CHEF MADDIE DUDEK
Originally from Northampton, Massachusetts, Chef Maddie Dudek’s passion for food began in her childhood garden, where she learned the importance of fresh, seasonal ingredients. After graduating from the International Culinary Center in SoHo, she made her mark at the renowned Gramercy Tavern (1 Michelin star), rising quickly from intern to supervisor.
Chef Maddie later expanded her expertise into the world of professional food styling, where she refined her ability to elevate every dish, not just in flavor, but in visual artistry. This experience sharpened her attention to detail and deepened her understanding of ingredient integrity.
Now a private chef for high-profile clients, Chef Maddie draws inspiration from her New England and Midwest roots, crafting hyper-seasonal Americana dishes with a nod to classical French techniques. Her culinary style is best described as "High-Low"—a fusion of elevated ingredients and flavors that evoke the comfort and nostalgia of home-cooked meals.
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Gramercy Tavern
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.
