One World One Kitchen

  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Vegan/Vegetarian
  • Gluten-Free
  • Allergy-Friendly
  • Health Supportive
  • New Mothers & Children
  • Can work with Limited Kitchen
  • Enjoy Teaching
  • Event Catering
  • Cocktails
  • Molecular Gastronomy
  • Breakfast & Brunch
  • Desserts & Pastries
  • Sommelier

My Cooking Style

My cooking style is Global Contemporary using French, Italian, American, Chinese, Japanese, Mediterranean & South American and African flavors and culinatry techniques along with incorporating my own unique signature twist that stems from my South Asian Roots.

My Culinary Experience

Self-taught chef, Restaurant consultant & Winner of the National Food Experiments Tour 2012 representing NYC and beating Finalists from all over the U.S.A. I've set up high-end restaurants in Asia & trained under top chefs at Michelin-Starred restaurants in NYC including training under Top Chef Anita Lo at her restaurant Annisa. I also run a highly popular underground supper club that has been rated as one of the top 5 in NYC by Business Insider and I've taken these dinner events across the globe.
Before moving to NYC 12 years ago, I lived in countries like England, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sri Lanka & Mexico and traveled all across Europe and Asia exploring the incredible flavors and techniques of global cuisine. My parents, who are both Sri Lankan, raised me in a global environment across a number of different countries. However, no matter where we were living, we would always spend time together in the kitchen. From an early age, I was alongside them, learning how to peel, chop, and prep for family meals.

After spending time in the corporate world here in New York, I decided to take time off and spent close to two years traveling across Europe & Asia, meeting new people, broadening my palate, and honing my culinary skills. During this time period, I collaborated with a friend and hotelier in Colombo, Sri Lanka to open Soho Bistro, a critically-acclaimed New York-style restaurant. I currently consult for a number of boutique hotels in Asia and work as a guest chef and consultant at Michelin Starred "Devi" in NYC. I am a full-time freelance private chef who does boutique catered events. I have managed to secure a nice cross section of Corporate clients and clients who like to entertain at their homes. I write for a couple of online and print magazines and when I have some free time I teach classes as a culinary instructor :)

I pride myself on my ability to create new, global flavors that blend the best of different cuisines. That being said, I am known to love some good old fashioned macaroni and cheese every now and then :)

My Three Favorite Ingredients

Peppers, Garlic and Fresh Herbs

A Menu I Once Served 250 People

A Global Contemporary Cocktail Menu!

Passed Hors d'oeuvres

TunaTartare with Avocado & Wasabi Drizzle
Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon - Mango Pineapple Jalapeno
Aioli
Mini Vegetable Samosa’s with Raita & Chili Tamarind
Baby Lobster Rolls
Peanut Crusted Chili Chicken Satay Skewers with Malaysian Curry

Herb & Walnut Crusted Goat Cheese with Roasted Beetroot

Chocolate Almond Spring Rolls with Madagascar Vanilla Bean Cream
Chefs Signature Cocktail - Vodka Lemongrass Lychee Martini

Pictures (142)

