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  • Veal osso bucco, brussel sprouts, parsnip puree, gremolata 50c7b26b00ba5e131700000e-978x506
  • Thai Curry Short Rib, Ginger/Tomato Jam served on a bed of fresh pea and raisin quinoa 509e9023281ab21800000037-978x506
  • Stuffed piquillo peppers with goat cheese and grilled asparagus 50c7b27900ba5ee4b400000c-978x506
  • Crustless veggie quiche 50f7f40f93efc5025500005f-978x506
  • Sexy cheese plate 509e9313281ab2d60000004d-978x506
  • Mixed Berry Crumble with Crème Fraiche 5102bff9bad82299a400003c-978x506
  • Beef Filet with Braised Fennel, Marble Potatoes, Tomato Jam and Balsamic Onions 5102bff9bad8229bb900004b-978x506
  • Prosecco Toast with Tomato/Herb Crostini 5102bffbecfc12255c00005e-978x506
  • Spiced Cornish Hen, Mustard Greens, Tangerine Jus 51264793922f4d0b42000003-978x506
  • Pickled Radish, Sesame 512649dc922f4d5b55000004-978x506
  • Ricotta Gnocchi, Sage, Brown Butter, Lamb's Tongue "Ice" 51264bcba7577abbd9000006-978x506

The Tailored Chef

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  • European
  • French
  • Indian
  • Thai
  • Vegan/Vegetarian
  • Allergy-Friendly
  • Health Supportive

My Cooking Style

After 25 years in the business, I like the comraderie of the kitchen table---the intimacy, the connection. Granted you've got to be super organized to orchestrate a party of 2000, but there's something more special about working in someone's kitchen and sharing stories. My cooking style is all about connection: connection sparks memory; flavors enhance memory and that's what I bring to the table. It's a story told through food.

My Culinary Experience

Good story---age 8, rolling Piroshki (meat pies) in my Mom's house. Svetlana: "If you don't pinch the dough at the end, it's going to explode in the oil and ruin everything." Was there any question where my career was headed? I graduated the CIA, worked with some top name Chefs in NYC, and managed an Upper East Side restaurant for 7 years. Further work continued with catering companies and hotels. I tired of the corporate structure and left the game to get back to the table. End note: I mastered the piroshki, and Mom loved it!

My Three Favorite Ingredients

Maitake mushrooms, Asparagus and Kaffir Lime Leaf

A Menu I Once Served 200 People

Pumpkin Bisque with pepitas and blackbread croutons; spinach salad with warm bacon/red wine dressing; braised short rib, dijon mashed potatoes, tomato jam

Pictures (13)

  • Pulled Pork Sliders

    Pulled Pork Sliders

  • Thai Curry Short Rib, Ginger/Tomato Jam served on a bed of fresh pea and raisin quinoa

    Thai Curry Short Rib, Ginger/Tomato Jam served on a bed of fresh pea and raisin quinoa

  • Sexy cheese plate

    Sexy cheese plate

  • Prosecco Toast with Tomato/Herb Crostini

    Prosecco Toast with Tomato/Herb Crostini

  • Ricotta Gnocchi, Sage, Brown Butter, Lamb's Tongue "Ice"

    Ricotta Gnocchi, Sage, Brown Butter, Lamb's Tongue "Ice"

  • Seared sea scallop, plum tomato, new potato, cilantro pesto, maldon salt

    Seared sea scallop, plum tomato, new potato, cilantro pesto, maldon salt

  • Stuffed piquillo peppers with goat cheese and grilled asparagus

    Stuffed piquillo peppers with goat cheese and grilled asparagus

  • Mixed Berry Crumble with Crème Fraiche

    Mixed Berry Crumble with Crème Fraiche

  • Spiced Cornish Hen, Mustard Greens, Tangerine Jus

    Spiced Cornish Hen, Mustard Greens, Tangerine Jus

  • Veal osso bucco, brussel sprouts, parsnip puree, gremolata

    Veal osso bucco, brussel sprouts, parsnip puree, gremolata

  • Crustless veggie quiche

    Crustless veggie quiche

  • Beef Filet with Braised Fennel, Marble Potatoes, Tomato Jam and Balsamic Onions

    Beef Filet with Braised Fennel, Marble Potatoes, Tomato Jam and Balsamic Onions

  • Pickled Radish, Sesame

    Pickled Radish, Sesame

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Reviews (4)

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dave e. dave

Great delivery and customer service

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Chris M. Chris

We had a last minute request for help assisting a celebrity chef with food preparation for a photo shoot. James arrived early on set and worked diligently to assist the team. He was pleasant to work with and his work quality was excellent.

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Heidi M. Heidi

We loved working with James. We was professional and--like his names suggests--tailored his menu to our budget and dietary restrictions. Delicious food and stress-free event.

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Lauren P. Lauren

James is super organized and professional. Really has a passion for cooking. He makes sure everything is perfect Down to every detail. Nice touch that he comes in before the event to make sure we are on the same page!

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James Grody

James Grody

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$75

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Fact Sheets

Languages Spoken English
Min. booking 4 hours
Max. people 200

James Grody's Cities

New York, United States
Scarsdale, United States
Greenwich, United States
Jersey City, United States
East Hampton, United States