Private Chef - A Refined Taste of France

Name: Private Chef - A Refined Taste of France
Brand: Cozymeal
SKU: 73962
Price: 353.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (21 reviews)

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All inclusive: 7-course meal, ingredients, cooking, service & clean up.

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What You'll Do

Indulge in French fine dining at home with this private chef experience.

In this private chef experience, you’ll turn your dining room into a French restaurant with a seven-course tasting menu served right at home. The evening begins with Gruyère gougères with whipped herb crème fraîche, followed by seared scallop with roasted leek purée and a citrus and fennel salad.

Next comes pan-seared branzino with lemon beurre blanc and a seasonal sorbet, then beef tenderloin with red wine reduction and pommes Anna, before apple tarte tatin closes the meal. Your chef handles the preparation, cooking and cleanup while you relax and enjoy a restaurant-quality dinner in your home. Book your private chef experience today!

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

Your Menu

Course One

Gruyère Gougère With Whipped Herb Crème Fraîche
With Gruyère, choux pastry, herbs and crème fraîche

Course Two

Seared Scallop With Roasted Leek Purée and Brown Butter
With scallop, leeks and brown butter

Course Three

Citrus and Shaved Fennel Salad With Champagne Vinaigrette
With citrus, fennel and champagne vinaigrette

Course Four

Pan-Seared Branzino With Lemon Beurre Blanc
With branzino, butter and lemon

Course Five

House-Made Seasonal Sorbet
With seasonal fruit

Course Six

Beef Tenderloin With Red Wine Reduction and Pommes Anna
With beef tenderloin, red wine, potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Course Seven

Apple Tarte Tatin With Vanilla Bean Crème Fraîche
With apples, pastry, caramel and vanilla bean crème fraîche

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 10
Meal Courses 7
Event Duration 4.5 hours
Chef Arrival Time 2 hours prior to the selected serving time

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Meet your chef

Chef Charlie

21 reviews

In addition to holding various roles in the culinary world, Chef Charlie has also appeared on several cooking shows, including a cooking competition. Her love of farm-to-table dishes that evoke comfort grew organically during her Wyoming childhood. She's worked on a guest ranch and at an award-winning restaurant during her 10-plus years in the industry. Now, Chef Charlie is ready to share with you her secret recipe for culinary success.

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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event free of charge up to 1 week before the event. Can’t make your booking? Get a 50% refund between 1 week and 48hrs.

Chef Charlie will travel to guests within Cleveland for this experience.

What You'll Do

Indulge in French fine dining at home with this private chef experience.

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

Your Menu

Course One

Gruyère Gougère With Whipped Herb Crème Fraîche
With Gruyère, choux pastry, herbs and crème fraîche

Course Two

Seared Scallop With Roasted Leek Purée and Brown Butter
With scallop, leeks and brown butter

Course Three

Citrus and Shaved Fennel Salad With Champagne Vinaigrette
With citrus, fennel and champagne vinaigrette

Course Four

Pan-Seared Branzino With Lemon Beurre Blanc
With branzino, butter and lemon

Course Five

House-Made Seasonal Sorbet
With seasonal fruit

Course Six

Beef Tenderloin With Red Wine Reduction and Pommes Anna
With beef tenderloin, red wine, potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Course Seven

Apple Tarte Tatin With Vanilla Bean Crème Fraîche
With apples, pastry, caramel and vanilla bean crème fraîche

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 10
Meal Courses 7
Event Duration 4.5 hours
Chef Arrival Time 2 hours prior to the selected serving time

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Reviews

Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Charlie

Emily

24 Mar 2025

Chef Charlie was so fun to have as a special event for a bachelorette party. The entire meal was delicious and I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting a delicious and filling meal!

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Danna

07 Nov 2024

Great food and experience

Jennifer

13 Sep 2024

Without a doubt, my favorite experience. Charlie was amazing. The food was spectacular. What a pleasant experience that I highly recommend to anyone who is a foodie.

Jaclyn

07 Jun 2024

Chef Charlie was excellent. The food was delicious, and every course exceeded our expectations. This meal was a real treat!

Lisa

22 Oct 2023

Chef Charlie was very nice and professional. The food was delicious and we had a great time at our dinner party.

Sarah

17 Apr 2023

Chef Charlie was amazing! I booked her based on her great reviews and I am so glad I did! This experience was the perfect gift for my boyfriend on his birthday! She was punctual, friendly and knowledgeable. The meal was amazing and everything I could have hoped for. We can't wait to have her in our home again. Thanks Chef Charlie.

Angela

08 Jan 2023

Chef Charlie is very entertaining and informative! We had a great time!

Katherine

27 Sep 2022

We had a great time with Chef Charlie. She was informative and easy to follow. I had never made french onion soup and it was so easy and good! We loved the experience and would definitely do it again.

Norm

26 Sep 2022

This class was awesome I got it for my lady , my sister and one daughter . They were thrilled learned some cooking skills had a great time. This lady is classy takes time to explain things and ))) I tasted what remained the word phenomenal is hardly adequate !!! Thank you chef Charlie and I’ve already started arrangements for x-mass. Gift on my other kids with her . Step up folks do not hesitate this lady is worth every penny weather personal or gifting !

Teresa Wild

22 Sep 2022

Great class! My mom loved it. The food was amazing. Charlie was great with so many helpful tips during the meal. Also with other general cooking methods and tricks for different meals. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn new ideas and recipes.

Gina

28 Aug 2022

Fantastic and Fun! Chef Charlie is a delight and her food is delicious.

DAVE

23 Aug 2022

Chef Charlie was tremendous in all respects! Punctual, Professional, Kind, Engaging, and an Excellent Chef. A delicious and enjoyable time was had by all!

Charles

17 Jul 2022

Chef Charlie gave my parents an amazing experience coupled with a truly delicious meal.

Linda palmiero

16 Jul 2022

Delicious, informative, and so enjoyable. Not only was the meal fun to prepare snd eat, but having Charlie as our chef was delightful. Wonderful birthday present from and with my kids.

Allison

16 Jul 2022

Loved the chef!!!!!

Tim

16 Jul 2022

Charlie was terrific! She taught us how to cook and kept things fun and simple, I’d do another class with her anytime, highly recommended ????

Reviews Chef Charlie received outside of Cozymeal

Tosha

27 Jun 2022

She is a great chef with a wide range of talents from breakfast to dessert! Definitely recommended for any of your chef needs.

Jordan

16 May 2022

Charlie was fabulous! Personable and knowledgeable, we had a great time learning from her and the food was delicious!

Gary

30 Mar 2022

Made a spectacular steak, cooked and seasoned perfectly. Truly an inspired chef!

Jason

30 Mar 2022

Chef Charlie is the best! You can tell she really cares about making each dish absolutely perfect. It’s a real passion for her and not just “cooking”. I look forward to any meal made by her. 10/10!

Bridget

21 Mar 2022

Chef Charlie is wonderful! She is passionate about cooking and sharing her love of food with others. She shared a lot of helpful tips and techniques with us and we had a great time. I highly recommend hiring her as your next private chef and taking her classes if you have the chance!