In-home private chef dinners and meal prep
Serving Greater Boston & Central Massachusetts
Dinner out, without going out
Hi, I’m Jeff Raymond. I’m a private chef based in Central Massachusetts, and I cook seasonal, ingredient-driven dinners in homes across Greater Boston, MetroWest, and Worcester County, and throughout New England for the right occasion. What inspires me about this work is the warmth and conviviality that build around the table. I cook to make room for that feeling, with genuine care and hospitality at every step.
Every menu is fully customized for your group, built on the best local, seasonal produce, your tastes, and any dietary needs at the table. I do the shopping, the cooking, and the serving, and I leave your kitchen cleaner than I found it. I take care of all the details, so you can relax and be a guest at your own party!
Tell me about your event
Date, headcount, location, and favorite dishes. The inquiry form takes two minutes.
Get a quote and a custom menu
I’ll send pricing and a first draft of your menu, and we’ll fine-tune it together until it’s exactly right.
Sit back and enjoy
On the day, I arrive a couple of hours early, cook, serve each course, and clean up. Leftovers get packed and labeled for you.
Services
Private Dinners
Four courses, plated or family-style, for 2 to 20 guests. Birthdays, anniversaries, dinner parties, holidays.
From $100 per personTasting Menus
Seven seasonal courses with optional wine, beer, or cocktail pairings. For the food lovers in your life.
From $175 per personEvents & Celebrations
Rehearsal dinners, family reunions, backyard weddings, retreats, and pairing dinners, from a relaxed cookout to a full weekend of meals.
Custom quoteDinners start at $650. Listed prices include the service fee only; ingredients are billed separately at cost. For worked examples, see what a private chef costs in Massachusetts. Weekly meal prep is waitlist only; ask to join. See full pricing & FAQ →
Occasions I cook for
- Birthday dinners
- Anniversaries
- Backyard weddings
- Rehearsal dinners
- Thank-you dinners
- Holiday meals
- Date nights
- Retreats
- Family reunions
- Bachelorette weekends
- Beverage pairing dinners
- Vacation-rental getaways
Something else in mind? Just ask!
Kind words
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“left my stovetop & countertops spotless!”
Jeff put great thought & care by planning a personalized 4 course menu for 8 of us. Each course had great presentation & tasted just as wonderful. Another perk was he left my stovetop & countertops spotless! Jeff has a wonderful personality & he was a joy to have in our home. We can’t wait to have him back to cook for us again this year!
Patricia P.
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“gracious service and a tidy clean-up”
From the start, Chef Jeff provided thoughtful options and was open to any and all requests. He was timely and efficient, providing delicious preparations with gracious service and a tidy clean-up. A fantastic evening enjoyed by all!
Susan B.
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“we are not an easy crowd”
We had delicious dinner thanks to Chef Jeff. And we are not an easy crowd. Vegetarians pescatarians meat lovers and allium allergy. Yet. He presented a great meal to satisfy all of our eating “quirks”! Highly recommend this nice and talented chef! Hope to have him back soon.
Tara B.
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“as easy as a few texts”
We worked with Jeff for a recent family reunion: the food and service was 5-Star. Coordination was as easy as a few texts, he arrived on time and with an abundance of beautiful foods for dinner and items for brunch the next day. The gathering was made so simple (delicious and nourishing) thanks to his help. I look forward to having another reason to work with him!
Margaret S.
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“an amazing evening”
Great experience with Chef Jeff! He planned a 7 course tasting menu focused on our preferences and it was an amazing evening. We’ll definitely use his services again and would highly recommend!
Robin B.
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“one of the best I’ve ever had”
Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. Jeff came to my sister’s house for her birthday dinner and truly made the night so special. Every single course was out of this world, with incredible attention to detail in each dish. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the steak was spot-on, and the salad was honestly one of the best I’ve ever had. I would recommend Jeff to anyone looking for an unforgettable private chef experience.
Kathryn
Where I cook
I cook across Greater Boston, MetroWest, and Worcester County with no travel fee in these towns, and throughout New England for the right occasion:
- Wellesley
- Weston
- Dover
- Newton
- Brookline
- Boston
- Cambridge
- Lexington
- Concord
- Needham
- Sudbury
- Wayland
- Lincoln
- Sherborn
- Belmont
- Winchester
- Carlisle
- Westwood
- Medfield
- Hopkinton
- Southborough
- Harvard
- Bolton
- Acton
- Natick
- Framingham
- Shrewsbury
- Westborough
- Northborough
- Worcester
- Holliston
- Franklin
- Medway
- Grafton
- Sutton
- Upton
- Mendon
- Hopedale
- Milford
For the right occasion I travel farther, with a travel fee: the North Shore, the Berkshires, the Pioneer Valley, Cape Cod, Rhode Island, and coastal Connecticut.
Let’s plan your dinner
I book private dinners and events across Greater Boston, MetroWest, and Worcester County, and cook throughout New England for the right occasion. Weekends and holidays fill up first, so reach out early.