  • Stawberry Tarts With Lemon Curd

    Stawberry Tarts With Lemon Curd

  • Roasted Beets With Candid Orange

    Roasted Beets With Candid Orange

  • Roasted Beets with Herb & Walnut Crusted Goat Cheese

    Roasted Beets with Herb & Walnut Crusted Goat Cheese

  • Mini Sirloin Burgers with Bacon & Aged Cheddar

    Mini Sirloin Burgers with Bacon & Aged Cheddar

  • Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

    Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

  • Potato & Leeks Stuffed with Melting Gruyere

    Potato & Leeks Stuffed with Melting Gruyere

  • Panko Crusted Chicken Stuffed with Basil Creme over Pesto Pasta

    Panko Crusted Chicken Stuffed with Basil Creme over Pesto Pasta

  • Crispy Calamari Salad with Mango, Papaya, and Lychee

    Crispy Calamari Salad with Mango, Papaya, and Lychee

  • French Crepes with Berries, Chocolate & Banana

    French Crepes with Berries, Chocolate & Banana

  • Mini Assorted Desserts

    Mini Assorted Desserts

  • Pork Summer Rolls

    Pork Summer Rolls

  • Fluke Ceviche with Black Limes

    Fluke Ceviche with Black Limes

  • Cashew Crusted Shrimp

    Cashew Crusted Shrimp

  • Jaggery & Coconut Flan

    Jaggery & Coconut Flan

  • Tuna Tartar

    Tuna Tartar

  • Ice Cream

    Ice Cream

  • Salmon Tartar

    Salmon Tartar

  • Lobster & Egg Summer Rolls

    Lobster & Egg Summer Rolls

  • Goat Cheese & Mushroom Ravioli

    Goat Cheese & Mushroom Ravioli

  • Hawaiian Grilled Shrimp

    Hawaiian Grilled Shrimp

  • Sage & Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

    Sage & Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

  • Our Servers

    Our Servers

  • Roasted Pumpkin Soup Shots

    Roasted Pumpkin Soup Shots

  • Crostini Station

    Crostini Station

  • Sirloin Beef & Scallions With Thai Chil

    Sirloin Beef & Scallions With Thai Chil

  • Tempura Calamari

    Tempura Calamari

  • Figs and Brie

    Figs and Brie

  • Pumpkin Ravioli in Brown Butter

    Pumpkin Ravioli in Brown Butter

  • Spicy Tuna Cups

    Spicy Tuna Cups

  • Chocolate Beignets

    Chocolate Beignets

  • Grilled Shrimp and Cumin Crusted Lamb

    Grilled Shrimp and Cumin Crusted Lamb

  • Grilled Citrus Butter Scallops & Arugulla

    Grilled Citrus Butter Scallops & Arugulla

  • Ceviche with pickled ginger

    Ceviche with pickled ginger

  • Seafood Dumplings

    Seafood Dumplings

  • Brunch

    Brunch

  • Salmon Ceviche with Grapfruit

    Salmon Ceviche with Grapfruit

  • Almond Crusted Chicken

    Almond Crusted Chicken

  • Mixed Seafood Curry with Lemongrass and Coconut

    Mixed Seafood Curry with Lemongrass and Coconut

  • Mini Pots of Truffle & Bacon Mac & Cheese

    Mini Pots of Truffle & Bacon Mac & Cheese

  • Chocolate beignets

    Chocolate beignets

  • Traditional Vegetable Platter

    Traditional Vegetable Platter

  • Creative Table Settings

    Creative Table Settings

  • Art Gallery Style food

