Thanksgiving dinner at home with a private chef
From $200 per guest plus groceries, $2,000 event minimum. Your all-in quote comes within 24 hours. Thanksgiving Day is booked this year, but November 21, 22 and 29 are open for a Friendsgiving or a family dinner on the holiday weekend. I cook the turkey, the sides and dessert in your kitchen, serve, and leave it clean.
$200 / guest + groceries · $2,000 event minimum
- Open dates — November 21, 22 and 29
- The table — turkey, sides, fish and dessert
- Service — I cook on site with my assistant
- The photos — from my Thanksgiving kitchen on November 27, 2025
What does a Thanksgiving dinner with a private chef look like?
On November 27, 2025, I cooked this Thanksgiving dinner in a client's home. The photos on this page are from my kitchen that day; the menu card shows what was served at the table. The turkey was brined, slow-roasted and served with its natural jus. Next to it went a Chilean sea bass with nut sauce, seafood in my signature sauce, and the classic sides.
What was on the menu?
This is the menu card that stood on the table that night. Your final menu is written for your table, around your guests and your date.
- Thanksgiving Salad — baby greens, roasted squash, nuts, cranberry vinaigrette
- Vegetable Pie — golden crust filled with vegetables
- Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey — brined, slow-roasted, served with natural jus
- Seasonal White Fish — fillet of Chilean sea bass with nut sauce
- Seafood in Chef's Signature sauce — pan-seared, finished in Chef's sauce (includes shrimp and crab)
- Classic Turkey Gravy — rich reduction from house-roasted bones
- Thanksgiving Herb Stuffing — rustic sourdough, aromatic herbs, oven-baked
- Cranberry Sauce — house-made with orange and wine
- Whipped Potato Purée — silky and buttery
- Roasted Carrots with Cumin — glazed, lightly spiced
- Charred Brussels Sprouts — roasted, sea salt, olive oil, poppy seeds
- Sweet Potato Gratin — cream-baked layers, golden crust
Why are the sides built as a set?
A Thanksgiving plate is mostly sides, so I build them as a set. The base is rich and comforting: stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potato. Against it I put sharp counterpoints: tart cranberry sauce and slightly bitter greens. Acid and bitterness keep the palate from tiring of the rich notes, so the last bite tastes as clear as the first.
What happens in the kitchen on the day?
I bring my assistant, cook everything on site and serve it hot. The turkey goes into your oven hours before dinner, and the sides come together around it. When the evening is over, the kitchen is clean.
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And dessert?
My Thanksgiving menus always end with dessert, set out for the guests once the main table is cleared.
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Thanksgiving with a private chef — frequently asked questions
Can I hire a private chef for Thanksgiving in Miami?
Yes. As a private chef in Miami, I cook in homes across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Thanksgiving Day is booked this year, but November 21, 22 and 29 are open for a Friendsgiving or a family dinner on the holiday weekend.
How much does a private chef cost for a Thanksgiving dinner?
From $200 per guest plus groceries, $2,000 event minimum. Your all-in quote comes within 24 hours.
Do you cook the turkey too?
Yes. My Thanksgiving menus include roast turkey, appetizers and dessert. Last year the turkey was brined and slow-roasted, and served with natural jus.
Can the menu be adjusted for allergies or dietary needs?
Yes. I ask about allergies and sensitivities before I finalize the menu, and I adjust the dishes with you. Gluten-free and dairy-free guests are a normal part of my work.
Can there be fish or seafood next to the turkey?
Yes. Last year's menu had a Chilean sea bass with nut sauce and seafood in my signature sauce.
Planning your Thanksgiving weekend dinner?
Tell me the date and the number of guests. I cook, serve, and clean up with my assistant, and table setting and flowers are part of every dinner. From $200 per guest plus groceries, $2,000 event minimum. Your all-in quote comes within 24 hours.
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