I create seasonal, locally driven fine-dining experiences at home—French-trained technique with global inspiration and restaurant-level execution.

Curtis Beisser

I bring NYC fine-dining precision to warm, memorable at-home meals.

I’m an energetic, creative chef with classic French training and years of leadership in high-volume, high-pressure kitchens. My background spans roles from line cook to Executive Chef and Private Chef, and I’ve trained in Michelin-star environments alongside some of New York City’s most respected teams—experiences that shaped my standards for flavor, hospitality, and detail.

I cook with seasonality and the best local products at the center, building menus around what farms and markets are offering right now. While French technique is my foundation, my cooking is also influenced by Italian traditions from my Sicilian grandmother and the Southeast Asian flavors I’ve studied through travel—plus I’m comfortable creating vegetarian and vegan dishes that are every bit as satisfying.

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To me, cooking is one of the world’s most accessible and beautiful forms of art—my favorite way to share culture and bring people together.

I cook with technique, creativity, and a deep respect for seasonality.

I treat cooking like art you can share

I see cooking as one of the world’s most accessible and beautiful forms of art, and I use it to share cultures, create connection, and bring families and friends together around the table.

I’m classically trained and NYC-tested

I learned my craft at The French Culinary Institute in NYC and in Michelin-star restaurants, and I also built my foundation earlier in neighborhood restaurants and my family’s kitchen—experience that helps me stay calm, organized, and consistent in any setting.

I let local, seasonal ingredients lead

My secret is simple: I use the highest-quality seasonal ingredients from the local region I’m cooking in, so every menu feels connected to the place, the community, and the moment.

Curtis’s Menus

I offer curated multi-course menus that showcase seasonal ingredients, refined technique, and bold, travel-inspired flavors. I can tailor courses to your preferences and dietary needs while keeping the experience polished, welcoming, and restaurant-quality in your home.

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Reviews

This was the best meal we’ve ever had. Chef Curtis is amazing!!!

Jessica O’Neill

Chef Curtis did a fantastic job making a special event very memorable!! He was easy to coordinate with, accommodating, and most of all his food was delicious! Beautiful, inventive, and elegant—just what I’d hoped it would be. Highly recommend.

Beth Montana

Chef Curtis was by far the best of 5 proposals. His menu choice was extensive, he was very engaging in the chat, his pricing was competitive. We remained in contact leading up to my event. He arrived on time and brought all of the cookware that he needed. He was very flexible on timings. Food came out fantastic. He did a great job explaining and really made it feel like an occasion. He and his team left the house immaculately clean. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Michael McKinley

An absolute 10/10 experience. From the start, communication was easy and seamless, which made planning effortless. Everything came together beautifully, and the food was beyond delicious — truly exceeded expectations. Highly recommend and would absolutely book again!

Lauren Kolacki

Chef Curtis was amazing. He was flexible, accommodating, friendly, and his food is out of this world! He made our family birthday celebration really special and fun. Prior to the dinner, Curtis was communicative and helped us craft the perfect menu. He served a beautiful, delicious meal and left our kitchen spotless. We had such a great experience!

Kate Kutchet

This is our second time with Chef Curtis, and it was as great as the first time

Benjamin Gournay

Using Take a Chef, I was very skeptical. But thank goodness for Chef Curtis, not only was he professional but he made planning a private birthday dinner so simple. Food was well prepared and tasted amazing! I can't wait to have him cook for my friends and family again! He made my friend's 40th birthday donner memorable.

DANIELLA SPRINGER

Chef Curtis was amazing. The food presentation and taste were incredible.

Tom

Curtis was fantastic. He worked with me to put together a menu to meet the tastes of our party guests and the food was beyond delicious — many people said it was the best meal they’ve ever had! He was professional, easy to work with and very friendly. I couldn’t recommend him more highly!

Darren Heil

Chef Curtis completely exceeded our expectations. We were a little nervous about using a chef we had no personal experience with but decided to take a chance and are so very happy that we did! Chef Curtis worked with us to create an incredible menu for our small group dinner. We had two guests with dietary restrictions (including a vegetarian) and Chef Curtis was able to create a menu with a separate entree for our vegetarian guest. Prior to the dinner we knew that the menu was amazing but the bigger question remained- how would the food actually taste? I can confirm that the food was phenomenal. My husband and I are both foodies and can say that Chef Curtis’ meal was every bit as good as what we’d be having at a great NYC restaurant. Chef Curtis also gave us a few off menu surprise items that were delicious and equally wowed our guests! He was punctual, professional and came with a lovely and hard working server named Alison who we would also highly recommend. They were a wonderful team. Our evening flowed at a great pace- we never felt rushed or like things were dragging. And at the end my kitchen was spotless. We will definitely be using Chef Curtis in the future!!

Brian Glatt

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private chef experience with Chef Curtis cost?

The average menu price for Chef Curtis is 257 USD per person. Final pricing may vary depending on the menu, number of guests, and event details.

What type of cuisine does Chef Curtis cook?

Chef Curtis offers French, Chef's special, Local, Italian, Japanese, Seafood/Fish and Mediterranean cuisine for private dining experiences.

Where does Chef Curtis offer private chef services?

Chef Curtis offers private chef services in Montclair, US.

Which occasions can I book Chef Curtis for?

You can book Chef Curtis for Birthday, Family reunion, Bachelor/Bachelorette, Friends gathering, Romantic night and Corporate, depending on availability and the event details.

How do I book this private chef experience?

Choose a menu, share your event details, and the Take a Chef team will help confirm the experience with the chef.

I’d love to cook for you—reach out and let’s plan something special.

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+1 9083706569

Montclair, NJ, USA

Chef Curtis Beisser

I create seasonal, locally driven fine-dining experiences at home—French-trained technique with global inspiration and restaurant-level execution.

I bring NYC fine-dining precision to warm, memorable at-home meals.

I cook with technique, creativity, and a deep respect for seasonality.

I treat cooking like art you can share

I’m classically trained and NYC-tested

I let local, seasonal ingredients lead

Curtis’s Menus

NYE Menu

Seasonal Spring Menu

Seasonal Summer Menu

Southeast Asian Inspired Tasting Menu

Summer Family Style BBQ

Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions