Elegant private dining table setting with candlelight

PRIVATE DINING.
PERSONALIZED TO YOU.

Every Chef Shanika Experience is thoughtfully designed around the client, the occasion, the guest experience, and the culinary vision.

From intimate dinners to elevated private gatherings, each experience combines exceptional food, personalized service, polished presentation, and seamless hospitality.

A Different Kind of Experience

Chef Shanika Experience is not designed around a one-size-fits-all catering model. The focus is private culinary experiences created around the client — the occasion, the vision, and the people being celebrated.

Investment

Private Chef Experiences

Intimate Dining

2–5 Guests

Designed for intimate celebrations, romantic dinners, milestone moments, and elevated gatherings where every detail matters.

Beginning at $1,250

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Signature Private Dining

6–10 Guests

A personalized private-chef experience designed for celebrations, dinner parties, intimate corporate gatherings, and memorable occasions.

Beginning at $2,500

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Elevated Private Experience

11–15 Guests

A more expansive private dining experience with elevated culinary execution, presentation, hospitality, and service.

Beginning at $3,500

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Luxe Private Experience

16–20 Guests

A fully elevated private dining experience designed for larger celebrations and discerning hosts seeking polished culinary service.

Beginning at $4,500

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Bespoke Private Experience

21–25 Guests

A highly customized private-chef experience created around the occasion, guest experience, menu vision, service requirements, and overall production.

Beginning at $5,500

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Destination Private Chef Experiences

Beginning at $3,500

For clients requesting Chef Shanika Experience outside the local service area.

Destination pricing is customized based on the location and requirements of the experience. The final investment may take into consideration:

Destination experiences require a customized proposal. Please submit an inquiry to begin the conversation.

Destination
Distance and travel time
Guest count
Event duration
Menu complexity
Staffing requirements
Airfare, when applicable
Lodging, when applicable
Ground transportation
Parking and tolls
Equipment or rentals
Rental kitchen requirements
Additional production requirements

Private Chef Experience Includes

Each Chef Shanika Experience may include:

Personalized menu development
Premium ingredient sourcing
On-site culinary preparation
Professional private-chef service
Elevated food presentation
Thoughtful tableside or plated service where applicable
Hospitality and guest interaction
Professional service and cleanup
Customized culinary execution
Attention to privacy, discretion, and detail

Reserving Your Date

35% Experience Retainer

A 35% Experience Retainer is required to reserve your requested date and begin the planning process.

65% Final Balance

The remaining 65% balance is due 14 days before the scheduled experience.

Final investment is determined after reviewing the event details, guest count, menu vision, location, staffing requirements, service expectations, and any additional production needs.

Need Drop-Off Catering?

For select occasions, Chef Shanika Experience also offers drop-off catering as a separate service offering.

YOUR TABLE.
YOUR OCCASION.
YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Tell us what you're celebrating, where you're hosting, and how you want your guests to feel. We'll create a customized culinary experience around your vision.

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