Cooking meals daily drains valuable time from busy Bronx residents. Urban Feast brings seasoned culinary professionals directly to your home kitchen, managing meal planning, fresh grocery shopping, customized cooking, and kitchen cleanup while you focus on your personal and professional priorities. Founded in New York City on May 27, 2017, Urban Feast operates under the motto “Your Kitchen, Our Craft,” delivering restaurant-grade nutrition tailored to your lifestyle.
Exquisite, Personalized Meals Cooked In Your The Bronx Home
Your kitchen functions as a private dining room when an Urban Feast personal chef arrives. Each meal aligns with your individual dietary goals, flavor preferences, and nutritional requirements. You receive custom-crafted dishes prepared specifically for your household rather than generic bulk meals.
Our chefs source fresh, seasonal ingredients from reputable Bronx purveyors, regional greenmarkets, and specialty grocers on cooking day. They prepare every recipe from scratch in your kitchen using your primary appliances, such as your stove, oven, and refrigerator. Our team respects your living space, utilizing professional culinary techniques to deliver fine-dining quality in the comfort of your home.
You maintain complete control over your culinary selections. Choose from diverse culinary traditions, such as traditional Vietnamese phở, Mediterranean seafood, classic Italian pasta, and contemporary American fare. You can specify exact ingredients, portion sizes, and preparation styles. Dedicated chefs adapt their technical skills to match your household’s exact dining vision.
Our in-home cooking service eliminates the recurring stress of meal planning and grocery shopping. Your assigned chef coordinates your upcoming weekly menu, suggests seasonal specialties, and accommodates schedule adjustments with ease. This reliable service supports working professionals, active households, and families managing demanding schedules across neighborhoods such as Riverdale, Pelham Bay, and Fordham.
Our Personal Chef Services
Urban Feast offers three specialized in-home culinary services tailored to your routine:
Weekly Meal Prep stocks your refrigerator with wholesome, ready-to-eat meals packaged for convenient reheating. Your dedicated chef prepares 16 to 32 main portions during a single 3.5 to 5-hour cooking session. Every container features explicit reheating instructions, preparation dates, and allergen labels. Service packages include the Essential Package ($325 per week for 16 portions), Family Package ($425 per week for 20 portions), Signature Package ($525 per week for 30 portions), and Fresh Twice Package ($750 per week for 32 portions across two sessions). Ingredients are billed separately at actual grocery receipt cost with zero markup, plus a standard $35 travel fee per visit in The Bronx.
Private Chef (Part-Time and Full-Time) provides dedicated culinary care for households requiring regular daily meals. Part-Time Private Chef options start at $850 per week for 2 days (10 hours total), $1,275 per week for 3 days (15 hours total), and $2,040 per week for 4 days (24 hours total) at a flat service rate of $85 per hour. Full-Time Private Chef placements offer comprehensive household culinary management starting at $12,500 per month for Standard placements (40 hours per week) and $16,500 per month for Premium fine-dining placements (50 hours per week). Groceries are billed directly from actual store receipts without markups.
Dinner Parties & Events delivers fine-dining hospitality directly into your home for 2 to 50 guests. The culinary team designs multi-course menus, sources premium ingredients, prepares courses on-site, serves guests, and restores your kitchen to pristine condition. Event pricing starts at $95 per guest for Cocktail & Canapés (minimum $1,800 spend), $115 per guest for Celebration Buffet (minimum $2,300 spend), $145 per guest for Gathering (plated or family-style, minimum $1,200 spend), $165 per guest for Intimate Dinner (plated 3-course, minimum $660 spend), and $225 per guest for Chef’s Tasting (6-course tasting menu, minimum $1,100 spend). Food costs are included in the per-guest rate, with an 18% service charge, 8.875% NYC sales tax, and a $35 Bronx travel fee applied.
Whether you are hosting an intimate celebration in The Bronx or require a Private Chef in Manhattan for a special gathering, our culinary team is equipped to deliver an unforgettable dining experience.
Each package includes complete grocery shopping handled on cooking day. Your chef selects top-tier seasonal produce, sustainable seafood, and humanely raised meats within your established budget.
How The PersonalChefNewyork In-Home Chef Service Works
The Urban Feast personal chef process operates through five transparent, structured steps:
1. Free Food Profile Consultation: You complete a 30-minute initial consultation via phone or video call. We discuss your household’s dietary restrictions, flavor preferences, schedule parameters, and kitchen setup.
