Private Chef Serving Long Island, NYC &
the Tri-State

Seasonal Tasting Menus & Family-Style Dining
By Chef Christopher LaMagna

“Private chef serving Long Island, NYC, and the Tri-State, specializing in tasting menus, elevated family-style dinners, and private dining experiences. We design menus that transform your home into a fine-dining event.”

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How It Works

A straightforward process for booking a private chef, from menu planning to full in-home service and clean-up.

  1. 1

    Choose Your Date

    Open the calendar to check availability and reserve your date with a secure deposit.

  2. 2

    Customize Your Menu

    We’ll design a seasonal menu around your preferences and dietary needs.

  3. 3

    We Source All Ingredients

    We shop the best local markets and prep at your house so service is smooth and timing is perfect.

  4. 4

    Let Us Cook & Serve

    We arrive 3–4 hours early, cook on-site, pace each course, and take care of your guests.

  5. 5

    Spotless Clean-Up

    Your kitchen is left cleaner than when I arrived. You just enjoy the night.

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Tasting Menu

A five course menu built around seasonal ingredients. Ideal for intimate dinners or smaller gatherings where elegance shines.

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Family Style Menu

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Shared platters, generous portions, and vibrant flavors. This menu brings people together around the table.

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About the Chef

Christopher LaMagna is a private chef based on Long Island, serving New York City and the surrounding areas. He trained at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and works primarily with seasonal ingredients and straightforward technique.

“Many hosts want to enjoy their own gatherings without managing the kitchen, timing courses, or worrying about clean-up. I work to focus on removing that friction by handling menu planning, sourcing, cooking, service, and clean-up so the evening runs smoothly from start to finish.”

Christopher LaMagna, private chef serving Long Island and New York City

Fully Certified & Insured for
In-Home Dining

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Seafood dish served in a halved seashell with tomato, basil, and green herbs in broth.
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A bowl of tortellini pasta in broth, garnished with fried sage leaves and green olives.
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A large round wooden platter with assorted cheeses, cured meats, grapes, raspberries, blackberries, olives, and crackers, garnished with fresh herbs and a small jar of jam.
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Pizza topped with shrimp, green onions, and herbs on a wood board.
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