CHEF COLBY BASFORD
A Georgia native, Colby taught himself how to cook at a young age, which became the catalyst of his culinary career. His first fine dining experience was working as a line cook at Atlanta-based institution, Staplehouse (James Beard nominee). The restaurant closed during the pandemic, prompting Colby to move to NYC work at Oxomoco (1 Michelin Star). He was most recently at Oxalis (1 Michelin Star), moving all the way up to Executive Sous Chef. Colby is currently a freelance private chef.
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Career Highlights
Staplehouse
Oxomoco
Oxalis
RESERVE A DINING EXPERIENCE WITH RESIDENT
PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE
Private dinners, corporate gatherings, birthdays, brand activations, and more — all planned with Michelin-trained chefs, exclusive NYC venues, and seamless full-service production.
What to expect when planning an event with Resident and our Michelin-trained chefs:
One-night-only menus created exclusively for your event
Chef-led presentation of each dish, ingredient, and inspiration
Hosted in iconic and exclusive NYC venues
Designed to bring people closer, one course at a time
*Subject to chef availability, we offer a broader roster of Michelin-trained chefs to choose from.
TICKETED DINING EXPERIENCE
A chef-guided, one-night-only menu served in intimate New York venues to a small group of guests. Not private — intentionally shared, and made memorable by the people you meet.
What to expect when attending a ticketed event at Resident:
A dining format crafted for connection, novelty, and convivial moments
A chef-guided, one-night-only menu shared by design
Not private — intentionally communal, powered by new connections
Intimate New York venues that spark conversation before the first course lands
*Subject to chef availability, we offer a broader roster of Michelin-trained chefs to choose from.
