Hi, I’m Jeffrey. My love for cooking started early—waking up before everyone else on Saturdays to bake coffee cake at age 8, learning the delicate process of making Swedish cardamom loaves with my grandmother. Those moments shaped my understanding of food as something more than sustenance—it’s memory, connection, and shared experience.
Great food tells a story. A single bite can transport you—to childhood breakfasts, to a candlelit dinner with friends, to a summer afternoon in a vegetable garden. I strive to create meals that not only satisfy but leave an impression, forging new memories while recalling the comfort of familiar ones.
I trained at the Natural Gourmet Institute in NYC and spent years working in some of the city’s top restaurants, including Hu Kitchen, Pickle Shack, and Narcissa. Eventually, I became a sous chef on the opening team at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s abcV, where I worked with the finest locally-farmed and foraged ingredients. That experience shaped my philosophy: food should be clean, refined, and deeply satisfying.
Quality ingredients are non-negotiable. I personally source the finest local produce and proteins from NYC’s best co-ops and farmers’ markets, selecting only pasture-raised meats, wild-caught seafood, and peak-season vegetables. Knowing where my ingredients come from ensures not just great flavor but a true respect for the craft of cooking.
I specialize in bespoke, restaurant-quality dining experiences, tailored to those who appreciate fine food and attention to detail. My clients value precision, seasonality, and creativity—whether through elevated meal prep or a carefully curated dinner party menu.
Beyond exceptional cuisine, I understand the importance of discretion, professionalism, and a seamless experience. My approach is calm, thorough, and detail-oriented, ensuring that everything is handled effortlessly behind the scenes. Many of my clients lead demanding lives and trust me to deliver not just an outstanding meal, but a service that is unobtrusive, refined, and entirely personalized to their needs.