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Chef Corrado serving a saffron risotto from the pot in a home kitchen during a private dinnerFresh tagliatelle with shaved truffle, plated simply on white

Private Chef for Private Dining

Private Dining, Beautifully Personal.

Your home. Your table. An evening created around you.

Chef Corrado brings a personalized Italian dining experience to your home or private venue, with thoughtfully crafted menus, freshly prepared courses, and attentive service across New Jersey and New York.

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Bergen County · North Jersey · New York

The Experience

An Evening That's Entirely Yours.

Some evenings deserve more than a reservation. From an intimate dinner for two to a celebration with the people who matter most, we bring the warmth of Italian hospitality and the care of a private chef to your own space.

Every experience begins with your vision. The menu, the courses, and the rhythm of the evening are thoughtfully tailored to your guests and your occasion.

Chef Corrado plating a dozen dishes of pappardelle with ragù in a home kitchen
Courses
4–6
Typically four to six courses
Guests
2–50
From an evening for two to fifty guests
Sweet spot
6–12
Guests for an intimate private dinner

How the evening works

You host. Corrado does the rest.

  1. 01

    He shops

    Corrado does the shopping for your menu.

  2. 02

    He cooks

    Each course is prepared and cooked fresh.

  3. 03

    He serves

    Corrado plates and serves every course.

  4. 04

    He cleans up

    And he cleans up afterward.

An antipasto board of prosciutto, mortadella, salami, cheeses and bread on a dinner table set with wine glasses

Private Dining Occasions

Made for the Moments That Matter.

  • Intimate Dinners

    Romantic evenings, anniversaries and unforgettable dinners at home.

  • Private Celebrations

    Birthdays, milestones and special occasions shared around one table.

  • Dinner Parties & Gatherings

    Thoughtfully planned dining experiences for friends, families and private groups.

Corrado also cooks for rehearsal dinners, corporate dinners, team-building pizza nights and pasta-making experiences.

Chef Corrado Cervelli holding a dish of baked pasta on a rooftop terrace

Meet Your Private Chef

Dining With Corrado.

Rooted in Neapolitan culinary tradition, Chef Corrado brings a personal approach to every private dining experience. From beloved Italian classics to menus created especially for your occasion, each course is prepared with attention to flavor, ingredients and the pleasure of sharing good food.

From Corrado's kitchen

A few of the specialties Corrado is known for. They are examples of his range, not a fixed menu: every menu is created for your occasion.

Signature creations

  • Pasta alla Genovese — a ragù simmered over five hours
  • Spaghetti alla Nerano
  • Melanzane alla Parmigiana

Neapolitan desserts

  • Sfogliatella Riccia
  • Sfogliatella Frolla
  • Babà al Rum
  • Pastiera Napoletana
  • Delizia al Limone

In-Home Private Dining

Signature Dining Experiences.

Alongside menus tailored to your occasion, Chef Corrado offers select seasonal tasting experiences.

Tartufo Bianco d’Alba

A Six-Course Tasting Experience

Discover an exclusive six-course Italian tasting experience, prepared and served in the comfort of your home. Featuring handmade pasta and the extraordinary aroma of fresh Alba white truffle.

The White Truffle of Alba

Celebrated in Piedmont, Italy, Tuber magnatum Pico is a prized seasonal delicacy, treasured for its intense fragrance and earthy, garlicky notes. Delicate shavings bring extraordinary aroma to warm eggs, buttered pasta and creamy risotto.

  1. Benvenuto

    Bignè al Parmigiano

    Warm savory choux with Parmigiano Reggiano cream, shaved Alba white truffle & crispy Prosciutto di Parma.

  2. Antipasto

    Uovo Morbido, Fonduta e Tartufo Bianco

    Soft-cooked egg, potato purée, fresh Alba white truffle & 24-month-aged Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse fonduta.

  3. Primo

    Tajarin al Burro e Tartufo Bianco

    Handmade egg-yolk pasta, cultured butter, fresh Alba white truffle & 24-month-aged Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse.

  4. Risotto

    Risotto al Parmigiano e Tartufo Bianco

    Carnaroli rice, fresh Alba white truffle & 24-month-aged Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse.

  5. Secondo

    Filetto di Manzo al Barolo

    Beef tenderloin, Barolo reduction, seasonal vegetables & cauliflower purée with Alba white truffle.

  6. Dolce

    Panna Cotta alla Vaniglia

    Vanilla bean panna cotta, pear compote & hazelnut crumble.

Chef
Corrado Cervelli
Availability
Seasonal, subject to confirmation
Price
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Pricing and fresh Alba white truffle availability confirmed with your personalized quote.

Planning Your Dinner

You Enjoy the Evening. We Take Care of the Details.

  1. Tell Us Your Vision

    Share your occasion, location, guest count and the kind of evening you have in mind.

  2. We Create Your Experience

    We work with you to shape a personalized menu and plan the dining service around your gathering.

  3. Enjoy Every Moment

    From preparation and cooking to plating, service and cleanup, the focus stays where it belongs: on you and your guests.

For most private dinners, Corrado works with what you already have: your kitchen, your table and your dishes. For larger events that need rentals, we can help coordinate them.

More Than Dining

Want to Make It an Entire Experience?

Looking for more than a private dinner? Through Culto Italiano Event Creations, your gathering can also include thoughtful event design, rentals, floral arrangements, entertainment and additional experiences, tailored to your vision.

  • Event design
  • Rentals
  • Floral arrangements
  • Entertainment

Entirely optional: a private dinner is a complete experience on its own.

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Service Area

Private Dining Across New Jersey & New York.

Private dining in Bergen County and beyond: Chef Corrado comes to your home or private venue, from our base in Bergenfield across Bergen County, North Jersey and New York, subject to availability.

  • Tenafly
  • Englewood Cliffs
  • Alpine
  • Ridgewood
  • Saddle River
  • Franklin Lakes
  • Fort Lee
  • Edgewater

…and surrounding North Jersey communities. Travel to Passaic County, Essex County, Manhattan and the greater New York City area is also possible, depending on availability.

FAQ

Private Dining, Answered.

What is a private dining experience?

A private chef brings the restaurant to you. Chef Corrado shops for your menu, cooks every course fresh, then plates, serves and cleans up, so you can enjoy the evening with your guests. It takes place at your home or private venue; it is not a private room at the Culto Italiano restaurant.

Can I host a private dinner at home?

Yes, that is what most private dinners are. Corrado usually works with what you already have: your kitchen, your table and your dishes.

Is every menu customized?

Most private dining experiences are tailored to your occasion. During select seasons, Chef Corrado also offers exclusive tasting menus inspired by exceptional Italian ingredients.

Can you accommodate larger gatherings?

Yes. Corrado has cooked private dinners for as few as 2 guests and as many as 50; the sweet spot for an intimate dinner is usually 6 to 12. For larger events that need rentals, we can help coordinate them.

Can you also help with event planning?

Yes, if you'd like it. Through Culto Italiano Event Creations, your dinner can include event design, rentals, floral arrangements and entertainment. It is entirely optional: a private dinner stands on its own.

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend at least two weeks ahead, especially for weekends and holidays. Shorter timelines may still be possible, so ask us anyway.

Your Table. Your Occasion. Let's Make It Memorable.

Tell us what you're imagining. We'll help you create a private dining experience worth remembering.

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