Personal Chefs for Luxurious Dinner Parties & Events

Make your next dinner party or event a convenient and unforgettable fellowship experience with The Travelling Cafe.
Rockjet soup with seared mahi mahi, made by The Travelling Cafe for a dinner party in Chapel Hill

Personal chefs for your dinner parties & events in the Triangle

Imagine an amazing chef prepared culinary experience for you and your guests, while you enjoy yourself without stress.

Good news, The Travelling Cafe makes the memorable dinner party into a reality without you doing the work.

We love what we do and make your dinner parties customized to the event, guests, preferences, dietary needs, and sense of adventure.

Relax & enjoy, we'll take care of the food

The Travelling Cafe provides the ultimate globally-inspired in-home dining experience with a professional chef who will prepare a multi-course meal the whole group will enjoy.

Whether it’s at your home, office, or a venue, our chefs will meticulously plate your food to make it look as delicious as it tastes. You and your guests get to sit and enjoy each other’s company over delectable courses.

Pancetta wrapped monkfish, dinner party chef service in Chapel Hill by The Travelling Cafe

People are still talking about the food, nearly a year after my daughter’s wedding. Thank you so much for making the day so special!

The Experience & Investment

All experiences begin at $125 per person, all-inclusive.

We love what we do and make your dinner parties customized to the event, guests, preferences, dietary needs, and sense of adventure. Each evening is composed entirely around you and your table.

The Gathering Table

Family-style, graciously attended. Generous platters brought to the table for your guests to share, with one attendant in service throughout the evening. Each tier includes five menu items: one protein, two sides, one salad or vegetable, one dessert. 10 guest minimum. Additional courses and a second protein may be added to your menu.

The Plated Dinner

A three, four or five course tasting, plated and served. Your evening includes:

  • a bespoke menu creation, cooking, service and clean-up
  • still and sparkling water
  • up to two wine pairings or two non-alcoholic beverages
  • a printed menu at each place setting
  • a centre floral arrangement

The Premium Experience

Up to five plated courses including passed appetisers, 5+ guests. Every refinement of the plated dinner, with these finishing touches:

  • a third wine pairing or a signature cocktail
  • three appetisers for cocktail hour
  • warm towel service
  • a table floralscape

To complete your evening

  • Additional service staff
  • Fine dishes, chargers, glassware, linens, tables, chairs available to rent
  • Travel beyond 30 miles

Tell us about your next dinner party or event. We would be delighted to host your table.

How It Works: Dinner Party & Event Personal Chef Services

After an initial assessment of your dinner party or event, and a review of dietary needs, we’ll work with you to create the perfect menu and experience. 

Submit the event information form

Provide details about your dinner or event

Craft the perfect menu just for you

Together, we design a menu to impress

Enjoy amazing food without the work

Fresh, healthy, delicious and cuisines.

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The Travelling Cafe services are available to locations around the NC Triangle area only.

PERSONAL INFO

Include area code: 555-555-5555

SERVICE AND EVENT INFO

Make your special dinner or event an experience to remember with Leslie, your personal chef from the Travelling Cafe

Our personal chef services make your event a beautiful memory whether it is a dinner party for two or a small wedding reception of twenty.

Tell us about your next dinner party or event. Then, we’ll contact you about scheduling a meeting to discuss your options.

A plate of escargot taught by the personal chefs of The Travelling Cafe
Elegant wedding cake made and decorated by The Travelling Cafe
Guests passing plates across a dinner party table set by The Travelling Cafe
Step 1 of 2
The Travelling Cafe services are available to locations around the NC Triangle area only.

PERSONAL INFO

Include area code: 555-555-5555

SERVICE AND EVENT INFO

Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change and we try our best to accommodate with ample notice.

21 days or more before the agreed date of service: You’ll receive a full refund, minus a $100 transaction service fee.

Less than 21 days before the agreed date of service: Your 50% deposit will be non-refundable.

7 days or less before the agreed date of service: No refund will be issued.