Custom Menu Design
Menus are created specifically for your gathering, shaped around preferences, dietary needs, and the tone of the occasion.
Olive Branch private chef experiences are designed for hosts who want to be present. Every detail… from menu development to pacing, preparation, and cleanup is handled with care and precision, allowing you to enjoy your home, your guests, and the moment itself.
Whether you’re hosting a seated dinner, celebrating a milestone, or planning an intimate gathering, our chefs create an experience that feels effortless, elevated, and personal.
A refined, thoughtfully paced dinner ideal for intimate gatherings of 6-20 guests featuring an appetizer, main course, and dessert. Includes: Chef’s Tasting Menu & Customization, Personalized Printed Menus, Chef Service Fee, Prep Work and Ingredients Shopping, and Cleanup.
An elevated dining experience designed for special occasions and longer evenings for 8-30 guests which includes an appetizer, soup or salad, main course, and dessert. Includes: Chef’s Tasting Menu & Customization, Personalized Printed Menus, Chef Service Fee, Prep Work and Ingredients Shopping, and Cleanup.
Let us bring your vision to life and elevate your special in-home event with our customizable private chef services, such as:
Wow your guests with interactive stations like Cheese Wheel Pasta or Live Ceviche Making, where our chefs showcase their skills and engage with attendees.
Choose from elegant buffets or creative build-your-own stations, featuring a variety of delectable dishes that cater to your guests’ tastes.
Offer your guests a selection of delectable hors d’oeuvres, expertly prepared and served by our professional staff.
Menus are created specifically for your gathering, shaped around preferences, dietary needs, and the tone of the occasion.
An experienced personal chef manages every aspect of the cooking and service with precision and care.
Ingredients are selected with intention, prioritizing quality, freshness, and seasonal availability.
Cooking takes place in your kitchen, allowing the experience to unfold naturally within your home.
Your kitchen is left clean, organized, and exactly as it was found—no trace, no disruption.
From planning to pacing, every detail is handled so you can be present with your guests.
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Whether you’re hosting without full service or exploring ideas for a future gathering, Olive Branch offers flexible ways to experience our cuisine. Drop-off catering provides chef-prepared dishes delivered ready to enjoy, while our sample dinner party menus offer inspiration for fully customized, multi-course experiences.
Everything begins with intention and ends with food that feels considered, generous, and effortless.
“Olive Branch catered a party for a friend and it was so good that, a few months later, we decided to inquire about their private chef catering experiences for our own dinner party. Jhonathan’s pricing is incredibly reasonable, given the quality of the food and the care he puts into prep. He accommodated every request, including vegans and complex diet restrictions in some of the meals, as well as an epic custom cake accounting for all our guests’ dietary restrictions. Throughout, he was thoughtful, kind, and super responsive. He really has our highest recommendation. We feel fortunate to have met him and are definitely going to work with Olive Branch Culinary Services again.”
Tell us about your gathering, and we’ll design a private chef experience that fits your home, your guests, and the moment you’re creating.