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WEDDINGS • BIRTHDAYS • SPECIAL EVENTS • DESSERTS • SAVORY DISHES • CULINARY
Private Chef Events In NY
Private chef services for in-home dinners, small gatherings, and private events—menu is fully selected by the client, prepared on-site, and served with clean timing, sharp plating, and no kitchen stress.
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Why Choose As Catered For You for Private Chef Events
Our private chef service gives you the freedom to design your own in-home dining experience. You choose the menu—down to the ingredients, courses, and pacing—and we handle the execution. From plated dinners for two to multi-course meals for groups of ten or more, the focus is on consistency, presentation, and flow.
Food is prepped partially in advance, finished on-site, and plated cleanly without disruption. We bring the tools, prep equipment, and serving pieces, and work within the constraints of your space. Timing is built around your schedule—whether you're sitting for courses, mingling between bites, or hosting a more structured event.
There are no preset menus or forced concepts. Every dish is made to order based on what you want. We work quietly, clean as we go, and leave your kitchen the way we found it. The result: a restaurant-level meal served in your space, without needing to leave the house or manage the details yourself.
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Your Menu, Served in Your Space
You control the entire experience. You choose the dishes, courses, and style—we prepare and serve it in your home or private venue using your schedule and layout. No presets, no restrictions—just your meal, your way.
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On-Site Cooking and Clean Presentation
We prep off-site and finish everything in your kitchen using tools we bring and space you provide. Every course is timed and plated cleanly, with no mess, no crowding, and no stress during service.
Zero Cleanup, Zero Disruption
We handle cleanup from start to finish. Counters wiped, tools packed, trash out. You’re left with the food, the memories, and a clean kitchen—not a mess.
About
As CATERED FOR YOU
Private chef events are executed by Amanda Scoca, a classically trained chef with real-world experience cooking in high-pressure kitchens and private homes. Amanda doesn’t create your menu—you do. Her role is to prep what you select, cook it on-site, and serve it on your timeline with tight presentation and no disruptions. She shows up with the tools, runs the kitchen efficiently, and leaves no trace when the night’s over. Whether you’re planning a plated anniversary dinner, a birthday meal for friends, or a surprise tasting menu for guests, Amanda delivers it with clean timing, minimal footprint, and professional results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If you want a flavor that isn’t listed, you can request it. As long as the ingredients are accessible and the flavor makes sense, we can make it.
Absolutely. You can choose multiple flavors for cupcakes, cakes, desserts, and more.
Yes. We offer selective allergen-friendly options when possible.
Availability depends on the recipe and required ingredients.We proudly serve Poughkeepsie and the greater Hudson Valley region, including Dutchess County, Ulster County, and surrounding areas in New York. If you're unsure whether we service your location, give us a call—we're often able to accommodate projects within a reasonable distance from our Poughkeepsie base.
Standard cakes, cupcakes, or desserts:
At least 3–5 days in advance
Depending on quantity and availability.For specialty or highly custom cakes/desserts:
1.5–2 weeks in advance
This covers designs requiring custom decorations, fillings, or special ingredients.
(Last-minute specialty requests are not accepted.)Getting started is simple. Just reach out with your event details—or the type of desserts or catering you're interested in—and we’ll guide you through menu options, availability, and pricing. From there, we’ll help you create a custom plan that fits your event, timeline, and budget.
Featured EVENTS
Amanda catered Thanksgiving for a large family party. The food was absolutely spectacular, delicious and Amanda was super professional and courteous. I highly recommend As Catered for You!
Karen Quintero Wrobel
If you’re ever looking for cake for any occasion Book with Amanda you will not be disappointed! For the thousandth time- Thank you!!!!!
Rissa Berrios
I ordered a dozen of chocolate covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day for my wife and they were absolutely delicious. They were also beautifully decorated. Highly recommend her and can’t wait to try more stuff. 😋🍓
Jason Mazzacone
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