September 2021

Private Chef, Seasonal · Coleman Family · Bridgehampton, NY & Armonk, NY

Prepared globally-inspired family-style lunches and dinners for a family of 5 and up to 18 guests, crafting bespoke menus in collaboration with the client.

May 2016 - August 2016

Cook · Colicchio & Sons · New York, NY

Led high-volume culinary operations for up to 200 covers per night, executing five separate menus from brunch fare to elevated fine dining under Chef Thomas Chang.

September 2015 - January 2016

Pastry Cook · Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse · New York, NY

Managed plating and production of desserts and breads during dinner service for up to 300 covers per night under Pastry Chef James Joseph.

Education

2016Grand Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts, The International Culinary Center (formerly French Culinary Institute)

Skills

Global CuisineEvent CateringPrivate DiningFarm-to-Table SourcingDietary & Health-Focused Planning

Accolades

Dean's List
Top of Class Distinction

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Private dining with

Reserve Joshua Kaufman

from $100.00 / guest

2–20 guests · Books up to 6 months ahead

No charge now — Joshua Kaufman reviews your request first.

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