Chef ezra shapiro

(photo credit @morcillapgh)
Private Chef Services
Parties & Special Occasion Meals
I specialize in creating one-of-a-kind meals for you and your guests in the comfort of your own home, backyard, vacation rental, or at an event venue of your choice.
The art of hospitality is rooted in making my guests feel as comfortable as possible. And what better venue is there to feel at ease in, than your own home, especially when all of the cooking and cleaning is done for you? You can enjoy time with your friends, family, and guests over delicious and remarkable food without ever leaving the comfort of your own home or vacation rental.
Prior to each event, I work directly with clients to curate a unique event plan that will satisfy their individual preferences, styles, and dietary restrictions. This can be anything from a casual weeknight Italian dinner party served family style, to an intimate 7-course individually plated French-Japanese chef's tasting menu, to a backyard party featuring outdoor open-fire, whole animal cooking. I am also available to travel for all-inclusive private chef services on your next vacation.
Do you have an idea for a party that will blow your guests away and you're not sure how to execute it? Challenge accepted! Examples of my typical services are listed below, but I am always open to new requests.
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Private Dinner Party
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Individually plated meal for 4-25 guests
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Family style meal for 4-25 guests
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Private Brunch/Lunch Party
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Family style meal for 4-25 guests
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Private Backyard Party - Outdoor Cooking
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Individually plated meal for 4-25 guests
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Family style meals for 4-25 guests
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As each party is entirely unique, depending on the size, scope, and facilities, I make proposal options at varying price points and extravagance. Contact me to discuss your next event and get a complimentary cost estimate.
Sample Menus

Northern Italian Dinner
(Family Style)
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Gorgonzola Stuffed Dates, Speck, Fig Jam
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Scallop Crudo, Grappa Vinaigrette
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Roasted Beet & Hazelnut Salad
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Squash Agnolotti, Brown Butter, Sage
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Nebbiolo Braised Beef Cheek, Polenta
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Dark Chocolate Mousseline

French-Japanese Tasting Menu
(Individually Plated)
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Hokkaido Milk Buns, Tarragon Butter
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Iberico Consomme, King Crab
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Charred Bonito Crudo, Yuzu Kosho
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Brown Butter Poached Lobster, Puff Pastry
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Duck Breast, Daikon, Cherry Gastrique
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Donabe Rice, Parmesan Crema
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Sweet Miso Cheesecake, Miso Caramel

Israeli Outdoor Live Fire Grill Sunday Party
(Family Style)
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Wood-Fired Laffa Bread, Turkish Hummus
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Salatim: Beets Tehina, Sumac Pickled Cabbage, Tomato Matbucha
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Grilled Eggplant, Whipped Feta
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Crispy Sunchokes, Herb Labne
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Braised Lamb Tagine, Apricot, Olive
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Persian Wedding Rice
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Chocolate Konafe, Orange Blossom