Holiday season 2026
The holidays, cooked for you.
Host your family and friends at home without spending the day in the kitchen. I plan the menu, shop, cook, serve and leave the kitchen clean — you stay at the table.
Four occasions
Pick your evening.
Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving at home
The whole table, cooked in your kitchen and served family-style. You stay with your guests; I take care of the bird and everything around it.
Sample menu — your final menu is designed with you.
- Roasted squash soup, brown butter, toasted pepitas
- Shaved Brussels sprouts, apple, Manchego, sherry vinaigrette
- Fire-roasted turkey, chimichurri, pan jus
- Charred root vegetables, cornbread and chorizo stuffing
- Spiced pumpkin flan, dulce de leche
Family style · from $95 / guest
Book by November 13
Throughout December
Holiday parties & office gatherings
Team dinners, client evenings and parties at home. Passed bites and a grazing table, or a seated plated dinner.
Sample menu — your final menu is designed with you.
- Beef empanadas, salsa criolla
- Tuna crudo on crisp tostada, citrus, herb oil
- Jamón, Manchego and pickled grapes
- Short rib sliders, smoked paprika aioli
- Alfajores and dark chocolate truffles
Canapés & grazing · from $75 / guest
Elegant plated dinner · from $150 / guest
Book by November 30
Thursday, December 24
Nochebuena
An Argentine-Spanish Christmas Eve, the way I grew up with it: a long table, food from the fire and a late night.
Sample menu — your final menu is designed with you.
- Vitel toné — cold veal, tuna and caper sauce
- Provoleta, oregano, chili, grilled bread
- Asado-style roasts: beef short rib and pork shoulder, chimichurri
- Charred winter greens, lemon, garlic
- Pan dulce bread pudding, candied citrus
Elegant plated dinner · from $150 / guest
Family style · from $95 / guest
Book by December 10
Thursday, December 31
New Year's Eve tasting dinner
A plated tasting menu served course by course, timed so you're toasting at midnight and not clearing plates.
Sample menu — your final menu is designed with you.
- Oyster, cava mignonette
- Seared scallop, celery root, brown butter
- Squid-ink rice, prawn, aioli
- Dry-aged beef, smoked potato, red wine jus
- Dark chocolate, olive oil, sea salt
Elegant plated dinner · from $150 / guest
Book by December 15
How it works
Four steps from first message to dinner.
from $75 / guest · $1,200 minimum
- 1
Tell me about the evening
- 2
I reply personally within 24 hours with a menu idea
- 3
We finalise the menu
- 4
A deposit secures your date
Questions
Before you book.
How far ahead should I book?
As early as you can. Holiday dates are limited and fill first. Each occasion above has a book-by date so there's time to plan the menu and source properly.
How many guests can you cook for?
From an intimate dinner for two up to around 40 guests. Larger parties are possible with extra service staff.
Do you travel to the suburbs?
Yes — across Chicago and the suburbs, including Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Lake Forest, Oak Park, Hinsdale, Naperville.
Can you handle dietary needs?
Yes. Allergies, vegetarian, gluten-free and other needs are built into the menu from the start, not added as an afterthought.
Can you leave leftovers or next-day meals?
Leftovers are packed and labelled for you. If you'd like extra dishes for the next day, tell me when we plan the menu.