    Art Gallery Style food

  • Art Gallery Style Food

    Art Gallery Style Food

  • Baby Lobster Rolls

    Baby Lobster Rolls

  • Creamed Spinach

    Creamed Spinach

  • Grilled Chili Shrimp with Black Pasta

    Grilled Chili Shrimp with Black Pasta

  • Black & White Sesame Crusted Tofu Paneer Balls

    Black & White Sesame Crusted Tofu Paneer Balls

  • Mini Crab Cakes

    Mini Crab Cakes

  • lobster au gratin

    lobster au gratin

  • Puffed Breads and Smoked Duck

    Puffed Breads and Smoked Duck

  • Almond /Cashew Beignets

    Almond /Cashew Beignets

  • Stuffed Chicken Breast

    Stuffed Chicken Breast

  • Black Squid Ink Lasagna with Thai Curry Bolognese and Chili Garlic Shrip

    Black Squid Ink Lasagna with Thai Curry Bolognese and Chili Garlic Shrip

  • Steamed Cilantro Beef Dumplings

    Steamed Cilantro Beef Dumplings

  • Assorted Biscuit Puddings

    Assorted Biscuit Puddings

  • Pretzel Crusted Chicken Lolipops

    Pretzel Crusted Chicken Lolipops

  • Lobster Moose Dumplins

    Lobster Moose Dumplins

  • Cashew Crusted Shrimp

    Cashew Crusted Shrimp

  • Truffled Mushrooms

    Truffled Mushrooms

  • Rosemary Crusted Lamb Chops

    Rosemary Crusted Lamb Chops

  • Watermellon Soup

    Watermellon Soup

  • Romantic Food Platter

    Romantic Food Platter

  • Ceasar Salad

    Ceasar Salad

  • Lobster Curry & Indian Rice

    Lobster Curry & Indian Rice

  • Pinapple Chicken

    Pinapple Chicken

  • Curried Lobster Tails

    Curried Lobster Tails

  • Holiday Feast

    Holiday Feast

  • Black Pasta With Lobster Moose

    Black Pasta With Lobster Moose

  • Pumpkin Ravioli

    Pumpkin Ravioli

  • Bacon & Eggs

    Bacon & Eggs

  • Lamb two Ways With Ginger Garlic Fried Rice

    Lamb two Ways With Ginger Garlic Fried Rice

  • Mini Red Velvets

    Mini Red Velvets

  • Herb & Congac Roast Chicken

    Herb & Congac Roast Chicken

  • Mini Lobster Rolls

    Mini Lobster Rolls

  • Rosemary Lamb Chops

    Rosemary Lamb Chops

  • Mini Reds

    Mini Reds

  • Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon

    Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon

  • Vegtable Kebabs & Rice Pillaf

    Vegtable Kebabs & Rice Pillaf

  • Vegetable Samosa's With Cucumber Raita and Chili Mango Tamarind Sauce

    Vegetable Samosa's With Cucumber Raita and Chili Mango Tamarind Sauce

  • Miso Glazed Salmon Quail Eggs and Wild Rice

    Miso Glazed Salmon Quail Eggs and Wild Rice

  • Maple Glazed Bacon and Thyme Roasted Vine Tomatos

    Maple Glazed Bacon and Thyme Roasted Vine Tomatos

  • Sesame Noodles

    Sesame Noodles

  • Baby Lobster Rolls

    Baby Lobster Rolls

  • Pan Seared Duck with Spiced Aloo

    Pan Seared Duck with Spiced Aloo

  • Pan Seared Dumplings

    Pan Seared Dumplings

  • Endive filled with fresh ricotta,caramalized onions, sour cherries and gabanzo beans

    Endive filled with fresh ricotta,caramalized onions, sour cherries and gabanzo beans

