Private dining
Tailored menus and chef-led service for dinners and celebrations at home.
New Jersey · New York
Food worth gathering for.
Private dining, memorable events, and practical culinary leadership from Chef Rudy Straker.
Explore what I doThe approach
Chef-driven. Made for the moment.
From an intimate dinner to a high-volume kitchen, the details matter. Chef Rudy brings the same focus to every table: bold flavor, disciplined execution, and hospitality that feels personal.
Ways to work together
At your table or in your kitchen.
Every engagement starts with the occasion, the people, and the experience you want to create.
Catering & events
Food with personality and an execution plan built around your event.
Culinary consulting
Menu development, production systems, and hands-on leadership for restaurant teams.
“Great food is only the beginning. The experience is what people remember.”
Chef Rudy Straker
Meet the chef
A career built in working kitchens.
Chef Rudy Straker is a chef, culinary consultant, and restaurant leader with experience spanning fine dining, high-volume service, private events, and kitchen operations.
A graduate of Peter Kump’s New York Cooking School, he has held leadership roles with Jean-Georges and at Madison Square Garden, and has cooked for private clients and professional athletes. He brings that range to each new menu and every team he works with.
Peter Kump’s New York Cooking School · 1997
Chef Rudy LLC · Est. 2016
Let's make it happen
Tell me what you’re planning.
Private dinner, catered event, or restaurant project—share your idea and we’ll start the conversation.