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Personal chefs in Sunday River, ME make mealtime simple during your stay in Newry. In-home chefs in Sunday River manage menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking, serving and cleanup. Whether you’re near South Ridge, Barker Mountain or White Cap, they tailor menus to your preferences. Hire a chef for the night in Sunday River to enjoy sushi, Italian pastas, French-inspired dishes or hearty New England fare. You can use this service for après-ski evenings, holiday meals or relaxed family nights. Your chef prepares everything in your kitchen and serves each course fresh. You can request kid-friendly meals, wine pairings or gluten-free menus. The chef handles service and cleanup so you can unwind. It’s a practical way to enjoy fresh meals and more time in Sunday River.
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Hire a Private Chef in Sunday River
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Maine’s Mahoosuc Mountains, Sunday River is a go-to destination for skiers, hikers and anyone who craves adventure with a side of cozy charm. After a day on the slopes or exploring the trails, skip the restaurant crowds and enjoy a private chef experience in your own home or vacation rental where every detail is tailored just for you. Private chefs in Sunday River bring years of expertise from luxury resorts, fine dining kitchens and coastal New England eateries. Whether you're craving a seafood-focused menu, hearty après-ski comfort food or a refined multi-course dinner, your chef will design a custom culinary experience that fits your tastes, dietary needs and occasion
From shopping and ingredient prep to cooking, serving and cleanup, your in-home chef takes care of it all so you can focus on what matters most: relaxing and enjoying the company of your guests. Whether you're hosting a birthday party, an intimate dinner or looking to hire a chef for a dinner party in Sunday River, you'll enjoy restaurant-quality dining without ever leaving your space. Let a private chef turn your night in into an unforgettable experience at Sunday River.
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Chef Vivian and Michi
Tampa
Chef Vivian and Chef Michi are a husband and wife dynamic culinary duo, each bringing more than 30 years of professional culinary experience to the table. Chef Vivian is a highly respected and lauded private chef, caterer and cooking class instructor. Chef Michi is a master of all things authentic Japanese sushi. Together, Chef Vivian and Chef Michi are a culinary force to be reckoned with in the kitchen.
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Chef Gustavo
Washington, D.C.
Latin American cuisine is what Chef Gustavo is all about. As the owner and executive chef of Rumba Café in Adams Morgan for 20 years, he understands this cuisine more than anything else. He draws his inspiration from his own travels through Latin America, the Caribbean, France, Spain and more. He studied at L’ Academie de Cuisine and is knowledgeable in French cuisine as well. He is available to teach classes in both English and Spanish.
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Chef Daniel
Bay Area
Originally from Argentina, with its own special mix of cultures, Chef Daniel has lived in Los Angeles for the past 35 years where he has been exposed to its rich diversity of cuisines. This wide range of experiences influences and informs his food on a daily basis, enabling him to borrow ingredients and techniques from one another. Chef Daniel aims to teach fundamentals to his students, so they need not rely on recipes.
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Chef Ivan
NYC
Chef Ivan’s zeal for cooking began at a very young age, leading him to attend culinary school at the ripe age of just 14. The Italian chef, who has cooked all over Europe, now lives in New York where he runs a catering company and volunteers teaching children kitchen skills. Chef Ivan focuses on Italian, French and sushi courses, and is excited to educate guests on new techniques.
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Chef Danushka
Austin
After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu, Chef Danushka’s culinary career quickly rose to prominence. An experienced culinary instructor and highly sought after private chef, she has worked for celebrities and high net worth clients across the U.S. Chef Danushka was a contestant on "Chopped" and "Cutthroat Kitchen," a finalist on "Comeback Kitchen" and "Next Food Network Star," and is the winner of Food Network’s "24 Hour Restaurant Battle."
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Chef Dirk
Bay Area
Chef Dirk’s deep passion for food and global cuisine stems from his travels to more than 20 countries. Classically trained as a gourmet chef and hospitality manager in Germany, his native country, Chef Dirk has served celebrities and worked at five-star restaurants. His vast culinary, hospitality, and leadership experience, and enthusiastic personality make for deeply engaging, entertaining, and truly unforgettable classes.
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Chef Federico
Philadelphia
Chef Frederico has had a strong passion for cooking since he was a teenager, beginning his culinary career working as a waiter and as a manager in the restaurant business in his home country of Italy. Chef Frederico then came to the U.S. and his culinary career continued to reach new heights. Now, he is sharing his skills, knowledge, and gastronomic prowess in an array of incredible and delicious culinary experiences!
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Chef Titik
Chicago
Being proud of her strong Indonesian heritage is a big part of who Chef Titik is. The chef's hope is to impart a passion for food on others so they can learn more about cooking and enjoy meals that always taste incredible, from Indonesian fare to Italian and Indian. Chef Titik's culinary background is peppered with achievements, including graduating with honors from the Art Institute of California with degrees in culinary art, and baking and pastry art.
