DINE AT THE CHEF’S TABLE
Our Michelin-trained chefs craft one-night-only, 5-course tasting menus in exclusive venues — from private apartments to members-only clubs across NYC.
Savor innovative dishes from chefs who've mastered kitchens like The French Laundry and Eleven Madison Park, paired with sommelier-selected wines and personal stories behind each creation.
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RESERVE YOUR SEAT FOR A CURATED DINNER
With Resident’s private dinner reservations, you’ll step into an evening that feels both exclusive and personal. Limited to 15-30 guests, Michelin-trained chefs guide you through a one-night-only menu, sharing the inspiration behind each dish. A sommelier elevates the experience with pairings designed to spark conversation and connection.
Hosted in stunning NYC venues such as breathtaking penthouses, elegant townhouses, and chef’s kitchens, every private dining event features a unique menu crafted by the chef for that evening. Guests can preview menus before making a purchase, and we are happy to accommodate all dietary restrictions.
WANT TO HOST A CHEF-DRIVEN PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE?
In addition to ticketed dinners, Resident offers fully private event planning for companies and individuals alike. From board meetings and brand activations to milestone celebrations and intimate gatherings, Michelin-trained chefs design one-night-only menus while our team delivers seamless, exclusive experiences your guests will never forget.
Resident makes hosting a private dining experience effortless. Every detail, from staff and service to food and beverage, is seamlessly arranged, while Michelin-trained chefs lead the evening with interactive storytelling. Beyond seated dinners, we also curate cocktail receptions, networking events, holiday parties, and panels that feel equally elevated.
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Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 412 W 14th St
Chef Douglas Cox has perfected the art of elevated comfort food, blending his Midwestern roots with fine-dining expertise from Michelin-starred restaurants Per Se (⭐⭐⭐) and Band of Bohemia (⭐) in Chicago.
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 412 W 14th St
Chef Ashanti Shurat celebrates vibrant, sustainable cuisine inspired by her Belizean roots and global influences. She honed her craft at acclaimed restaurants like Oxalis (⭐) and HAGS, creating dishes that highlight seasonality and the full potential of every ingredient.
Friday, March 20, 2026 at The One Manhattan Square Chef's Kitchen
Chef Nana Wilmot explores the culinary traditions of the African Diaspora through deeply personal, heritage-driven cuisine shaped by her work across Philadelphia, NYC, and Accra. With experience under luminaries like Chefs Wolfgang Puck, Jose Garces, and Daniel Rose at Le Coucou (⭐), she brings soulful storytelling and global finesse to every dish.
Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 412 W 14th St
Born in Namibia and raised in Georgia, Chef Ilke Schaaf built her culinary foundation at Savannah’s James Beard Award–winning The Grey, where she worked across pastry, prep, and savory. In 2024, she relocated to New York City and joined the team at Clover Hill (⭐), gaining hands-on experience across all stations in its intimate kitchen. Her cuisine is rooted in classic Western European technique—French, Italian, Mediterranean, and Spanish—layered with flavor influences from the American South and Southern Africa. In 2025, she was a finalist on Netflix’s Next Gen Chef, recognized as one of the country’s most exciting emerging culinary talents.
Friday, March 27, 2026 at The Brooklyn Point Chef's Table
Born and raised in Istanbul, Chef Oyku trained at MSA – The Culinary Arts Academy of Turkey – before cooking at Michelin-starred restaurants Mikla (⭐) and Arkestra (⭐⭐). Drawing from her Turkish heritage and global experience, she now leads as Resident Head Chef in New York City.
Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 412 W 14th St
Born in Los Angeles, Chef Krystyn Navarro trained at Joe’s Restaurant (⭐) and Thomas Keller’s Bouchon, where she rose to Sous Chef. Her career has since taken her to Blue Hill at Stone Barns (⭐⭐), Brae in Australia, and Eleven Madison Park (⭐⭐⭐), where she was Sous Chef for its groundbreaking plant-based menu. She later served as Chef de Cuisine at Olmstead and is now Executive Sous Chef at Daniel Boulud’s La Tête d’Or. Inspired by French brasserie traditions and the vibrant flavors of pan-Asian cuisine, her cooking highlights vegetables, seasonality, and craveable ingredient-driven dishes.
Friday, March 6, 2026 at The Brooklyn Point Chef's Table
Chef Douglas Cox has perfected the art of elevated comfort food, blending his Midwestern roots with fine-dining expertise from Michelin-starred restaurants Per Se (⭐⭐⭐) and Band of Bohemia (⭐) in Chicago.
Friday, February 20, 2026 at 21 West End Apartments
Chef Jael blends her Dominican heritage with a contemporary Caribbean lens, shaped by her experience in some of New York’s top kitchens. With roles at Michelin-starred restaurants like Cosme, Eleven Madison Park (⭐⭐⭐), and Atomix (⭐⭐), she brings bold flavors and refined technique to every plate.