Clear answers before you send the first request.

You receive a confirmation that the request was received, then David reviews the details before follow-up. The next step is a real response, not an instant booking screen.

This service is usually not a fit for drop-off catering, fixed menu packages, instant booking, or requests where the main goal is the lowest possible price. It is built for hosts who want a thoughtful private dinner shaped through a planning conversation.

The date or timeframe, guest count, location, kitchen or venue realities, budget style, and decision-maker need to be clear enough to review fit. If those pieces are still unknown, the first reply may be a clarifying step rather than a proposal.

Yes. Dietary restrictions, allergies, and strong preferences are part of the menu-planning process and should be shared up front.

DF Private Chef serves clients across New England, with travel considered based on the event, timing, and overall fit.

Enough to share the date or timeframe, guest count, location, and the kind of occasion you are planning. If you already know about dietary needs, kitchen or venue constraints, or a working budget, include that too. The menu and finer details can be shaped from there.

Not necessarily. Share anything important about the kitchen, venue access, or available equipment in the inquiry so feasibility can be reviewed before planning is finalized.

Guest count, menu direction, ingredient sourcing, travel, staffing needs, and venue logistics all affect the final investment. If you already have budget guidance, include it in the notes so the right next step can be framed faster.

No. It starts a request for personal follow-up. Availability, fit, and next steps are confirmed after the request is received.

Private Dinner is not designed as drop-off catering, a fixed takeout package, or an instant-book listing. It works best when the host wants a chef-led dinner with menu planning, logistics review, and direct follow-up before anything is confirmed.

Preferred date, guest count, location, timing, dietary restrictions, kitchen or venue notes, and any budget guidance help move the conversation forward faster.

Yes. The service is intended to be tailored around the dinner you want to host, including the feel of the evening and any guest-specific considerations.

No. The service can fit anniversaries, celebratory dinners, family gatherings, and hosted evenings that call for a more polished at-home experience.

Guest count, menu direction, ingredient intensity, travel, staffing, and venue logistics all influence the final quote. The request form is designed to capture enough context for a serious follow-up rather than force a generic instant-booking price.

Yes. Notes about kitchen access, equipment limitations, rentals, or unusual setup details help confirm fit early and reduce avoidable back-and-forth after the request is received.