FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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To reserve a VIP & ME dining experience, please begin by submitting your inquiry here. Once we receive your request, we will contact you promptly with the next steps, as well as answer any questions you may have. We look forward to creating an unforgettable experience for you and your guests!
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Your selected chef will design your menu, source all ingredients, prepare and plate your meal, and then return your kitchen and/or outdoor grill to its pre-dining experience condition.
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VIP & ME has personal chefs who specialize in all genres of cuisine. Whether you delight in Mediterranean, Latin, French, Ethiopian, American, Japanese, or any genre of cuisine in between, VIP & ME chefs are experts in their fields, passionate about their craft, and eager to apply their skills to your unique celebration, individualized tastes, and personal requests.
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Since most VIP & ME dining experiences are hosted in a private residence, a guest count of 12 or fewer typically ensures the best experience. However, we do have the ability to host larger events when requested. Please contact us to discuss larger group experiences.
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Yes, while VIP & ME chefs may begin preparations off-site, should your chosen menu require it, upon arrival at your residence, your chef will complete all dining preparations and cook and plate each course utilizing their own cookware.
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Absolutely! A member of the VIP & ME Concierge Team will assist you with every last detail. Additionally, should you wish for us to coordinate every aspect of the dining experience for you, we can orchestrate everything from your tablescape and beverages to sommeliers, mixologists, baristas, and wait staff.
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No, for your convenience, VIP & ME personal chefs bring their own professional-grade cookware with them. You will simply need to provide the following operable equipment: an oven, stovetop, microwave, cleared refrigerator, and freezer shelves, cleared countertop space, and a grill, should your chosen menu require it.
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No, VIP & ME chefs will source all ingredients for you, carefully adhering to any special requests you may have.
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To provide luxurious VIP treatment, VIP & ME offers assistance with every finer detail of your dining experience. We simply ask that you provide the following operable equipment: an oven, stovetop, microwave, cleared refrigerator, and freezer shelves, cleared countertop space, and a grill, should your chosen menu require it.
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The choice is completely yours. We are happy to work with your existing linens, glassware, silverware, and fine china, or we can offer you a completely done-for-you, stress-free experience and orchestrate the rental of all tableware for you.
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VIP & ME offers a tablescape service that attends to every detail of a luxury table setting for you – from linens and fine china to floral arrangements and custom décor. Should you opt for this service, the table will be elegantly set for the ultimate VIP experience.
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No, we believe that the VIP experience would be incomplete without attending to every last detail. As such, your chef and servers will take care of any and all clean-up, including neatly packaging away any remaining food items and returning your kitchen and dining room area to their pre-dining experience condition.
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Of course! VIP & ME specializes in curating one-of-a-kind experiences and your chosen chef would be delighted to craft a custom menu for you. Once your VIP dining experience is reserved, your selected chef will curate a bespoke menu to suit your special occasion, culinary cravings, dietary restrictions, and flavor profile preferences.
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Yes, if you are inspired by sample VIP & ME Prix-Fixe Menus, and you would like to combine menu items, please let us know. Your chosen chef will gladly assist you with curating a custom menu within the particular genre of cuisine you select.
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Yes, absolutely! Simply indicate any dietary restrictions and/or preferences for both yourself and your guests in the questionnaire we provide upfront and your chosen chef will gladly craft a menu that caters to every request, and every craving.
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Yes, in most situations, your chosen chef can create two different menus and prepare two different meals; typically, this requires the assistance of a sous chef.
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VIP & ME often arranges drinks for dining experiences; however, because this is a matter of personal preference, all beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are excluded from VIP & ME dining experience quotes. Should you wish for beverages to be included in your dining experience quote, please let us know, and we will gladly include beverage pricing for you.
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Yes, certainly. VIP & ME will gladly arrange for an elite sommelier to arrange the perfect wine pairings for each course of your custom menu, as well as be present on-site during your dining experience to enlighten your guests on the nuances and complexities of each fine wine, should you elect that option.
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Yes, for your protection and peace of mind, VIP & ME is fully insured to safeguard against mishaps. Additionally, our chefs and all other subcontractors, are required to carry their own general liability insurance coverage.
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Each chef is hand-selected, thoroughly assessed, and vetted by a Personal Certified Executive Chef accredited by the American Culinary Federation.
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VIP & ME dining experiences vary in investment based on the guest count, menu selection, ingredient requirements, and á la carte options requested. Please contact us for a custom quote.
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Should your guest count and menu require it, or should you request it, VIP & ME can provide gracious, highly attentive wait staff to attend to every need throughout your VIP dining experience. Please contact us for a custom quote.
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Additional tipping is completely discretionary and in no way obligatory.
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