Elegant private dinner table with wine glasses and candlelight
Private Chef & Culinary Consultant

Haley Piccinini

Refining the art of the private residence dinner with Michelin-level precision and soulful heritage.

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Alumna: Per SeJean-GeorgesInstitute of Culinary EducationNYC Food Protection Certificate

The Table

Signature
Perspectives

A curated gallery of techniques refined in the world's most demanding kitchens.

Ribeye, Rosemary & Roasted Garlic
Main Course

Ribeye, Rosemary & Roasted Garlic

Medium-rare sliced ribeye finished with herbs and garlic

Hamachi Crudo, Beets & Citrus
Crudo

Hamachi Crudo, Beets & Citrus

Cured yellowtail, roasted beet, radish, edible flowers

19 dishes

Ribeye, Rosemary & Roasted GarlicMain

Ribeye, Rosemary & Roasted Garlic

Medium-rare sliced ribeye finished with herbs and garlic

Hamachi Crudo, Beets & CitrusCrudo

Hamachi Crudo, Beets & Citrus

Cured yellowtail, roasted beet, radish, edible flowers

Steak Frites with BéarnaiseMain

Steak Frites with Béarnaise

Sliced steak, pommes Anna, haricots verts, béarnaise

Asparagus, Poached Egg & Herbed RicottaFirst Course

Asparagus, Poached Egg & Herbed Ricotta

Soft egg, whipped ricotta, chive oil, sourdough croutons

Braised Short Rib, Apple & Pommes PuréeMain

Braised Short Rib, Apple & Pommes Purée

Red wine glaze, shaved green apple, herb crumb

Frisée aux Lardons & Roasted Carrot SaladsSalad

Frisée aux Lardons & Roasted Carrot Salads

Poached egg, bacon, blue cheese; arugula, avocado, seeds

Sliced Ribeye over Cacio e PepeMain

Sliced Ribeye over Cacio e Pepe

Hard-seared ribeye, black-pepper pecorino bucatini

Bluefin Tuna, Chili EmulsionCrudo

Bluefin Tuna, Chili Emulsion

Cucumber, chive blossom, chervil

Osso Buco alla Milanese, Saffron RisottoMain

Osso Buco alla Milanese, Saffron Risotto

Braised veal shank, gremolata, risotto Milanese

Roasted Delicata & Ancient GrainsVegetable

Roasted Delicata & Ancient Grains

Wild mushrooms, kale, sherry vinaigrette

Crispy Chili Chicken, Jasmine RiceMain

Crispy Chili Chicken, Jasmine Rice

Sweet-chili glaze, roasted cauliflower, ratatouille

Winter Citrus & RicottaSalad

Winter Citrus & Ricotta

Blood orange, cara cara, radicchio, honey

Salmon, Caviar Beurre BlancSeafood

Salmon, Caviar Beurre Blanc

Pommes purée, chive, warm caviar butter sauce

Burrata & Heirloom TomatoFirst Course

Burrata & Heirloom Tomato

Basil, arugula, grilled country bread

Branzino & Roasted CauliflowerSeafood

Branzino & Roasted Cauliflower

Crispy-skin fillet, charred cauliflower, mint and herbs

Tagliolini, Black Truffle & ParmesanPasta

Tagliolini, Black Truffle & Parmesan

Fresh egg pasta, brown butter, aged parmigiano cream

Snapper, Red Wine Jus & CauliflowerSeafood

Snapper, Red Wine Jus & Cauliflower

Crispy-skin snapper, glazed vegetables, cauliflower purée

Herb-Crusted Halibut, Beurre BlancSeafood

Herb-Crusted Halibut, Beurre Blanc

Broccolini, shaved cucumber, salsa verde

Salmon Maki & Yellowtail-Jalapeño CrudoSushi

Salmon Maki & Yellowtail-Jalapeño Crudo

Maki selection with yellowtail-jalapeño crudo

About Haley

The pedigree of
fine dining.

My culinary journey began not in the white-clothed rooms of Manhattan, but at my grandmother's table. It was there I learned that food is the ultimate medium for storytelling.

After refining my craft at Per Se and Jean-Georges, I returned to that core philosophy. Today, I bring the rigor of a Michelin-star kitchen into the intimacy of your private residence.

Every menu is a bespoke narrative, designed to complement the unique rhythm of your home and the seasons of New York.

MichelinTrained · JG & Per Se
ICECulinary Arts, 2024
Chef Haley Piccinini
Based InNYC

Services

How Haley works with households.

01

Weekly Household Cooking

Thoughtful, health-conscious menus prepared in your kitchen — breakfasts, lunches, family dinners, and weekend spreads.

02

Private Dinner Parties

Tasting-menu format for four to twelve guests. Canapés through petit fours, sourced, cooked, and served with discretion.

03

Seasonal Menu Development

Custom menus built around your household's tastes, dietary needs, travel schedule, and pantry.

04

Special Occasions

Birthdays, holidays, anniversaries — refined multi-course dinners without the restaurant.

Training includes time in the kitchens of Jean-Georges and Per Se — two of the most exacting Michelin-starred restaurants in New York.

Background

Credentials families trust.

Education

Institute of Culinary Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts · 2024

Certification

NYC Food Protection Certificate

New York City Department of Health

Core Training

Michelin-Starred Kitchens

Jean-Georges & Per Se · New York

Professional Experience

Jean-Georges

Mar 2024 – Present

Luxury Fine Dining Culinary Professional · New York, NY

  • ·Prepare refined multi-course menus using premium seasonal ingredients with Michelin-level consistency.
  • ·Maintain immaculate mise en place, inventory, sanitation, and station readiness.
  • ·Coordinate simultaneous courses while anticipating kitchen needs and maintaining flawless execution.
  • ·Collaborate with executive leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Per Se

Feb 2024 – Mar 2024

Culinary Extern · New York, NY

  • ·Completed intensive training in a three-Michelin-star kitchen.
  • ·Strengthened advanced technique, organization, discipline, and presentation.

Cuisine

A repertoire shaped by season and technique.

  • 01Contemporary American
  • 02Classical French Technique
  • 03Coastal Italian
  • 04Vegetable-Forward Cooking
  • 05Seasonal Tasting Menus
  • 06Dietary Accommodations

Core Craft

What clients quietly come to rely on.

Menu DevelopmentSourcing & ProcurementSauces & ProteinsPasta from ScratchPastry & DessertsWine PairingClient ConfidentialityKitchen OrganizationFood Safety

Getting To Know Haley

It started on the Amalfi Coast.

My love of cooking began in my grandparents' kitchen in the Amalfi coast, where I learned that food is about bringing people together.

Today, I combine those early lessons with the precision and discipline of New York's fine dining kitchens to create refined, memorable experiences in my clients' homes.

Young Haley cooking meatballs with her grandmother
Sunday sauce & meatballs

Enquiries

Begin the journey

Limited availability for exclusive Manhattan & Hamptons engagements.

All inquiries handled with complete discretion.

Based in Queens · Available across NYC