Private Chef - Modern Christmas Menu

Valentine's

holiday dinner with maple glazed ham bacon wrapped asparagus creamy mashed potatoes and more

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$ 99 Per person

All inclusive: 3-course meal, ingredients, cooking, service & clean up.

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What You’ll Do

Gather friends and family around the table for a home-cooked holiday meal with Chef Jimi.

This private chef experience with Chef Jimi spreads holiday cheer to one and all. Select your appetizer to begin, then, enjoy your choice of roasted beef tenderloin or bourbon honey glazed baked ham alongside two sides of your choosing, such as four cheese baked macaroni and cheese or haricots verts with crispy onions. Your festive evening ends with gingerbread cheesecake, crème brûlée or bourbon chocolate pecan pie.

Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.

Your Menu

Appetizer

Choose one

“White Christmas” potato leek soup
Seasonal greens with persimmons and pomegranate and herb vinaigrette
Fig, pistachio and orange baked brie or cranberry baked brie
Festive Christmas charcuterie and cheese board

Entrée

Choose one

Garlic and herb roasted beef tenderloin with au jus gravy
Bourbon honey glazed baked ham

Butterflake Dinner Rolls or Classic Yeast Dinner Rolls

Served with garlic herb compound butter

Homemade Sides

Choose two

Gratin Dauphinoise
Four cheese baked macaroni and cheese with topping
Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon lardons and walnuts
Maple glazed sweet potatoes
Haricots verts with crispy onions
Carrot soufflé with pecan streusel topping

Dessert

Choose one

Gingerbread cheesecake
Crème brûlée: Choice of vanilla, eggnog or peppermint chocolate
Bourbon chocolate pecan pie with vanilla bean Chantilly cream

Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments cannot be made during the event.

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 8
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 4 hours
Chef Arrival Time 30 minutes prior to the selected serving time
Labels American, Christmas, French, Fusion, Holiday, Unique, Valentine's

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Meet your chef

Chef Jimi

20 reviews

From cooking in the kitchens of vibrant Italian restaurants to preparing meals for the president's suite at the US Open, Chef Jimi’s extensive experience in the food industry inspires his creative recipes and eclectic palette. He lets his culinary skills shine in his down-to-earth recipes, and he isn’t afraid to challenge the idea of “fine dining.” Prepared with passion, skill and attention to detail, Chef Jimi’s dishes are not ones to miss.

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Cancellation Policy

Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

Chef Jimi will travel to guests within NYC for this experience.

What You’ll Do

Gather friends and family around the table for a home-cooked holiday meal with Chef Jimi.

Your Menu

Appetizer

Choose one

Entrée

Choose one

Garlic and herb roasted beef tenderloin with au jus gravy
Bourbon honey glazed baked ham

Butterflake Dinner Rolls or Classic Yeast Dinner Rolls

Served with garlic herb compound butter

Homemade Sides

Choose two

Dessert

Choose one

Gingerbread cheesecake
Crème brûlée: Choice of vanilla, eggnog or peppermint chocolate
Bourbon chocolate pecan pie with vanilla bean Chantilly cream

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 8
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 4 hours
Chef Arrival Time 30 minutes prior to the selected serving time
Labels American, Christmas, French, Fusion, Holiday, Unique, Valentine's

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Reviews

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Elisa

19 Jan 2026

It was an amazing night learning how to cook potatoes bravas, paella & churros. Chef Jimi was so easy to work with & I learned so much! Thank you

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Liana

05 Jan 2026

This was a unique and amazing experience! Chef Jimi prepared the Exquisite Spanish Flavors meal for my boyfriend and I - we will definitely be using Cozymeal again. Chef Jimi answered all of my questions beforehand and prepared a delicious 4 course meal. He left the kitchen spotless and even took out the trash at the end. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a gift that is unique, different, and delicious for a loved one. Thanks Chef Jimi!

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Sofia

19 Jul 2025

Chef Jimi was great! Came on time and got right too work. He was supper friendly, food was amazing! There was so much food we were full before the main course even came out. Jimi did a good job at cleaning up. Made our special event a wonderful experience, will definitely be recommending him to everyone I know!

