Michael GilettoPrivate Chef in Hampton Bays, NY

New to HELMLocal NY chef with a fresh approach and locally sourced ingredients

The Chef

The Story

With over 35 years of private experience in my career, I have UHNW under my experience and my passion to delivery excellence with cuisine, hospitality and love for food to every client!

The Table

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Where Michael Giletto serves

The Hamptons, NY · 90 miSouthampton, NY · 100 miNew York, NY · 90 miConnecticut · 100 miFlorida · 70 miWest Palm Beach, FL · 100 mi

The Menu

Services & Pricing

Family Style Dinner

$125.00 / guest

Generous shared platters served to the table relaxed, abundant, and tailored to your group. Locally sourced ingredients cooked with passion

Grocery & ingredients from $0.00 / guest · 8–100 guests

Cocktail Party

$125.00 / guest

Passed bites and stationed appetizers — polished, plentiful, and timed so the food never lags the party.

Grocery & ingredients from $0.00 / guest · 15–50 guests

Plated Dinner

$150.00 / guest

A multi-course plated dinner cooked in your home — menu, shopping, service, and a spotless kitchen all handled.

Grocery & ingredients from $0.00 / guest · 6–40 guests

Elegant romance

$190.00 / guest

Elevated plated meal for a tea party/engagement or UHNW event

Grocery & ingredients from $0.00 / guest · 10–70 guests

400 guests maximum · Books up to 6 months in advance

Work History

January 2025 - Present

Private Chef / Estate Manager · Confidential UHNW Family · New Jersey / Montana / West Palm Beach

Direct all culinary operations for a family of six, preparing daily meals with specialized dietary needs while managing purchasing, inventory, vendors, and household staff.

May 2021 - December 2024

Private Chef / Household Manager · Confidential UHNW Family · NYC / Hamptons / Miami / Aspen / Santa Barbara / Florida

Managed full-charge culinary operations and private entertaining for up to 35 guests, creating specialized dietary programs while overseeing staff, vendors, and estate logistics.

2017 - 2021

Chef-Owner / Private Chef · Farm to Fork Chef LLC · Hamptons / NYC / Connecticut

Founded and operated a private chef company serving high-profile households, developing nutrition-focused menus and farm-to-table sourcing programs.

2008 - 2016

Private Chef · Patti LaBelle Household · Philadelphia, PA & East Orange, NJ

Prepared daily meals for family and household staff of approximately 23, assisted with cookbook development, and executed private events for up to 100 guests.

Executive Chef · Trump National Golf Club & Country Club

Led culinary operations at a Five Diamond property.

Executive Chef · Naples Bay Resort & Spa · Naples, FL

Directed culinary operations at a Five Star property.

Education

1989Associate Degree, Culinary Arts & Culinary Management, Institute of the Culinary Arts

Skills

Farm-to-TableOrganicAnti-HistamineGluten-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeSeed-Oil-FreeKetoPaleoKosher-StylePrivate/Estate Dining

Accolades

Chef of the Year - ACF Federation
Best Chef of NYC - Wine & Country Magazine
Sterling Silver Signature Chef Award
National Pork Board Celebrated Chef Award
Chef of the Year Nominee - Chef Magazine
Food Network: Iron Chef America, Chopped, Restaurant: Impossible, Next Food Network Star
James Beard House: Lead Chef for three sold-out dinners
Philadelphia Eagles: Opening Chef

Every HELM Vendor Meets High Standards

We carefully evaluate chefs based on their culinary expertise, menu creativity, and proven track record for excellence.

Private dining with

Reserve Michael Giletto

from $125.00 / guest

6–100 guests · Books up to 6 months ahead

No charge now — Michael Giletto reviews your request first.

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