In Chicago’s fast-paced corporate environment, the quality of your catering reflects the quality of your brand. Whether you’re hosting executive meetings, client presentations, or leadership retreats, corporate catering in Chicago should feel intentional, seamless, and refined.

With Chef David de Quay, corporate and executive catering is approached with the same level of care and precision found in fine dining, thoughtfully crafted menus, polished service, and an elevated guest experience designed to support productive, professional gatherings.

For executive teams and corporate leaders, the standard catering model often feels impersonal and rushed. Executive catering in Chicago offers a more thoughtful alternative, one that prioritizes quality, atmosphere, and hospitality.

With Chef David de Quay, corporate dining is designed to unfold at your pace with every detail handled, creating an environment conducive to meaningful conversation and productive meetings.

Valentine’s Day is meant to feel special, yet all too often it’s spent navigating crowded dining rooms with distractions and rushed service. For couples who value intimacy, intention, and exceptional food, private dining for two offers a far more meaningful way to celebrate.

A Valentine’s experience with Chef David de Quay in Chicago transforms the evening into something personal and immersive. Instead of sharing the room with dozens of other diners, you enjoy a thoughtfully curated experience designed entirely around you and your partner.

Valentine’s Day is meant to feel intimate, thoughtful, and unhurried yet many couples find themselves navigating crowded restaurants. For those seeking something more personal and refined, a luxury private dining experience for two offers a truly elevated way to celebrate.

With Chef David de Quay, Valentine’s Day becomes a carefully hosted experience inside Chef David’s private dining space, where every detail is intentional and every moment is designed to feel special.

Some moments are meant to be quiet. A shared table. A beautifully prepared meal. Time that feels unhurried and intentional. Private dining for two offers couples in Chicago a refined alternative to traditional restaurant experiences, bringing the artistry of fine dining into the comfort and privacy of home.

Whether celebrating Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or simply choosing to slow down together, a private chef creates an experience centered on connection rather than crowds.

When planning a holiday celebration in Chicago, one of the most important decisions you will make is how the food is served. The format of your meal shapes the energy of the evening, how guests interact, and how relaxed the host feels throughout the event.

Two of the most sought after options for private chef holiday dining are holiday grazing tables and plated dinners. Both offer elevated cuisine and professional service, but each creates a very different experience. Understanding the strengths of each style can help you choose the option that best fits your gathering.

The holidays in Chicago are synonymous with celebration. Candlelit tables, flowing wine, and gatherings that linger long into the evening. For hosts who want to offer something truly memorable, a luxury holiday dinner party at home with a private chef transforms the experience from entertaining into an occasion of fine dining and effortless hospitality.

Planning a corporate holiday celebration in Chicago comes with high expectations, polished service, impressive cuisine, and an experience that reflects the caliber of your team and clients. While traditional catering can meet the basic needs of an event, more companies are discovering the impact of bringing in a private chef who can curate a menu, elevate presentation, and deliver a level of hospitality that aligns with executive-level gatherings.

For Chicago’s corporate events, Chef David de Quay offers a uniquely elevated approach to holiday catering. As the former Owner and Executive Chef of de Quay, a celebrated Chicago restaurant known for its refined Dutch and Indonesian influences, Chef David now brings his world-class culinary artistry directly into homes, offices, boardrooms, and private event spaces across the city.

New Year’s Eve in Chicago should feel exciting, elegant, and effortless. Yet for most hosts, it quickly becomes a long list of stresses: planning the menu, prepping ingredients, managing timing, serving guests, and cleaning the entire kitchen after midnight.

The holiday season in Chicago brings an unmistakable sense of magic, snow-dusted streets, candlelit gatherings, and the pleasure of welcoming loved ones into your home. But behind every beautifully hosted holiday dinner lies something most people don’t talk about: the stress.

Crafting a menu, sourcing ingredients, timing every course, plating with precision, and then cleaning for hours after guests leave, it’s enough to pull any host away from the joy of the evening.

This year, elevate your celebration by bringing in a high-end personal private chef in Chicago. With Chef David de Quay & Team, you’re not simply booking a meal, you’re curating a refined, immersive dining experience that allows you to relax, host with ease, and savor every moment.

Below is your guide to hosting a truly luxurious, stress-free holiday dinner party in your Chicago home or event space.

The holiday season is a time for connection, warmth, and unforgettable meals shared with the people who matter most. This year, Chef David de Quay invites Chicago guests to celebrate the season through a culinary experience that blends Dutch heritage, Indonesian influences, and modern European technique, creating a holiday dinner unlike anything else in the city.

For two evenings only, guests will gather around a communal table in Andersonville for a multi-course menu that showcases winter comfort, bold global flavors, and thoughtful wine pairings curated to enhance every bite.

New Year’s Eve deserves more than a rushed dinner reservation or hours spent in the kitchen. It is a night meant for connection, celebration, and savoring the final moments of the year with the people who matter most. Chef David de Quay brings a refined, chef curated holiday dining experience directly to your home, allowing you to ring in the new year with ease and sophistication.

The holiday season in Chicago is a time for sparkling lights, good company, and unforgettable meals. But for many hosts, the joy of entertaining is often overshadowed by endless planning, grocery shopping, and cleanup. If you want to truly enjoy your evening this year, hiring a private chef can transform your home into a high end fine-dining experience, without any of the work.

The holidays are a time for connection, storytelling, and sharing food that brings people together. Working with Chef David de Quay & Team means each menu is more than a meal; it is an experience designed to savor, enjoy, and spark conversation.

From the warmth of a Family-Style Turkey Feast to the globally inspired flavors of our Sinterklaas Dinner and the elegance of the Winter Solstice Gathering, every detail reflects Chef David’s signature blend of global sophistication and approachable hospitality.

The holidays are a time for gathering, indulgence, and celebration, but they’re also a season that can easily become overwhelming. Between hosting, cooking, and cleanup, many Chicago hosts are choosing to elevate their celebrations with the help of a private chef. If you’ve ever wondered about the cost to hire a private chef in Chicago for a holiday dinner or how it compares to traditional catering, here’s a transparent breakdown of what you can expect.

This holiday season, gather your loved ones around a table filled with comfort, elegance, and flavor. Our Family Style Turkey Feast brings a refined twist to a timeless tradition, created to let you savor every moment without lifting a finger in the kitchen.

There’s nothing more memorable than gathering with friends and family around a beautifully prepared meal during the holidays. This year, elevate your turkey feast celebration with a Personal Private Chef in Chicago who brings the flavors of the season right to your dining table.

This holiday season in Chicago, bring the magic of fine dining into the comfort of your home or private event space with our Holiday Catering Services. With decades of culinary expertise, our personal private chef services in Chicago transform ordinary gatherings into extraordinary celebrations. From intimate family dinners to lavish holiday parties, every detail is designed to reflect the joy, warmth, and elegance of the season.

Some dinners are more than just a meal, they are a journey through meaningful traditions. The Rijsttafel is one of those unforgettable experiences. It’s a celebration of heritage, artistry, and bold global flavor, and I’m honored to bring this rare culinary tradition to Chicago’s private dining food scene.

When you're planning a celebration that truly matters, every detail should feel meaningful. Whether it's a birthday, engagement, anniversary, milestone achievement, or well-deserved promotion, special occasions call for a dining experience that rises above the ordinary. That’s where a private chef comes in, not just to serve food, but to create a moment your guests will remember long after the final course.