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Michael

07 Jan 2026

great experioence

Catherine

28 Nov 2025

Chef Jim prepared a fantastic traditional Thanksgiving dinner for us. The food was delicious, from the first soup to the last pie. He was a gracious presence, cooked without mess or fuss and left everything tidy. He is highly recommended!

Sophie

08 Jul 2025

My husband, kid(s) and I took the pizza class, and it far exceeded our expectations. We learned authentic culinary techniques, enjoyed a delicious salad, crafted restaurant-quality dough, and ended with an equally delicious dessert. Highly recommended.

Darrah

01 May 2025

We loooooved chef Jimi! He was prompt in this arrival, mindful of our space, thorough in his cleaning. Now for the most important part- his food was PHENOMENAL!!! Overall 10/10 experience. Will be calling him again

Tiffany

03 Jan 2024

Chef Jimi made my husband's 35th birthday experience a memorable one. He was punctual, super communicative, and notified us moments before the first course was about to be served so we could make our way to the dining room. Chef Jimi was super professional, the food was amazing and he even brought containers for us to store the remainder of our food/dessert. I would highly recommend. =)

Michael

13 May 2023

Jimi was really nice and the food was great! I loved the ice cream, I couldn't believe how good it was.

Brianna

08 Apr 2023

We had a great time with Chef Jimi. The meal was delicious and he adjusted for the guests dietary restrictions which I really appreciated. Was such a unique experience. Would do again!

Sona

31 Dec 2022

This was such a great experience! Chef Jimi was professional and answered all of our questions! Each meal course was divine!!!! He put a lot of thought and effort into each course. He also was so kind and cleaned up everything. I definitely recommend Chef Jimi! I hope to do this again soon.

Justin

07 Nov 2022

Chef Jimi was primo and efficient. He was communicative beforehand to ensure a smooth evening. Everyone enjoyed the food and the kitchen was left perfectly clean. Thanks Chef!

Brianna

12 Oct 2022

Jimi is an excellent chef. He cooked for my husband and I on my husbands birthday and everything tasted amazing! Also the homemade ice cream was so good!

Amanda

01 Aug 2022

Chef Jimi was INCREDIBLE! He worked with us to do a sausage making class for my family. He was super accomidating to our special request, brought all of his own ingredients and left the kitchen cleaner than it was when he arrived! We will definately be reaching out to Chef Jimi for our next event. 5 STARS. Thank you!!

Paris

08 May 2022

Amazing. Food was great. Chef Jimi is a cool person as well. Couldn’t of expected more! Would definitely book again

Sana

30 Apr 2022

Chef Jimi was an absolute delight. I requested something special in honor of my partner's birthday and Chef Jimi definitely delivered. We had a 3 course cooking class where we were able to assist with cooking the meals, watch him demonstrate, and dive into some of the most delicious vegan dishes that I've ever had. He was so open to talking about his culinary career and answering our many cooking questions. Unfortunately, we had a significant time issue, but after the time that we did spend with him, I would still highly recommend him for your catering, cooking classes, or any other culinary needs. Thank you, Chef Jimi for showing up and showing out!

andrew

04 Mar 2022

Chef Jimi was fantastic - the food was so tasty and he even came back the next day to bring us his vegan chopped cheese sandwiches. I highly recommend Chef Jimi. - Kelly and Andrew

Catherine

03 Mar 2022

Chef Jimi was great! Very personable. His home-made ice cream was a hit, so delicious. Having him cook for us was the perfect experience for Valentine’s Day!

Heather

03 Feb 2022

Chef Jimi was amazing! He arrived right on time, and got straight to work. When dinner was ready, he served each course and explained in detail about the dish, the inspiration for it, how he prepared it. It was so cool to hear about that from him. Each course was AMAZING - the red pepper salad, the croquets, the fried chicken, and the fried oreo ice cream! My husband and our friends are still raving about how awesome the dinner was - seriously some of the best food we've eaten. And the best part is that Chef Jimi made a lot and packed up the left overs for us. When we were done he cleaned everything spotlessly. It was the best experience ever and could not recommend him more!

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Bridget

12 Jan 2022

Chef Jimi is very talented and his menus are fantastic. He has a lot of experience in the industry and is skilled in many types of cuisines. I highly recommend booking Chef Jimi as a private chef for your next event!