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Immersive & Creative Farm to Table Dinner Events & More
Get to Know Us
At Holistic Curated Kitchen, we create elevated private chef dining experiences designed to bring people together through intentional food, beautiful presentation, and warm hospitality.
This is more than catering.
It’s a fully curated in-home dining experience designed around your guests, your atmosphere, and your vision.
Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner party, birthday celebration, girls weekend, anniversary dinner, Airbnb gathering, or special occasion, we bring the restaurant experience directly to you without losing the comfort and connection of home.
Chef Alissa & Megan
We’re Alissa Ardisi and Chef Megan McMinn the founders of Holistic Curated Kitchen.
Together, we bring over 30 years of combined culinary experience creating elevated dining experiences rooted in intentional hospitality, beautiful presentation, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Both of us attended Johnson & Wales University for Culinary Arts and Food & Beverage Management, where our passion for immersive dining and culinary creativity continued to grow. We also had the opportunity to study culinary techniques and food culture in Tuscany, Italy an experience that deeply shaped our appreciation for seasonal ingredients, simple elevated cooking, and the connection between food and experience.
Over the years, we’ve built strong relationships with local farmers, specialty producers, and small businesses throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond allowing us to source ingredients with quality, freshness, and seasonality at the forefront whenever possible.
Alissa combines a background in holistic nutrition and wellness-focused cooking with refined culinary techniques to help create menus that feel both nourishing and elevated.
Chef Megan brings creativity, refined culinary execution, and a strong background in pastry and baking helping create thoughtfully crafted desserts, baked elements, and elevated finishing touches that make each experience feel complete and memorable.
Together, we blend luxury presentation with approachable hospitality creating events that feel elevated without ever feeling overly formal.
Travel Based Private Chefs
We are a travel-based culinary team, across the Hudson Valley & the Northeast region(maine, vermont, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Cape-Cod, Hamptons, and will travel cross country as well.
Whether your event is set in a countryside Airbnb, coastal escape, or destination experience, we arrive fully prepared to:
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Source high-quality, intentional ingredients
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Adapt to a variety of kitchen environments
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Execute a seamless multi-day food experience
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Support your retreat flow with ease and professionalism
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Our mobile lifestyle allows us to bring the Holistic Curated Kitchen experience directly to you wherever your retreat takes place.
Luxury Holistic Traveling Chef Experience
Private Chef Dining
An Elevated Dining Experience, Designed Just for You
Gather around the table and leave the rest to us.
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, family vacation, bachelorette weekend, holiday gathering, or simply bringing loved ones together, Holistic Curated Kitchen transforms your home or vacation rental into an unforgettable private dining experience.
Every menu is thoughtfully curated using seasonal, high-quality ingredients and tailored to your unique tastes, dietary preferences, and vision. From vibrant family-style feasts to elegant multi-course plated dinners, we create meals that bring people together and memories that last long after the final course.
What's Included
✔ Personalized menu consultation
✔ Custom menu designed around your preferences
✔ Grocery shopping and premium ingredient sourcing
✔ On-site meal preparation
✔ Professional plating and presentation
✔ Kitchen cleanup before we leave
✔ Accommodations for allergies and dietary preferences whenever possible
Perfect For
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Vacation Rentals & Airbnb Stays
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Family Gatherings
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Birthday Celebrations
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Anniversaries
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Bachelorette Weekends
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Wellness Retreats
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Holiday Dinners
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Micro Weddings
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Corporate Retreats
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Special Occasions
Investment
Private Chef Dining Experiences begin at $1,500+
Every proposal is customized based on guest count, menu selection, location, service style, and event duration..
Booking Information
Deposit
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your event date. Your deposit is applied toward your final balance and secures your reservation, personalized menu planning, and ingredient sourcing.
Guest Minimum
Private chef dining is available for a minimum of 6 guests.
Planning an intimate dinner for two or a small gathering? We'd be delighted to create a custom experience. Please note that our standard private chef day rate applies regardless of guest count.
Final Details
Final guest count, menu selections, and dietary information are due 14 days prior to your event.
Final payment is due 7 days before your scheduled service.
Travel
We proudly serve the Hudson Valley, Catskills, Westchester County, Fairfield County, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and destination events throughout the Northeast. During the winter we will be traveling to other locations like Tampa, FL (all of florida), Arizona, Carolinas, Texas, Colorado, Georgia and more.
Travel fees or overnight accommodations may apply outside our standard service area.
Let's Create Something Unforgettable
Your gathering deserves more than just a meal it deserves an experience.
From the first conversation to the final bite, we'll take care of every culinary detail so you can relax, connect with your guests, and enjoy the moment.
Ready to begin planning? We'd love to create something truly special for you.
From elegant plated dinners to relaxed family-style gatherings, we design experiences that feel intentional and unique to your group
FAQ
Do you accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions?
Absolutely. Every menu is customized to your guests' needs. We regularly prepare gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, and anti-inflammatory menus, along with accommodations for allergies and other dietary preferences whenever possible.
Can I customize my menu?
Yes! Every event begins with a consultation where we'll create a menu that reflects your tastes, occasion, and vision.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 4–8 weeks in advance to ensure availability, though we happily accommodate last-minute requests whenever our schedule allows.
Do you travel?
Yes! We love traveling for destination dinners, retreats, and celebrations throughout the Northeast.