Best of the Valley: Casual Dining
By Chef Heidi Blacker
Chef Heidi is always on the hunt for new flavor profiles. Her cooking style is healthy, international comfort food with all the right elements of seasonality, presentation, quality, portion size and balance of flavor and texture. She specializes in gluten-free and vegan comfort food with an international twist: flavors and spices reminiscent of the Mediterranean, Asia, the Middle East.
This is her casual menu intended for passing around the table with friends and family. Perfect for intimate evenings with close friends or family. Chef Heidi will procure the finest local and seasonal ingredients to craft a delicious meal - appetizers, main course, sides and dessert - that highlights the best of the region and served for casual sharing. Every meal turns fresh ingredients into unforgettable memories.
Craft your own menu below. After booking, you can collaborate with Chef Heidi to craft a menu that perfectly suits your dining style and preferences.
Always Included In Your Experience
Menu Curation
Customize any menu to your taste and dietary preferences.
Prep + Service
Chef prepares, sets up and serves the meal in the comfort of your home!
Chef-Sourced Ingredients
Always the finest, freshest ingredients gathered for your meal.
Clean Up
Sit back, relax, and enjoy. Chef leaves the kitchen spotless.
Important Information
Pricing
Starting at $890. Once this minimum is met, additional adults are $130 per adult, excluding optional add-ons, gratuity and fees.
Capacity
6 - 40 guests
This experience accommodates a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 40 guests.
Length
4-5 hours: 2 hours prep - 2.5 hour meal (including a cocktail hour and cleanup)
Your team typically arrives two hours before your start time and stays after to clean up
Service Type
Family Style Meals
Casual family-style meals to celebrate any occasion. Mains and sides are typically served for the group to share.
Preferences
DFDairy Free,GFGluten Free,KKosher,NFNut Free,PPescatarian,SFSoy Free,V+Vegan,VVegetarian
DF
Dairy Free,GF
Gluten Free,K
Kosher,NF
Nut Free,P
Pescatarian,SF
Soy Free,V+
Vegan,V
VegetarianDietary options in dark gray mean the item is prepared this way; light gray indicates an optional preference
What's Included
- Menu planning and customization to suit your dining and dietary preferences
- Prep, set up and service at your location
- Clean up: Chef leaves everything spotless
What's Not Included
- Gratuity is not included
- Saturday night is $10 surcharge per person
- Travel $2 per mile over 15 miles
The Team
Chef Heidi Blacker
Chef Heidi was inspired to cook while working at the New England Culinary Institute in Vermont, where she was exposed to many foods she never heard of. While living in New York City, she started a small catering business specializing in high-end cocktail and dinner parties.
Always on the hunt for new flavor profiles, her cooking style is healthy, international comfort food with all the right elements of seasonality, presentation, quality, portion size and balance of flavor and texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our mission is to ensure you have a seamless, unforgettable experience. We've prepared answers below to some questions you may have. If you still require more help or information, our concierge team is standing by ready to help!
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