  • Pavlova

    Pavlova

  • Plated Dinner

    Plated Dinner

  • Art Gallery Style Food

    Art Gallery Style Food

  • Family Style Herb Roasted Chicken

    Family Style Herb Roasted Chicken

  • Tuna Tartare

    Tuna Tartare

  • Tuna Tartare

    Tuna Tartare

  • BBQ Calamari

    BBQ Calamari

  • Pear & Almond Cake

    Pear & Almond Cake

  • Baked Crabs With Egg Fried Rice and Mixed Greens

    Baked Crabs With Egg Fried Rice and Mixed Greens

  • Lobster with a Herb Lemon Butter

    Lobster with a Herb Lemon Butter

  • Chef Charles

    Chef Charles

  • Chocolate & Almond Filled Spring Rolls with Fresh Banana Whipped Cream

    Chocolate & Almond Filled Spring Rolls with Fresh Banana Whipped Cream

  • Roasted Peppers with Anchovies and Goat Cheese

    Roasted Peppers with Anchovies and Goat Cheese

  • Mini Salads

    Mini Salads

  • Lobster Moose

    Lobster Moose

  • Sample Menu

    Sample Menu

  • Rice & Chicken Baked in Banana Leaves

    Rice & Chicken Baked in Banana Leaves

  • Vegetable Samosa

    Vegetable Samosa

  • Grilled Scallops

    Grilled Scallops

  • Grilled Shrimp

    Grilled Shrimp

  • Italian Meatballs

    Italian Meatballs

  • Lamb Chops/Grilled Lobsterr

    Lamb Chops/Grilled Lobsterr

  • Hawaiian Pinapple Rice

    Hawaiian Pinapple Rice

  • Spinach & Feta

    Spinach & Feta

  • Surf & Turf

    Surf & Turf

  • Dinner Setting for a sit down

    Dinner Setting for a sit down

  • Plated Sit Down Dinners

    Plated Sit Down Dinners

  • Mini Pot Pies

    Mini Pot Pies

  • Chef Charles Winner of the Food Experiments National Food Tour 2012

    Chef Charles Winner of the Food Experiments National Food Tour 2012

  • Ginger MArmalade Bread Pudding

    Ginger MArmalade Bread Pudding

  • Cashew Crusted Shrimp

    Cashew Crusted Shrimp

  • Chefs Signature Martinis

    Chefs Signature Martinis

  • Cold Sesame Noodles with Steamed Prawns

    Cold Sesame Noodles with Steamed Prawns

  • Oregano Infused Grilled Calamari with Anchovy Aioli

    Oregano Infused Grilled Calamari with Anchovy Aioli

  • Tuna with Avocado Wasabi

    Tuna with Avocado Wasabi

  • Peanut & Nori Crusted Chicken

    Peanut & Nori Crusted Chicken

  • Chicken Lollipops

    Chicken Lollipops

  • Sample Table Setting

    Sample Table Setting

  • Sample Table Setting

    Sample Table Setting

  • Lobster Pad Thai

    Lobster Pad Thai

  • Breakfast

    Breakfast

  • Mushroom Ravioli

    Mushroom Ravioli

  • Chocolate Fondue

    Chocolate Fondue

  • Crab Cakes

    Crab Cakes

  • Bacon Wrapped Scallopps

    Bacon Wrapped Scallopps

  • Roasted Pear & Goganzola Cheese

    Roasted Pear & Goganzola Cheese

  • My Staff

    My Staff

  • Art Gallery Style Food

    Art Gallery Style Food

  • Art Gallery Style Food

    Art Gallery Style Food

  • Cheese Fondue

    Cheese Fondue

Reviews (13)

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Robin A. Robin

Had Charles Disanayake come to our loft office in Soho as a surprise for our CTO's 40th birthday (CTO has a chicken wing obsession). We are fortunate to have a very nice new kitchen in the office --- Charles fried/baked dozens of wings with various rubs and sauces; did some veggie tempura and salads as well. Came totally prepared and the food was AMAZING. It was a HOMERUN. Charles is a true professional and such a nice guy; he cleaned the entire kitchen, as well. Food was delicious and the full service approach was truly appreciated. Everyone in the office truly enjoyed this. Really incredible experience!

HOST
Megan L. Megan

Charles prepared a beautiful meal for my office of 110 people with flawless execution. We had individual meals wrapped in banana leaves, curry soup, and a chocolate pistachio dessert. It was absolutely fabulous. The food was also prepared and brought over in the snow storm with no hold ups or complications. Everything was as described and more. I highly recommend having Charles prepare your next meal. He is extremely professional and nice to work with.

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manish c. manish

Wonderful food. Charles is great. Looking forward to another dinner.

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Christopher M. Christopher

I regularly co-host a small gathering of interesting people and we've been working with Kitchensurfing chefs. Charles had some big shoes to fill and he nailed it. He came up with a menu that combined flavors and textures from Italy and India. Arancini with paneer, a homemade saffron pasta with a curried bolognese, and a fantastic fennel soup.

He was prompt and professional in his communications and service and couldn't have made anything easier. Made everything a great experience.

HOST
Gerry a. Gerry

Charles was wonderful, very professional, easy to work with, prompt, great clean-up and most of all some FABULOUS food!

His presentation was beautiful and sophisticated and he carefully tailored his menu to our taste.

Would not hesitate to use him again.

HOST
Julia V. Julia

We hired Charles for a cocktail party at our apartment for 35 guests. This was the first time we had ever had a chef cook in our home and the experience was incredible! From our first conversation, he was very professional and thorough with all the the menu planning and logistics. The price was a steal for what we got and way better food and service than if we had gone to a restaurant.