2. Custom Menu Formulation: Your assigned chef designs a personalized weekly menu and submits it 72 hours before your session. You review the proposed dishes and request any modifications at least 48 hours prior to cooking.
3. Same-Day Grocery Sourcing: Your chef purchases fresh ingredients within 24 hours of your session, prioritizing local greenmarkets and organic specialty markets. You receive itemized grocery receipts with zero price markups.
4. In-Home Culinary Preparation: On cooking day, your chef arrives with a sanitized professional Chef Kit, including specialized knives, color-coded cutting boards, and calibrated probe thermometers. Cooking sessions typically last 3.5 to 5 hours, depending on menu complexity.
5. Packaging, Labeling, and Kitchen Cleanup: Your chef portions each dish into airtight containers, labeling each item with name, preparation date, consume-by date, allergen notices, and reheating instructions. The chef washes all utilized cookware, sanitizes countertops, empties trash receptacles, and leaves your kitchen spotless.
Weekly Meal Prep service fees are billed automatically every Friday for the upcoming week via secure payment processing. Itemized grocery reimbursement is settled within 48 hours following each cooking session, ensuring clear financial tracking.
Accommodating Your Dietary Needs and Preferences
Urban Feast chefs accommodate complex nutritional profiles and health protocols without sacrificing flavor, texture, or visual presentation. Specialized and therapeutic meal plans undergo clinical oversight by our Nutrition Lead, Hannah Lee, MS, RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist).
Vegetarian and Vegan Menus center on nutrient-dense plant proteins, complex carbohydrates, and seasonal vegetables. Chefs source high-protein plant staples such as tempeh, lentils, and nutritional yeast to deliver balanced amino acid profiles across all meals.
Gluten-Free Cooking eliminates wheat, barley, and rye. Chefs prepare satisfying alternatives using almond flour, brown rice flour, and cassava flour. Chefs follow strict sanitary protocols, thoroughly sanitizing work surfaces and utilizing designated utensils to prevent cross-contact.
Low-Sodium Diets support cardiovascular health by maintaining sodium levels under 1,500 mg per day. Chefs build robust flavors using fresh herbs, toasted spices, roasted aromatics, and citrus reductions rather than excessive added table salt.
Diabetic-Friendly Meals emphasize low-glycemic carbohydrates, lean proteins, and unsaturated fats to assist in blood glucose management. Our Registered Dietitian Nutritionist reviews macro compositions to ensure sustained energy without postprandial glucose spikes.
Allergy Management adheres to strict FDA major allergen protocols. Chefs carefully eliminate identified allergens, including milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. Every ingredient label is checked, and dedicated allergen-safe cookware is utilized.
Paleo and Keto Protocols adhere to specific macronutrient distributions. Paleo recipes highlight unprocessed lean meats, fish, root vegetables, and nuts while excluding grains and legumes. Keto preparations prioritize healthy dietary fats and restrict net carbohydrates to support metabolic ketosis.
Cultural Cuisine Preferences receive dedicated attention from chefs experienced in authentic culinary techniques. Our team prepares classic dishes ranging from Vietnamese phở bò and bún chả to traditional regional Italian braises and Mediterranean specialties.
Every meal provides balanced macronutrients with approximately 120 g to 170 g (4 oz to 6 oz) of quality protein per serving, tailored directly to your fitness and wellness goals.
Sample Menus
These curated sample menus illustrate typical weekly selections prepared by Urban Feast chefs. Your personal chef tailors every recipe to your dietary preferences.
Mediterranean-Inspired Week
- Monday: Grilled herb-marinated chicken breast (170 g / 6 oz) with roasted bell peppers, zucchini, and fluffy quinoa pilaf (180 g / 6.3 oz), served with lemon-tahini dressing.
- Tuesday: Pan-seared Atlantic cod fillet (180 g / 6.3 oz) topped with tomato-olive tapenade, accompanied by garlic-sautéed spinach and roasted fingerling potatoes (150 g / 5.3 oz).
- Wednesday: Slow-simmered chickpea and vegetable tagine featuring carrots, sweet potatoes, and apricots over steamed couscous (200 g / 7 oz), garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Thursday: Spiced lean lamb meatballs (150 g / 5.3 oz) in rich san marzano tomato reduction, paired with grilled eggplant and warm whole wheat pita bread.
- Friday: Chopped Mediterranean salad bowl with crisp romaine, Persian cucumbers (100 g / 3.5 oz), cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and sheep’s milk feta, topped with herb-grilled chicken breast (140 g / 5 oz).
