charles giangarra
Private chef in Bay Ridge
Scratch-Made Italian, Spanish & Mediterranean Experiences
Meet charles
With 25 years of private culinary experience, I deliver bespoke, scratch-made dining experiences directly to clients. My expertise spans classic Italian, Spanish, and broader Mediterranean styles, as well as specialized offerings like slow-smoked BBQ prepared off-site and finished in-house. I excel at seamless menu customization, effortlessly accommodating strict dietary requirements (including Paleo/Carnivore, kosher, and diabetic-friendly profiles). From sourcing high-quality organic products to flawless execution, I handle the entire kitchen so clients can just focus on their guests.
The Experience
Sample menus
Every experience is priced per guest. Choose your favorite dishes from each course — your chef brings the rest.
$150 / guest
Ingredients, cooking & cleanup included
5 Course Italian
Elevated five course artisanal feast.
$150
per guest
A note from charles
""This menu represents my passion for scratch-made, authentic Italian cooking. Every element—from the hand-rolled pasta to the custom reductions—is crafted to deliver a truly memorable, fine-dining experience right at your table. Salute!""
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