Michael BalboniPrivate Chef

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Where Michael Balboni Serves

New York, NY · 25 miBrooklyn, NY · 25 miThe Hamptons, NY · 25 miLong Island City, Queens, NY · 25 miQueens, NY · 25 miStaten Island, NY · 25 mi

The Menu

Services & Pricing

$150 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $35 / guestPassed bites and stationed appetizers — polished, plentiful, and timed so the food never lags the party. · 20–200 guestsReserve Michael Balboni →

$292 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $83 / guest12–12 guestsReserve Michael Balboni →

20 guests maximum · Books up to 6 months in advance

Work History

2020

Consultant · Meadow Lane · New York

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Chef/Owner · Twist Catering · New York, NY

Co-founded Twist Catering, bringing fine dining hospitality and customized menus to homes and events across the tri-state area.

March 2021 - May 2025

Executive Chef · Le Pavillon · New York, NY

Opening Executive Chef who earned a Michelin Star in the first year, creating seasonal modern dishes focused on local seafood and vegetables.

May 2020 - March 2021

Executive Chef · Bar Boulud · New York, NY

Re-opened Restaurant Daniel and Cafe Boulud Baha Mar after Covid, then re-opened Bar Boulud as interim Executive Chef.

January 2019 - March 2020

Executive Chef · DB Bistro Moderne · New York, NY

Created seasonal bistro dishes alongside Daniel Boulud.

August 2018 - December 2019

Executive Sous Chef · L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon · New York, NY

Opened the restaurant, which earned two Michelin stars in its first year.

August 2012 - July 2018

Sous Chef · Restaurant Daniel · New York, NY

Skills

Modern AmericanSeafoodFarm-to-TableFrench BistroFine Dining Catering

Accolades

Earned a Michelin Star at Le Pavillon in its first year
Opened L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon earning two Michelin stars in its first year

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Reserve Michael Balboni

from $150 / guest

+ 20% platform fee and groceries

12–200 guests · Books up to 6 months ahead

No charge today. Your card is charged the 30% deposit only if Michael Balboni accepts.

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