Vietnamese Comfort Food Week
- Monday: Traditional phở bò with simmered beef bone broth, rice noodles (bánh phở), rare flank steak (thịt bò tái), and tender brisket, served with fresh Thai basil (húng quế), cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Tuesday: Charcoal-style grilled pork patties and marinated pork slices (bún chả) served over rice vermicelli, accompanied by seasoned dipping sauce (nước mắm pha) and house-pickled daikon.
- Wednesday: Broken rice plate (cơm tấm) featuring a lemongrass-marinated grilled pork chop (sườn nướng), steamed egg meatloaf (chả trứng), crisp cucumber slices, and light dipping sauce.
- Thursday: Clay-pot caramelized fish (cá kho tộ) simmered with black pepper, scallions, and shallots, served with steamed jasmine rice and garlic-sautéed water spinach (rau muống xào tỏi).
- Friday: Crispy savory crepes (bánh xèo) folded with shrimp, pork shoulder, and bean sprouts, wrapped in fresh green leaf lettuce with aromatic herbs and light nước chấm.
Quick Professional’s Week
- Monday: Pan-seared wild salmon (180 g / 6.3 oz) glazed with ginger and tamari, accompanied by steamed broccoli florets (120 g / 4.2 oz) and brown jasmine rice (180 g / 6.3 oz).
- Tuesday: Lean ground turkey stir-fry tossed with snap peas, red bell peppers, and water chestnuts over riced cauliflower (200 g / 7 oz).
- Wednesday: Spiced chicken breast fajita bowl (150 g / 5.3 oz) with black beans, sweet corn, shredded romaine, and Hass avocado slices, served with fresh cilantro-lime vinaigrette.
- Thursday: Cajun-spiced baked tilapia fillet (170 g / 6 oz) served alongside roasted Brussels sprouts (140 g / 5 oz) and herb-roasted sweet potato wedges (160 g / 5.6 oz).
- Friday: Hearty beef vegetable soup with tender braised beef chuck (120 g / 4.2 oz), carrots, celery ribs, and green beans in rich bone broth, served with multigrain sourdough.
Prepared meals average 400 to 600 calories per portion with balanced macros. Portions are weighed precisely in grams and ounces to support your physical performance and weight management targets.
What Our The Bronx Clients Are Saying
“Working long shifts as an attorney left me no energy to cook. My Urban Feast chef prepares five healthy dinners every Sunday. The food stays exceptionally fresh through Friday, and my weeknight fatigue is gone.” — Michael Torres, Fordham
“Managing type 2 diabetes demands meticulous carbohydrate counting. My chef prepares balanced, low-glycemic dinners reviewed by their Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. My blood sugar levels stabilized within eight weeks.” — Patricia Nguyen, Riverdale
“Our family deals with severe tree nut and dairy allergies. Urban Feast took our safety protocols seriously from day one, utilizing dedicated equipment. We finally enjoy stress-free family dinners every night.” — Jennifer Washington, Pelham Bay
“I hired Urban Feast to support my elderly parents in Kingsbridge. Their dedicated chef prepares wholesome Vietnamese comfort dishes that taste just like home. Their nutritional intake and energy have noticeably improved.” — David Le, Kingsbridge
“Urban Feast orchestrated my husband’s retirement dinner for 16 guests in our Riverdale home. The chef prepared a flawless four-course plated dinner and left our kitchen cleaner than they found it.” — Rebecca Goldstein, Riverdale
“During my post-orthopedic surgery rehabilitation, standing to cook was impossible. My chef prepared soft, nutritious meals designed for recovery. The reliable service provided tremendous peace of mind.” — Anthony Martinez, Morris Park
Why Choose PersonalChefNewyork for Your Personal Chef Needs?
Urban Feast is a dedicated in-home culinary service founded in Brooklyn on May 27, 2017, by Carter Ethan, CPC (Certified Personal Chef with 19 years of culinary experience). We operate from our headquarters at 558 Halsey St, Brooklyn, NY 11233, serving households across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island.
Our Dedicated Chef model pairs your family with a consistent professional chef backed by a qualified substitute within 24 hours. Every chef holds a verified NYC Food Protection Certificate and ServSafe Allergen credential, backed by $2,000,000 in general liability insurance. Therapeutic meal programs receive direct oversight from our on-staff Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Hannah Lee, MS, RDN.
