Private Plate Co.

Good food. Good People. Gather Often.

Kaitlin Farnsworth is an LC Valley-based Personal Chef. Focusing on private dinners, celebrations & catering centered around thoughtful food and really good company. She is currently available for hire.

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Background

I’m an intuitive chef who learned by doing, helping my mother cook family meals from the time I was old enough to hold a spoon. Those early experiences led me to pursue my Bachelors degree in Culinary Arts.

From there I have worked from fine dining, new york style deli’s, food trucks, outdoor pizza kitchens to catering large events and teaching cooking classes.

But my passion is creating intimate dining experiences. I believe the best meals aren’t necessarily the fanciest ones. They’re the ones where everyone stays at the table a little longer, someone asks for the recipe and there’s just enough left over for someone to sneak a bite.

I created Private Plate Co. to bring that feeling to your table- without having to spend the entire evening in the kitchen.

Services

Skip going out and let me bring the restaurant experience to you. I can bring a wide variety of expertise into your home to elevate any occasion. From a birthday celebration to Sunday supper, I love being able to be creative and bring your vision to the table.

If you have something else in mind that isn’t listed below, feel free to reach out and we can chat!

Boards & Grazing

Beautifully styled spreads for brunches, celebrations, cocktail hours & gatherings.

You tell me about your event or what you are celebrating and from there I will make the food, bring it to you, set it up beautifully and you don’t have to do anything.

Whether it is an anniversary, promotion, birthday or anything in-between, I’m here to help you celebrate.

I will put together a custom coursed menu catered exactly to your taste preferences, come to your house to prepare it and plate/serve each course. And at the end you get to continue relaxing and I will do all the kitchen clean up.

Plated Meals

This is my favorite way to eat. Large plates that you get to pass around and share with your friends and loved ones.

Just like the plated dinners, I will work with you to create a custom menu, shop, prepare the meal at your home and do all the clean up. The only difference is the coarses will be beautifully plated on large platters and these can be served one at a time, or all at once

Family Feast

Pricing

Boards & Grazing:

Beautifully styled spreads for brunches, celebrations, cocktail hours & gatherings.

What's included:

  • Customized menu & grazing selection

  • Chef-prepared food

  • Serving board/platter

  • Styled presentation & setup

  • Decor coordinated with your event

  • Disposable plates, napkins & utensils upon request

Small $300 - serves 4-8 people

Medium $500 - serves 10-15 people

Large $700 - serves 16-20 people

Dinner Service

Plated or Family Style meals served in your home & a menu designed to fit your event.

What’s included:

  • Menu planning & customized menu

  • Plated or family-style service

  • Chef-prepared dinner

  • Set-up & service

  • Kitchen clean-up

1-5 Guests - $750

6-10 Guests - $1000

10-14 Guests - $1250

15 + Guests - Custom Quote

** plus $200 ingredient allowance for all dinner services.

Have questions?

  • For Boards:

    25% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your date. and the remaining balance is due 24 hours before your event.

    For Dinner Service:

    25% deposit
     A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your date.

    48 hours before your dinner
     The remaining service balance plus the $200 ingredient allowance is due.

    After your dinner
     Your actual ingredient cost is calculated from your receipts. If your ingredients cost less than the $200 allowance, you can choose between:

    → A refund of the difference
    → A credit toward your next dinner

    If ingredient costs exceed the $200 allowance, the remaining balance is due at the end of service. Receipts are provided for all ingredient purchases.


  • We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for weekends and larger gatherings.

  • Absolutely! You can let me know about any allergies or dietery restrictions when you send in your inquiry. But I will always check in on this when working on the menu and the final guest list is secured.

  • Sure can! I can pair your meals with beer, wine or create custom cocktails for anyone 21+. I’m more then happy to create special mocktails as well.

    An additional cost will be added depending on the drinks selected.

  • For boards and grazing, the serving platters, serving utinsels are provided + disposable plates, napkins and flatware if requests.

    For at home dinner service at this time no serving dishes or utensils are provided, I would use pieces you have in your home. A high quality disposable can be provided if needed. This will be discussed when working on the menu planning.

  • I can and will if scheduling works. Feel free to reach out and we can chat to see if I am the right fit for your next big event.

  • Currently I could only do these on weekends if scheduling allows. Reach out for details and pricing if interested.

    In the future I plan to offer corporate lunches as well as reoccurring in home meal prep during the week. So keep an eye out for those added services.

Interested? Let’s Chat.