Michael Denton, Private Chef

Experiential Pop-up Dining Event Coming to Greater Phoenix on March 16, 2018

Nicole Denton — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 21:02:49 +0000

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Experiential Pop-up Dining Event Coming to Greater Phoenix on March 16, 2018

February 3, 2018

Looking for a unique dining experience? I’m thrilled to announce that the first Privato Supper Club will be hosted on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 6:30pm. While the secret event location will only be announced to registered attendees and not until the week of the event, I can tell you that it’s a truly memorable Camelback Mountain home.

And it’s not just the home you’ll be talking about for weeks to come — sous Chef Steven Biddle and I will be creating a once-in-a-lifetime five-course menu, complete with wine pairing. Come alone or with a friend; these intimate pop-up dining experiences are focused on the community around the food.

Don’t miss out! Join us and 30 of our closest soon-to-be friends for a once-in-a-lifetime evening. Limited tickets are available and can be purchased for $125 per person on the Privato website. We hope to see you there!

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Michael Denton, Private Chef Launches Privato Chef Services

Nicole Denton — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 19:57:17 +0000

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Michael Denton, Private Chef Launches Privato Chef Services

January 4, 2018

Over the past four years, I’ve had the pleasure of working for hundreds of dinner parties around the Valley. I’ve been a part of weddings, marriage proposals, vacations from around the world, bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthdays and countless other special moments in my clients’ lives. Simply put, it’s been a blast, and I am so thankful to each and every client for letting me be a part of those moments.

It’s thanks my clients that my business has grown to a point where it made sense to expand. As such, I’m announcing the launch of my newest venture, Privato Chef Services.

Privato will deliver the same level of exceptional service, impeccable presentation and amazing taste that I have provided over the past four years — just with an expanded staff, including my sous chef, Steven Biddle, and a full team of servers and wine experts. (We’re hiring chefs, by the way!) This also opens up availability in our calendar to enable us to service even more clients throughout the year.

For the foreseeable future, events with our team can be booked both through this website and the Privato website. We’re looking forward to working with you!

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4 Reasons Small Plates are a Hot Dinner Party Trend

Nicole Denton — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 20:00:58 +0000

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4 Reasons Small Plates are a Hot Dinner Party Trend

August 24, 2014

I cook for a lot of dinner parties — in fact, they’re where I spend most of my time — and over the past few months, I’ve noticed one thing: dinner party hosts love small plates. Here’s why…

1. Small Plates Make it Easy to Mix & Mingle

Sitting down for a family dinner is always nice, but when it comes to larger dinner parties, people want to mix and mingle. Small plate dishes are easy to grab, eat and wander around with, making them a perfect fit for today’s modern dinner party.

2. Small Plates Create a Casual, Fun Atmosphere

Sit-down dinners tend to feel really formal, so a lot of my clients love the casual, fun vibe that a meal of all small plates brings.

3. Small Plates Mean Lots of Variety

When I cook more formal, sit-down dinners, clients tend to choose the same salad, main course and sides for everyone. With small plates, you have the opportunity to offer a wide variety of options for your guests, without breaking your budget. On average, my clients choose anywhere from 4-8 small plate options for their events.

4. You’ll Get More Time Interacting With Your Chef

When it comes to formal, plated dinners, your chef will be working hard to make sure everything is perfectly timed for the big meal, which means it’ll be harder for you to interact with him/her while they’re working. With small plates, I tend to stage the dishes, so that new items are fresh as people are ready for them. This also provides guests and the host(s) the opportunity to chat with me through the process — which I personally love!

Interested in incorporating small plates into your next dinner party?

Take a look at my sample menus to get an idea of what your options are, get an instant quote, and request to book!

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Top 3 Reasons to Hire a Personal/Private Chef in Phoenix

Nicole Denton — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 22:38:52 +0000

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Top 3 Reasons to Hire a Personal/Private Chef in Phoenix

April 18, 2014

There’s a common misconception that hiring a personal/private chef is only for the very wealthy, but actually, it’s more affordable than you may think! If you can afford a nice night out to dinner, you can afford a personal/private chef!

Whether you’re considering hiring a private chef to prepare a meal for a special occasion, or periodic meals for your family, here are top 3 reasons you should hire a private chef.

1. It’ll Save You Time & Energy

Doesn’t it seem like there isn’t enough time in the day sometimes? Get some of your time back by letting a private chef handle your menu planning, grocery shopping, prep, cooking and clean-up! Instead of coming home from a busy day to head right into the kitchen, you can come home to a fresh home-cooked meal ready to eat.

2. You Can Spend More Time With Your Friends and Family

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply catching up with your family after a long day, it’s nice to be able to spend time with friends and family instead of hours in the kitchen. Let your private chef focus on the work part of your meal, and sit back and enjoy yourself!

3. You’ll Eat Well

No more unhealthy take-out! With a private chef preparing your meals, you can eat as healthy as you like, and it’ll taste delicious too. When you work with a private chef, you’ll get the opportunity to create custom menus based on your family’s unique tastes and needs.

If you’re in the Phoenix area and are looking for a private chef to cook meals for an upcoming event, I would love a chance to talk with you! Learn more about the private chef services I offer, get an instant quote and request to book!

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