We maintain strict financial transparency: you pay clear service fees while grocery costs are billed directly from store receipts with zero markups. Backed by over 1,300 households served and a 4.9/5 rating across 640+ verified client reviews, Urban Feast sets the standard for private culinary care. Clients can also book an experienced Private Chef in Queens through our unified booking network.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a personal chef cost in The Bronx?
Personal chef services in The Bronx by Urban Feast start at $325 per week for Weekly Meal Prep, $95 per guest for Dinner Parties & Events, and $850 per week for Part-Time Private Chef services, plus a standard $35 travel fee per visit. Our transparent pricing structure includes:
- Weekly Meal Prep: Service fees range from $325 to $750 per week based on meal volume (16 to 32 portions), with groceries billed at actual receipt cost.
- Private Chef: Part-Time service costs $850 per week (2 days / 10 hours), $1,275 per week (3 days / 15 hours), or $2,040 per week (4 days / 24 hours), plus groceries. Full-Time private chefs cost $12,500 per month (Standard, 40 hours per week) or $16,500 per month (Premium, 50 hours per week).
- Dinner Parties & Events: Pricing ranges from $95 to $225 per guest with food costs included, subject to an 18% service charge, 8.875% NYC sales tax, and a $35 Bronx travel fee.
Do I need to buy groceries before my chef arrives?
No, your chef handles all grocery shopping on cooking day. Your chef sources fresh ingredients from premier local markets within 24 hours of your session according to your approved menu. You receive digital photos of store receipts within 24 hours, paying the exact receipt total without markups. If you prefer to supply specific home pantry staples, your chef readily incorporates them.
What if I have food allergies or dietary restrictions?
Every Urban Feast chef is certified in allergen management and follows strict cross-contamination protocols. During your initial Food Profile consultation, you document all allergies and medical dietary requirements. Chefs utilize dedicated allergen preparation tools, color-coded cutting boards, and sanitized surfaces. Menus for chronic health conditions are formally audited by our on-staff Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Can I request Vietnamese or other specific cuisines?
Yes, you can request authentic Vietnamese, Mediterranean, French, Italian, and global cuisines. Urban Feast assigns culinary professionals with demonstrated expertise in your preferred cuisines. Chefs source authentic regional spices, specialty herbs, and authentic noodles from specialized ethnic markets across New York City to ensure authentic flavor profiles.
How long does the chef stay in my home?
A chef’s cooking session lasts between 3.5 and 5 hours for Weekly Meal Prep, 3 hours of service for events, and 5 to 10 hours daily for Private Chef placements. Your chef works methodically to prepare your menu, package meals, sanitize surfaces, and restore the kitchen to immaculate condition before leaving.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
You can cancel or reschedule any Weekly Meal Prep session with at least 48 hours of advance notice without penalty. Cancellations submitted between 24 and 48 hours incur a 50% service charge. Cancellations submitted under 24 hours incur the full service fee plus the cost of any purchased groceries. You may pause weekly meal prep service at any time with 7 days of advance written notice.
Is a personal chef service worth the cost compared to meal delivery?
Yes, in-home personal chef services provide superior nutritional value, ingredient transparency, and customization compared to commercial meal delivery. Commercial meal kits and restaurant delivery frequently rely on excessive sodium, industrial oils, and heavy preservatives. Urban Feast prepares fresh, unadulterated whole foods in your own kitchen, saving you 8 to 10 hours of grocery shopping, cooking, and sanitation every week.
Do chefs bring their own equipment and ingredients?
Chefs bring a complete professional Chef Kit including chef knives, digital probe thermometers, and color-coded cutting boards. Chefs utilize your primary household appliances, such as your cooktop, oven, and refrigerator. If a specialty recipe requires non-standard cookware, the chef coordinates arrangements with you before cooking day.
Get Started With Your Private Chef in The Bronx
Schedule a complimentary 30-minute Food Profile consultation to review your household’s nutritional needs and scheduling preferences. Our culinary team matches you with a dedicated chef within 3 to 5 business days, allowing your initial cooking session to begin as early as next week.
Experience chef-prepared, restaurant-grade dining in your Bronx home. Contact Urban Feast today to enjoy customized menus, fresh ingredients, and effortless weeknight dining:
- Brand: Urban Feast (Urban Feast LLC)
- Headquarters & Test Kitchen: 558 Halsey St, Brooklyn, NY 11233, USA
- Phone (Hotline): +1618-555-1234
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://personalchefnewyork.com
- Business Hours: 06:00 – 21:00, Monday through Sunday
Reclaim 8 to 10 hours of your week while enjoying exquisite, tailored meals cooked in your Bronx kitchen.