All of the food was amazing! Not only was it all super fresh, interesting and incredibly tasty, but the presentation was beautiful. Charles' team (Natasha and Nick) made the party fun and gave it a feeling of being a truly special event. All of our friends kept raving about the food and we hope they think of him for future events. Lastly, when we went to bed our kitchen was clean and tidy - an extra bonus!

Thank you Charles for a lovely birthday party!

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Matt H. Matt

we had an incredible experience with charles. he was extremely calm and professional, and we enjoyed having him in our home. the process was smooth, even though the menu was long and complicated, and the food was delicious. he is clearly creative and thoughtful about cuisine, while being focused on everyone enjoying everything. would definitely work with him again.

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Kelsey R. Kelsey

Charles cooked for a group of friends for a NYE event. We chose Charles because of his broad menu offerings and willingness to customize and understand our needs as a group. After a short consultation on what we were looking for he provided a spot on suggested menu for the group. The food was great and the service was impeccable.

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Stephanie H. Stephanie

We had a fantastic experience with Chef Charles and will definitely be using him again. It was very easy to work through the menu with him ahead of time, and he accommodated all of our requests. On the day of our event (an afternoon cocktail party in our home), he arrived a few hours early, and everything was perfectly prepared by the time the first guest walked in.

Menu was: chicken quesadillas, homemade salsa and guacamole, fig and brie crostini, ham and biscuit sandwiches, assorted dessert tarts, and red velvet cupcakes.

Charles made our event easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend!

HOST
Melissa D. Melissa

I was extremely satisfied and very pleased with Chef Charles and his crew. Right from the start he was extremely professional and accommodating. We planned the menu together and even discussed some of the ingredients and flavors to make sure they would be to my liking. On the day of he arrived to prep for the party very promptly and diligently worked through the day cooking all the food. All of the ingredients were good quality and of course fresh.

Being a cocktail party we had an assortment of passed hors d’oeuvres including Mac and Cheese shooters with pancetta and truffle oil, spicy tuna tartar, chicken satay, beef sliders, mini lobster rolls and mini ice cream sandwiches. The food was all delicious and my guests have been raving about it for weeks after. The Mac and Cheese and Chicken Satay seemed to be everyone’s favorite. The presentation of the food was great as well.

At the end of the party Chef Charles and his crew cleaned up the kitchen and hand washed all the larger used serving trays, pots and pans and put the smaller dishes in the dishwasher. The only thing left for me to do was to clean the floor.

The food seemed to have make the party a success, so I would highly recommend Chef Charles and plan on using him again for the next party!

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joanne  w. joanne

Chef Charles made the event seamless which at the end of the day is truly the key to entertaining in your home.

The menu was chorizo in puff pastry (take on the classic pigs in a blanket and one of my faves), vegetable samosa with chili tamarind and cucumber raita, braised pork Vietnamese summer rolls with sweet plum sauce, herb & pretzel crusted chicken & bacon lollipops with a cilantro lime aioli, mushrooms stuffed with herb goat cheese and truffle oil and last but not least spinach & feta cups.

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Deena B. Deena

Chef Charles prepared a fabulous 40th birthday dinner for my husband. He was creative and flexible in the planning process, and delivered a meal that was delicious and delightful in every way. He even took the time to teach my nephew, a budding chef, special tips and tricks! I wish he could cook dinner for us every Sunday night.

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Christopher M. Christopher

Many chefs that do various kinds of fusion food only manage to mess up a time-honored recipe or technique. Charles is different. He's soft-spoken, but his ability to combine flavors is authoritative. I tried a dish where he made his own squid-ink pasta for a lasagna bolognese—that he spiked with a bit of curry and topped with tiger shrimp. It sounds like an odd combination, but Charles knows how to make it work.

Charles Disanayake

Charles Disanayake

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$60

Hourly rate

Fact Sheets

Languages Spoken English
Min. booking 1 hour
Max. people 250

Charles Disanayake's Cities

New York, United States
Jersey City, United States
Hampton Bays, United States
SF, United States
London, United Kingdom
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Honolulu, United States