Private Chef Services in Southern Maine
Custom plated dinners and family-style feasts, cooked for your group at home. I bring everything for the meal, cook it, and handle all the cleanup so you can spend the evening with your guests.
ServSafe certified · Full service, from the meal to the cleanup · Serving Southern Maine, the Maine coast, Sunday River, and Loon Mountain
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Services
Every event is full service. I bring everything for the meal, cook for your group, and handle all of the cleanup. Menus are built around your tastes and dietary needs. Events have a $1,250 minimum and a $500 deposit per dinner.
Plated Dinners
A multi-course dinner plated course by course, built around Maine ingredients like lobster, scallops, and wild blueberries. A good fit for birthdays, anniversaries, and special gatherings.
Book a plated dinnerFamily-Style Feasts
Generous shared platters for the table, with dishes like seared shrimp and scallop ceviche or crab-stuffed sole with lemon herb risotto. A relaxed way to feed a group at reunions and birthdays.
Book a feastPast Private Dinners
A glimpse into recent private chef experiences, plated courses, and family-style gatherings hosted along the Maine coast.
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About Chef Chase
I’m a Maine native who grew up along Southern Maine’s coast, and I founded Coastal Culinary Experiences to share the exceptional seasonal ingredients I’ve spent my life enjoying.
With years of professional restaurant and wine pairing expertise, I blend precise culinary technique with an approachable, relaxed dining atmosphere. As a ServSafe-certified chef, food safety and meticulous quality guide every step of my work.
My approach to private dining is simple: full-service hospitality. From initial menu customization to shopping, course-by-course service, and leaving your kitchen spotless, I handle every single detail so you can remain fully present with your family and guests.
What Guests Say
Feedback from private dining experiences and special events hostings across Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size groups do you cook for?
I cook for parties of 8–24 guests, for both plated dinners and family-style feasts. If your group is larger, get in touch to discuss options.
Can you accommodate dietary needs and allergies?
Yes. Menus are customized for dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Please mention any allergies or preferences in your inquiry.
What does it cost?
Family-style feasts start at $125 per person and plated dinners at $145 per person. Events have a $1,250 minimum, and the final price depends on your customized menu and guest count.
Where do you travel?
I serve Southern Maine and the Maine coast, plus the Sunday River and Loon Mountain areas. I travel anywhere within 2.5 hours of Portland, Maine.
What do you bring, and who cleans up?
Everything. I provide all ingredients, cookware, and course preparation, and handle all kitchen cleanup afterward so there is nothing for you to supply or wash.
How do I book, and is there a deposit?
A $500 deposit per dinner secures your date. Please request your date at your earliest convenience, as seasonal dates book quickly.
Are you food safety certified?
Yes. I am fully ServSafe certified.
Request Your Date
Tell me a little about your upcoming event, and I’ll reply promptly with menu ideas and pricing details.
Phone: 207-317-3469
Email: coastalculinarymaine@gmail.com
Serving: Southern Maine, the Maine coast, and the Sunday River and Loon Mountain areas (within 2.5 hours of Portland, ME).