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles
Born and raised in Italy, Chef Luana inherited a culinary passion from her grandmother. She has enjoyed entrepreneurial success at a beachside restaurant in Italy mainly due to her mastery with the pizza oven, as she is one of Italy’s few professional female pizza makers working with a wood burning oven. Chef Luana's old world recipes and techniques find new life in her classes with quality ingredients and genuine flavors.
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Chef Parsati
Bay Area
A true culinary virtuosa, Chef Parsati has worked as an instructor teaching private cooking lessons and after-school programs for an international educational platform that teaches kids math, science, and geography through cooking, and also previously worked for Williams Sonoma in a culinary capacity. Chef Parsati loves researching new recipes, experimenting in the kitchen, and hosting small, private, interactive cooking classes for clients.
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Chef Shailini
Boston
Chef Shailini was born in Nepal, and with her father being a well-known diplomat, the family lived all over the world. A life long educator, Chef Shailini taught at both Boston University and Northeastern University earlier in her career, and while she enjoyed that a great deal, she is currently living her true passion at several well-known Boston institutions teaching people how to cook food that is both nutritious and delicious. Chef Shailini also does a great deal of volunteer work.
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Chef Shinya
Seattle
Hailing from Japan, Chef Shinya focuses on crafting outstanding cuisine centering on traditional and authentic Japanese recipes, but mixed with a passion for using fresh, local ingredients. This method, along with his extensive experience as a culinary instructor, chef trainer and former restaurant owner who has earned three stars from Seattle Times, proves Chef Shinya's classes will be extraordinary.
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SKIING IN SUNDAY RIVER? ENJOY A PRIVATE CHEF AT YOUR STAY!
Booking a private chef for ski trip in Sunday River adds ease, flavor and connection to your winter getaway. An après-ski private chef experience offers dishes made just for you, served in the comfort of your rental. Ski vacation private chefs handle the details, allowing you to relax with friends or family. Make your Sunday River ski holiday even more special with this unique service.
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How much does a private chef in Sunday River cost?
The cost of a private chef for a dinner party in Sunday River typically ranges from $59 to over $100 per person. Pricing depends on group size, selected menu and seasonal ingredients such as Maine lobster, Blue Hill Bay scallops or hillside vegetables from the Western Maine countryside. Whether you're staying at Sunday River Resort, in Bethel Village or nearby towns like Newry or Gilead, each private chef experience follows a tiered pricing model tailored to your event. Local sales tax is included in the final cost. To hire a chef for the night, rent a chef or book an in home chef, view starting rates on each class page or connect with our Concierge team.
What is included when you hire a chef for the night?
When you hire a chef for the night in Sunday River, everything is included from ingredient shopping and prep to cooking, serving and cleanup. Your in home chef will bring fresh, locally sourced ingredients, often from Maine farms or the Bethel Farmers Market, plus any specialty tools needed. Whether you’re staying in a slopeside condo, a vacation rental in Newry or a cozy cabin near the mountain, Sunday River chefs will cook at your home and handle every detail. Hosting a private chef for a dinner party means more time relaxing with your guests.
What are the most popular cuisines with private chef experiences?
Sunday River chefs provide exceptional private chef experiences featuring menus from Surf & Turf and classic Italian to vibrant Asian fusion and modern American Contemporary cuisine. For special occasions, some in home chefs offer Michelin-star-caliber meals perfect for a private chef for a dinner party in your own home or vacation rental. Whether you’re staying slopeside at Sunday River Resort, in Newry or a nearby cozy retreat, chefs to cook at your home bring fine dining to you. Hibachi catering is also a popular, interactive choice for entertaining groups.
How do I hire a chef or rent a chef?
Hiring a private chef for a dinner party in Sunday River is simple with Cozymeal. Visit the Private Chef section, enter your city and explore menus from skilled Sunday River chefs showcasing Maine’s rich culinary heritage, fresh Atlantic seafood, locally sourced meats and farm-fresh produce from the Androscoggin Valley. Whether you’re staying slopeside near South Ridge, in a chalet in Newry or at a vacation rental in Bethel, hiring a chef to cook at your home or rental is easy.
How much should I tip my private chef?
When you hire a chef for dinner in Sunday River whether at your home or a vacation rental near South Ridge or the Jordan Bowl area tipping is never required but always appreciated. If you’d like to leave a gratuity a 10–25% tip on the total cost is a helpful guideline. Sunday River chefs often craft menus inspired by Maine’s flavors featuring local specialties like maple-roasted vegetables, fresh seafood and artisanal cheeses from the Bethel area. Whether you rent a chef after a day on the slopes or hire one for an evening mountain gathering, your in-home chef experience will be personal, comforting and regionally inspired.
Where do the experiences take place?
Private chef experiences at Sunday River offer comfort and flexibility. Whether you're staying in your home, a ski-in condo at Jordan Grand or Grand Summit or a rental in nearby Bethel, local chefs arrive fully prepared, just provide a clean, functional kitchen. Hosting après-ski dinners after a day on Locke Mountain or planning a lakeside meal near Greenwood Lodge? Sunday River chefs can cook at your home or venue with ease. From hearty New England classics to refined seasonal menus, your private chef experience will be tailored to you.
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