scallop ceviche topped with pineapple, fresno chili, micro mint in a gold passionfruit broth.
scallop ceviche topped with pineapple, fresno chili, micro mint in a gold passionfruit broth.

Real Food for Real People

Why Private Chef Taj?

  • Seasonally Driven Menus: I design each menu around peak produce and sustainable ingredients to capture the freshest flavors and maximize quality. From spring herbs and early asparagus to late-summer tomatoes and fall mushrooms, your meals will reflect the best each season offers.

  • Fully Personalized Cuisine: Whether you prefer plant-forward, pescatarian, classic comfort, or globally inspired tasting menus, I tailor every dish to your tastes, dietary needs, and event tone. I build menus with your preferences and any allergies or restrictions in mind.

  • Restaurant-Quality Execution at Home: With professional technique, meticulous plating, and impeccable timing, I deliver restaurant standards without the restaurant. Enjoy multi-course dinner parties, intimate date nights, family-style feasts, or weeknight meal prep with the same attention to detail.

  • Seamless Service from Start to Finish: I handle menu planning, grocery shopping, ingredient sourcing (local farms and purveyors), on-site cooking, table setup, service, and kitchen clean-up. You relax and enjoy—I'll take care of everything.

  • Memorable Events of Any Size: Private dinners, birthdays, holiday celebrations, engagement dinners, corporate gatherings, and weekend stay in the Hamptons — I scale service and style to suit the moment.

Chef Taj holding a pair of kitchen tweezers in the right hand and a small glass bowl in her left garnishing a salad with a slice of radish.

Professional Portfolio

  • A hand holding a bowl with a layered dessert topped with whipped cream, lime zest, and yellow garnish, sitting in a creamy sauce.

    creamy tres leches

  • 3 course trail menu

    Trail Menu #1

  • Fried chicken topped with pumpkin seeds, served with orange slices, radishes, cherry tomatoes, microgreens, and colorful sauce on a white plate.

    crispy mushroom steak

  • A plate of French toast topped with whipped cream, grilled pineapple, and garnished with lemon zest and cherry sauce, served on a white round plate on a wooden table.

    old-fashion pound cake with charred pineappple

  • A plate of tuna tartare garnished with radish slices, onion, herbs, and microgreens, surrounded by a green sauce and sprinkled with mixed seeds on a table.

    classic tuna ceviche

  • 3 course trail menu

    Trail Menu #2

  • Salmon sashimi topped with radish slices and microgreens in a white bowl.

    wild caught salmon ceviche

  • Three bowls of individual cheesecakes topped with chopped nuts and caramel sauce.

    fall squash cheesecake

  • Close-up of a metal bowl filled with a freshly made salad containing chopped watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and sprinkled with chopped herbs, held outdoors with greenery in the background.

    refreshing summer salad

  • A bowl of yellow soup garnished with microgreens and a mound of diced fruit or vegetables at the center.

    summer scallop ceviche

  • Fried chicken breast slices served with yellow sauce, cherry tomatoes, pickled onions, pink pickled vegetables, green peas, and garnished with cilantro on a white plate.

    juicy pork tenderloin

  • A plated dish with a breaded piece of fried fish garnished with sliced radishes, microgreens, and green sauce, served on a white ceramic plate with brown rim.

    succulent shrimp ceviche

  • A gourmet dish featuring a yellow sauce, garnished with microgreens, crushed nuts, and balsamic glaze, served in a black patterned bowl.

    sweet and savory scallop ceviche

  • A bowl of cooked mussels garnished with sliced radishes, green onions, cilantro, and a lime wedge, with toasted bread slices and a side of chopped relish in the background.

    juicy mussels with chorizo and white wine

  • Tostada with avocado, cilantro, onions, cheese, and sauce on a black plate.

    seafood enchiladas

  • Fresh vegetable salad with cherry tomatoes, radishes, cucumber, watermelon, pickled onions, crumbled cheese, and chopped nuts served in a white bowl

    fresh market salad

  • A bowl of shrimp ceviche garnished with radish slices, onion rings, chopped cucumber, cilantro, and a wedge of lime in a sauce.

    savory shrimp cocktail

Services

In-Home Private Chef In-Home Private Chef
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Hire a professional chef full-time or part-time to prepare delicious and healthy meals in the comfort of your home. Best for clients looking for long-term, immersive, and flexible services.

Dinner Parties and Special Gatherings Dinner Parties and Special Gatherings
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Hire a professional chef to curate a custom menu and cater your next special event.

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Hire a professional chef to design a custom meal plan that caters to your health, dietary, and lifestyle preferences. Meals can be prepared, packed, and labeled in your home or a weekly delivery can be made to your front door. Best for “on the go” clients who want to eat healthy, whole foods.

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