Personal Chefs for Luxurious Dinner Parties & Events
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.
- Special dietary needs
- Hands-on learning
- Flexible schedule
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
Pricing runs $85 to $200 per person, depending on the style of service. Groceries are billed separately, plus sales tax.
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 and chairs to rent, priced below
- Travel beyond 30 miles
Event rentals
Optional extras to fill in around your own tables and dishes. Each is priced per item, per event.
- Chafing dish with fuel, including drop-off, setup and pickup: $25
- Folding table: $10
- Black folding chair: $3
- Clear glass plate, bowl or dessert plate: $1 each
- Charger: $2
- Black tablecloth: $15
- Cloth napkin: $1
- Glassware and flatware: $1 a piece
Tell us about your next dinner party or event. We would be delighted to host your table.
POLICIES
Half is due to hold the date. Then the menu is crafted. The other half is due five business days prior to the event, with gratuity payable the night of, by cash or Venmo. Groceries are billed separately, plus sales tax. Mileage applies for one-time events outside our local area. Cancellations: 21 days or more before the agreed date of service, a full refund minus a $100 transaction service fee. Less than 21 days, the half paid to hold your date is non-refundable. 7 days or less, no refund will be issued. Sales tax applies. We accept card payments only, and card payments carry a 3% processing fee.
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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
Half of your event total is due to hold your date. Then we craft your menu with you. The other half is due five business days before your event, and gratuity is paid the night of, by cash or Venmo. Groceries are billed separately, plus sales tax.
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: The half you paid to hold your date will be non-refundable.
7 days or less before the agreed date of service: No refund will be issued.
Sales tax applies. We accept card payments only, and card payments carry a 3% processing fee.